Where: The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
When: Friday Jan 11th 9:30pm-12:30am

This exciting new project was recorded live in Halifax. "Day and Night" brings together renowned saxophonist David Liebman (formerly with Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, and Quest) with four Canadian musicians on whom he has been a major musical influence. In particular saxophonist Mike Murley, co-leader on this date, studied with Liebman both at the Banff Jazz Workshop and in New York City during the 1980s and counts his former teacher as one of his most important musical mentors.

The group first came together in 2003 for a date at the Rex Jazz Bar during the International Association of Jazz Educators Conference in Toronto. This resulted in a concert at the Atlantic Jazz Festival in July 2003 that was recorded for CBC radio. Cornerstone Records is releasing this very special recording just in time for the group's upcoming reunion at the Rex during the 2007 IAJE conference.

"Mnemosyne's March" (CRST 128), the debut CD by the Mike Murley/David Braid quartet, was nominated for a 2007 Juno Award for best mainstream jazz album.

The affinity between these musicians is clearly expressed in the free-spirited, unedited performances captured on the CD, recorded live at the Montreal Bistro. The album interprets six originals and one standard, with Braid and Murley contributing three originals each. Of particular note, Murley includes a suite inspired by Banff, Alberta and Braid adds a piece written for the short film, Dream Recording, as well as “Mnemosyne’s March”, a character sketch of the Greek goddess of memory.

The 2007 Juno award winner was "Avenue Standard" by Jon Ballantyne.

Cornerstone Recordings are now available on iTunes. Visit the ITunes on-line store to hear 30 second samples of the entire catalogue.

2007 National Jazz Awards Nominations

Once again, Cornerstone artists received numerous nominations for the 2007 National Jazz Awards. Winners are noted with an asterisk:

Acoustic Group of the Year:		Mike Murley/David Braid Quartet*
Arranger of the Year:		David Braid
Bassist of the Year:		Steve Wallace
Clarinetist of the Year:		Alex Dean Mike Murley
Drummer of the Year:		Barry Romberg
Guitarist of the Year:		Reg Schwager*
Keyboardist of the Year:		David Braid
Record Label of the Year:		Cornerstone Records
Musician of the Year:		Mike Murley David Braid
Photographer of the Year:		Don Vickery
Saxophonist of the Year:		Alex Dean Kelly Jefferson Pat LaBarbera Mike Murley*
Socan Composer of the Year:		David Braid* Mike Murley
Trumpeter of the Year:		Kevin Turcotte

Cornerstone congratulates ALL the nominees.

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A New Recording by a New Band!

Cornerstone Records proudly announces a new jazz CD release: Apparition (CRST-CD129)

Pianist/composer/bandleader Mark Eisenman recently celebrated the 20^th anniversary of his renowned jazz trio. Building on the strength and musical success of this unit, Mark adds stellar horn players John Macleod and Pat Labarbera to form the new Mark Eisenman Quintet. The five band members bring a wealth of experience to this new project, having worked with many of the legends in jazz, including: Buddy Rich, Oscar Peterson, Art Farmer, Barney Kessel, Rob McConnell, Woody Herman, Zoot Sims, Jimmy Cobb, and many others.

For more information about the CD, click here.

Mike Murley/David Braid Quartet release debut CD

On Thursday, March 2, 2006, the Murley / Braid Quartet returned to the Montreal Bistro to release their highly anticipated debut CD, "Mnemosyne's March".

A collaborative effort between Mike Murley (multi-Juno Award winning saxophonist) and pianist David Braid (2005 Juno Award winner), the Murley-Braid Quartet synergizes musicians with an affinity to each other’s style developed from an extensive history of playing together in The Mike Murley Quintet, The David Braid Sextet, Mike Murley Quartet (featuring Dave Liebman), and Metalwood.

Bassist Jim Vivian and NY drummer Ian Froman complete this ensemble, which made its debut on a cross-Canada tour in Autumn 2004.

For more information about the CD, click here.

Richard Whiteman Introduces New CD & Trio

Pianist Richard Whiteman launched his new CD "All or Nothing at All" (CRST CD127) on October 13-15, 2005 at 9:00 p.m. at the Montreal Bistro. Richard's trio features bassist Brandi Disterheft and drummer Sly Juhas. The CD contains a stunning combination of standards and original compositions by Whiteman, Disterheft, as well as saxophonist Tara Davidson.

For more info about the CD, click here.

Pat Collins Launches Inaugural CD

2005 promises to be a exciting year for CORNERSTONE Records and jazz in Canada as pre-eminent bassist Pat Collins celebrates the release of his debut CD.

In the Moment (CRST CD 126) showcases original compositions and arrangements by Pat and features a stellar line-up: Mike Murley on Saxophone, Reg Schwager on guitar and Barry Elmes on drums.

With more than fifty recordings as sidemusician, Pat is well known throughout Canada having performed with such great musicians as Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson, Herb Ellis, Lee Konitz, Jimmy Cobb, Ed Bickert, Rob McConnell, Moe Koffman, Oliver Jones, Peter Appleyard, Diana Krall, Don Thompson, and many others. In addition, Pat is on the music faculty at both Humber and Mohawk Colleges and is in demand as a clinician and educator. CORNERSTONE Records is proud to present Pat’s first CD as leader.

This recording was made possible through the assistance from the Ontario Arts Council.
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New CD Release:
Al Henderson Quintet
"Fathers and Sons"
The AL HENDERSON QUINTET celebrated the release of their newest CD Fathers And Sons (Cornerstone CRST CD 124) at the Montreal Bistro during the week of September 14-18.

Fathers and Sons, recorded live at the Montreal Bistro in Toronto, captures all of the energy and excitement of the quintet's club performances. As always, bassist/composer Al Henderson leads a stellar line-up of musicians featuring multi-instrumentalists Pat LaBarbera and Alex Dean, pianist Richard Whiteman and drummer Barry Romberg. Performances include Marcus M., Fathers and Sons, Darwin's Ghost, Millennium Jump, Obscure, and Waiting for Spring.

For more info about this release, click here