Toronto's top bop band KOLLAGE Releases AT THIS TIME with Jaymz Bee's label Timely Manor, distributed by Fontana North/ Universal Music Canada Fontana. This innovative and exciting modern Toronto Sextet is lead by two seasoned veterans; Drummer Archie Alleyne and Saxophonist Doug Richardson along with Alexis Baro on trumpet, Ron Johnston on bass, Robert Botos on keys and Meirion (Mei) Kelly on trombone.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"Kollage is forcing it's way into top ranks of Canadian hard bop groups"
~ Geoff Chapman - Toronto Star
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~An innovated and exciting modern Toronto Sextet. Leading this exciting group are two seasoned veterans Archie Alleyne and Doug Richarson.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The music of Kollage is sensitive to any occasion providing light jazz to accompany your most elegant dinner reception.They have performed in all of Torontos jazz venues including the Downtown Jazz Festival, the Ottawa Jazz Festival, The Montreal Bistro, Top Of The Senator and special school performances.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Kollage has also provided music for a number of private receptions including a 1999 performance for Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the King Edward Hotel, a special evening for the N.H.L Alumni, evening for Bell Nexxia, Radio station 93.5 and the Mayors New Years Eve Levee at City Hall.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Archie Alleyne who fronts the group has provided the music for dinner functions hosted by the former Lieutenant Governor Of Ontario, Lincoln Alexander. His guests of distinction included the Duke Of Edinburgh, the President of Israel, Mr. Nelson Mandela, and The President of Iceland. Archie is well versed in the protocol required for these types of special functions
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