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| What, possibly, could Nicholas Payton and Louis C.K. have in common? Read more | I admit to being a bit distracted today due to certain...um...developments at the city level, along with an impending deadline for a substantial grant application. So I've run out of time for a blog post of much substance. But hey - this is pretty neat-o: Read more | One piece of advice I've held onto - through various fundraising seminars and reading material - is that the pitch needs to be passionate. So whether it's snail mail, email, crowdsourcing or in-person, it's vital to speak passionately about the project. Without passion, what is the hook? Why would someone sign on? Read more |
| TDJ News | Jazz on the Web | Jam Session |
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TDJ Special Projects is an initiative created by Toronto Downtown Jazz (TDJ), producers of the annual TD Toronto Jazz Festival, with the support of JAZZ.FM91. The initiative encourages the creation, development and presentation of special projects by jazz musicians in the City of Toronto. Through a juried process, successful applicants will be awarded a bursary and obtain marketing and public relations support from TDJ and JAZZ.FM91. Read more | Life+Times caught up with Trombone Shorty to talk about his new album, Say That To Say This,and the influence of hip-hop on his music. Read more | A heartfelt & moving story of how instruments made from recycled trash bring hope to children whose future is otherwise spiritless. Read more |
