Capilano Universtiy prepares students for the jazz life
The news that seven Capilano University jazz alumni and two faculty members are in the running for 2017 Juno Awards attests to the high standard of mu ...
10 tips for making it in the music industry
Whether behind the scenes or on the stage, knowing what it takes to 'make it' in the music industry is instructive for anyone looking to build a caree ...
Jazz Studies alum sparks Ross Taggart tribute
The idea began as a way to mourn the loss of a dear friend. It quickly became a Kickstarter for an album, and will finally culminate in a concert and ...
Neelamjit Dhillon blends jazz, classical Indian music
When Coquitlam native Neelamjit Dhillon opens for acclaimed South African musician Abdullah Ibrahim on Sunday, June 28 at the TD Vancouver Internation ...
Bria Skonberg: Bringing jazz home
In the years since graduating from Capilano University as a student in the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies program, trumpeter, vocalist, and compose ...
Kofi Gbolonyo brings more than music to Capilano U
It’s always a treat to have an artist in residence here at Capilano U, and we’ve hosted some amazing people over the years. Yes, our Jazz Studies spec ...
Practice first, advises Mayor’s Art Award winner Brad Turner
When he started out, Brad Turner never imagined he'd become a teacher one day. "I thought I was going to have red carpets rolled out for me and I'd be ...
Cat Toren’s jazz has deep Cap roots
Catherine (Cat) Toren returns to Vancouver this month to play the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival-a homecoming she says she's looking forward ...