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Jazz on the Rooftop
Winnipeg Art Gallery
July 2010
L-R: Rick Boughton (piano); Janice Finlay (tenor sax); David Lawton (trumpet); Jordy McIntyre (drums); Julian Bradford (bass)
Janice Finlay's Hardbop Herd burst onto the stage in front of a packed house at the Jazz Winnipeg Festival in June 2009. Hardbop jazz is so exuberent, so swingin' and grooves SO hard that it is virtually impossible to keep the smile off your face when you hear it!
With repertoire drawn from the vaults of Horace Silver, Art Blakey and Hank Mobley, and a few originals thrown in for good measure, performances really showcase the soloing chops of members Rick Boughton, David Lawton, Julian Bradford, Jordy McIntyre and leader Janice Finlay.
The band has also performed as part of the 2010 Jazz on the Rooftop series at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
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"I formed this group because I simply love the music of all of the jazz artists who made this great jazz in the 50's and early 60's. It is too much fun not to play it publicly and it really gives everyone a chance to stretch out. I think it particularly features the extraordinary skills of our drummer, Jordy McIntyre who is practically Art Blakey incarnate!" says Finlay.
And the fans say...
Hi Janice,
I just wanted to let you know that I heard your “Hardbop Herd” on Saturday night. You guys were totally “HOT”!!!!!!
Thanks.
Cindy Hutchinson - Music Services International, Ltd.
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