FEATURE
Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Samara Joy at work in the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio laying down her 2024 album "Portrait". Click here to watch
SHORT FILMS
Yannick Rieu was awarded Quebec's prestigious Prix André Gagnon in 2021. Yannick created a Suite of eight original movements entitled “Hymne D'Autray”. These movements each have an accompanying film, shot during an educational tour in the regional county municipality MRC D'Autray.
The Suite is inspired by the region's heritage. It paints a musical picture of its landscapes, its geography, nature, people, vitality, diversity and its poetry.
Canadian Jazz impresario Cory Weeds describes the thrill of bringing a live audience to the hallowed Van Gelder Studio for a Cellar Live recording. Drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. and his group Generation Y perform live to tape, and Ulysses gives insight into the process of mentoring.
Quote from musician and minister Peter Woods:
"Randy Cole took the artistry and spirituality of the curiosity sessions to a deeper level through his audio engineering and his camera skills. He helped us find our voices and clarify key themes.
From the beginning, visual stories wove together spirituality, musical expression and the natural world. We had a vision of ‘turning the church inside out’ and Randy made that vision a reality".
"Randy Cole... helped us find our voices and clarify key themes. From the beginning, visual stories wove a tapestry of spirituality, musical expression and the natural world. We had a vision of ‘turning the church inside out’ and Randy made that vision a reality".
Musician and United Church of Canada minister Peter Woods
New York based Ekep Nkwelle delivers her captivating vocal performance at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Ekep candidly reflects on her deeper inspirations.
Perfectionism, courage, freedom and identity fuse this singer packs an authentic punch that is rare in music. Raw, compelling and generous, Nkwelle's sound captures our attention instantly.