Reconnect with an old friend: music Jim Doxas February 24, 2022 877 MTL Jazz Notes The act of listening to music has changed monumentally over the last 20 years. The once tangible process of physically placing an LP on a turn table or putting a CD in the tray of a player h...
Film Scores: Expect the Unexpected Jim Doxas December 20, 2021 827 MTL Jazz Notes I think that there is always a cinematic aspect to music. Great musicians and great artists from all walks of life tell a story within their chosen genre. Some express their thoughts through w...
Destination: YUL Jim Doxas September 20, 2021 1090 MTL Jazz Notes Jazz musicians from different parts of the globe are attracted to Montréal The city of Montréal affords an atmosphere that is diverse and inclusive; this provides an excellent backdrop for ...
The beauty of Little Burgundy fostered many jazz musicians Jim Doxas August 26, 2021 2514 MTL Jazz Notes As a professional artist, the sounds that came before my generation have greatly influenced me. Oftentimes, it's human nature to look elsewhere for inspiration, and not at what’s in one’s ow...
An art unto itself: A composer’s sound Jim Doxas July 14, 2021 1398 MTL Jazz Notes As a musician, I constantly strive to find a balance between practicing and performing as well as some small ensemble composing. Like many other musicians, I believe that my identity is most gen...
It’s personal: the sound of experience Jim Doxas June 8, 2021 1278 MTL Jazz Notes Perched behind my drum set, I often think that I have the best seat in the house. I am in the middle of the action, visually and aurally. The clarity on stage is pure, balanced and offers dire...
Montreal jazz musicians adapt to pandemic restrictions Jim Doxas May 7, 2021 1596 I am happy to share some of my thoughts, experiences and joys that stem from music, particularly jazz and improvised music. Weaving stories from the past with contemporary views and highlighting those who play,...
