The mind of an artist can be at times difficult to comprehend. Artists often view the world around them with different lenses than most and are unafraid to attempt new and novel experiments for the sake of art, creativity, and their own personal bemusement. In what we’d like to believe began at a post-gig hang somewhere in Brooklyn perhaps after one too many IPAs, pianist Jacob … [Read more...]
Nextbop Interviews Chet Doxas
Chet Doxas, arguably one of Montreal’s most illustrious saxophonists, left my endearing hometown three years ago, off to pursue his dream in the bigger and better pastures of the Big Apple. His first project since his self-imposed exile, entitled Rich in Symbols, is set to drop September 8th on Ropeadope Records.Rich in Symbols is as unique in sound as it is in concept. T … [Read more...]
Chet Doxas’ “Pieces for Art – NYC 1975- 85”, Sept. 29 at The Jazz Gallery
Montreal boasts the world’s largest jazz festival, usually a grandiose and extravagant display featuring some of the world’s brightest jazz (and non-jazz) talent, yet outside those ten summer days, the local jazz scene leaves us wanting more. There are a select few up and coming musicians who show true potential amidst the plethora of students produced by our four universities, … [Read more...]