Best Kidane Podcasts (2024)

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Madeleine Elkins: Guitar, Teacher, Indie Touring Musician 1:19:20

3d ago1:19:20

1:19:20

Madeleine Elkins talks about teaching, touring, and physical vs. digital media. Madeleine is a guitarist, singer, and banjoist who is known for her work with Madelyn Read, Porteau, and Maddisun among other various projects across the folk, indie, and jazz scenes in Vancouver. She also talks about growing up in New Westminster, her introduction to t…

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Will's special announcement on the future of this podcast 1:03

1M ago1:03

1:03

I'm so proud to tell you that Chris Fraser is taking over as the host of this show, starting with the next episode.By Chernoff Music

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Sapalo Shafooli: Episode 100! Photography, ‘Jazz Flights’ 2:50:12

1M ago2:50:12

2:50:12

Sapalo Shafooli talks about his deep engagement with Vancouver's local music scene through photography, video, and attendance at countless live shows – including the multi-stop, transit-powered nights he has referred to as jazz flights. Born in Zambia and raised primarily in Terrace, BC, Sapalo has been active in the jazz community since 2008 at th…

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Feven Kidane: Trumpet, Bass, Jazzfest, Upbringing, Culture 1:41:44

2M ago1:41:44

1:41:44

Feven Kidane talks about performing at and around the 2024 jazzfest with her own group as well as other ensembles. Feven is a multi-instrumentalist known for her projects with Gordy Li, Andromeda Monk, and many more of the rising generation locally. We also discuss family, upbringing, going to CapU's jazz program, and many more topics. At around th…

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John Nicholson: Saxophone, Jazzfest Gigs, Queer as Funk 1:16:27

2M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

John Nicholson talks about the many gigs he played around jazzfest time, including with Kevin Romain's Salience Network, Biboye Onanuga, Queer as Funk, and more. John is a saxophonist who spent time in the Toronto scene during his educational journey, going there for graduate studies after completing CapU's jazz program. He moved back to Vancouver …

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Jenny Xu, Ben Feldman, & Kofi Shepsu: Friendship, Trio 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Jenny Xu, Ben Feldman, & Kofi Shepsu talk about playing together in their New York-based trio called Friendship since 2018, NYC jazz stories, their two albums to-date (Project Sock Retrieval and Ghost Stories), and the recording session and gigs that they just came to Vancouver for. Jenny is a pianist originally from Surrey. She and Friendship's ba…

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Mili Hong & Eli Davidovici: Drums, Bass, Bellbird, Montreal 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Mili Hong & Eli Davidovici talk about touring as part of their band Bellbird with Claire Devlin and Allison Burik, the other Vancouver engagements in their 2024 jazzfest experience, and their move to Montreal. Mili and Eli are a drums-bass team who are arguably the eminent Vancouver jazz rhythm section of my generation going back to the mid-2010s. …

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Biboye Onanuga: Drummer, Composer, Jazzfest, New Standards 59:14

3M ago59:14

59:14

Biboye Onanuga talks about his performances at the 2024 Vancouver International Jazz Festival with Feven Kidane, Odario, and his own quartet. Biboye is a drummer and composer based in Edmonton who co-organizes a weekly series called New Standards at The Common in his home city. Biboye's longstanding band, Good Information, blends hip-hop and jazz i…

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Réjean Marois: Vocal Project, CapU Jazz, Arranger-Composer 52:23

3M ago52:23

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Réjean Marois talks about directing his vocal jazz ensemble called the Marois Vocal Project, his touring years based out of Québec as a trombone player and arranger, falling in love with Vancouver, and more. Best known as the director of the Capilano University jazz program's NiteCap ensemble, Réjean was one of the program's most renowned faculty a…

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Ben MacRae: Clarinet, St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church 1:22:47

3M ago1:22:47

1:22:47

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 clar…

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Jeff Gammon: Bass, Gigging, Calgary to Vancouver and Back 1:04:33

4M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

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:…

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Sarah Stevenson: Vocalist, Nanaimo to McGill, First Year 1:22:06

4M ago1:22:06

1:22:06

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 con…

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Jon McCaslin: Drums, Calgary, Four on the Floor, Curation 1:01:02

4M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

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…

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Justin Juan: Piano, Keys, Beats, Cooking, Surrey to CapU 1:14:20

4M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

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, Potatohe…

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Kate Hammett-Vaughan: An Up, Down, and All-Around Singer 51:43

5M ago51:43

51:43

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 Garb…

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Wynston Minckler: Bass, Gigs, Professional Musician Life 2:05:02

5M ago2:05:02

2:05:02

Wynston Minckler talks about playing upright and electric bass professionally on the Vancouver music scene for over a decade now. Wynston's name appears on the gig list more than almost anyone else as a side performer. His main project as a bandleader has been a trio with Mary Ancheta and Nick James, playing the music of the Yellow Magic Orchestra.…

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Rachel Therrien: Trumpet, Traveller, CAPI, Mi Hogar, Tour 57:04

5M ago57:04

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Rachel Therrien talks about the show she played in Vancouver at Frankie's Jazz Club on April 14, 2024 as well as the upcoming release of her album CAPI on April 26. Rachel is a New York-based trumpet player who has also lived in Montreal and studied in Cuba, now touring widely and maintaining bands in multiple territories. She is perhaps best known…

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David Caballero: Young First-Call Bassist, Recorded Debut 1:12:58

6M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

David Caballero talks about playing bass with Arvind Ramdas, Atley King, Brad Turner, and many more of the Vancouver jazz scene's most active performers. David emerged quickly after arriving at Capilano University as one of our leading lights on bass, and his debut on record was Atley's album Unconditional released in 2023. His next performances th…

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Harmeet Kaur Virdee: Bass, Surrey Jazz Nights, VSO School 1:52:24

6M ago1:52:24

1:52:24

Harmeet Kaur Virdee talks about her upbringing, education, and values as a bass player; her journey as an arts administrator in her early twenties, including work with the VSO School of Music and the Ostara Project; and her music, currently in a band with Ru Ha, Noah Franche-Nolan, & Karl DeJong. Harmeet started a series in May 2023 called Surrey J…

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Chris Wong: Journeys to the Bandstand Vancouver Jazz Book 2:07:24

7M ago2:07:24

2:07:24

Chris Wong talks about his new book Journeys to the Bandstand: Thirty Jazz Lives in Vancouver. Chris is an author, lifelong music fan, and veteran of music journalism. He wrote about our jazz community for outlets including the Vancouver Courier, the Georgia Straight, and many more, especially during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Learn about and …

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Jessica Heaven: Vocalist & Singer, Actor, Dancer, Leader 1:33:21

7M ago1:33:21

1:33:21

Jessica Heaven talks about her multi-disciplinary life as a vocalist (or a singer – she feels a distinction!), dancer going back her entire life, theatre and film actor, and a member of the leadership team with the Women in Jazz Association of BC since that non-profit's inception. Through the association, she has been involved in the Sister Jazz Or…

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Jazz at the Bolt 2024 - Instagram Live Post-Festival Chat 48:52

7M ago48:52

48:52

I went live on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 to post-game Jazz at the Bolt 2024 — hundreds of happy folks, due to the music by dozens of musicians, underwritten by months of hard work from Cory, Tim, and the team. I enjoyed every minute of the music at the Shadbolt and at Frankie’s, and your company. I feel lucky to have been involved and to have had a win…

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Francis Naluz: PATH, Bass, Guitar, Couch Jams, Caribou 1:25:59

8M ago1:25:59

1:25:59

Francis Naluz talks about his band PATH, co-led with Paco Ha. Francis is a bassist who plays upright and electric bass as well as guitar. He is an active side-person in his cohort, playing often with Gordy Li, the Couch Jams Collective, and many more. He graduated from Capilano University in 2022. Francis plays in the next Couch Jams event called I…

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The Chernoffs Holiday Chat 1:30:35

9M ago1:30:35

1:30:35

Need some company? Long travels still ahead of you this winter break? Or do you just want to hear some tea about Rhythm Changes? Vez Chernoff guest-hosts this impromptu chat with their husband Will, going through a bunch of fun (or deep) questions collected from tweets, articles, and podcasts around the end of this year. Links to things mentioned: …

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Letter 2023: Reflecting on the Year Together, What's Next 13:14

10M ago13:14

13:14

Want to know how many people are in my audience? What about the number of paying subscribers I have? This is a shortened version of a video I made for paying subscribers at Rhythm Changes on December 6, 2023. To see the numbers and inside information we shared, become a subscriber and add your support to Rhythm Changes. I also talk about an insight…

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Madeleine Elkins: Guitar, Teacher, Indie Touring Musician 1:19:20

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Will's special announcement on the future of this podcast 1:03

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Sapalo Shafooli: Episode 100! Photography, ‘Jazz Flights’ 2:50:12

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Feven Kidane: Trumpet, Bass, Jazzfest, Upbringing, Culture 1:41:44

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John Nicholson: Saxophone, Jazzfest Gigs, Queer as Funk 1:16:27

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Jenny Xu, Ben Feldman, & Kofi Shepsu: Friendship, Trio 1:00:10

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Mili Hong & Eli Davidovici: Drums, Bass, Bellbird, Montreal 1:15:57

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Biboye Onanuga: Drummer, Composer, Jazzfest, New Standards 59:14

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Réjean Marois: Vocal Project, CapU Jazz, Arranger-Composer 52:23

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Ben MacRae: Clarinet, St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church 1:22:47

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Jeff Gammon: Bass, Gigging, Calgary to Vancouver and Back 1:04:33

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Sarah Stevenson: Vocalist, Nanaimo to McGill, First Year 1:22:06

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Jon McCaslin: Drums, Calgary, Four on the Floor, Curation 1:01:02

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Justin Juan: Piano, Keys, Beats, Cooking, Surrey to CapU 1:14:20

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Kate Hammett-Vaughan: An Up, Down, and All-Around Singer 51:43

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Wynston Minckler: Bass, Gigs, Professional Musician Life 2:05:02

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Rachel Therrien: Trumpet, Traveller, CAPI, Mi Hogar, Tour 57:04

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David Caballero: Young First-Call Bassist, Recorded Debut 1:12:58

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Harmeet Kaur Virdee: Bass, Surrey Jazz Nights, VSO School 1:52:24

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Chris Wong: Journeys to the Bandstand Vancouver Jazz Book 2:07:24

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Jessica Heaven: Vocalist & Singer, Actor, Dancer, Leader 1:33:21

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Jazz at the Bolt 2024 - Instagram Live Post-Festival Chat 48:52

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Francis Naluz: PATH, Bass, Guitar, Couch Jams, Caribou 1:25:59

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The Chernoffs Holiday Chat 1:30:35

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Letter 2023: Reflecting on the Year Together, What's Next 13:14

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