Rhythm Changes Will Chernoff

Ben MacRae talks about coordinating the Jazz Vespers services at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church in downtown Vancouver, his background in New Orleans-style jazz from the Fraser Valley to the city, and how he has found his voice en route to graduate studies at Vancouver School of Theology. Ben is a woodwind player best known for his work as a clarinetist under the Grand Slam Jazz Band moniker.
Fri, Jun 21 @ 4:00pm FREE admission: join me for a book talk by author and recent podcast guest Chris Wong to kick off the 2024 Vancouver International Jazz Festival, that I'm hosting on-stage at Ocean Artworks on Granville Island!
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Credits: Hosted and produced by Will Chernoff. Edited and mixed by Justin Gorrie. Music: "Lutin" by William Chernoff.

Jeff Gammon talks about his move back to his home city of Calgary after a decade of performing in Vancouver and touring while based out of here. Jeff is a bassist who plays in groups like Last Ark Out, Kevin Romain's Salience Network, Only a Visitor, the Itamar Erez Quartet, the David Sikula Trio, and many more.
Fri, Jun 21 @ 4:00pm FREE admission: join me for a book talk by author and recent podcast guest Chris Wong to kick off the 2024 Vancouver International Jazz Festival, that I'm hosting on-stage at Ocean Artworks on Granville Island!
Become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca. You'll get the free weekly email with upcoming events from the gig list, plus artists, events, or recordings for you to enjoy and share. Sent every Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM Pacific Time.
Credits: Hosted and produced by Will Chernoff. Edited and mixed by Justin Gorrie. Music: "Lutin" by William Chernoff.

Sarah Stevenson talks about her first year at McGill University's jazz program as a vocalist and her upbringing in Nanaimo, including studies at Wellington Secondary School's jazz program. I heard Sarah play in Nanaimo at the Vault Cafe and spoke with her at her family's home the next day. This episode is the first on-the-road session I've ever conducted!
My second album Maybe Eventually is out now on CD; buy now at chernoffmusic.com and use the code RCP at checkout for 25% off!
Become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca. You'll get the free weekly email with upcoming events from the gig list, plus artists, events, or recordings for you to enjoy and share. Sent every Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM Pacific Time.
Credits: Hosted and produced by Will Chernoff. Edited and mixed by Justin Gorrie. Music: "Lutin" by William Chernoff.

Jon McCaslin talks about publishing about jazz drums at Four on the Floor for 15 years and counting, as well as his performing and recorded work as a professional drummer based in Calgary. Jon has an album called Sunalta on Cellar Music featuring his original compositions with Brad Turner, Phil Dwyer, Tilden Webb, and Jodi Proznick.
My second album Maybe Eventually is out now on CD; buy now at chernoffmusic.com and use the code RCP at checkout for 25% off!
Become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca. You'll get the free weekly email with upcoming events from the gig list, plus artists, events, or recordings for you to enjoy and share. Sent every Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM Pacific Time.
Credits: This episode was recorded online via videocall. Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Will Chernoff. Music: "Lutin" by William Chernoff.

Justin Juan talks about the start of his career as a professional keyboardist, developing his craft as a beatmaker with his first release still to be determined, his passion for cooking, and the bands he's played in. Justin is finishing his studies at Capilano University's jazz program this year and has played or subbed with Star Captains, Potatohead People, Meredith Louise, Michelle Escudero, the Cowboy Bebop Band, and many more.
My second album Maybe Eventually is out now on CD; buy now at chernoffmusic.com and use the code RCP at checkout for 25% off!
Become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca. You'll get the free weekly email with upcoming events from the gig list, plus artists, events, or recordings for you to enjoy and share. Sent every Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM Pacific Time.
Credits: Hosted and produced by Will Chernoff. Edited and mixed by Justin Gorrie. Music: "Lutin" by William Chernoff.

Kate Hammett-Vaughan talks about her decades of singing and teaching in the Vancouver jazz community. Kate moved from Nova Scotia to BC in 1979, was present at the founding of our jazz festival, and has recorded over a dozen albums as a leader. Her best-known groups have included a quintet and trio under her own name, a duo with Bill Coon, and Garbo's Hat with Paul Blaney and Graham Ord.
Become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca. You'll get the free weekly email with upcoming events from the gig list, plus artists, events, or recordings for you to enjoy and share. Sent every Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM Pacific Time.
Credits: Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Will Chernoff. Special thanks to Karin Plato for making this episode possible.