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mst economist sunthe tribune thursday september 25 1997 p 19 tribute to glenn miller comes to markham kate gilderdale correspondent the musicians of the canadian tribute to glenn miller perform meticulous interpretations of their men tors famous melodies with all the character and style of the original orchestra band director and lead clarinet don pierre who lives in stouffville is a perfectionist when it comes to making music and his high standards are reflected in the work of the 22piece ensemble which will appear in concert at markham theatre oct 27 28 and 29 with two cds to its credit the band has performed at more than 100 soldout venues since its first album the canadian tribute to glenn miller was released in 1994 while the ensemble is a natural favourite with older canadians many of whom grew up listening to miller himself its fan base among young adults is growing steadily to the obvious delight of pierre who regards authenticity as one of the key ingredients of the bands popularity we amassed some of the finest big band musicians of canada he observed each member brings the highest degree of musician ship and the lowest indulgence of ego thus the glenn miller music is presented authentically and most impor tantly lovingly a second cd was inevitable said pierre and under blue canadian skies which includes classic renditions of in the mood and georgia on my mind more than fulfilled the expectations of the most exacting critics thomas langleysmith in his review for the bc pub lication senior connector eloquently described his reac tion to the latest recording from the flawless phrasing of the first minute of the introductory moonlight serenade we swing effortlessly into a string of pearls this 15selection disc is stud ded with many favourites after listening to countless big bands over the years langleysmith warmly welcomes the ensembles entry into the field no other bands have been as technically precise as the canadian tribute bands authentic recreation of the music that made glenn miller famous although many bands have tried to imitate miller none could quite duplicate his distinctive sound and mood this recording is without a doubt the closest i have ever come to hear ing glenn miller live harry currie of the kitchener- waterloo record was equally effusive when the first distinctive woodwind grand ve of the new dont miss the grand opening of the new fathers steak house and pub on the evenings of oct 3 4 live entertainment by stan mazda atlantis 8 piece r b band big screen tv pool tables dart boards at great food at reasonable prices dtr fy 16 draft taps sounds of moonlight serenade drift to your ears youll swear that it is a recording of the original miller band from the 1940s he wrote adding that the canadian tribute to glenn miller is truer to the orchestra than the offi cial glenn miller band the american ensem ble which is authorized by millers estate not only does the canadian band sound more like the original but it feels right too an element missing from the american group as george jonescue of ch ay radio in bar- rie one of the bands most enthusiastic boost ers observed juke box saturday night chat tanooga choo choo american patrol its glenn miller note for note come out and hear for yourself tickets are available now by calling the markham theatre box office at 3057469 the canadian tribute to glenn miller directed by stouffvilles don pierre plays markham theatre next month aaco 25tu amuuemuf replica car the fifth in a series of limited edition maaco replica cars specially made by racing champions not available in stores you must present this ad at time of free estimate to receive your maaco replica racer while supplies last limited time offer supreme paint service value prep package ultraviolet sunscreen th anniversa only oaft95 1iii regular price 95 4725353 1 laidlaw blvd 1 block east of mccowan off hwy 7 markham iff wft hours monday friday 8am 6pm saturday9amnoon bodywork rust repair and stripping of old paint extra vans trucks and commercial vehicles by estimate additional surface preparation may be necessary not valid with any other offer maaco auto painting bodyworks centers are independent franchises of maaco systems canada inc prices hours and services may vary uh oh better get auto painting bodyworks