C C Á Á N N D D I I D D O O

Cándido de Guerra Camero

Born in Havana, Cuba, October 22, 1921. Still going strong!

ISSUE #138 22nd YEAR AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017

OUT and ABOUT with BARRY Photos by Barry Thomson

Bill Frisell T h omas Morgan Nate Wooley

Ken Vandermark Chris Corsano Ingebrigt Haker-Flaten

Kent Kessler Hamid Drake Lila Downs Bob Brough Photo by Dave Milbourne

This choice Toronto born saxophonist, composer, arranger, producer and band leader has always impressed me , not just as a musician but as a person. Very inconspicuous, down to earth type of individual, always tells it like it is. He began studying baritone sax at age 14, that was back in 1962, shortly after was also tutored on flute. However, Bob has always been an exemplary tenor saxophonist, name the gig and he can handle it. , Blues. Latin and all that ”funky stuff”, he has the “chops” for whatever come his way. He has performed with other other top Canadian artists such as, Mike Murley's Time Warp, Jim Galloway's Wee Big Band, Richard Underhill, Adrean Farrugia, Terry Clarke, Artie Roth, Bob Brough / Stan Fomin Quartet and his own quartet. Bob has performed in numerous international jazz festivals, and most major jazz clubs across Canada. I am the proud owner of at least three of his CDs which include many of his own superb compositions. Now in his 69th year, just a young lad, Bob remains in top form, catch him when you can, you won't be disappointed. ARTISTS AROUND TOWN Photos by Barry Thomson

Aaron Neville Pat La Barbera Ted Quinlan

Al Kay Mike Downs Lester McLean

Michael Occhipinti Ben Riley Roberta Hunt ARTISTS AROUND TOWN Photos by Barry Thomson

Tom Rainey Ig Henneman Ab Baars

Ingrid Laubrock Geoffrey Keezer Rob Clutton

Achim Kaufmann Christian Lillinger Robert Landfermann Dorothy Donegan April 26. 1922- May 19.1998 Photos Barry Thomson

To say this performer was “dynamic” might be an understatement and quite a character to go with it. Dorothy always had time to have a chat between sets, she really was an amicable person. Although often couldn't wait to get back to the piano where it was in for some punishment. She could make it shake and that would go for a full size grand piano, Dorothy was a very percussive pianist she really struck those ivories. Not surprising this Chicago born classically trained musician started studying piano at age 6. Originally playing in the stride and boogie- woogie style but also went on in bebop, jazz, swing and often classical. She appeared in Sensations of 1945 with Cab Calloway, Gene Rodgers and W.C. Fields. Dorothy was a protégée of Art Tatum who once called her “the only woman who can make me practice”. In 1943 she became the first African American to perform at Chicago's Orchestra Hall, she received rave reviews for this performance. Over the years Dorothy had performed with the best in the jazz world includ- ing, Billy Taylor, Milt Hinton, Art Blakey, Maxine Sullivan, Jaki Byard, Eddie Locke, Lionel Hamp- ton, Clark Terry, and, Brook Benton to name a few. She appeared in jazz clubs and festivals around the world, and as leader has 19 recordings to her name. In 1992 Dorothy received an American Jazz Master fellowship form the National Endowment for the Arts and in 1994 an Honorary Doctorate from Roosevelt University. Dorothy Donegan certainly left her mark in the jazz world.

VISION 22 FESTIVAL 2017- NEW YORK CITY - U.S.A . Photos by Barry Thomson

Matthew Shipp Gerald Cleaver Whit Dickey

Andrew Cyrille Kahil El' Zabar Oliver Lake

Mat Maneri William Parker Cooper -Moore VISION 22 FESTIVAL 2017- NEW YORK CITY - U.S.A . Photos by Barry Thomson

Joe McPhee Jay Rosen Darius Jones

Odean Pope Nicole Mitchell Kidd Jordan

David Murray Dave Burrell VISION 22 FESTIVAL 2017- NEW YORK CITY - U.S.A . Photos by Barry Thomson

Tony Malaby Daniel Levin

Gerry Hemingway Ray Anderson Mark Helias

Gebhard Ullmann Tomeka Reid Gerry Eastman Publisher, Dave Milbourne has been visiting Cuba for over 40 years. From Havana to Santiago de Cuba, also many cities and beaches in between. He has found the Cuban people very resilient, considering what they have had to endure, due a vicious unwarranted U.S.embargo imposed upon them. Even most Americans don't agree with the continued embargo, most say “we made our point years ago, no need to go on”. One thing is for sure, after surviving independently for over 50 years, don't try telling them how to run their own country, that won't work!. Publisher's View

After another successful international tour multi - talented Toronto based trumpeter, guitarist, arranger and composer, Mike Field is back in town. Just in time for the release of his debut vocal recording, Magnolia on August 2. 2017. As Mike jokingly says “ I will be playing the trumpet, guitar and sing all at the same time!”. Mike's recording of, Rush Mode has already received numerous awards and the, Rush Mode video is well on the way to 20,000. views. Mike is a first class entertainer and is quick to establish a great rapport with his audience. You're in for a stellar evening when he is on the stand, and always an excellent group backing him.

As usual nothing else much to shout about as far as the Jazz , Latin or Blues scene here in Toronto and suburbs. Except of course what you see promoted by these quality and much appreciated advertisers in this issue. I spend hours notifying every possible enter- tainments establishment of our deadline date for subsequent issues, and what you see is what I get. In other words it seems that nobody has anything worth promoting. As I have said many times before, it can't be our advertising rates, they are at cost!. We are a non-profit publication that survives on advertising. I have no wealthy sponsors like many are lucky to have. Even so I still get those with the audacity asking for free adverts. Even worse are the organi- zations and establishments asking me to donate money to them. Many of their executives are making high six figure salaries, yet they call themselves “charitable or non-profit”. My garbage can is full of these requests, “charity begins at home” and in my case it's propping up my own publication and my family in Cuba. Another old saying is “charity is for the needy not the greedy !”.

I would also like to reiterate another fact, that entertain- ments and jazz photographer, Barry Thomson is freelance, he does not work for me. Although, Barry supplies me with superb photos and we have a mutual satisfying arrangement, that is it. Barry is his own man, and over 40 years as a professional photographer has gained the respect he deserves. Please note you will only see the name of the artist on Barry's photos. I will only give credits to the locations that advertise with us. As our credo goes “support those who support you”.

Best of Health, Best of Bebop. Dave Milbourne.

Front Page Photos: Barry Thomson

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