Cadence
Four men, four microphones, no instruments. This is the formula for Toronto’s celebrated vocal band, Cadence whose members include Dylan Bell, Carl Berger, Kevin Fox, and Ross Lynde. This formidable foursome has been dishing up its unique blend of tight harmony, instrumental imitation, high-energy antics, and audience interaction to sold-out audiences—and getting people genuinely excited about vocal music! The results have earned Cadence international recognition as “one of the finest quartets to make an appearance in the a cappella scene” (Primarily A Cappella).
During the recent past, the Cadence performance schedule has been highlighted by appearances on radio and television, at Toronto's SkyDome, and the 2001 World Leaders tribute to Quincy Jones. In 2003, Cadence took home first place and “Audience Favourite” at the Harmony Sweepstakes (New York). The group has also had the honour of sharing the stage during an impromptu performance with Bobby McFerrin at the Montreal Jazz Festival. Cadence was nominated for a 2001 Juno Award (Canada) and received two Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards for their debut CD, “frost-free”. The album is a collection of popular and lesser-known songs representing different musical styles, and mirrors the band’s approach to live performance. Whether you’re into jazz, doo-wop, classical, funk, or something in between, Cadence delivers.
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Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps Don't Fix What's Broken Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover Sunshine The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines Hit That Jive Jack The Perfect Kiss Game Blues On Sunday Sittin' In The Cellar True Colours The Things We Do For Love |
Toronto's celebrated 4-man vocal band, Dylan, Carl, Kevin and Ross, won the tough 2003 Harmony Sweeps New York Regional (and Audience Favorite), and went on to place third here in San Rafael with a very strong set at the '03 Finals. So we were not at all surprised to see their debut CD, "frost-free," win two CARA awards. With an extensive concert and touring schedule, playing to sold-out audiences, and now with "twenty for one," it's clear to us, from their great sound, solid musicianship, finely-crafted arrangements, sense of humor and pure ability to entertain, that Cadence is simply one of the best jazz/pop vocal quartets performing today. We have 12 songs, great covers of the cool retro "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps," popping vocal percussion and a Simonesque lead on "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover," Charles Mingus' and Joni Mitchell's classic jazz treat "The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines," Nat King Cole's crackling "Hit That Jive, Jack," the timeless "Game," the pop hit "True Colors" and a nod to Freddie Mercury of Queen on "The Things We Do For Love;" and winning originals by Dylan ("Don't Fix What's Broken," "Blues on Sunday"), Carl's sweet wedding anthem, "The Perfect Kiss," Kevin's funky "Sittin' in the Cellar" and friend Gillian Stecyk's "Sunshine." Begin with poised, perfect harmonies, add solos and scat with attitude, heartbreaking faux horns, vocal percussion that's some of the tightest and most innovative we've ever heard, and cutting edge arrangements--and you get "twenty for one," one of the best jazz-pop cds of the year!
Listen to "Hit That Jive Jack" in Real Audio.
| 7452 CD $14.98 |
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Spinning
Wheel Boogie On Reggae Woman Straighten Up and Fly Right Lullaby for Hannah Slim Punky's Dilemma Shape of my Heart Drive My Car The 59th Street Bridge Song Brown-Eyed Girl Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego I Wish She's Got A Way |
Don't miss this one. Get in on the ground floor because the arrangements and vocal flights of fancy which seem to be the current signature of Cadence are exceptional. Four men who have had lifetimes of musical training met at York University in Toronto where they were all studying music. After a huge diversity of musical experience, they have focused their energies for the past couple of years on recreating the world of a cappella music. Frost Free, their first recording, is wonderful. Once again, words won't be able to do the slightest justice to the clever originality and breadth of musical vision which is presented here. Start with beautiful harmonies created by very pure voices. Take a songlist of familiar tunes, "Spinning Wheel," "Shape of My Heart," "I Wish," "Straighten Up and Fly Right," and more. Then add arrangements which occasionally add vocal sounds which you've never heard before (no matter how much you've listened to a cappella music) which are always used within a harmonious context of the whole arrangement. What do you get... originality, that's what you get! You get rap, you get rock, you get ballads, you get a lullaby, you get jazz - lots of jazz licks. When it helps to keep true to the original they create an amazing vocal similitude. You must listen to "Spinning Wheel" and then put on the Blood, Sweat and Tears version. Amazing! Or maybe you'll have your mind blown by the sweet close harmony of Paul Simon's "Slim Punky's Dilemma" as it morphs back and forth into the techno-rap lyrics of Public Enemy. This is one of the finest quartets to make an appearance in the a cappella scene in quite a while!
Listen to "Spinning Wheel" in Real Audio.
| 2716 CD $14.98 |
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