Tien Providence
Hi
Let me tell you a bit about me.
I am a writer: author, playwright & director. and I have done some acting. Since moving to Canada from the Caribbean (St Vincent) I have abeen active on the theatre & music scene.
I host and produce a radio show the Jazz Zone on campus/ community radio CKLN 88.1FM. every Friday from 7am - 11am and every Monday I produce and Co-Host Stageleft, a theatre & dance radio magazine, on same radio station.
I have done the jazz show for over 10 years and Stageleft just over 7.
I recently directed a play, Cage Without A Key for the Fringe Festival. I have written and directed for the Fringe Festival and The Alumnae Theatre's New Ideas festival.
I was Writer in Resident for the now defunct St Chad's Theatre, Wrote and produced Just For A Moment for the theatre company.
My short play; Blues For My Grandfather, a monologue was published by the Playwright's Union Of Canada in an anthology entitled: Beyond The Pale..
I published my first novel in 2003 "Dock Of The Bay: and directed my play Back Home in the same year.
I have worked in film with students of Ryerson University and directed a short film, The Pick Up in 1999, It was screened at the Bloor Cinema in Toronto
I have written articles for a few publication, Word Magazine, Diversity, The Connection Magazine, and recently Coda jazz Magazine. My articles were on Jazz Theatre & some film.
I also work in the Jazz department in Toronto's biggest record store. I am the Jazz & Blues buyer.
That's me, I hope you enjoy my writings
Latest Articles
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The Holmes Brothers Latest Feed My Soul
The Holmes Brothers makes it very difficult for one to pigeon-hole their sound, as their music is laced with traces of blues, folk and gospel rhythms.
Mar 29, 2010
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Toronto Theatre 2009-2010 Season
The First half of The 2009-10 Theater Season saw many new productions touching a wide variety of subjects and excellent revivals of some great classics.
Feb 17, 2010
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Charlie Haden Nights In Montreal.
At the 1989 edition Of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, Charlie Haden led eight special concerts. Six of those concerts are now available in one box set.
Jan 31, 2010
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Fred Anderson Heats Up The 21st Century Chase
Fred Anderson has been making innovative music for many years and at his 80th birthday bash he proves that he is still in peak creative form
Jan 19, 2010
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Oliver Jones Trio Live At Glenn Gould Studio.
It was cool on the outside that November evening, but on the inside the warm musical tones flowing from the Oliver Jones trio onstage, wrapped their fans in a happy glow.
Dec 30, 2009
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Benny Golson Launches His New 'Tet'
He has composed many memorable songs. His work with the late great Art Farmer is hailed by critics. Now Benny Golson has a new start with a new jazztet..
Dec 24, 2009
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Jimmy Cobb Is Locked In The Key Of Blue.
He is the only surviving member of the Quintet that recorded what is considered the greatest Jazz recording; Kind Of Blue. These days he still drums in the Blue.
Dec 22, 2009
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Ben Allison Wants Us To Think Free.
Ben Allison began taking a new direction with his 2005 release Cowboy Justice and he continues his quest on his latest, Think Free.
Dec 12, 2009
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Dorothy Ashby One Of The Great Jazz Harpists
Together with another Detroit Native; Alice Coltrane, Dorothy captivated audiences in the 50's and 60's with her extraordinary musical ability and technique on the harp.
Nov 28, 2009
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Terry Clarke Takes The Lead On It's About Time.
Drummer Terry Clarke, One of Canada's most celebrated and recorded jazzmen commemorates fifty years in the music with his debut as a leader.
Nov 21, 2009
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