December 01 2011
Ron has launched a campaign to support Symphronica, with this message:
Hi-
I am really excited to invite you to conidser becoming part of a major music initiative, SYMPHRONICA, by making a tax-receiptable donation to the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (1-888-347-8327 or email by clicking here), and directing it expressly to Symphronica.
Symphronica: jazz piano and the symphony orchestra fused into a stunning new kind of music. Rich. Multi-layered. Songful. Not jazz with orchestra. Not classical played jazzily. Symphronica
In 2012 Symphronica will become a recording. A collaboration between me and my internationally acclaimed jazz trio, with the world renowned John Morris Russell, Conductor, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, and the Juno award-nominated Windsor Symphony Orchestra.
Eight of my own original songs, plus a Québec fiddle reel, a Sephardi song, a Bach piece, and a jazz standard. All sensationally arranged. These make up Symphronica.
Recording is expensive. Musicians, engineer, equipment, artwork, manufacturing, promotion. And more. I need your generous help to defray the costs. Please consider becoming part of the bold, creative arts project that is the Symphronica recording.
You can support Symphronica by simply making a directed donation to the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.
TO JOIN IN AND SUPPORT SYMPHRONICA, PLEASE CALL THE WINDSOR SYMPHONY TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-327-8327 or by clicking here). PLEASE BE SURE TO MENTION THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DIRECT YOUR DONATION TO SYMPHRONICA.
Your contribution entitles you to a charity tax receipt from the Windsor Symphony Orchestra for the maximum allowable amount. Plus you will receive exclusive incentives, based on the level of donation (the list is below.) For more information on Symphronica, please visit www.symphronica.com.
Thank you for your past and ongoing support of my music.Together, we can make Symphronica a real musical landmark!
Musically,
Ron
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INCENTIVE LEVELS FOR SYMPHRONICA SUPPORTERS (in addition to charitable receipt):
PIANO PIANISSIMO
$1 - $49
- Ron's massive artistic gratitude and endless musical thank you
- website acknowledgement
PIANISSIMO
$50 - $199 - all of the above, plus:
- the Symphronica MP3 album
MEZZO-PIANO
$200 - $499 - all of the above, plus:
- the full Symphronica orchestral e-score (PDF)
MEZZO-FORTE
$1,000 - $4,999 - all of the above, plus:
- a personal e-thank you from Ron
- CD acknowledgement
- a Symphronica CD autographed by Ron
FORTE
$5,000 - $14,999 - all of the above, plus:
- personal updates on the progress of Symphronica
- a bound copy of the Symphronica scores, autographed by Ron
- two VIP tickets to the Gala CD Launch Concert of the recording
FORTISSIMO
$15,000 - $24,999 - all of the above, plus:
- VIP invitation to attend a rehearsal or mastering session
- VIP all-access pass for 2 to the Gala CD Launch Concert of the recording
FORTE FORTISSIMO
$25,000 and up - all of the above, plus:
- credit as Executive Producer
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October 18 2011
Ron was the subject of a full page profile in a recent edition of The Lawyers Weekly, the prestigious publication that serves Canada's legal community.
To read this wonderful article by Michael Benedict, click here.
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August 06 2011
Ron will have a busy August and September in the recording studio.
In August, Ron will be starting the long process of recording his Symphronica project (symphronica.com). Symphronica comprises twelve compositions (including eight by Ron) that fuse Ron's jazz piano and the symphony orchestra into new, irresistible, music. He will be joined by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, and world-renowned conductor John Morris Russell. The finished recording is due for release in late 2012.
Also in August, Ron will be recording his new RO3 (row three) trio, with Ross MacIntyre (bass) and Roger Travassos (drums). This trio is the child of Ron's Blue Modules project. Blue Modules looks to leave standards, fusion, small-audience, academic jazz behind. It takes jazz onward and inward to the audience. Jazz was the pop music of its day. The dance music. This is the spirit Blue Modules wants to recapture. This recording is scheduled for release in 2012.
Finally, in September, Ron will be in Italy recording with his wife, award-winning composer, pianist and vocalist Daniela Nardi, to record great Italian songs fro her Espresso Manifesto project.
For the latest news about these recordings, and all of Ron's music, please visit rondavismusic.com regularly. And please subscribe to RonDavisNews by clicking on the Mailing List link, above right. You can also follow us on Twitter.
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April 25 2011
The title tune of Ron's most recent recording, My Mother's Father's Song, was profiled recently on national CBC Radio.
Produced by radio veteran Barb Dickie, and aired on the popular CBC Radio1 program Tapestry, the profile recounts Ron's discovery of an old piece of Polish folk music, and what he learned about his family's past and the grandfather he never knew.
- Listen to the Tapestry episode here.
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April 01 2011
Geoffrey Chaucer spoke of April as sweet. T.S. Eliot called it cruel. Let's go with Chaucer, and look ahead to an honey'd month.
FALAFEL + JAZZ: THEY'RE BETTA @ MEZZETTA
For 20 years, Mezzetta Restaurant has been serving mid-Toronto some of the best Middle Eastern food to be found. For many years, it's also hosted a Wednesday Jazz Series that has featured some of the best musicians around.
Ron is happy to be returning to Mezzetta with his trio on Wednesday April 13. Continuing his Blue Modules project beyond the normal sounds of jazz, Ron will offer up some new music, including the Jimi Hendrix tunes he's been exploring.
Join Ron and his trio mates for an evening of music, and fantastically fulfilling falafel on April 13. Music starts at 9 PM. Cover is $10. Seating is limited. Reservations recommended. Call 416.658.5687. Mezzetta Restaurant is at 681 St. Clair Avenue West (at Christie) Toronto: mezzettarestaurant.com
GLENN GOULD PRIZE JURY TIME
Ron is the Secretary of the Glenn Gould Foundation.
This month, the Ninth Glenn Gould Prize cycle will kick off with the convening of an amazing international Jury, including Stephen Fry, Atom Egoyan and Dadawa.
Ron is inviting you to join The Glenn Gould Foundation Council of Fellows. Membership in The Council of Fellows will help honour the legacy of Glenn Gould by celebrating and promoting the power of the arts as a force for human development, social transformation and excellence. Council of Fellows members will also enjoy an exclusive opportunity to join the jurors for an evening of music and fine dining on Friday, April 1, at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.
Your membership in The Glenn Gould Foundation Council of Fellows will make you a part of a quest for an exciting vision. Please consider joining: click here. If you are unable to join, please consider donating to the Foundation at the Donation page.
If you are in Toronto on Friday April 1 at 10:30am, come meet the jury and hear the 9th Glenn Gould Prize announcement at the Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor Street West. Open to the public. Free admission: details.
REACHING OUT THROUGH MUSIC
Through the universal language of music, Reaching Out Through Music provides musical and social opportunities for children in one of North America's most densely populated and ethnically diverse urban communities, St. Jamestown, in the heart of downtown Toronto. Ron sits on the Advisory Board of Reaching Out Through Music.
Ron is happy to be part of a Fundraising Concert & Silent Auction for Reaching Out Through Music on Saturday April 30 at 7:00pm. Also appearing: Quartetto Gelato, Patricia Parr and Kathleen Penny, Alejandro and Joaquin Valdepenas and of course, the Reaching Out Through Music Choir. The evening will be hosted by Bram Morrison ("Sharon, Lois and Bram"). It promises to be a memorable one.
The concert takes place at St Simon-the-Apostle Anglican Church, 525 Bloor St. East, Toronto. Tickets: sales@reachingoutthroughmusic.org or 416-508-2705.
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A brilliant adventure. On his latest recording, My Mother's Father's Song, Ron Davis embraces both his family's rich cultural heritage, and boldly re-engages with the jazz standard.
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