Ian Clyne, Pianist

December 14, 2008 - A review of the Christmas Concert

Dear Ian, Bianca and René,

I attended the very beautiful concert that you performed this afternoon at Christ Church in Aylmer in support of the Maison Mathieu-Froment-Savoie. I am Mathieu's father. Unfortunately, my wife, Pierrette Froment-Savoie, who is a professional musician and professor of Music at the Conservatory, could not attend your concert because she had to finish marking term exams and papers for her students before leaving on a trip tomorrow morning. However, at the end of the concert I did buy a set of your 3 CDs for her to listen on her trip. I'm sure she will enjoy your music as much as I did this afternoon! It was really nice performances in solos and together! Bravo à Bianca pour votre très belle voix chaude et et juste! Bravo aussi à Ian et René pour une très belle maîtrise de vos instruments et pour votre musicalité. Votre musique m'a procuré de très belles sensations et des frissons!

Je vous souhaite de joyeuses fêtes et une nouvelle année remplie des meilleures choses de la vie. Au plaisir de vous réentendre à nouveau!

Ghislain Savoie

Gatineau

October 21, 2008

Make plans now to join Ian with Bianca Pittoors for New Years Eve,
- Hilton Lac Leamy

December 01, 2007

Just back from a great trip to Tokyo, Ian is busy with Christmas Parties at this time of year but will be at the Bacchus Lounge at the Hilton Lac Leamy for a few weekends.

Plans for a new solo piano recording are in the works, with spring of
2008 as a target date.

" I would like to wish all my friends the very best of Holiday Seasons"

Ian

October 20, 2007

Bonjour! Here's a pic of Ian in a Tokyo recording studio. He was hired to sing something in French. Allo!

August 26, 2007

Check this out for a bit of fun. Thanks, Diane

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August 23, 2007

"Konichiwa" (hello) from the land of the rising sun to all my friends! I'm here in Japan, playing at one of the world's premier jazz clubs,"The NewYork Bar", perched atop the 52nd floor of the luxurious Park Hyatt Hotel in downtown Tokyo. From the stage this amazing city stretches as far as the eye can see, and on clear days the view includes the famous Mount Fuji.

The lovely Diane White is the vocalist (though I chime in here and there) and two excellent local musicians round out the band : Paul Dwyer on upright bass and Forris Fullford on drums. We're having a lot of fun, playing to appreciative crowds that include some pretty interesting people. Last night a couple of Sumo wrestlers in full regalia came to dine (and boy, did they dine!), and from time to time celebs pop up. Earlier this summer Messers J Depp and O Bloom were in the club after a hard day of promoting "the Pirates", and the specter of Bill Murray haunts the well appointed halls. This hotel is featured in his film Lost in Translation. I wonder who will turn up tonight?

Check out Diane's website http://www.dianewhite.com

October 2006

Ian has just finished a great new latin jazz recording with vocalist Bianca Pittoors. Ian is on piano, and is the Producer as well as helping on the arrangements. Featuring Tom McMahon on bass, Pete Beaudoin on drums, Mike Trembley on sax and Alvaro de Minaya on percussion, this album was recorded "live" ( meaning no multi-track recording, no over-dubs, just one "take"of each tune) at the old Town Hall in Almonte, just outside of Ottawa, by engineer Ken Frissen. The album, entitled "8" will be released at a party at the NAC 4th Stage on Nov. 8th, for more info., check out http://www.bianca8.com

The Not-So-Latest News

Weekends at the Baccus LoungeHilton Lac Lemay are fun. Vocal duets in both official languages, in the classic tradition (and translation) of the 20th century songbook with Bianca Pittoors and "Jazz Retro".

Also :
Putting the finishing touches on Donny Campbells CD "Invisible Man"
Playing with Johnny Vegas, at his 10th Anniversary Bash
Providing after dinner jazz for Her Excellency Michaelle Jean Govenor General's Litterary Awards

We're recording Donny's album at studioNINE. Check it out.