Many thanks to Glen Woodcock and Jazz Fm 91.1 for featuring my composition ‘At the Palais Royale’ on his Big Band Show Sunday afternoon. Jim John and his Swing Shift Big Band with Larissa Rene on vocals did a marvellous job on this new recording. Here’s the segment if you missed it. Thanks everyone for all your love and support 🌹
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'At the Palais Royale' - SwingShift Big Band on Jazz FM 91.1 on Glen Woodcock's Big Band Show May 24th 2020 AT THE PALAIS ROYALE Words & Music by Johann Löwenberg Arrangement by Ross Wooldridge LWelcome to my Bandcamp sales centre. You can listen to and purchase tracks from my most recent albums 'Echoes of the Road' and 'Waltz of the Blues'. CD's are also available upon request. 🌹
The Story behind the Song: Valentines was sure in the air back in 2010 when I first composed this tune 'Sunny Day Blues'. Just a simple melody and a couple of verses commemorating those old Hollywood musicals with Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. Ahh, those were the days. ♥️
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The Story Behind the Song: It's about time I introduce the fabulous musicians behind me on this swing tune 'Table For One'. A romantic tale of 'separation by distance' from a loved one. Players with 'me' on vocals & electric guitar are Gord Maxwell (bg vocals) Rene Worst (acoustic bass) Chris Nordquist (drums) Graeme Coleman (piano) Drew Jureka (violin) & Andreas Schuld (electric & acoustic guitars). This is from my most recent album 'Waltz of the Blues'. 🌹 Painting by: Roman Fedosenko
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Johann Löwenberg releases Waltz of the Blues his fourth studio album, available September 20th 2018. He puts his best foot forward on these tracks of jazz, swing, gospel and rockabilly. Löwenberg once again hooked up with Andreas Schuld of Vancouver B.C., this time with a group of very fine jazz m...The Story Behind the Song: When I was a youngster, my father had hung a 'Ship on a Stormy Sea' painting on the wall down in our basement. He came over from Europe as a teenager on such a ship. I often found him staring at this work of art, reminding himself of the life lessons he experienced during that time of his life. I would sometimes put myself right there on the high seas with him just to feel the wind in my face and the fear of the unknown. 🌹
Painting by: Marek Ruzyk
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The Story Behind the Song: I've always been fascinated with the old steam boats travelling up and down the mighty Mississippi. By 1830, there were twelve hundred of them moving bales of cotton, rice, timber , tobacco and molasses up and down the river. As cities passed ordinances against gaming houses in town, gambling moved to the unregulated waters of these steam ships. Showboats became popular at the turn of the century. Floating barges, pushed by tugboats, featured plays with added music and dance at stops along the waterways. Jazzman Louis Armstrong even played on these Mississippi steamers. So here's to all the captains out there. My song, my ticket, my relentless inquiry to work on your boat! 🌹
Photo by: Paul D Materiuk
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The Story Behind the Song: This was our backyard during our stay near Whitehorse Yukon with a breathtaking view of the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'. We wanted to get a shot by my favourite tree before the storm came in. Weather changes at the drop of a hat up there in 'North Country'. This landscape was captured during the 'Summer Solstice' ten o'clock at night. Quite a remarkable experience and right here in our beloved Canada. 🌹
Photo by Eva Vera Marie
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Performance at “The Palais Royale”
NewsJohann Löwenberg performs his song ‘At the Palais Royale‘ with Jim John and his Swing Shift Big Band at the famous dance hall’s Valentines Big Band Dance. February 2019, Toronto, Ontario.
Waltz of the Blues
NewsWALTZ OF THE BLUES Official Release September 20th 2018 ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’ Johann Löwenberg releases Waltz of the Blues his fourth studio album, available September 20th 2018. He puts his best foot forward on these tracks of jazz, swing, gospel and rockabilly. Löwenberg once again hooked up with Andreas Schuld of Vancouver B.C., this time with a […]
Johann on Bandcamp
NewsVisit Johann Löwenberg on Bandcamp with an invitation to listen to the complete songs off his new album. Waltz of the Blues by Johann Löwenberg
Performing at Freetimes Café
NewsJohann Löwenberg performs ‘Angel of Mine‘ live at Freetimes Café, May 2016
Echoes of the Road Review
NewsSubmitted by Cashbox on Mon, 01/23/2017 – 02:54 Submitted by Don Graham Toronto singer songwriter Johann Löwenberg has released a 10 set CD of original songs that is a collection of some of his best work. Well crafted songs describing his life journey with a beautiful production and rich , heartfelt, honest vocals. The album […]
At the Toronto Peace Conference
NewsJohann Löwenberg performs at Toronto Peace Conference, June 2015 with Sal Devita on bass. ‘Mirabeau Bridge‘ music & lyrics (c) Sam Larkin, all rights reserved.
Echoes of the Road
News“ECHOES OF THE ROAD” Official Release June 20th 2016 ‘Summer Solstice’ ALL ABOARD! Johann Löwenberg releases Echoes of the Road his third studio album, available June 20th 2016. Lowenberg travelled to Vancouver B.C. to record with producer extraordinaire Andreas Schuld. “It was a pleasure to work with such an accomplished musician/arranger” says Lowenberg, adding that “we have […]