Multi-instrumentalist and composer/arranger Phil Dwyer burst on the jazz scene in Canada and internationally in his late teens and by his early 20s was, to quote Globe & Mail journalist Mark Miller, 'startling jazz audiences with his unprecedented command of both tenor saxophone and piano' and with his 'extraordinarily authoritative playing ... set the country on it's ear'.Originally from Canada's West Coast, Dwyer had sought out the action and excitement of New York City when he was just 17, moving there in 1983 to study with Steve Grossman and David Liebman and while there had the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the true jazz legends who were still on the scene at that time.
The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, teacher certification and arts-based social programs. The mission of The Royal Conservatory, to develop human potential through leadership in music and the arts, is based on the conviction that the arts are humanity's greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion.
Founded in 1976 by Martin Koppel, Kops Records is Toronto oldest independent vinyl shop. Originally founded on 45s, Kops Records is now a roots music based store carrying a wide array of genres.Each store contains the same core material, but also boast a unique twist:Queen Street contains Canada's largest collection of 45s in one location, as well as all the hottest new releasesBloor street contains some of the most rare LPs you'll ever find, including: Original Pressings, Foreign Pressings, and Promo CopiesAnd yes, we definitely buy records!
When CanClone Services was established in 1999, there were very few places that offered high quality discs and full, retail ready packaging in small quantities. There were lots of companies that address the needs for thousands - even millions of discs, but there are very few places that intentionally pursue this small, yet critical market.
Indie Pool has been offering services to independent musicians across Canada for over 17 years. We do manufacturing, distribution, merch, and just about anything else you could imagine
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The mission of The Royal Conservatory, to develop human potential through leadership in music and the arts, is based on the conviction that the arts are humanity's greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion.
Freakstreet Productions Inc. is a Mississauga based independent record label and production company. Our goal is to work with artists who have passion, energy and a strong creative vision to deliver a signature product. Through Freakstreet Productions Inc., House of Not released Part I – Off the Path from the five part Rock Odyssey 'The Walkabout of A. Nexter Niode' in 2003 and Part II – Sexus in 2005. Both albums received favorable critical and public acclaim across Europe (especially in Germany, France, the Netherlands) and the United States.