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El JazzensorActualijazz 05. Especial Navidad (por el Jazzensor y Lester Cuba)Esta quinta entrega de Actualijazz es una edición especial, con una duración superior la habitual, y se la dedicamos a la navidad. Todas las canciones que aquí vas a escuchar son novedades, acaban de salir. Hay un poco de todo: jazz, soul, salsa, rock y hasta country. Hay canciones nuevas, clásicos olvidados y versiones de estándares que te sorprenderán. Espero que os guste y que, durante estos días, esta selección os acompañe y que la compartáis con vuestras personas favoritas. Con motivo de las fiestas, Actualijazz hará una pausa para volver a encontrar...
2025-12-0951 min
Los UltrasónicosLos Ultrasónicos - Kiko Helguera: La luna es un amante cruel - 30/11/25El espacio de hoy gira en torno a “La Luna es un amante cruel”, el ácido-poético título de una canción de Jimmy Webb que a su vez lo tomó de la magnífica novela de ciencia ficción “The moon is a harsh mistress”, publicada en 1966 por el escritor estadounidense no muy conocido Robert A. Heinlein y que relataba las vicisitudes y rebelión de una colonia penitenciaria en nuestro enigmático satélite contra la Dictadura perfecta que gobernaba la Tierra. Un espacio dedicado a la singularísima y longeva cantante estadounidense Sheila Jordan, fallecida el pasado mes de ag...
2025-12-011h 00
Pianists Not PracticingPIANISTS NOT PRACTICING…in Calgary still.. with MARK LIMACHERWe’re back with Mark to recap the premiere of his piano concerto RUMINATIONS just hours after walking offstage! If you haven’t heard episode 5 yet go ahead and check that out to hear all about the creation of this project and how it came to be! In this episode, we chat about the big premiere, the experience of performing music by living composers vs music of the established canon, performing a piano concerto with no conductor (👀) and the joy of playing music by your friends with your friends! 💕You can watch the premiere of RUMINATIONS...
2025-10-3030 min
Pianists Not PracticingPIANISTS NOT PRACTICING…in Calgary… with MARK LIMACHERMeet Mark Limacher - Canadian composer, pianist, arranger/orchestrator extraordinaire - who just happens to be a bonafide genius and one of my favourite people. We caught up with Mark hours before we premiered his piano concerto that I commissioned - RUMINATIONS - in Calgary with the Kensington Sinfonia this June. Mark shares with us his compositional process, what it means to bring a concerto to life that reflects our time - we talk Puccini, Messiaen and Mompou and dive into how this incredible concerto came to be. In typical Mark fashion, we of course even stray into Marxist...
2025-10-1657 min
Hidden TrackCaity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher | Modern ClassicsCaity Gyorgy and Mark Limacher are a formidable musical duo known for their brilliance and creativity on and off stage. Caity, a two-time JUNO Award-winning singer and songwriter, and Mark, a versatile composer and pianist, share a unique bond that enhances their collaborative performances. Their ability to blend their talents creates an enchanting experience for audiences, whether they are performing music or engaging in conversation. Recently, they reunited in Alberta for holiday performances before heading to Japan for a series of shows at The Cotton Club. Their visit included a special session at CKUA, where th...
2025-03-2839 min
The Paul Wells ShowThe Paul Wells Show year-end variety specialJoin us for a night of jazz, political wonkery and a novel-length poem about werewolf whalers for some reason. Featuring: - Shuvaloy Majumdar, the new MP for Calgary-Heritage - Jason Guriel, reading from his book The Full Moon Whaling Chronicles - Larisa Galadza, Canada’s former ambassador to Ukraine - Jazz singer Caity Gyorgy, accompanied by Mark Limacher on piano
2023-12-131h 09
Food for ThoughtMark Limacher | Chef & Co-owner, Ortega Fish ShackJoin us as we explore the culinary realm of Chef Mark Limacher and the renowned Ortega Fish Shack in Wellington, New Zealand. With a focus on fresh seafood and a casual dining atmosphere, Ortega Fish Shack has become a go-to spot for seafood enthusiasts in the city. Mark Limacher, the owner and chef, brings his creativity and expertise to the table, offering a variety of delicious seafood dishes that highlight local flavors.In this episode, we explore the history behind Ortega, Mark’s thoughts on the future of the industry and his best tips on cooking with se...
2023-05-1531 min
Things That Seemed Important At The Time"Filling the Well" - a conversation with Lesley Hinger & Quinn GibsonLesley Hinger and Quinn Gibson join Mark to discuss the communicative capacities of single notes, the state of modern academia, and ponder the classic axiom "there's gotta be a well there, but we don't know how to fill it, or what to fill it with".Lesley Hinger's WebsiteQuinn Gibson's WebsiteSupport the show
2023-02-071h 22
Things That Seemed Important At The Time"Job Done Elaine!" - A Conversation with Kenna BurimaMark is joined by the one and only Kenna Burima to discuss and celebrate her new song cycle, “While She Sleeps”. Fasten in for a beautiful meander through her creative process, be it about “not caring”, “writing shitty songs”, and/or “giving space between notes”. One for the books!Connect with Kenna on her instagram, and her website.Support the show
2023-01-301h 23
Things That Seemed Important At The Time"Does Anyone Care?...How about Now?" - Part 2 of the conversation with Laura Reid and Jiajia LiPART 2!Mark sits down with Laura Reid and Jiajia Li of "Who Cares?" to find out if anyone cares, and if so, about what.Check out their latest album here!Support the show
2022-11-2827 min
Things That Seemed Important At The Time"Does Anyone Care?" - conversation with Laura Reid and Jiajia LiMark sits down with Laura Reid and Jiajia Li of "Who Cares?" to find out if anyone cares, and if so, about what.Check out their latest album here!Support the show
2022-11-211h 08
Things That Seemed Important At The Time"Who is this Against?" - On "Accessibility" with Daniel PeltonLocal emerging artist Daniel Pelton drops by to discuss the role of the audience in new music, and whether or not Ludovico Einaudi is, in fact, one of the greatest performance artists of our age.Check out Daniel's music here!Support the show
2022-11-1444 min
Things That Seemed Important At The TimeWe've Lost! Season 2 Opener with Quinn GibsonStartled by the contents of a debate between Sam Seder and Brad Polumbo about student debt belief, Quinn and Mark bemoan the degree to which the arts and humanities have already “lost” in our society. Humor abounds in this, the opening salvo of Season 2.For extra upset, here’s a link to the debate in question.Support the show
2022-11-0850 min
The JCMS Dermatology Podcast with Dr Kirk BarberEp 46 - Facial Pyoderma Gangrenosum with Dr Afsaneh AlaviIn this fascinating discussion, Kirk Barber is joined by Dr Afsaneh Alavi of the Mayo Clinic to discuss her article in the July/Aug 2021 edition of the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, titled:"Superficial Granulomatous Pyoderma Gangrenosum Involving the Face: A Case Series of Five Patients and a Review of the Literature."Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis that presents as an inflammatory ulcerative disorder. It most often affects the lower extremities but can involve other areas of the skin. While, involvement of the face has rarely been reported. Dr Alavi and...
2022-04-2035 min
Things That Seemed Important At The TimePostmodern JokeBox - with Jiajia Li & Quinn GibsonBrilliant musician Jiajia Li joins Mark & Quinn LIVE in studio to have a discussion about a prior conversation, in which they had discussed the inevitable messiness of term "postmodernism". Metacommentary at its finest.Check out her work at:www.jiajiamusic.comYouTube: Jiajia LiSupport the show
2021-10-0439 min
Things That Seemed Important At The TimeQuinn LIVE - Part 2 - "Hang on a second, let's not suggest we're anti-Science!"Quinn joins Mark LIVE in studio to break the podcast-hiatus, clarifying the manner in which Science ought not to be unfairly disparaged as a consequence of the previous critique. Part 2 of 2!Support the show
2021-09-2745 min
Things That Seemed Important At The TimeQuinn LIVE - Part 1 - "The Scientization of the Arts & Humanities"Quinn joins Mark LIVE in studio to break the podcast-hiatus, discussing the scientistic fetishism that plagues the arts and humanities. Part 1 of 2!Support the show
2021-09-2050 min
Things That Seemed Important At The TimeThe Party Band Memoirs with Chris DadgeThis week Mark is joined by local luminary and improvisation impresario, Chris Dadge. Much recollection is done of days past, from their first meeting to the thrilling origins of Bug Incision. Tune in for what will surely be the first of many appearances, and keep listening to the end to hear the correct hierarchic breakdown of Red Hot Chili Peppers albums.Check out Chris's work:bugincision.comchrisdadge.bandcamp.comSupport the show
2021-07-1955 min
Things That Seemed Important At The Time"Why is New Music?" with Lesley HingerComposer and local big shot Lesley Hinger drops by to answer the tough questions, like “Why is New Music?” and “What is the correct number of notes a piece should have?”. Check out Lesley’s music on her soundcloud page, and support everything New Works Calgary has to offer!lesleyhinger.comsoundcloud.com/lesleyhingerneworkscalgary.comSupport the show
2021-07-1254 min
Things That Seemed Important At The TimeThe Gibson-Reid Summit; Performancelessness 2 RoundtableA real barn burner of an episode as violinist Laura Reid joins Quinn and Mark for a "cast reunion" from the "Performancelessness Chapter 2" video in which all things Education were discussed. Due to the cruel necessity of editing, many things, however, were inevitably left on the table. Thus, a roundtable was assembled to dredge up what was buried, what was lost, what was obscured. Check out Laura's duo project with Jia Jia Li, "Who Cares" on Bandcamp, their new album "Who Cares Vol. 1" now available!Who Cares Vol 1 on BandcampSupport the show
2021-07-0557 min
Things That Seemed Important At The TimeThe Limacher Notebook - Transit Stigma, with Neighbor Bernard!Longtime friend and occasional Unprocessed guest, Neighbor Bernard, "The Unlicensed Attorney", drops by as the de facto Local Correspondent for the show. Tune in as Mark and Bernie try to unpack some of the pervasive 'transit stigma' that exists in the City of Calgary, and what might be done to remedy it.Join the conversation at www.marklimacher.com, and become a supporter of the show!Support the show
2021-06-2831 min
Things That Seemed Important At The Time"Meh, It's All Subjective"Mark and Quinn explore the use of the word "Subjective" as an age old conversation stopper, and other ways in which this word can really get under a person's skin. Mark offers a bizarre anecdote and interpretation of the typical "pain scale", and Quinn offers some clarifications about how to employ this ubiquitous word with a little more care!Join the conversation at www.marklimacher.com, and become a supporter of the show.Support the show
2021-06-2140 min
Things That Seemed Important At The TimeThe Limacher Notebook - Some Thoughts on BoredomMark unveils a new project for the podcast, "The Limacher Notebook", in which he pitches some ideas that are kicking around, careful not to offer any particular closure or resolution. The opening salvo takes the form of some thoughts on "Boredom", a theme that Mark finds artistically riveting and exhilarating. Join the conversation at www.marklimacher.com, and become a supporter of the show!Support the show
2021-06-1422 min
Things That Seemed Important At The TimeYou Can't Order a Sandwich with a Tune - Bernstein Norton Lectures, Part 1In this episode, Mark starts a multi-part conversation about the Norton Lectures given by Leonard Berstein in 1973, entitled "The Unanswered Question". Fair warning, it gets a little dense, but the subject matter is intoxicating!Support the show
2021-06-041h 02
Things That Seemed Important At The TimeWishin' & Hopin' - The Inaugural EpisodeIn this inaugural episode of Things That Seemed Important At The Time, Mark reminisces about the time he upset everyone by talking about the moral imperative of abandoning hope. Join him as he seeks some breakthroughs, and a few laughs, with guests Laura Reid, Andrew Buskell, and Quinn Gibson.Support the show
2021-06-041h 13
Third Coast Audio Library :: AllPaper PlaneAbstract psychodrama collage: Noir cadence through psychological meandering.Year: 2016Producers:Laura Reid & Mark Limacher
2016-05-1702 min