We're thrilled to welcome one of Canada's accomplished and versatile double bassist, Fraser Hollins. He is also an educator, composer, and bandleader.

Hailed by legendary musician Don Thompson as "one of Canada's great bassists," Fraser has been a vital figure in the jazz world both in Montreal and New York City. His deep love for diverse musical cultures has shaped his unique style, allowing him to seamlessly blend genres and create music that is both imaginative and inspiring.

Critics have praised Fraser’s playing as "highly imaginative and creative spontaneous music making," while fellow musicians admire the "strong foundation" he brings as a rhythm section player, offering far more than just keeping the beat. He has performed around the world and appeared on over 30 recordings with bands featuring national and international artists and collaborations with jazz icons. Fraser’s musical journey has taken him across the globe—from Europe and Asia to South America and Africa.

Not only is Fraser an in-demand performer, but he's also a dedicated educator, having shared his expertise through clinics worldwide and as a faculty member at McGill University's Schulich School of Music since 2006. His passion for music and teaching shines through in every note he plays and every lesson he gives.

In this interview, we’ll dive deep into Fraser's career, his approach on music, and the stories behind his incredible journey. You won’t want to miss this fascinating conversation with one very creative and highly respected jazz musician who lives in Montreal!

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Podcast INTRO Music credits: With permission

The Tree's Dream with The Phoenix band (recorded at GigSpace in Ottawa, 13/10/2023)

Fraser Hollins- Contrebasse/ Double bass

Samuel Blais- Saxophone alto

Carlos Jiménez- Guitare

Rich Irwin- Batterie/ Drum

Podcast OUTRO Music credits: With permission

The Phoenix with Treehouse (recorded at Jazz Bistro in Toronto, 20/02/2022):

Fraser Hollins- Contrebasse/ Double Bass

Joel Miller- Saxophone tenor

Jon Cowherd- Piano

Brian Blade- Drum

Useful Links

The Layers, article-The Claw, June 28, 2024

https://substack.com/@fholls

Contact: FRASER HOLLINS

E-mail: fraserhollins@gmail.com

Website: https://fraserhollins.ca/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fraser-hollins-48068b249/

Facebook Fraser Hollins Band: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084573294411

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraserhollins/

Band camp: https://fraserhollins.bandcamp.com/album/treehouse

Fraser’s Substack: https://substack.com/@fholls

About Ancr'âge Travail Podcast & Cause en - Image

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My guest, Élisabeth-Ann, works in the world of cinema and television with over three decades of experience in the media production industry. She is a producer, screenwriter, production consultant, and teacher in short film production.

In addition to her numerous productions and achievements, my guest Élisabeth-Ann talks about her documentary film ‘STONE BY STONE: Building the Paradise Orphanage, a fascinating story highlighting the determination and solidarity of Georges Sawadogo in Africa and Howard Makofsky in North America, two families on two different continents, supported by their community and friends.

It’s the story of a 20-year friendship to build the Children’s Paradise orphanage in Burkina Faso, Africa which can accommodate 120 children.

Their journey transcends borders and cultural differences, testifying to the universality of altruism and perseverance. Stone by Stone: Building the Paradise orphanage is currently being distributed.

The documentary film team, Mark Morgenstern (director of photography), Robert E. Newton (editor), and Élisabeth-Ann Gimber, earned a Certificate - Honorable Mention - at the 2023 Vues d'Afrique Festival - Human Rights.

Training & Experience

• Elisabeth-Ann Gimber holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communications and Media Studies from Concordia University (Montreal) and California State University, Sacramento.
• Filmo Bandito Productions Inc. Producer for three decades. About Filmo Bandito Productions: this company has offered a wide range of film and television production services.
• Teacher at O’Sullivan College - Fiction Short Film Production / Internship Supervisor at O’Sullivan College in Montreal / since January 2021
• Short film classes and internship supervision.

Awards and Recognition

• Festival Vues d'Afrique - Certificate - Honorable Mention - Human Rights (2023)
• Berlin Indie Film Festival - Best Documentary (June 2023)

To contact Élisabeth-Ann Gimber

Email: eag1962@gmail.com

To learn more about her career and achievements, visit:

LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-ann-gimber

Useful Links

For more information on the project.

Website: https://stonebystone.ca/

Facebook: Facebook.com/Stone by Stone : The documentary

Feature-length documentary - Stone By Stone - the documentary :

Stone by Stone: Building the Paradise Orphanage

IMDB: [https://www.imdb.com)

Kaya’s Kids Organisation [https://www.kayaskids.org/]

Kaya’s kids is a non-profit organization that aims to provide financial support to the Paradise orphanage in Kaya, Burkina Faso, West Africa. It aims to meet the needs of the whole person: mind, body, and soul, in line with a compassionate Christian approach that seeks to address systemic poverty and social injustice so prevalent in that part of the world.

This amazing story of two families in Burkina Faso and Canada, who together built the Paradise Orphanage as well as a primary and high school. A medical clinic is underway and a university is in the planning stages.

Cercle de Fermières de Ville-Saint-Pierre

The contribution of the Cercle des Fermières Ville Saint-Pierre in Montreal to the project was to make 45 laundry bags and 45 pencil cases for the children of the Children’s Paradise orphanage in Burkina Faso.

Balado Ancr’âge Travail Podcast is an initiative of Cause en-Image https://causeenimage.ca

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Leonora de Moncada est née à Lisbonne, au Portugal. Elle a vécu au sein de trois différentes cultures, sur trois différents continents. C’est grâce à l’obtention d’une bourse d’études en 1980, qu’elle a posé ses valises au Québec. Attirée par la richesse culturelle et les opportunités de la belle province, elle a choisi d'y vivre et de bâtir sa carrière.

Elle a déjà exprimé avec éloquence ce qu’elle a appris de vivre loin de son pays d’origine le Portugal et de sa culture et la grande richesse d’acquérir la culture québécoise et de vivre avec les deux.

Malgré son enracinement au Québec, Leonora reste profondément connectée à ses origines portugaises, faisant fréquemment le voyage pour retrouver sa famille et ses racines.

Suite à de fréquentes visites à Lisbonne, une ville en pleine transformation dans son pays d’origine le Portugal, elle a observé depuis plusieurs années des changements et une transformation urbaine et sociale importante. Elle a beaucoup réfléchi sur les enjeux émergents qui la préoccupent.

Dans l’épisode d’aujourd’hui, Leonora nous offre une analyse réfléchie des changements et des transformations urbaines et sociales qu'elle a observés au Portugal ces dernières années. Elle abordera les enjeux émergents qui la préoccupent. Préparez-vous à une conversation captivante et éclairante.

Bonne écoute !

Voici les thèmes qui seront abordés:

La beauté et les atouts du Portugal

Transformations urbaines et sociales au Portugal

L’usage de la langue portugaise, le français et l’anglais

Enjeux du logement et Air B&B au Portugal?

Impacts du tourisme sur l’économie portugaise dans les grandes villes telle Lisbonne

Travailleurs étrangers

Le tourisme de masse et la transformation urbaine et sociale.

Crédits

Photo portrait: Linda Couture

Musique: Breeze from https://www.bensound.com

À propos

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Liens utiles

Pour écouter la conversation avec Leonora sur son parcours de vie professionnelle diffusé le 8 mars 2021, saison 1 Épisode 18

Lien: leonor-de-moncada/comment-elle-a-conquis-trois-cultures-sur-trois-differents-continents/

Evénement historique/ Révolution des œillets au Portugal https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/portugal-revolution-oeillets-histoire-archives

Au Portugal, touché par une crise immobilière : rtbf.be/article/au-portugal-touche-par-une-crise-immobiliere-

Depuis 2017, le Portugal compte une augmentation de 56% au niveau de ses loyers. Le pays est plongé dans une crise immobilière sans précédent, qui s’explique par le tourisme de masse et les investissements étrangers.

Le portugais pour mieux voyager- Guide de conversation GuideUlysse.com/ Auteure: Leonora de Moncada