Ottawa International Jazz Festival - Day Eight, June 30, 2005

John Kelman

Senior Editor since 2004

With the realization that there will always be more music coming at him than he can keep up with, John wonders why anyone would think that jazz is dead or dying.

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Published: July 2, 2005

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If his totally inspired performance in Ottawa is any indication, Blanchard is entering a new phase in his career that combines vivid compositions, outstanding playing, cross-cultural fusions, and a touch of electronics into an accessible blend that made converts of the large and appreciative crowd in attendance. His sextet's performance will go down as the highlight of this year's main stage programming, if not the entire festival.

Tomorrow: Tom Posgate Hornband, Bik Bent Braam, and Queen Mab.

Visit Jon Ballantyne, Doug Wamble, Terence Blanchard and the Ottawa International Jazz Festival on the web.

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John Fowler

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