THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND : INTRODUCING THE DIRECTORS NEWEST MEMBERS + ST PATRICKS SOCIETY ANNUAL BALL

Spring is almost upon us . 

With Spring comes rejuvenation and new beginnings . 

Alot has happened since we last spoke. 

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Read up on The St.Patrick's Society Annual Ball . 

Click here for the article from the Montreal Gazette

Here are a few pics from the event:

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In other news, 

we'd like to take this opportunity to formally welcome 

2 new members to The Directors family. 

INTRODUCING .......

 

PAUL SHROFEL : Jazz Piano and Keyboard Guru 

Paul Shrofel is a professional Juno award winning jazz pianist, composer and producer. Holding a Bachelors and Masters degree in music from McGill University, he is a graduate of Precursor's Digital Music Production program. Paul has worked with top names in the music industry such as internationally acclaimed jazz artists Sophie Milman, Nikki Yanofsky, Herbie Hancock and legendary producers, Quincy Jones and Phil Ramone. He has produced arrangements for the Count Basie Orchestra, recorded with Randy Bachman, performed with Chris Botti, Chick Corea, ManhattanTransfer and toured alongside operatic pop vocal group Il Divo.

Paul has a very diverse skill set that enables him to create music in a wide range of genres from Jazz to Electronica and for applications as diverse as film, television and the web.

CLINTON RYDER :  Electric and stand up Bass

Clinton Ryder has been active in the world of 
Canadian music for many years.

With over 20 album credits, the Nanaimo, British Columbia native has worked with musicians of all genres and generations including blues artist Jim Byrnes, Corsican icon Petru Guelfucci, as well as trombone legend Ray Anderson (as member of the Félix Stussi’s 5). Award nominations, include a 2011 Juno mention and winner of the 2007 Grand Prix de Jazz from the Montreal Jazz Festival. In addition to his work with Direct Entertainment Group and The Directors Showband, Clinton works with Montreal and Toronto ensembles : The Stephen Johnston Trio, Altsys Nonet and country-folk group Les Bouches Bées. 

The Directors are super excited and honored to have them as part of the Team ...

Look out For The Directors this coming season...

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To book The Directors Showband for your event
Please contact Tony at 514.926.4426
thedirectors@sympatico.ca
www.thedirectors.ca


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