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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...

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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...

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We need your vote! Help Sillan & Young conquer the Smooth Jazz Awards

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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...

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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...

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Johanna Sillanpaa hits #1

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Jazz guitarist, Ralf Buschmeyer, has been nominated for a 2008 Hamilton Music Award for Outstanding Instrumental Recording for his album "EST 1968."

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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...

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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...


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