ADI BRAUN is a singer/songwriter with a long list of cabaret, concert and theatre successes to her credit. She has performed in major jazz and concert venues in Canada, the United States, and Europe. In the fall of 2023 Adi released her sixth critically-acclaimed CD, “Night and Day – The Cole Porter Songbook”, which which had its premiere with full orchestra at the Rose Theatre, Brampton in February, 2025. Her other recordings include “Moderne Frau (Modern Woman)”, a tribute to the music of Weimar Berlin; “Canadian Scenes I”, featuring some of her own compositions; “Live at the Metropolitan Room” from New York City; “The Rules of the Game”, and “Delishious”.

After beginning her career in classical music, Adi started “singing sideways” in the late ‘90s and returned to her first love, which she calls “cabarazz”, drawing on aspects from both cabaret and jazz. Adi has received andbeen nominated for numerous awards, including “Best Major Jazz Vocalist of the Year” by New York’s Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, and two Juno album short-lists. Her repertoire ranges from the Great American songbook, to European cabaret, to contemporary songs by Canadian legend’s Shirley Eikhard and Gordon Lightfoot, among others.

In addition to performing, Adi is a sought-after German Diction and Lieder coach, has co-hosted “Classical Mornings” on the New Classical FM, and frequently speaks on topics related to Weimar Cabaret.

LOREENA McKENNITT'S inimitable ‘eclectic Celtic’ music has earned her critical acclaim worldwide and a fan base spanning 15 countries across four continents. The Canadian singer and composer has sold over 14 million albums, won two Juno Awards, garnered two GRAMMY® nominations, and has performed for heads of state and in some of the world’s most historic venues. She was inducted into the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2023, and into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2025.

Ms. McKennitt’s recording career spans more than three decades, with a catalogue that includes eight studio recordings, three seasonal recordings, three live albums, a livein-concert DVD and two DVD documentaries. Her albums have garnered critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards in 15 countries across four continents including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, France, Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Greece.

These successes have led her to stages across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Ms. McKennitt has composed music for a wide range of films, and has enjoyed countless requests for the use of her recordings in major Hollywood films and TV productions. She is a strong advocate for the protection of intellectual property, and has appeared before The House of Commons Standing Committee on Cultural Heritage to support long-delayed copyright reform for artists.

LOREENA'S PLAYLISTY FOR UPLIFTMENT:

Cuban Music

BBC Radio 3 Classical

Elton John / Mad Man Across The Water

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

LOREENA'S PHILANTHROPIC WORK:

The Cook-Rees Memorial Fund For Water Search and SafetyHome | The Falstaff Family Centre

The Stolen Child Project

LOREENA'S WEBSITE:

Home - Loreena McKennitt

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MUSIC FOR THIS EPISODE:

AMBE (Chronos Vocal Ensemble / Jordan Van Biert, cond.)

Composer: Andrew Balfour /www.instagram.com/andrewbalfour_

PIXABAY Royalty Free Music

ADI BRAUN is a singer/songwriter with a long list of cabaret, concert and theatre successes to her credit. She has performed in major jazz and concert venues in Canada, the United States, and Europe. In the fall of 2023 Adi released her sixth critically-acclaimed CD, “Night and Day – The Cole Porter Songbook”, which which had its premiere with full orchestra at the Rose Theatre, Brampton in February, 2025. Her other recordings include “Moderne Frau (Modern Woman)”, a tribute to the music of Weimar Berlin; “Canadian Scenes I”, featuring some of her own compositions; “Live at the Metropolitan Room” from New York City; “The Rules of the Game”, and “Delishious”.

After beginning her career in classical music, Adi started “singing sideways” in the late ‘90s and returned to her first love, which she calls “cabarazz”, drawing on aspects from both cabaret and jazz. Adi has received andbeen nominated for numerous awards, including “Best Major Jazz Vocalist of the Year” by New York’s Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, and two Juno album short-lists. Her repertoire ranges from the Great American songbook, to European cabaret, to contemporary songs by Canadian legend’s Shirley Eikhard and Gordon Lightfoot, among others.

In addition to performing, Adi is a sought-after German Diction and Lieder coach, has co-hosted “Classical Mornings” on the New Classical FM, and frequently speaks on topics related to Weimar Cabaret.

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BRAD BARKER

- musician and broadcaster

- was the music director and host of many shows on JAZZFM91 including the afternoon drive show for 25 years- stepped away from those full-time roles in July of 2025

- he continues to host a show on the station and work on other projects with them as well- he is a bass player, who graduated from St. Francis Xavier University (Antigonish, N.S.) with a degree in jazz studies

- has been a member of Canadian rock band The Pursuit of Happiness for 35 years- toured and recorded with Juno-award winning artist Melanie Doane

- feels honoured that he has been able to turn his passion, into a professional life focused on music and the musicians that make it.- loves his long-time Toronto neighbourhood in Greektown and his partner of 30 plus years, artist and designer Caroline Brown.

Brad Barker is the host of THE MAGIC HOUR on Jazz FM 91.1

Brad Barker and Jeff Babko return for new weekend show The Magic HourBrad Barker is a member of the band THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

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Brad's Playlist

BEATLES: Rubber Soul

PAT METHENY: Phase Dance

MILES DAVIS: Milestones (album)

THE NEW RADICALS: You Give What You Get

STEVIE WONDER: The Talking Book (album)

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MUSIC FOR THIS EPISODE:

AMBE (Chronos Vocal Ensemble / Jordan Van Biert, cond.)

Composer: Andrew Balfour /www.instagram.com/andrewbalfour_

PIXABAY Royalty Free Music

ADI BRAUN is a singer/songwriter with a long list of cabaret, concert and theatre successes to her credit. She has performed in major jazz and concert venues in Canada, the United States, and Europe. In the fall of 2023 Adi released her sixth critically-acclaimed CD, “Night and Day – The Cole Porter Songbook”, which which had its premiere with full orchestra at the Rose Theatre, Brampton in February, 2025. Her other recordings include “Moderne Frau (Modern Woman)”, a tribute to the music of Weimar Berlin; “Canadian Scenes I”, featuring some of her own compositions; “Live at the Metropolitan Room” from New York City; “The Rules of the Game”, and “Delishious”.

After beginning her career in classical music, Adi started “singing sideways” in the late ‘90s and returned to her first love, which she calls “cabarazz”, drawing on aspects from both cabaret and jazz. Adi has received andbeen nominated for numerous awards, including “Best Major Jazz Vocalist of the Year” by New York’s Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, and two Juno album short-lists. Her repertoire ranges from the Great American songbook, to European cabaret, to contemporary songs by Canadian legend’s Shirley Eikhard and Gordon Lightfoot, among others.

In addition to performing, Adi is a sought-after German Diction and Lieder coach, has co-hosted “Classical Mornings” on the New Classical FM, and frequently speaks on topics related to Weimar Cabaret.

DON BREITHAUPT (pianist, composer, arranger) Toronto-born Breithaupt received his musical education at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and his literary education at Queen's University in Kingston.

He works as a keyboard player, composer, and bandleader. His work in film and television has brought him a Daytime Emmy Award, and SOCAN Awards for Domestic Animated Television Series music and International Television Series music. As a songwriter, his work covered by artists including Alfie Zappacosta, Marc Jordan, Dione Taylor, Sarah Slean, Denzal Sinclaire, Patricia O'Callaghan, Wendy Lands, and Chris Smith.
He has performed with Kim Mitchell Band, Rik Emmett, and Sass Jordan and he leads his own group, Monkey House, which have released three albums.
Working with his lyricist brother Jeff, the two sought to create contemporary American Songbook-style repertoire; songs with great melodies, lyrics, and harmonies that echo the classic songs of the 20th Century. Using the term ‘neo-standards’ to describe their songs, the Breithaupt Brothers Songbook revue has appeared in Toronto and New York on numerous occasions.
Their first album Breithaupt Brothers Songbook was recorded at live at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in 2009 and featured a number of vocalists including John Alcorn, Brent Carver, Wendy Lands, Patricia O’Callaghan, and Dione Taylor.

The Breithaupt Brothers Songbook Volume 2, Just Passing Though, was released in the fall of 2014. The vocalists who took part include Sarah Slean, Ron Sexsmith, Marc Jordan, Paul Shaffer, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Ian Thomas, Denzal Sinclaire, Sophie Milman, Tyley Ross, Kellylee Evans, Laila Biali, Heather Bambrick, Patricia O'Callaghan, and Jackie Richardson.

Breithaupt has written extensively on music and film, including numerous articles for the National Post. His books include Precious and Few: Pop Music in the Early '70s, Night Moves: Pop Music in the Late '70s, and Steely Dan’s Aja, Vol. 46 of Continuum Publishing’s 33-1/3 series of books about albums.

Monkey House – The Official Monkey House Website

DON'S PLAYLIST:

EARTH, WIND & FIRE: IN THE STONE

STEVIE WONDER: DO I DO

STEELY DAN: PEG

RICKY LEE JONES

JONI MITCHELL

COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA: SECOND TIME AROUND

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MUSIC FOR THIS EPISODE:

AMBE (Chronos Vocal Ensemble / Jordan Van Biert, cond.)

Composer: Andrew Balfour /www.instagram.com/andrewbalfour_

PIXABAY Royalty Free Music

RETURN TO THE MAYFLY

Composer/Arranger: Don Breithaupt

(Monkey House / Crashbox, 2025; Alma Records )