Jamie Drake Toronto, Ontario
Jamie Drake is the epitome of the versatile percussionist. Equally at home in multiple genres, and behind a percussion setup or a drum set, Jamie has played with Evelyn Glennie, Muskox, NEXUS, Soundstreams, Canadian Stage, Sharron Matthews, The Big Sound and the Hamilton Children's Choir, amongst others. He is a also member of the renowned TorQ Percussion Quartet. ... more
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Beautifully imaginative improvised music from three of the most interesting musicians I've had the pleasure of working with.
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My favourite of the Muskox releases (though they are all pretty great). It was a privilege to be part of this band with Mike Smith and co. Classical/jazz/folk/americana/improv/prog goodness.
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Argentine composer and guitarist Francisco del Pino achieves a stunning art-song hybrid on the first album to be released under his own name.
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featured on Bandcamp Radio Aug 30, 2016
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Symphony No 1 - Winter
by Douglas Schmidt and John Oliver
Improvised in a single stunning take, the compositions on “Symphony No 1: Winter” are hypnotic and enveloping sheets of sound.
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Tao 20 Tree Temple
by John Oliver
Stark ambient music with an environmental message, “Tao 20 Tree Temple” is mysterious & alluring.
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