Renewal
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Take Me With You - Single
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Catch PEAR on their Christmas Tour!
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Karl Schwonik Nominated for Alberta Music's Emerging Artist Award
Jazz drummer Karl Schwonik, born in Gwynne, Alberta, is one of 5 finalists in the inaugural Alberta Music Awards' Emerging Artist category. The award will be handed out November 5th at the Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton. Get your tickets at the Alberta Music website. More...
Kodi Hutchinson - Voted in to his 3rd term as a director for Alberta Music!
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PEAR's Denis Dufresne wins 2 CCMA Awards
PEAR made a fantastic showing at the CCMAs from September 9-12, from a standing ovation at the Industry Brunch, to an intimate and special sharing of their songs in the SOCAN Songwriters Cafe! Congrats to Denis Dufresne - the 2011 CCMA winner for Fiddle Player and Special Instrument (Mandolin) Player of the Year! More...
PEAR: The Band the US Radios Are Missing Out On
Shan Marie of Country Music Notes interviews Pear. Read the article at http://bit.ly/oRFuwr More...
Tyler Hornby to embark on Europen Tour!
Tyler Hornby along with Piotr Lemanczyk and Maciej Sikala embark on European tour including Krakow Jazz Festival. More...
Chronograph Records Announces 3 BreakOut West Award Nominations
The BreakOut West (Western Canadian Music Award) nominations are out! Chronograph Records is pleased to announce that two of our artists are nominated for Jazz Recording of the Year: Tyler Hornby for his new album 'A Road to Remember', and Karl Schwonik featuring Rémi Bolduc for their album '1+4'. More...
Chrono Prez Kodi Hutchinson discusses Calgary Jazz Scene
Featured in FFWD Weekly, Dennis Slater chatted with Chronograph Records President Kodi Hutchinson about the future of the Calgary Jazz scene. Read the article here. More...
Chris Andrew releases finest work yet
Chronograph is pleased to release Chris Andrew's latest and greatest album project! Featuring the finest in New York talent, Strange Days is a reflection of a very personal and musical journey, that he has travelled over the past few years. More...
Country act PEAR joins the roster
We are pleased to announce the newest addition to the Chronograph Records roster, country act PEAR! You can hear PEAR's debut single Take Me With You on country radio across Canada. PEAR delivers a solid, tempo driven debut that is a sign of great things to come. Digital single available now and on iTunes. More...
Karl Schwonik Hits #1 on March Jazz Charts
Karl Schwonik's latest release, '1+4' featuring Remi Bolduc hits #1 for March Earshot Online Jazz Charts! See the chart here. More...
Johanna Sillanpaa performs at the TransCanada Alberta Music Serie
Johanna Sillanpaa headlines the second night of the TransCanada Alberta Music Series on March 24th, around 9pm, in Calgary. The event takes place at the Engineered Air Theatre at the EPCOR Centre for the Arts. More...
Allistair Elliott Partners with Alberta Cancer Foundation
We are very proud to announce that Allistair Elliott has partnered with the Alberta Cancer Foundation as a Performing Artist to benefit the Patient Financial Assistance Program Endowment Fund. A vision close to his heart, Allistair is currently working on his new CD filled with an emotional journey through vocals and the smooth jazz of original compositions first showcased and recognized through his sophomore album 'Urban Nights'. More...
Top 40 Under 40 Alumnus Karl Schwonik blogs for Avenue Calgary
Check out what Karl Schwonik has to say about building Calgary's art and culture scene on the Avenue Calgary blog More...
Tyler Hornby Releases New Trio Album
The Sikala / Lemanczyk / Hornby project is a unique acoustic trio, fusing elements from the contemporary jazz worlds of both Europe and North America. More...
Karl Schwonik hits #1 on Canadian Jazz Charts
The new album from Albertan jazz drummer Karl Schwonik hits #1 on the Chart Attack jazz charts for the week of March 8, 2011. More...
Hutchinson Andrew Trio on Tour in Northern BC
Kodi Hutchinson is joined by pianist Chris Gestrin and drummer Karl Schwonik for a Hutchinson Andrew Trio tour to Northern British Columbia to perform a short series of concerts along Highway 16. More...
Karl Schwonik hits #2 on Canadian Jazz Charts
The new album from Albertan jazz drummer Karl Schwonik hits #2 on the Earshot Online national jazz charts for the week of February 8, 2011. More...
Tyler Hornby's A Road to Remember makes list for Jazz albums of the year
Chronograph talent is filling out the Critic's pick list in FFWD Weekly, with Dennis Slater naming Tyler Hornby's A Road to Remember as one of the top Canadian jazz albums of 2010. More...
Karl Schwonik's Visions from the Farm named to FFWD Critic's Pick for 2010
Karl Schwonik's first solo album, Visions from the Farm, has been chosen by FFWD Weekly's Dennis Slater as his selection for Canadian Jazz album of the year. More...
Johanna Sillanpaa Annual Christmas Concert
Join us for Johanna's annual holiday concert, featuring tunes from her album 'One Wish.' Saturday, December 18 at the Beat Niq Jazz & Social Club, 9 pm $15 cover at the door. RSVP online on the event listing. More...
Sillan & Young headlines Sonoma Wine Showcase Festival
We are excited to head to Peoria, Arizona north of Phoenix, with the Sillan & Young crew for 5 days to perform at the Sonoma Wine Showcase Festival.
Read the details and schedule at the Sonoma Wine Shiwcaase Festival website. More...
Tyler Hornby Receives Review in Downbeat Magazine
Check out the November issue of Downbeat Magazine, now available! Read the review of Tyler Hornby's 'A Road to Remember.' More...
Chris Andrew Named one of Edmonton's Top 40 Under 40!
We are proud to announce that pianist Chris Andrew has been named to the prestigious list of Avenue Edmonton magazine's Top 40 Under 40. He is recognized for being a virtuoso in his field, and encouraging young musicians to build their career in Edmonton. More...
We need your votes for Johanna Sillanpaa
Johanna Sillanpaa is up for the Snow Seekers band search. Lots of rock bands to vote for, but nobody does acoustic like Johanna and crew!! Vote now! More...
Karl Schwonik featured by International Acoustic Music Awards
Chronograph recording artist, Karl Schwonik is currently featured by the International Acoustic Music Awards! Read the review here. More...
Sinistrio's last show in Calgary - for a while
Sinistrio's guitarist, Jeff Drummond, is moving to British Columbia (lucky them!). The band will be performing their last Calgary show, until their next tour, on Friday October 1st. Join us at the Ironwood Stage & Grill in Calgary for the finest in instrumental groove jazz! More...
Dave Renter comes to perform in Calgary
We would like to invite you to join us for an evening of beautiful jazz at the Beat Niq in Calgary. International award-winning saxophonist Dave Renter is coming up from Lethbridge to perform on October 2nd. More...
Chronograph Heads to Jazzkomm!
We are excited to make the trip to Berlin for the inaugural Jazzkomm! Joining us are Tyler Hornby and Johanna Sillanpaa, with band, to showcase over the course of September 7-9. We are so ready to take on Europe! More...
Mark DeJong to perform at Expo 2010 Shanghai
Chronograph saxophonist Mark DeJong will be performing 2 sets at the Americas Square venue as part of Canada's Cultural Programming at Expo 2010 Shanghai. Set for September 3rd, he will fly over to join the festivities. More...
Karl Schwonik Nominated for Western Canadian Music Award
We are pleased to announce that Karl Schwonik has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award! A decorated, international award-winning jazz drummer, this is Karl Schwoniks first WCMA nomination. In the Jazz Recording of the Year category, Karl is recognized for his debut solo album Visions from the Farm. The album has garnered much international recognition for Karl, including a Downbeat Student Award for the track Gwynne, named after his hometown in Alberta. More...
A Trio of Awards for Young Albertan Jazz Star Karl Schwonik!
Alberta based drummer Karl Schwonik has had a busy May and June, being awarded 3 major awards for his work as a performer and composer. It started off with being given the Student Downbeat Award for ‘original song: outstanding performance’, by the renowned Downbeat Magazine in May. Later that month, Karl was informed he was the recipient of the 2010 AFM International Diversity Award: President’s Youth Award from the American Federation of Musicians. Finally, late June saw Karl receive the coveted Lt. Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award for 2010, which was presented by to Karl by the Lt. Governor of Alberta along with a medallion and cheque for $10,000. More...
Tyler Hornby Hits #1 in Ottawa
Tyler keeps climbing the Ontario charts - he's now #1 on the jazz chart in our nation's capital - Ottawa! 'A Road to Remember' is also #12 on CHUO's Top 30! Check out the charts here More...
Some Calgary Jazz Festival shows still on
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A live performance of the Karl Schwonik Quartet playing tracks from his album Visions from the Farm, will be broadcast on CBC Radio 2 tonight! 7:30 pm MST More...
Calgary Venues to the Rescue for Cancelled Jazz Fest
It is with sadness that we share the news that the 2010 Calgary Jazz Festival has been officially cancelled. More...
Tyler Hornby Hits #1 in Windsor
The new release from Tyler Hornby, "A Road To Remember" has been climbing up the jazz charts across Canada, hitting #1 in Windsor, Ontario June 1st.
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Johanna Sillanpaa to channel Billie Holiday
June 9th marks a very special show for vocalist Johanna Sillanpaa. Join her and her band mates for a special tribute night to the legendary More...
Karl Schwonik wins Downbeat Award
We are pleased to announce that Karl Schwonik has won the Student Downbeat Award for his track 'Gwynne' from his latest album Visions from the Farm. It was selected as the winner in the 'Outstanding Performance for Original Song' (College) category. More...
Sillan & Young acoustic on the Wave 94.7 in Hamilton
Our star duo perfomed 5 tracks on Hamilton, Ontario's Wave 94.7 on the drive home this afternoon! Sounded great, DJs loved it! Out east preparing for tomorrow night's Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. Good luck guys, bring home some hardware! More...
Johanna Sillanpaa collaborates with Alberta Fashion Week
Calgary-based songstress Johanna Sillanpaa undertakes an exciting partnership with Chi Chi Couture on the final night of Alberta Fashion week! Johanna will model 2 ensembles in Chi Chi Couture's runway show, and then perform a special set for the Incognito wrap party. Chronograph now has our own fashionista! More...
3 Chronograph Bands Showcase at Alberta House - Vancouver
We are looking forward to a fantastic weekend in Vancouver as the 2010 Olympics come to a close. Three of our bands will be showcasing at the Alberta House Plaza! More...
Richie Pollack Nominated for 3rd Calgary Blues Hall of Fame Award
For the third year running, blues harmonica guru Richie Pollack is nominated as Harmonica Player of the Year by the Calgary Blues Music Association's Blues Hall of Fame Awards. More...
We need your vote! Help Sillan & Young conquer the Smooth Jazz Awards
Johanna Sillanpaa's One Wish - Featured this Christmas
The hit track "One Wish" has been selected among hundreds of submissions to be featured in the popular podcast - Suckfree Christmas - for music that doesn't suck! More...
Karl Schwonik brings 2 projects to Chronograph
We are proud to announce that we have signed the rising star, award-winner Karl Schwonik to the Chronograph roster! Karl brings 2 projects - Chicago Goes West with trumpeter James Davis and bassist Nicolas Bedard, and his own quartet. Both albums are set for release in early January 2010. More...
Smoothjazznow.com reports that Johanna Sillanpaa's version of "Summer in the City" is #1 this week on their Top 30 chart! More...
Ralf Buschmeyer Nominated for 3 Hamilton Music Awards
We are pleased to announce the nomination of Calgary-based guitarist, Ralf Buschmeyer for the 2009 Hamilton Music Awards. Ralf's second solo album, 'Renewal,' captured the eyes of the Ontario city's jury in three categories: Blues Recording of the Year, Instrumental Recording of the Year, and Guitarist of the Year. More...
Live Sillan & Young Video Shoot!
Come join Sillan and Young at the Beat Niq Jazz and Social Club Wednesday August 26th at 7:30pm. The band is excited to film their first live video performance with the aid of Cameron Smith from Smooth Jazz TV from Dallas, Texas. It should be a fun filled evening where fans of music can watch and be a part of the video process. More...
Attention Calgary Jazz Fans! Help Save the Beat Niq!
It's time to help out the fine folks over at the Beat Niq Jazz and Social Club! After 12 years of supporting and building the Calgary Jazz Scene, the Beat Niq has been hit by the current economic downturn. More...
Kodi Hutchinson and Sandro Dominelli perform with Oliver Jones
Canadian Jazz legend Oliver Jones headlines the 2009 Sylvan Lake Jazz Festival – his band: none other than Kodi Hutchinson and Sandro Dominelli! More...
2009 Western Canadian Music Award Nominations
Chronograph Records is pleased to announce another successful round of Western Canadian Music Award nominations! This year we’re excited to announce 2 nominations! One for Mark DeJong for Jazz Recording of the year with “The Unknown”, and one for Independent Record Label of the Year for Chronograph Records! More...
Tyler Hornby Competes for Grand Prix at Montreal Jazz Fest
Tyler Hornby was selected to perform Saturday July 4th, 2009 at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. He will perform 2 sets for which he will be adjudicated for the GM Grand Prix Award and the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Awards. Good luck Tyler! More...
Richie Pollack still Calgary's Harmonica Player of the Year!
For the second year since it's inception, Richie Pollack has been named the Calgary Blues Hall of Fame's Harmonica Player of the Year! The awards were held on February 25th, 2009. Congrats Richie! More...
Tyler Hornby Quintet to delight crowd in Hamburg!
Tyler Hornby travels to Germany in February to perform at the world renown Birdland Jazz Club in Hamburg. He will perform with his Polish counterparts - Maciej Sikala, Ralph Reichert, Oliver Poppe, and Piotr Lemanczyk. More...
2 Chronograph albums top the 2008 jazz charts!
Earshot-online.com reports the jazz charts from college radio stations across the country. They annually compile their top 20 jazz albums of the year. For 2008, Mark DeJong's "The Unknown" is listed as #2, and the Hutchinson Andrew Trio's Western Canadian Music Award nominated "Music Box" sits at #14! More...
Aaron Young's solo album tops charts across the country!
Aaron Young's new solo album "Works" has debuted in top chart spots across Canada! On the jazz charts, the album is #1 on CILU in Thunder Bay, and #1 on CJAM in Windsor, and #5 on the national chart! (Source earshot-online.com). Thanks for your support, and enjoy the music! More...
Mark DeJong to embark on Italian tour
Mark DeJong will head out on tour as part of the Steve Hudson Quintet in late November 2008. Steve Hudson appeared on Mark's Chronograph release "The Unknown" and is a member of the 'Outer Bridge Ensemble.' More...
Jazz Guitarist Ralf Buschmeyer Nominated for Hamilton Music Award More...
Hutchinson Andrew Trio's sophomore album “Music Box” nominated for Western Canadian Music Award
Chronograph Records Ltd. is pleased to announce that the Hutchinson Andrew Trio has been nominated, two albums in a row, for the Outstanding Jazz Recording category for the 2008 Western Canadian Music Awards. The WCMA’s announced the lineup of nominees, with the Hutchinson Andrew Trio’s sophomore album "Music Box" included. More...
Mark DeJong’s new release “The Unknown” debuts at #1 on the CJSR Jazz Charts!
July 15, 2008 - We are pleased to announce our first #1 chart debut! Saxophonist Mark DeJong's album with the Outer Bridge Ensemble entered the CJSR Jazz Chart this week in Edmonton, Alberta, at #1. Congratulations Mark! More...
New Chronograph Artist Mark DeJong to open for John Scofield
Mark's debut "The Unknown" was recorded at Peter Karl Studios in Brooklyn, New York, with the Outer Bridge Ensemble. The Outer Bridge ensemble will be accompanying Mark as he showcases his new album in Calgary and Saskatoon, with an appearance opening up for guitar legend John Scofield at the upcoming Saskatoon Jazz Festival (www.saskjazz.com). More...
Hutchinson Andrew Trio to Perform with Jazz Greats
On June 27th, 2008 at both 8:00pm and 10:00pm, Calgary's Johanna Sillanpaa takes to the Rio Alcan Stage at the world renowned Montreal Jazz Festival for what promises to be an amazing and memorable show. More...
Johanna Sillanpaa to Play 2 sets at 2008 Montreal Jazz Festival
On June 27th, 2008 at both 8:00pm and 10:00pm, Calgary's Johanna Sillanpaa takes to the Rio Alcan Stage at the world renowned Montreal Jazz Festival for what promises to be an amazing and memorable show. More...