Paul Read News

The recent recording session with PRO is almost mixed and I am looking forward to wrapping up everything and getting it out there for people to hear. I am very excited by the results and know this bodes well for future sessions in the fall leading to our first CD release.

The soloists were incredible and there is some wonderful ensemble playing to enjoy. Five pieces on the demo as the band goes through its birth and gets ready for the real deal in the fall. Stay tuned on this, I think this is going to be one heck of an album.

All the best

Paul

The jazz orchestra revs up for another evening of fun on April 12 at our home away from home, the REX JAZZ AND BLUES BAR at 194 Queen St. West in Toronto. It’s an evening concert so there is a cover charge at the door, but admission is not costly. Please mark on your calendars and make your plans to come and join in the fun.
I’ve been mixing our demo recording over the past few days and should have it done soon. Watch for free downloads of portions of the demo.

All for now

Peace

Paul

PRO (Paul Read Orchestra) will be appearing at the Rex tomorrow 3:30-6:30 and then later on tomorrow night at 9:30 I’ll be playing with Trish Colter’s Sextet (Pat LaBarbera, Chase Sanborn, me, Pat Collins and Ted Warren). The Rex is on Queen Street in Toronto just west of University Avenue.

Prior to the big band performance the following is taking place:

International Association for Jazz Education
35th Annual Conference
Information Forum

Saturday, March 3

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar – 194 Queen St. West

Complimentary Lunch Buffet – 1:00 p.m.

Information Forum – 1:30 p.m.

Who Should Attend: This forum will provide information to musicians, educators, and jazz industry members on how to submit a performance or clinic proposal for the 35th Annual IAJE International Conference, scheduled for January 9-12, 2008, in Toronto. An opportunity will be provided to answer questions regarding conference registration, program selection process, or general questions about IAJE and IAJE Canada.

International Association for Jazz Education: With over 10,000 members in 50 countries, the International Association for Jazz Education ((IAJE) is the primary voice and leading authority for the field of jazz. IAJE’s mission is to assure the growth of jazz through education and outreach and to serve the professional development needs of its members. For more information, log on to www.iaje.org

IAJE Annual Conference: The largest annual gathering of the global jazz community, the IAJE Annual Conference is attended by over 7,000 IAJE members from 40 countries. The Conference features professional and student performances, workshops, industry panel sessions, a technology forum, research papers, and over 75,000 sq. ft. of exhibits. It is important to note that the deadline for submitting IAJE Conference performance or clinic proposals is April 10, 2007. For more information, log on to www.iaje.org/conference.asp

IAJE Canada: IAJE Canada is the Canadian section of the International Association for Jazz Education and addresses issues specific to the Canadian jazz community and Canadian music education. For more information, log on to www.iajecanada.org

Hope to see some out to the forum and or one of the gigs.

cheerio

Paul