For Toronto, I’ve decided to connect with my great friend, wonderful human being, and killer musician Joe Sorbara. It was a tough choice as there are so many amazing musicians in the Toronto area I would have loved to connect and play with, including Jean Martin, Nick Fraser, Kevin Turcotte, Tim Posgate, Lina Allemano, Rob Clutton, to name a few. I would say that the scene there has blossomed at an incredible pace towards more open forms of music, while retaining an incredibly inventive jazz and world music scene. Maybe I should move here!!!
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Today, as part of my fundraising campaign, I pay tribute to my dad. He passed away from cancer at the young age of 51. Ever since I turned 51 myself, there is not a day when I don’t think of him, how he would have loved to see his sons find their places into the world. So, I imagine his spirits witnessing all that we do, he enjoys watching our children grow. I have conversations with him still. I ask him for advice. Every time I get dressed in the morning, I think of the rituals he had, shaving, combing his hair, putting on a tie, always looking sharp. It’s the sum of all these little memories that keeps him present in my life. His battle with cancer was short, just over 6 months. But he never gave up. He kept saying “I’ll beat this thing”. In a way he has, because today his memory and spirit are honored. Please consider a donation to my BC Cancer Foundation Fundraiser. Links below.
About Joe;
I got to play with Joe when he and his family moved to Vancouver a few years ago. We put together a trio with James Meger, with a few tunes recorded and ready for release in July on Bandcamp (Afterday Audio). Immediate chemistry. I would consider Joe one of the most sensitive drummers I know, always looking to lift the bandstand while keeping time and textures as a focal point of his playing. Please visit his website to witness the sheer scope of his activities. www.ovalwindowmusic.org
We also had some fun with a video session at The Gold Saucer space in 2018.
