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Montreal Gazette
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Montreal Gazette
Brownstein: Serial jazz fest performer Holly Cole returns to make magic and melt hearts
Music By If one were to be entirely selfish, it would be simply sublime to catch Holly Cole in a minimalist setting, like some dimly lit piano bar, to perform cuts from her recently released 13th album, Dark Moon, an alluring trip down memory lane, in which she covers an array of unexpected tunes rarely covered these days. Among the album's 11 tracks are Comin' Back to Me, made famous by Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin in 1967; Walk Away Renée, released by the Left Banke in 1966; Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer's 1961 classic Moon River, immortalized by Andy Williams among many others; and the title track Dark Moon, recorded by Bonnie Guitar in 1957. Cole, as she is wont to do, brings a soothing, sultry sound to these tunes, regardless of the setting. A sweet kind of sadness, if you will. And no doubt that Cole will be able to work her magic once again when she plays the Montreal International Jazz Festival, July 2 at Théâtre Jean-Duceppe. An expected sell-out crowd of the venue's nearly 800-seat capacity at this Place des Arts venue would certainly provide more revenue relief for a performer than would an audience in the dozens at a piano bar, no matter how intimate the setting. 'The show will be pared down a little. For instance, there will be no drums, and if you're going to pick something to remove from your band that's going to make the most significant difference in terms of it being an intimate show, that's the drums,' Cole says in a phone interview from her Toronto home. Cole may have also set a record of sorts for including three different 'moon' tunes on one album. The third is No Moon at All, a 1947 jazz standard first recorded by Doris Day and more recently by Seth MacFarlane – yes, the very same Family Guy-creator dude in his lesser-known but astonishing Sinatra-like crooner mode. Cole's obsession with the moon is hardly an accident. 'The moon is my muse,' Cole says. 'It has been since I was a child. I've always been fascinated. I was about 3 or 4 in Halifax where I grew up and I first saw it at night. I had woken up in the middle of the night with this horrible croup cough. My mom crushed up some aspirin in canned peaches so I would eat it. And then my dad wrapped me up in a bunch of blankets and took me outside on his shoulders. That was the first time I saw the moon. I was mesmerized. How was it possible everything could be so dark, except the moon? It blew my mind! When I came home from that, I thought I had the best secret ever.' And as so befits a jazz crooner, she was to become a full-fledged night person. 'The howling at the moon only came later,' Cole jokes. She won't be backed up by her usual trio here, but by another group of musicians she has played with 'continually' over the years. 'They're my dream team. They know I'm a minimalist, that I really respect space around the words for people to be able to absorb their meaning. So I decided to do some songs that I've wanted to do for a very long time.' Cole has long had a penchant for 're-shaping' standards from all musical genres in her own inimitable style. 'But the funny thing about the moon songs I do don't actually talk about the moon in typical fashion. For instance, in No Moon at All, she wants the moon to go away so they can have sex in the dark,' she quips. 'The point is that I love a subtext and I love sad songs … they exorcise my demons. But I'm really not morose … I like to explore my emotions, and some of them happen to be darker.' But where does she go from here? Here Comes the Sun? 'That's an interesting idea. It's already percolating. I actually adored that song.' It's always a homecoming of sorts when Cole returns to the jazz fest. By her own count, she has done the festival 'at least 15 times.' 'Montreal is my favourite city. I mean it. I say that every time I go.' She also proved it in titling her 2021-released album, Montreal. In helping to celebrate the fest's 40th anniversary in 2019, she reunited with the original Holly Cole Trio to perform a series of shows at the Lion d'Or, which were recorded and then emerged as said disc two years later. The feeling is obviously mutual. Among the multiple honours she has earned — including Juno Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for Don't Smoke in Bed and Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year for Shade — another she really cherishes is the Ella Fitzgerald Award presented to her by the jazz fest in 2013. Cole's history with the festival also has a fairy-tale-like beginning, going back 42 years ago when the event was in its infancy. 'This will date me, but when I was 19, I sent Alain Simard and André Menard (the fest's co-founders) a cassette. I didn't even have a band then. They responded, saying: 'Great. Come sing.' So I did and performed at an outdoor site on the corner of Rue Ontario and St-Laurent. That was my first big gig. 'Big thanks to those guys for listening to a random cassette and saying yes. They didn't know me. What are the odds of that ever happening these days?' Not even Vegas would give those odds.
Ottawa Citizen
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
Brownstein: Serial jazz fest performer Holly Cole returns to make magic and melt hearts
Article content If one were to be entirely selfish, it would be simply sublime to catch Holly Cole in a minimalist setting, like some dimly lit piano bar, to perform cuts from her recently released 13th album, Dark Moon, an alluring trip down memory lane, in which she covers an array of unexpected tunes rarely covered these days. Article content Among the album's 11 tracks are Comin' Back to Me, made famous by Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin in 1967; Walk Away Renée, released by the Left Banke in 1966; Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer's 1961 classic Moon River, immortalized by Andy Williams among many others; and the title track Dark Moon, recorded by Bonnie Guitar in 1957. Article content Article content Cole, as she is wont to do, brings a soothing, sultry sound to these tunes, regardless of the setting. A sweet kind of sadness, if you will. Article content Article content And no doubt that Cole will be able to work her magic once again when she plays the Montreal International Jazz Festival, July 2 at Théâtre Jean-Duceppe. An expected sell-out crowd of the venue's nearly 800-seat capacity at this Place des Arts venue would certainly provide more revenue relief for a performer than would an audience in the dozens at a piano bar, no matter how intimate the setting. Article content 'The show will be pared down a little. For instance, there will be no drums, and if you're going to pick something to remove from your band that's going to make the most significant difference in terms of it being an intimate show, that's the drums,' Cole says in a phone interview from her Toronto home. Article content Cole may have also set a record of sorts for including three different 'moon' tunes on one album. The third is No Moon at All, a 1947 jazz standard first recorded by Doris Day and more recently by Seth MacFarlane – yes, the very same Family Guy-creator dude in his lesser-known but astonishing Sinatra-like crooner mode. Article content Article content Cole's obsession with the moon is hardly an accident. Article content 'The moon is my muse,' Cole says. 'It has been since I was a child. I've always been fascinated. I was about 3 or 4 in Halifax where I grew up and I first saw it at night. I had woken up in the middle of the night with this horrible croup cough. My mom crushed up some aspirin in canned peaches so I would eat it. And then my dad wrapped me up in a bunch of blankets and took me outside on his shoulders. That was the first time I saw the moon. I was mesmerized. How was it possible everything could be so dark, except the moon? It blew my mind! When I came home from that, I thought I had the best secret ever.' Article content 'The howling at the moon only came later,' Cole jokes.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Lilith, Juno, Pallas: The role of asteroids in self-discovery
In astrology, most people focus on the planets, but asteroids also play an important role in shaping our inner world. While smaller in size, their symbolic meanings offer powerful insights into areas such as relationships, creativity, and personal wounds. Asteroids like Lilith, Juno, and Pallas reveal different layers of our personality and can guide us on the path of self-discovery. Lilith, often called the Dark Moon, represents themes of independence, suppressed anger, and hidden strength. In mythology, Lilith was the first woman who refused to submit, making her a symbol of rebellion and feminine power. In your birth chart, Lilith shows where you may feel misunderstood, rejected, or unwilling to compromise. Exploring this placement helps you embrace your wild, unapologetic side and reclaim lost parts of yourself. Juno is associated with commitment, loyalty, and long-term relationships. She reflects what we need in a life partner and how we handle marriage or partnership. Juno's position in your chart can reveal what kind of union will make you feel secure and respected. It also shows whether you are prone to sacrificing too much for others or need to assert yourself more in relationships. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo Pallas Athena represents wisdom, strategy, and creative intelligence. She was a warrior goddess, but also known for her logic and diplomacy. In astrology, Pallas shows how we solve problems, use our intuition, and stand up for our beliefs. It points to your inner strategist and the ways you can blend intellect with creativity. By understanding these asteroids in your chart, you gain a more complete picture of who you are. They speak to subtle forces within you—areas that might not be obvious through the sun or moon signs. Exploring them can be a transformative part of self-awareness, helping you make choices that align with your deeper nature. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Tatler Asia
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Dining news: Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic launches a la carte menu, Hotal Colombo and Grand Majestic Sichuan team up for Crab Club, and more
Claws for Celebration Crab Club returns to Hotal Colombo with a Sichuan twist, as chef Gisela Alesbrook (Gizzy) teams up with Park Eunyeong of Grand Majestic Sichuan, known to many as the 'Chinese cuisine goddess' from the hit Netflix show Culinary Class Wars , for a two-night, chilli-charged feast. On May 8 and 9, expect a menu that fuses Sri Lankan-Chinese nostalgia with bold Sichuan flavours. Think crab, mala, and plenty of peppery heat. Inspired by Gizzy's years in Zhongshan, where mala eggs were a breakfast staple, the dinner channels those memories into something fresh, fiery and full of soul. HK$588 per guest, bookings essential. In case you missed it: From Mosu's kitchen to Netflix fame: Anh Sung-jae on Korean culture and life in the spotlight Slice of Tradition Above Nobu launches its first-ever tuna cutting ceremony Nobu Hong Kong is slicing into June with its first-ever tuna cutting ceremony, a theatrical ode to Japanese culinary tradition. On June 5, sushi master Toshiyuki Shiramizu, also known as Toshi-san, will break down a 70kg wild bluefin tuna from Nagasaki in full view of diners, using traditional ike jime and a gyuto knife with surgical precision. The evening includes a glass of Champagne and a seven-course omakase (HK$1,888), featuring prized cuts like otoro and chutoro, alongside dishes such as seared toro with truffle teriyaki, grilled lobster with uni sauce, and tuna crispy spinach. You might also like: Chef Nobu Matsuhisa on the art of perseverance Grounds for Joy Above Bacha Coffee croissant takeaway is available Above Bacha club sandwich with chicken, beef bacon, cheddar, fried egg, onion raisin confit and gherkins Bacha Coffee has unveiled its first full-concept flagship in Hong Kong, opening a 2,500sq ft space at Harbour City complete with a boutique, takeaway counter and the city's first Bacha Coffee Room. Open daily from 8am, the elegant café serves over 200 single-origin 100% Arabica coffees alongside a menu that nods to the brand's Moroccan roots. From baked eggs in spiced tomato sauce with Red Bison coffee feta to kefta meatballs with straw fries and more. For something lighter, there's the Bacha club sandwich and a daily rotation of signature croissants. Coffees are brewed to order in golden gooseneck pots, and takeaway orders arrive with Chantilly cream, sugar candy and a reusable glass straw. Bacha Coffee (Harbour City) Address: Shop G315 & G315A, G/F, Gateway Arcade, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Drinks on the Clock Above Dark Moon features pickled ginger and century egg Above 10:22am is a low-ABV mix of gardenia and citrus Twenty Fifth Hour has launched a new cocktail menu themed around A Day in Hong Kong, drawing inspiration from the city's everyday flavours, from cha chaan teng breakfasts to late-night desserts. The 12-drink lineup is divided by time of day, starting with light, citrusy sips like 10:22am, a yum cha-inspired low-ABV mix of gardenia and citrus. There's also Dark Moon, a bold twist on a whisky sour featuring pickled ginger and century egg, and Gold Night, a dessert-style cocktail reimagining mango pomelo sago with roasted pineapple tequila and a salted egg yolk biscuit on the side. Twenty Fifth Hour Address: 13/F, 24-26 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong All Set, All Day Above The Baker & The Bottleman's bakery offers raisin croissants and more Above Beef tartare is available upstairs at The Baker & The Bottleman The Baker & The Bottleman has unveiled a full refresh across both its downstairs bakery and upstairs restaurant, with new menus that lean into seasonal British comfort and clever flavour pairings. Helene Ng's pastry counter now features 20 baked goods daily, including a twice-baked black sesame mochi croissant and a mango and coconut sago number with tropical flair. Upstairs, Jake Bennett's kitchen introduces a set lunch (HK$198) with small plates such as Scotch quail eggs or smoked eel crumpet, followed by mains such as glazed short rib or a fish burger with tartar and Red Leicester on house brioche. Meanwhile, the a la carte menu spans from beef tendon crackers to truffle-soaked bread pudding. The Baker & The Bottleman Address: Shop Nos. G14-15, G/F, F15A, 1/F, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
