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Lester Quitzau - Info
The most exciting thing about a Lester Quitzau performance lies not so much in being blown away at the wealth of sources he draws from at will as it does in marvelling at how skilfully he transcends those sources and transforms them into something entirely new and electrifying. As this year unfolds, fans can look forward to both recorded and live opportunities for enjoying the newest facets of his ever-evolving musical identity.
On his new CD, "The Same Light", the Juno Award-winner unveils sensitive, finely-crafted songs showcasing his writing skills, soul-drenched blues sure to satisfy his longest-standing fans, and three instrumental pieces that transcend limiting tags like "jazz" or "folk" or "roots". It closes with a powerful treatment of Pete Seeger’s "To My Old Brown Earth", blending many of the CD’s musical flavours into a heartfelt statement of our shared responsibility toward the "fragile, beautiful planet" we occupy together. Throughout the CD he displays the virtuosity as a guitarist and vocalist that have won him growing critical acclaim and admiration over the past 20 years, whether as a solo performer, a member of the award-winning group Tri-Continental, collaborator with international recording artist Mae Moore, or The Lester Quitzau Trio.
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Lester Quitzau Trio
Soulful acoustic and electric Folk, Blues and Roots music, like a cool blue stream flowing over a bed of precious stones, lovely luxurious tones, smooth shapeshifting sounds.... all describe the music of the wonderful new collaboration of musicians in the Lester Quitzau Trio. With understated mastery and grace, exploring the magic of the space between the notes as much as the notes themselves, the Lester Quitzau Trio goes many places... rockin' real slow and easy, front porch style and then on down a long winding road, covering many a mile, with heart and soul at the wheel.
"Lester Quitzau rattles and reverberates the cornerstones of folk, jazz, blues and rock…” (FFWD magazine). Distilling the past 20 years of experience writing, recording and performing his music, Lester has come up with an approach that is fresh. His unique style and fluidity on slide, acoustic and electric guitars, in addition to his well crafted songs and warm vocals, are showcased on the latest release 'The Same Light', a mellow, seasoned listen that grows on you with every repeat, reminiscent of Bill Frisell, Jeff Beck and Ben Harper. Lester’s musical journey, which his many followers have watched with love and loyalty, began with a solid traditional folk/ blues foundation , now branching out into a myriad of influences and a sound that is his own.
Lester is a comfortably funny man; he offers openness and friendship to his audience with a sense of humour and spontenaity that gives a connection to the listener and makes us want to sing, dance, laugh and hang out with him. In his spare time, Lester is a West Coast organic gardener and environmental activist.
On bass, renowned producer and multi-instrumentalist Joby Baker(Djole', Alex Cuba, Mark Atkinson Trio, The Bills, Mae Moore, Cowboy Junkies) offers a musicality so rare ... one that only comes from growing up in a musical family and with years of experience in the studio and live performance.
Drummer/percussionist Billy Hicks (The Powder Blues Band, Diana Krall, Hugh Fraser) creatively lays it down like nobody else, with a jazz/blues/funk backbone and groove, constantly pushing the envelope with the LQT.
Spontaneity and incredibly creative improvisation, roots music from the very core, makes the Lester Quitzau Trio a group you must hear.
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Mae Moore & Lester Quitzau - Info
The First Time Lester Quitzau and Mae Moore performed together as a duo was opening for Taj Mahal in 2002. They were received with standing ovations. There was clearly electricity between them.
The chemistry is all the more interesting when each artist has already several cd's, with Juno nominations, and more than a dozen years into their own careers and personae. Mae and Lester come from varied and diverse backgrounds, but compliment each other, striking a perfect balance. Audiences immediately remark on their connection, an inspired collaboration in which the sum is greater than it's parts.
As Canadian solo artists, Mae Moore and Lester Quitzau have each defied simple catagories. Working today in the relative quiet of their west coast home, they are crafting a passionate acoustic sound. Lester brings his trademark groove and sweeping blues vocabulary, and Mae her acoustic jazz and familiar folk feel to this new project. This work finds both artists reaching new levels, making music with an openess and depth that only comes with maturity.
Lester has been described as "a mellow guy that throws down a heavy groove". In 1998, Lester was nominated for a Juno with his stunning second release, A Big Love, as it took blues where no one expected it to go. His songs have a way of sounding classic, yet fresh. He also performs as part of the Juno award winning trio, Tri-Continental, with Bill Bourne and Madagascar Slim.
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Mae emerged from Ontario coffeehouses, moving to Vancouver into the 80's, where her music found a home in indie clubs as folk-rock-jazz. Her songwriting skills eventually landed her a deal with CBS Records and a Juno nomination for Oceanview Motel. Singles, "Watermark", "Bohemia" and "Genuine" established her as a standard and respected artist at Triple A radio in the US. After three releases and sales over 100,000, Mae returned to the indie route. Her latest cd is, It's A Funny World.
More on Mae at www.maemoore.com
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Tri Continental - Info
With 4 Juno Awards and 10 Juno Award nominations between them, Bill Bourne, Lester Quitzau and Madagascar Slim are truly major players in the Canadian music scene. The artists are all close friends and the artistic respect for one another is evident when listening to the music which they have composed. Each musician has established himself as a respected artist in such musical genres as Folk, Celtic and World, but they all share an extreme passion for, and knowledge of, the blues. Sweet vocal harmonies and imaginative guitar playing are the hallmark of their music. With a mutual love of emotional collaboration and a great curiosity for where their music comes from, this trio of artists has created a recording that is a product of faith, dreams, broken hearts, grit and most importantly, friendship.
Tri-Continental website: www.tricontinental.ca/
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The most exciting thing about a Lester Quitzau performance lies not so much in being blown away at the wealth of sources he draws from at will as it does in marvelling at how skilfully he transcends those sources and transforms them into something entirely new and electrifying. As this year unfolds, fans can look forward to both recorded and live opportunities for enjoying the newest facets of his ever-evolving musical identity. On his new CD, "The Same Light", the Juno Award-winner unveils sensitive, finely-crafted songs showcasing his writing skills, soul-drenched blues sure to satisfy his longest-standing fans, and three instrumental pieces that transcend limiting tags like "jazz" or "folk" or "roots". It closes with a powerful treatment of Pete Seeger’s "To My Old Brown Earth", blending many of the CD’s musical flavours into a heartfelt statement of our shared responsibility toward the "fragile, beautiful planet" we occupy together. Throughout the CD he displays the virtuosity as a guitarist and vocalist that have won him growing critical acclaim and admiration over the past 20 years, whether as a solo performer, a member of the award-winning group Tri-Continental, collaborator with international recording artist Mae Moore, or The Lester Quitzau Trio.
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Tri Continental - Info
With 4 Juno Awards and 10 Juno Award nominations between them, Bill Bourne, Lester Quitzau and Madagascar Slim are truly major players in the Canadian music scene. The artists are all close friends and the artistic respect for one another is evident when listening to the music which they have composed. Each musician has established himself as a respected artist in such musical genres as Folk, Celtic and World, but they all share an extreme passion for, and knowledge of, the blues. Sweet vocal harmonies and imaginative guitar playing are the hallmark of their music. With a mutual love of emotional collaboration and a great curiosity for where their music comes from, this trio of artists has created a recording that is a product of faith, dreams, broken hearts, grit and most importantly, friendship.
Tri-Continental website: www.tricontinental.ca/
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