In recent years, Kingston's reputation as a rock or blues town has eclipsed the city's legacy as a thriving hub of jazz music. Local music enthusiast and Kingston Jazz Society president George Broughton joins host Pete to talk about the past, present and future of jazz in Kingston, and how to keep it accessible for generations to come.

Chapters:
0:22 Episode overview
1:48 Kingston's musical DNA: Jazz
6:10 Discovering jazz music's difference – and magic
11:29 Kingston jazz's wartime roots
15:04 Nurturing future generations of jazz musicians
19:00 Barriers to entry: Politics and public education
24:08 All about the Kingston Jazz Society
28:21 Where to experience live jazz in Kingston
33:37 ZAMFIR: George's Zero Attitude Maximum Fun annual fest celebrates 30 years
38:13 Curating connection: The ZAMFIR and Island Jazz festival experiences
42:03 Capturing the live music and action
44:50 Future plans for the Kingston Jazz Society
48:39 Episode credits

Episode Production Credits

Guests:
George Broughton, Board President, Kingston Jazz Society

Hosts:
Pete Sanfilippo pete@kingstonlive.ca

Music in this episode:
Oscar Evans (song unknown)

Audio production:
SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

Episode Links

Kingston Jazz Society https://kingstonlive.ca/kingstonjazzsociety
Chantal Thompson https://kingstonlive.ca/chantal-thompson
Oscar Evans https://kingstonlive.ca/oscarevans
Sylvain Gagnon https://sylvaingagnon6.wixsite.com/home/bio
The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library (Joe's M.I.L.L.) https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191596/view
Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191600/view
R.C.H.A. Club
Hotel Wolfe Island https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191623/view
St. Mark's Lutheran Church https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1192338/view
The Spire https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191615/view
Little Rambunctious https://littlerambunctious.bandcamp.com
Jamstone Productions https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1192262/view
Les Royal Pickles https://lesroyalpickles.bandcamp.com/music
Savannah Shea https://kingstonlive.ca/savannah-shea
China Cat Riders https://kingstonlive.ca/the_china_cat_riders_grateful_dead_tribute
The Belleville Jazz Society https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61573620077845
The Musician's Performance Trust Fund https://musicpf.org
Inner Harbour

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Born in Dublin, singer-songwriter Frank Ryan developed his artistry between London, Toronto, New York and L.A. On this episode, Frank shares how Kingston won his heart, what makes it a truly unique live music destination, and why he believes the city deserves the distinction as Canada's premier music city.

Chapters:
0:21 Episode overview
2:46 From Dublin to Kingston: Frank's journey
6:48 The value of mentorship
8:24 How rising costs push culture out of communities
12:08 Why music thrives in Kingston
15:54 Kingston's unique geographic opportunity
17:36 The allure of Kingston's music scene
21:43 Frank's musical inspiration
24:39 Frank's "flip" from guitarist to vocalist
29:32 From busking to breakthrough to back-to-basics
33:58 Frank's surprising warm-up routine
37:18 Song: Stone Me by Frank Ryan
42:39 No compromises: Timing Frank's new album release
48:53 Leaving L.A. for Kingston: A community of "real love and support"
53:04 Excitement for the future of Kingston's music scene
57:05 How Kingston's abundance of local music creates connection
1:00:55 Live music as the magic element of community
1:04:00 Kingston's evolving musical landscape
1:07:20 Why we need a middle class of music
1:10:06 Kingston's magical live music combination
1:13:42 Episode credits

Episode Production Credits

Guests:
Frank Ryan https://kingstonlive.ca/frank-ryan

Hosts:
Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca

Music in this episode:
Stone Me by Frank Ryan

Cover photo:
Virginia Meeks https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191735/view

Audio production:
SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

Episode Links

Frank Ryan https://kingstonlive.ca/frank-ryan
Steve Jordan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jordan_(drummer)
Roswell Rehearsals https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191624/view
The Toucan https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191600/view
Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191600/view
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/

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Tucked away just north of Kingston in the town of Westport is The Cove Inn, a hidden gem that's been quietly gaining a reputation as a legendary Canadian live music venue. Johnny and Rob visit with the historic hotel's manager and music curator, Seamus Cowan, to understand how this country-pub-turned-community-hub has become a pillar of eastern Ontario's music scene, and how Seamus crafts unique and unforgettable experiences that keep music lovers coming back for more.

Episode Production Credits

Guests:
Seamus Cowan thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com

Hosts:
Rob Howard rob@kingstonlive.ca
Johnny San john@kingstonlive.ca

Episode Links:
The Cove Inn https://kingstonlive.ca/thecoveinn
MusicWestport https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1266840/view
WestPorch Festival https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1269740/view
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
Audio production by Soundwise https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view

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