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Kerilie McDowall

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Elmhurst, Philadelphia, Vancouver
As seen in: All About Jazz, DOWN BEAT, Senior Living Mag
Covers:  Music, Arts and Entertainment
14x awarded Director of In the Zone: Rick Kilburn. Jazz Guitarist, (WIN) Creative Innovator Winner 24'. kerilie.com Creator & wilderness-inspired.

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[Kerilie McDowall] (https://kerilie.com/) is currently the writer of the In the Zen arts newsletter e-blog and is a 'DownBeat Critics Poll' judge and a former 'DownBeat' writer. She is a Polaris Music Prize juror, Past JUNO Awards judge, and a recent talent judge for the Canadian Musicians Coop, she is a 12x award-winning jazz short documentary maker and TV Movie Director of In the Zone: Rick Kilburn (2020-22). Black Women In the Arts Stiletto Award (2016, radio). Writing for 'The…

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Media and Industry Tips for the Accomplished Jazz Musician article @ All About Jazz

Media and Industry Tips for the Accomplished Jazz Musician article @ All About Jazz

Are you releasing your next recording? Are you an independent artist? Is getting that crucial interview to fu…

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Jen Shyu - Song Of Silver Geese

Jen Shyu - Song Of Silver Geese

Song Of Silver Geese (Pi Recordings) By Kerilie McDowall   |   Published January 2018 Multi-instrumentalist/v…

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Benoît Delbecq with Jozef Dumoulin - Evergreens

Benoît Delbecq with Jozef Dumoulin - Evergreens

Evergreens (D Stream) By Kerilie McDowall   |   Published June 2017 A tasteful pairing matches France's award…

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Manuel Valera Trio - The Planets

Manuel Valera Trio - The Planets

The Planets (MAVO) By Kerilie McDowall   |   Published June 2018 Russian composer Nicolas Slonimsky's 1947 ma…

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Cory Weeds Little Big Band - Explosion

Cory Weeds Little Big Band - Explosion

(Cellar Live) By Kerilie McDowall   |   Published November 2018 Canadian saxophonist, JUNO-winning producer a…

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Ola Onabulé - Point Less

Ola Onabulé - Point Less

(Rugged Ram) By Kerilie McDowall   |   Published December 2019 Resisting hatred and injustice, U.K. vocalist …

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Articles

Super Nova In The Great White North: Explosive Jazz 2025

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By Kerilie McDowall
| All About Jazz
16x Award-winning 10x nominated jazz guitarist, short TV Director,/Short Filmmaker, past radio host/podcaster. Contributor Since 2021 Vancouver, Canada Preferred album format:Digital MY ARTICLES | ALBUM REVIEWS | PROFILE PAGE Total published articles:8 Contact Me Musical Preferences African Jazz Beyond Jazz Classical / Chamber Free Improv / Avant-Garde Fringes of Jazz Fusion / Progressive Rock Latin Jazz Modern Jazz Soul Spiritual / Cosmic Jazz Straight-ahead (Bop, Hard bop, Cool) Vocal
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Bryan Stovell: The Secrets Of Viral Jazz

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By Kerilie McDowall
| All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Interview » Bryan Stovell: The Secrets Of Viral Jazz By View read count And so, I called up her mom, Adella, and said, 'Adella, this is Bryan from school. We have got to talk about your daughter [Diana Krall].' And Adella said, 'What has she done wrong?' (No, no, no, because they did not realize how good she was).
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Jim West: Successful Jazzpreneur

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By Kerilie McDowall
| Senior Living Mag
With his record label’s office located in the cozy Montreal community of L’Île des Soeurs in Quebec, Jim West’s roots have always been solidly Canadian. The accomplished 69-year-old record producer, and founder of Justin Time Records (1983), was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2022 for his outstanding contribution to the Canadian music industry.
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Interview

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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I am going to admit it. I was using memory typewriters before the computer age in university. (The re-type-your-paragraphs machines.)

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Not journalists, but could be: Atwood. Sci-fi: Heinlein or Asimov. I think most creatively engaging was Nick Bantock. Roy Henry Vickers.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Documenting fascinating people and stories, and accommodating the public and the arts through dedicated service.

Awards

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Best Documentary Short - Japan International Film Festival

2022 - Documentary Short Film

Best Documentary Short - Japan International Film Festival for In the Zone: Rick Kilburn. From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Best Documentary Short - Hong Kong International Film Festival 2021

2021 - Documentary Short Film

Best Documentary Short for In the Zone: Rick Kilburn short jazz documentary. Hong International Film Festival 2021. From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Best Editing of a Documentary - Rome - World Cinema Milan (London)

2021 - Documentary Short Film

Rome - World Cinema Milan (London) @filmfestinternational Best Editing of a Documentary From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Best Director - Seoul International Short Film Festival

2021 - Documentary Short Film

Best Director In the Zone: Rick Kilburn Seoul International Short Film Festival Seoul, South Korea From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Honorable Mention - Tokyo International Monthly Film Festival

2021 - Documentary Short Film

Honorable Mention In the Zone: Rick Kilburn Tokyo International Monthly Film Festival Tokyo, Japan From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Best Inspirational Film - Vegas Movie Awards

2021 - Documentary Short Film

Best Inspirational Film In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, Vegas Movie Awards, Las Vegas, USA. From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Best Documentary Short - Vegas Movie Awards

2021 - Documentary Short Film

Best Documentary Short, In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, Vegas Movie Awards Las Vegas. From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Best Canadian Documentary Short, Toronto Independent FIlm Festival of CIFT -June 2021

2021 - Documentary Short Film

Best Canadian Documentary In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift, Toronto, Ontario From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Best Documentary - London International Monthly FIlm Festival

2021 - Documentary Short Film

Best Documentary In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, London International Monthly Film Festival, London From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Best Web and New Media Winner - IndieX Film Fest, Hollywood

2021 - Documentary Short Film

Best Web and New Media Winner In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, IndieX Film Fest, Hollywood, Los Angeles, June 2021 From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Outstanding Achievement Best Web and New Media - Indie Short Fest, Hollywood

2021 - Documentary Short Film

Outstanding Achievement Best Web and New Media In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, Indie Short Fest, Hollywood, Los Angeles, June 2021 From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Honorable Mention Best Web and New Media - Independent Shorts Awards, Hollywood

2020 - Documentary Short Film

Honorable Mention Best Web and New Media, In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, Independent Shorts Awards, Hollywood, March 2020 From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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Best First Time Director (Female) - Independent Shorts Awards, Hollywood

2020 - Documentary Short Film

Best First Time Director (Female), Independent Shorts Awards, Hollywood 2020 From Canada to New York City, performing with jazz greats like Dave Brubeck to Mose Allison, here's a glimpse into the zone with multi-award winning, Vancouver Island Bassist and Producer Rick Kilburn. Producer/Editor: Kerilie McDowall Camera: Doug Tombe / Stas Bobkov Technical and Production Support: Todd Jones In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, a short jazz documentary, made-for-television mini-documentary short directed and produced by TV Director/Writer Kerilie McDowall.

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