Jaymz Bee toasts Jazz.FM91 with a night of James Bond themes featuring Irene Torres along with music from Genevieve Marentette's Songs Of '69 album.
Here's the scoop...
After 22 years of being an on-air host, concert producer and tour guide, Jaymz Bee is leaving JAZZ.FM91 to focus on his film career. To celebrate, Jaymz is presenting a special fundraiser for JAZZ.FM91. The night opens with “Music For Secret Agents” (James Bond and Beyond) featuring singers Irene Torres, Adam James, Serafin LaRiviere, John Finley, Gavin Hope, Simon Denny & Queen Pepper. After the intermission, Genevieve Marentette celebrates her album “Songs of ’69”. The night features a stellar band: Michael Shand (piano), Eric St-Laurent (guitar), George Koller (bass), Ben Wittman (drums), Bill McBirnie (flute) and Alison Young (saxophone). Ticket prices start at $30 and you can get 'em right here.
Check out a couple of clips of songs from Music For Secret Agents featuring the amazing Irene Torres who released her excellent Travessía album back in March.
Check out Genevieve Marentette's version of Dylan's "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You" and Nick Drake's "River Man"
Here's the scoop from Gigi...
"On Bob Dylan's 83rd birthday, I’m sharing my cover of 'Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You,' from his legendary 1969 album Nashville Skyline.
"This song is a dedication to my darling flame of 5 years, my long-term dalliance, or LTD as I like to call 'em, who wrote me this beautiful bit:
“Like all of us, Dylan can hear the ominous blast of the station master’s whistle. The train will inevitably leave the station. Love may not endure forever. Dylan may be singing about love that lasts a day, a week, or even a lifetime. The train is always readying to leave the station. The choice is always ours: punch our ticket or throw it out the window. Genevieve still sings this song to her lover on occasion, but sometimes, she tosses her suitcase back onto the train.”
"Joining me in this tribute is a stellar lineup, including Christine Bougie on lap steel, Vezi Tayyeb on keys, Eric St-Laurent and Jono Grant on guitars, George Koller on bass, Ben Wittman on drums, and Lori Cullen on background vocals. Together, we've created a sonic tribute reminiscent of "The Band". This rarely-covered song is the third single from my series of songs from 1969. Previous releases include recordings of Nick Drake’s 'River Man' and King Crimson’s 'I Talk to the Wind,' with more to come."
Listen to Gigi's versions of "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You," "River Man" and "I Talk To The Wind" below.
About Genevieve
Genevieve “Gigi” Marentette is a fixture in the Toronto music community. She was born in Leamington, Ontario, known affectionately as Tomato Town. Her father is a farmer, and her mother is a musician and social activist. As a child, Genevieve bounced around the north and south of Ontario - living communally and creatively. That upbringing helped nurture her free-spirited soul - full of saudade - and also her love of community - full of duende. Genevieve spent her formative teen years in Detroit, where her family roots go back 265 years. She credits her unique artistry to her mom, @lindagirard and Detroit's rich musical history. After completing a college jazz diploma in Toronto, she travelled and performed extensively in Asia and Europe. Genevieve, or Gigi as her peeps call her, calls Toronto her home. Gigi has worked with Marc Houle, Theo Parrish, Recloose, David Clayton-Thomas, Jane Siberry and others.
For more info and updates, visit Genevieve Marentette's site right here.
Jaymz Bee and pals knocked out a nutty Christmas benefit album with proceeds supporting musicians in need.
Get a copy of Jaymz Bee presents A Very Untraditional Christmas right here. Listen to Jef Farquharson's "Christmas Iz" (vocally enhanced by Mary Margaret O'Hara) and Gita Baltensperger's version of "Santa Baby" following the album credits below.
Charles Hackbarth created the album's colourful sleeve artwork.
A VERY UNTRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS
1 - It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas 3:28 (Willson Meredith) Frank-Music Corp.
JEF FARQUHARSON
2 - Santa Baby 3:15 (Joan Javits / Philip Springer / Tony Springer) Tamir Music/BMG
GITA BALTENSPERGER
3 - I’ll Be Home For Christmas 3:36 (Kim Gannon / Buck Ram / Walter Kent) Carlin America Inc.
