Here is an interview that I did at the tail end of my New York winter.
It`s published in print in Tout va bien, a great, poetic, wacky music magazine in Montreal.
You can read the French text here: http://douzepouces.com/wordpress/?p=6190
English version coming soon...
Monday, May 28, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
New Trio at L'envers tonight! (Friday May 25)
I`m happy to be working with a new trio that`s really turning me on. Come hear us tonight at L'envers!
Ellwood Epps...trumpet
Aaron Lumley...doublebass
Ivan Bamford...drums
We`re sharing the night with
Starts at 930pm and we`d love to see you there!
(Here`s a little bit of what we did a few weeks ago at Le Cagibi)
Ellwood Epps...trumpet
Aaron Lumley...doublebass
Ivan Bamford...drums
We`re sharing the night with
Patrick Battstone...piano Richard Poole...vibraphone Brahja Waldman...saxophone alto Martin Heslop...contrebasse |
Friday, April 13, 2012
Henry Grimes May 16th at L'envers
I`m happy to announce that I`ll be making music with Henry Grimes, Jean Derome, and Pierre Tanguay at L'envers on May 16. Henry will play a solo, followed by the quartet.
Henry Grimes (bass, violin, poetry) performing solo and with:
Jean Derome (alto saxophone)
Ellwood Epps (trumpet)
Pierre Tanguay (drums)
Mssr. Grimes will also give an afternoon masterclass.
More information on these events can be found at www.lenvers185.blogspot.com.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Mardi Spaghetti Celebrates 4 Years!!
March 27: Montreal (Mardi Spaghetti series at Le Cagibi, 5490 St-Laurent) Mardi Spaghetti 4th anniversary marathon!!! 11am-midnight. $5
I will give two performances, one of which will be broadcast live on ckut fm...
11am: Josh Zubot (violin), Philippe Battikha, Ellwood Epps (trumpets), Thierry Amar (doublebass), live to air on ckut 90.3fm, www.ckut.fm
And at 5pm with Aaron Lumley (double bass) and Chris Dadge (drums)
Music happens all day and night, and there`s nothing like getting 4 5 or 6 hours of it in your ears.
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Monday, March 19, 2012
Un musée dans la ville
I am part of a film that is showing at the FIFA on Wednesday March 21 and Thursday March 22 at the Musée des Beaux Arts, and later at the Cinéma ONF. Le film est intitulée 'Un musée dans la ville', un film de realisateur Luc Bourdon. C'est un documentaire qui raconte l'histoire des premières 150 ans du Musée des Beaux Arts de Montréal. I am seen performing solo trumpet improvisations in the museum, along with Pierre-Yves Martel who plays solo viola da gamba. There is also music with Michel F Côté recorded in studio. I hope you can see the film at one of its several screenings. mercredi le 21 mars à 20h30 et jeudi 22 le 22 mars à 13h, MDBA. Le film prendra ensuite l'affiche du 29 mars au 1er avril au Cinéma ONF à Montréal. http://www.artfifa.com/ http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/ |
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
CKUC featuring my music tonight at 11pm...
Rabble Without A Cause
CKCU-FM 93.1
On Air Phone: 520-CKCU (520-2528)
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Time: 23:00 / 11:00 PM
Host: Bernard Stepien
Tonight's Subject: Montreal trumpetist Ellwood Epps
Ellwood Epps started his musical career in Toronto over 20 years ago. Somehow he got attracted by the vibrant Montreal scene, especially the avant-garde side of it and since 2005 established there. His art covers practically the entire Jazz history. Epps describes himself as being influenced by Louis Armstrong, Maurice Andre, Miles Davis, Bix Beiderbecke, Bill Dixon, Wadada Leo Smith, Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro, Dave Douglas, Laurie Frink, Booker Little, Amy Horvey, Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, Rex Stewart.
Tonight we will sample his CD Pink Saliva, one of over 40 recordings he appears on, where he focuses on what the younger generations call ambient music. It is a rather lyrical and ecstatic mix of Miles Davis post ‘60s and Bill Dixon’s music featuring sound textures and slow dynamic on single notes on wall to wall electronics. What is remarkable here is that such a minimalistic music captivates ones attention and prevents distraction. Epps developed a rare virtuosity in the very low register of the instrument, something most trumpetists avoid altogether.
Elwood Epps will be featured again in the IMOO series in March.
Enjoy :-)
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Transitions...
3 wonderful New York months are coming to an end, and i`ll be heading back to Montreal soon. It`s been a time of intense practice, bike riding over bridges, meeting wonderful musical friends, hearing amazing performances (Wadada Leo Smith birthday nights and Keith Jarrett solo at Carnegie Hall were lifetime events for me), and discovering the perfect $5 dinner in East Harlem. This city feels so much like home, and I`m grateful to all who have made me feel so welcome; I`ll be back.
I can`t wait to be in Montreal once more and feel this circle completing its course. I have lots to look forward to; getting back to teaching (miss it so much!), starting a new Monday night jam session at L'envers, and a bunch of performances that I`m very excited about. I`ll be doing a solo on March 2nd, and revisiting the duet with Sam Shalabi on March 4th. On March 9th I`ll be celebrating Ornette Coleman's and my birthday with his music (along with some new writing of mine) with some very very fine company.
And then, the present continues...hope to see you there.
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