As the official "Jazz Safari Bwana" it has been my pleasure to host countless Jazz Safari's in Toronto, (hitting five clubs on a single night); several One Stop Vocal Jazz Safaris (which feature over two dozen singers in three hours at Lula Lounge); and in the past few years, International Jazz Safaris.
Rosanne is radiant and very enthusiastic. That is something I remember about her when she came to tape her "Jazzology" a couple of years ago... well that, and her choice of influence...Tupac Shakur. Yes, Tupac Shakur - unconventional to say the least.
The Maple Blues Awards are an opportunity for people who live and love the blues to get together under one roof. New friends are made and old ones re-awakened at this annual celebration of Canada's contributions to the blues.