Raul da Gama
TMR Senior Writer. Based in Milton, Ontario, Canada. Raul is a musician and an accomplished writer whose profound analysis is reinforced by his deep understanding of music, technically as well as historically.
Jim Brenan 11: 50/50
The fact that Jim Brenan is able to put together a big band and produce this album 50/50 – with funding assistance from the...
Jim Gelcer | Paul Hoffert Trio: Jim and Paul play Glenn and Ludwig
Glenn Gould playing any classical composer in a manner that is quite contrary is not so strange given the legendary pianist’s penchant for “disagreeing”...
Tanya Wills Quartet: It’s Time
The agility with which Tanya Wills can – and does – sing is absolutely astounding. This is almost immediately in evidence as after she...
Ivana Popovic: Bushes and Bombshelters
A considered exposé of the musicianship of Ivana Popovic and her still woefully underexposed genius is always welcome. Those of us who know her...
OKAN: Laberinto
The new duo OKAN comprises percussionist Magdelys Savigne and violinist Elizabeth Rodríguez who are both young Cuban musicians now living and working in Canada....
Alexis Baró: Sandstorm
Alexis Baró appears to have found a voice that is at some distance from his past one. It is, indeed, the mature Alexis...
Josh Rager: Dreams and Other Stories
Considerable time has passed since we have had the pleasure of another recording from pianist Josh Rager. Dreams and Other Stories was well worth...
Way North: Fearless and Kind
The recording by the quartet Way North not inappropriately entitled Fearless and Kind comes as a refreshing change from much of the music we...
Allison Au Quartet: Wander Wonder
The Allison Au Quartet, led by the utterly masterful alto saxophonist who has not only given her name to the ensemble but largely shaped...
Cornelia Luna: Starting Here, Starting Now
Barbra Streisand has carved a niche for herself in vocal music that is so unique that it’s difficult to imagine anyone occupying one even...
