Doug Edmond is a singer/songwriter who plays piano, flute, harmonica and his ageless korg x-3. He often plays with fellow musicans Rubin Kantorovich (guitar); Alasdair Dunlop (bass)
, Bill Spornitz (sax) and Mitch Dorge (drums/producer).
Influences
Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Beck, Herbie Hancock, Bruce Cockburn, Gordon Lightfoot, Charlie Hayden, Dave Holland, Louis Armstrong, Van Morrison, Dan Bern, etc. Yea, all my friends inspired me to just do it!
Sounds Like
Record Label
UpFront Consulting Group (UCG)
Myspace Page
Type of Label
Indie
FEATURED SHOW:
Starry Nights 2 Xmas Show – Doug Edmond Band with Sweet Alibi
December 16th, 8:00 pm Park Theatre
Winnipeg MB - Singer/songwriter/pianist Doug Edmond, a mainstay of the Winnipeg scene, returns to the Park Theatre
for his annual Christmas performance with bandmates Mitch Dorge (of Crash Test Dummies fame) on drums,
Alasdair Dunlop on bass, Rubin Kantorovich on guitars, and Bill Spornitz on sax and special guest
cellist Natanielle Felicitas. During live performances the band slides easily from heartfelt personal
ballads to lively root-jazz numbers.
Following the success of the album “Between the Shadows and the Light”, Edmond released
the critically acclaimed Christmas album Starry Nights in 2010. It has been re-released
this Christmas with a few surprises.
“The record starts off with saxophone, courtesy of Bill Spornitz, playing a small
portion of carols such as The First Noel before launching into one of Edmond’s
original songs with backup vocals by Sweet Alibi. Guitar arrangements and a piano
instrumental between tracks sound beautiful, too. Basically, this is a group of musicians
using their talents to make Christmas music a little bit better and a lot more interesting” Deborah Remus.
Doug is currently working on his third CD with Dorge, who brings out the best in all artists
who have the pleasure of working with him in the studio. It is anticipated that the album
will reflect the energy of the band’s live performances and Doug’s songwriting sensibilities.
He continues to perform as a solo, trio or full band format in a variety of venues and events
including the past two years at the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival.
Sweet Alibi will be performing again at this year's event. Since their debut in the spring of 2009,
Sweet Alibi has been captivating audiences with their alluring blend of soulful melody and folk/roots
tradition. Playful sense of lyricism set to powerful vocal harmony set the stage for a performance which
is up front and personal and instinctively compelling. Songs range in mood from hauntingly provocative
ballads to left of centre takes on everything from Country to old school RnB. Sweet Alibi compliment
a diverse set with an equally eclectic instrumentation. Comprised of three core members
(Jessica Rae Ayre, Amber Neilsen, and Michelle Anderson), and backed by an array of Winnipeg's
finest musicians, the group performs steadily both as a stripped down trio and with a fully fleshed
out rhythm section. They have performed on stages from intimate coffee houses and mainstay clubs to
outdoor concert series and festivals (including a 09 appearance at The Winnipeg Folk Festival).
Sweet Alibi’s first full length, self-titled album was produced by Juno award winner Mitch Dorge,
who also played the role of drummer/percussionist. The recording stays true to the dynamic
live performances of the group, while tastefully capturing nuances which might be missed otherwise.
Tickets for Starry Nights Xmas show at the Park Theatre on Dec 16th featuring Doug Edmond band
with Sweet Alibi are now available onlinehttp://bit.ly/sIxDhe
or in person at Jazz Winnipeg, McNally's at Grant Park or Park theatre.
Club Pass and Wristband venue
Individual show ticket:
$12 adv./$15 door
Songwriter, pianist, and vocalist Doug Edmond plays with true
emotion and writes intelligent lyrics. During
live performances Doug and the band—Mitch Dorge
(of Crash Test Dummies fame) on drums, Rubin
Kantorovich on guitars, Alasdair Dunlop on bass,
and Bill Spornitz on sax—slide easily from
extremely personal heartfelt ballads to lively
jazz/roots numbers.
Dorge, who also produced the group’s debut CD, brings the best
out of all artists who have the pleasure of
working with him in the studio. His exceptional
drumming skills bring the right rhythmic texture
to all of the band’s performances. Bill Spornitz
continues to be one of Winnipeg’s finest sax
players while Rubin Kantorovich provides rich,
textured guitar. Alasdair Dunlop inspires all
who have the opportunity to witness his live
performance. Doug’s playing and songwriting draw
from such diverse genres as jazz, folk, and
blues.
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