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Bill Coon Press Release
Alcorn Music Studios is delighted to present Bill Coon, one of Canada's finest jazz guitarists, as the upcoming guest performer for the Inside the Music Lecture & Concert Series on Sunday, October 21st, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Inside the Music is a series of workshops, lectures and concerts hosted by Tim Bedner, jazz guitarist and educator.
Juno nominated guitarist/ composer /arranger Bill Coon is one of Canada’s most highly respected and sought after musicians. Bill has performed with artists such as Jimmy Heath, Louis Stewart, Eddie Daniels, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Campbell Ryga, Brad Turner, Ross Taggart, Jennifer Scott, Karin Plato and Denzal Sinclaire. His quartet performed at the Orpheum, opening for Dave Brubeck during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
Bill released the critically acclaimed CD Speakeasy with his quartet featuring Juno award winners Ross Taggart and Dave Robbins. More recently he teamed up with legendary guitarist Oliver Gannon on a Cellar Live release entitled Two Much Guitar. His writing and performing has been documented on over two-dozen CD’s to date, while big bands and orchestras throughout the world have performed his arrangements.
His recent association with popular hip-hop artist K-os has resulted in several string recording projects including a collaboration with the Vancouver CBC Radio Orchestra. The process of creating and recording the six-minute piece resulted in a CBC television documentary entitled Burning to Shine and his arranging is featured on the Juno winning Joyful Rebellion.
Bill's fifteen year musical partnership with internationally renowned jazz vocalist Denzal Sinclaire has produced several recordings including Mona Lisa, the Juno nominated CD I Found Love, as well as television specials, radio shows and performances at all major jazz festivals in Canada. More recently he has written for and conducted the 23-piece Bill Coon Orchestra featuring Sinclaire in a musical tribute to Nat King Cole.
In addition to a busy performance and recording schedule, Bill is in high demand as an educator. He is an adjudicator and clinician at music festivals and workshops throughout Canada and presently teaches jazz guitar, arranging and composition at Capilano College in North Vancouver.
Bill will give an inside look to his approach to music, his influences, and his career as a professional jazz musician. A solo/duo performance will follow the lecture with Bill and host Tim Bedner. This is a rare opportunity to appreciate stellar talent in a quiet intimate atmosphere.
Rick Cluff, Host, The Early Edition, CBC Radio One said “Bill Coon is a superb guitarist...in addition to being a wonderful entertainer, Bill is also a talented arranger and composer. So, if you have the opportunity to see Bill Coon in concert, do so...I guarantee you won't be disappointed.”
Info: Tickets: $25.00 Alcorn Music Studios Tel: 613-729-0693 Sunday, October 21st 7:00 - 9:00 pm. 903 Carling Ave. (corner of Sherwood) www.alcornmusicstudios.com
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