Under My Feet
A Road to Remember
Chicago Goes West
Visions From The Farm
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...
Allistair Elliott to Open for Naturally 7
2008 Canadian Smooth Jazz Award winner Allistair Elliott will open for Naturally 7 on the opening day of the Calgary Jazz Festival. Catch Allistair at the Gateway Lounge at SAIT on Tuesday June 24th. Ticekts $28 advance, $35 at the door. Doors open at 7pm. More...