Danjam Orchestra Blog: Archive

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Jan 30th

Danjam Newsletter - February 2012 →

Jan 28th

Writing for Metropole Orchestra Featuring Kurt...

I have been chosen to participate in the Metropole Orchestra Workshop in March 2012. I will get to write for the orchestra featuring guest vocalist Kurt Elling. Vince Mendoza will be conducting. Read about it here: http://en.metropoleorkest.nl/mco_page/detail/21848

Jan 10th

Danjam Orchestra Ranked #2 - Top Ten Records of...

http://www.jeffreymorgan.info/2012.01.01_arch.html

Jan 3rd

Victoria Bond Interviews Daniel Jamieson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwklEZlKlZc&context=C256f4ADOEgsToPDskLhKjCNFK4l7W80EwNzwYa8 The Danjam Orchestra will be performing compositions by Daniel Jamieson and Jim McNeely featuring Jim McNeely on piano on April 2nd ‘12 at Symphony Space. This special performance will be part of the Cutting Edge Concerts New Music Festival.

Dec 18th

Nov 17th

All About Jazz Italia Review

http://italia.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=7069

Oct 20th

Danjam Orchestra NY Performance 9/23/11

I hope everyone had a relaxing summer! I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to perform with some fantastic musicians in both Toronto and New York. Right now I am eagerly awaiting the upcoming Danjam Orchestra concert. This show will feature the hand picked orchestra from our debut CD. Jazz heavyweight Ingrid Jensen will be joining the trumpet section for this event. Jensen is ...

Sep 18th

Jazz-Ful Review

Check out this complementary review of our CD: http://jazzful.bondwaresite.com/mod/ecs/product/35554/sudden-appearance-sometimes In the realm of modern jazz, the big band is making a resurgence. Powerhouse ensembles led by the likes of Chris Walden and Alex Budman have been gaining ground steadily. Enter Daniel Jamieson’s Toronto rendition of the modern big band, with some exploration...

Sep 8th

Danjam August '11 Toronto Shows

http://www.reverbnation.com/c/fr5/artist_34330?eid=A34330_9585419_

Aug 20th

Facebook Event: Danjam Orchestra Radio Interview

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=242249652476284 Here is the facebook invite for my radio interview scheduled for tomorrow (August 7th) at 3pm eastern time.

Aug 7th

Facebook Event: Danjam Quintet Birthday Hang!

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196048183789094 Thursday, August 11 · 8:30pm - 10:00pm @ Miles’ Cafe Matt Holman - trumpet Jarrett Cherner- piano Sam Anning - bass Manuel Weyand - drums Daniel Jamieson - saxophone

Aug 6th

90.5FM KSJS Interview w/ Bradley Stone

I am going on the air to talk about my new CD this Sunday (August 7th ‘11) at 3pm (eastern time). You can tune in here: http://www.ksjs.org/ksjs_live.html

Aug 5th

CD Release Footage Posted!

http://www.danjam.ca/online/CD_Release_2011.html I finally got around to posting some footage from both the Toronto and New York CD release performances. Highlights includes Jihye Kim’s interpretation of “Song for Anna” and Tim Ries’ fabulous playing on “Ballad for Hope”. Enjoy!

Jul 21st

Will Boisture's Review

Check out Will Boisture’s review of our CD! http://willboisture.com/?p=748

Jul 14th

Downbeat Magazine Review

Check out this review of our CD in the August ‘11 issue of Downbeat! “… Alto saxophonist Daniel Jamieson grew up inspired by fellow Canadian Rob McConnell and with the formation of his Danjam Orchestra in 2008 picked up the mantle of the McConnell’s Boss Brass and Tentet… band is brass and reed heavy, but he leavens their clout on three of his eight pieces with the...

Jul 9th

Jazz Society of Oregon Review

http://www.jsojazzscene.org/CDReviews/201107_CDReviews.htm Here’s a New York-based big band led by Toronto-born Jamieson. Most of the album consists of his original writing for this ensemble, and it is varied in tempo, mood and style. I liked the linear feeling of “Song for Anna” and the “rush” of “Sudden Appearance.” The originals are surrounded by...

Jul 5th

Pop Matters Review

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/142293-daniel-jamiesons-danjam-orchestra-sudden-appearance/ Click here to read John Garratt’s review of our CD!

Jun 29th

BMI Jazz Composers Workshop Showcase Concert 2011

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129349510480956 23rd Annual Concert- featuring 9 new works by: Glenn Mills, Florian Höfner, Jim Saltzman, Chris Zuar, Dan Jamieson, Darren Litzie, Matt Steckler, Alexis Cuadrado, Nathan Smtih. Performed by the New York Jazz Orchestra: Jim McNeely, Mike Holober - musical directors Marc Phaneuf, Steve Kenyon, Dan Willis, Rob Middleton, Alden Banta -...

Jun 29th

Another Jazz Times Review

Check out Bill Milkowski’s complementary review of our CD! http://www.oa2records.com/oa2/reviews/review.php?ReviewID=377 From a radical reinvention of “Alone Together” to the lushly orchestrated “Calming” and the burnings Liebman protege Daniel Jamieson shows great promise as an arranger-composer-bandleader on his ambitious debut. Jamieson’s company shines...

Jun 25th

Media Blackout Review

http://www.jeffreymorgan.info/2011.06.12_arch.html#1307894463522 An amazing review of our CD in Jeffrey Morgan’s Media Blackout. Check it out! CINEMATIC PLATTER OF THE WEEK: Daniel Jamieson’s Danjam Orchestra – Sudden Appearance (OA2) :: From Clint Eastwood’s Sudden Impact to JCVD’s Sudden Death, it’s long been a proven scientific fact that anything...

Jun 18th

Facebook Event: Quintet @ Tranzac

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129014050511710 I just booked a last minute show at the Tranzac with my quintet. I’m very excited to be performing my original music with a bunch of my favourite Toronto musicians. Tuesday June 7th ‘11 @ the Tranzac from 10pm-11pm Ben Dietschi - Tenor Sax Todd Pentney - Piano Justin Gray - Bass Mark Segger - Drums Daniel...

Jun 6th

Disk Union Review

Another great review of our CD in Japanese!! http://blog-shinjuku-jazz.diskunion.net/Entry/7317/

May 27th

Toronto Star Review

Click here to read John Terauds review of our CD! http://www.thestar.com/article/995774

May 24th

Danjam Orch Free MP3 Download!

The track entitled “Calming” from the Danjam Orchestra CD is available for download on the all about jazz site: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/jazzdownload.php?id=6543 Enjoy!

May 21st

All About Jazz Review

A review of our CD written by Matt Shelosky. Have a look! http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=81306 (This is the same review from Jazz Times)

May 16th

Jazz Times Review

Another beautiful review of our CD. Have a look! http://jazztimes.com/community/articles/27712-danjam-orchestra-releases-debut-album Group cuts new ground in big band music while paying homage to the mainstays of modern jazz. Inspired and cutting edge, the Danjam Orchestra’s debut album “Sudden Appearance” explores jazz from swinging hard bop melodies to etherial free...

May 15th

Facebook Event: New York CD Release

For those of you who wish to join the facebook event for our New York CD release this weekend at Miles Cafe, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145182785553113

May 9th

Midwest Record Review

A beautiful review of our CD. Have a look! http://www.midwestrecord.com/MWR324.html DANIEL JAMIESON’S DANJAM ORCHESTRA/Sudden Appearance: Big band fans can rejoice as this youngster was influenced by the Boss Brass and took the lesson’s he learned listening to Rob McConnell to heart. With a lightly progressive edge, Jamieson leads his crew of hitters through a solid program...

May 6th

Apr 30th

Quintet @ Garage. April 26th, '11

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161016583960076 Free! Daniel Jamieson - Saxophone Matt Holman - Trumpet Florian Hoefner - Piano Sam Anning - Bass Guilhem Flouzat - Drums April 26th, ‘11 10:30pm-2:30am The Garage 99 7th Avenue South New York, NY 10014

Apr 20th

Press Release: NY CD RELEASE PARTY

Here is a link to the official press release for the Danjam Orchestra New York CD Release Party! http://rollingthunderpublicity.blogspot.com/2011/04/danjam-orchestra-nyc-cd-release-party.html

Apr 18th

Quintet @ Miles' Cafe. April 13th, '11

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189275584450854 An exciting night of original music by Daniel Jamieson and Florian Hoefner. Copies of the Danjam Orchestra debut CD will be available for purchase at the show! Daniel Jamieson - Saxophone Matt Holman - Trumpet Florian Hoefner - Piano Sam Anning - Bass Guilhem Flouzat - Drums April 13th, ‘11 9:30pm-11:30pm Miles’ Cafe 212 East...

Apr 7th

JazzFM Interview Posted

You can listen to my interview from April 2nd, ‘11 on JazzFM here: http://goo.gl/UKMT5

Apr 3rd

JazzFM Interview Tonight

http://www.jazz.fm/player/index.htm Be sure to tune in to JazzFM tonight - 91.1FM Toronto. I am going to be on the air talking about my new CD with Jaymz Bee. The interview will be some time between 6pm and 8pm.

Apr 2nd

Toronto Release Reflections

It was an absolute pleasure to return home to Toronto and release my CD with the finest musicians in the country. It truly was an incredible week. Thank you to everyone who made it out and bought a CD. Live music would not be possible without your support. Also thank you to all the wonderful musicians who brought my music to life. Check back soon as I will be posting some clips from the shows on...

Apr 2nd

Danjam Orch University of Toronto Listing

http://www.music.utoronto.ca/about/news/news0331.htm

Mar 31st

Danjam Orch Toronto Star Listing

http://goo.gl/t4ohA

Mar 31st

JazzFM Review

Moreen Murray at JazzFM wrote a beautiful review of our CD. Have a look! http://www.jazz.fm/content/view/4387/178/

Mar 25th

Press Release: TORONTO CD RELEASE PARTY

Here is a link to the official press release for the Danjam Orchestra Toronto CD Release Party! http://rollingthunderpublicity.blogspot.com/2011/03/danjam-orchestra-in-toronto-for-cd.html

Mar 25th

Contest Nearing Close

There is one week left to enter the draw to win a copy of the Danjam Orchestra debut CD! See details here: http://danjamorchestra.tumblr.com/post/3767721353/win-a-copy-of-the-danjam-orchestra-cd We need 30 more people to sign up and it is free to enter so tell your friends!

Mar 24th

Danjam Orch CD Samples on Myspace

http://www.myspace.com/danjamjazz Sample clips from our debut CD are now posted on Myspace so be sure to stop by for a quick listen! Please visit the Danjam Online Store to purchase your copy of the CD: http://www.danjam.ca/online/Store.html

Mar 18th

NY CD Release

The Danjam Orchestra NY CD release is officially booked so be sure to mark the date in your calendar! Miles’ Cafe 212 E. 52nd st. 3rd Floor Sunday May 15, ‘11 One set: 10pm-11:30pm http://www.milescafe.com/ny/

Mar 15th

Facebook Event: Toronto CD Release

For those of you who wish to join the facebook event for our 2 night CD release at the end of the month at the Rex in Toronto, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157228584333218

Mar 14th

Gil Evans Project

I saw an amazing concert tonight and wanted to share my experience with all of you. The Eastman School of Music Chamber Jazz Ensemble performed a collection of newly discovered works by jazz legend Gil Evans. The concert took place in Saint Peter’s Church in Manhattan. It was jammed packed and the music sounded absolutely incredible! Guests artists included Phil Woods, Andy Bey and Frank...

Mar 14th

Win A Copy of the Danjam Orchestra CD

http://twitter.com/DanjamOrchestra Follow the Danjam Orchestra on Twitter and be entered in a draw to win a free digital download of the Danjam Orchestra CD! We must reach a minumum of 50 followers for the draw to happen. The contest is free to enter and closes on March 30th, ‘11 at midnight. Click here to join now! The winner will be announced on March 31st, ‘11 during our...

Mar 10th

MP3 Download Now Available!

http://www.danjam.ca/online/Store.html A high quality mp3 version of the Danjam Orchestra Sudden Appearance CD is now available! This download includes high quality mp3 files (320 kbps), album artwork and liner notes. Visit the Danjam Online Store to make your purchase.

Mar 9th

ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award - Song for Anna

I am very honored to have received an ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award for “Song for Anna”. The recording that was sent to the panel was an early mix from the Danjam Orchestra Sudden Appearance CD. Many thanks to Anna Webber and the entire orchestra for their wonderful work. -Daniel Jamieson

Mar 6th

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