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29 October 2007

Maximum Jazz New Release: Brad Turner Quartet

Vancouver, B.C., Monday, October 29, 2007 – Maximum Jazz and EMI Music Canada are proud to announce the release of "Small Wonder" the highly anticipated new recording by the Brad Turner Quartet.

Following two live recordings Small Wonder, the quartet's fifth release is a return to the recording studio environment; where past recordings may have reflected the more improvisational group concept that the quartet has become known for, Small Wonder revisits the structured realm of specifically composed pieces by Brad with each band member in mind. “You can’t be Serious” was written for Bruno, “70 Mile” for André, and “Punchy” for Dylan, and the aptly titled "Small Wonder" was written for Brad's two young boys.

Brad states: "that playing music with these fellows' remains as fresh and exciting for me as it ever has, and I think this recording reflects that. After fourteen years together, we are still exploring new ways to communicate our musical ideas as a band, and as individuals, I look forward to at least fourteen more!"

Available in-stores across Canada on October 30, 2007 via the Maximum Jazz label and EMI Music, Small Wonder will also be available for digital download exclusively at mymaxcast.com/bradtuner followed all other major e-tailers later this fall.

Brad Turner's phenomenal talents as a trumpeter, pianist, drummer and composer make him one of Canada´s most-in-demand musicians; performing and/or recording with such artists as Joe Lovano, Kenny Wheeler, Michael Moore, Reneé Rosnes, Achim Kaufmann, John Scofield, Ingrid Jensen, Dylan van der Schyff, Mike Murley, Mark Helias, Charles McPherson and Gary Bartz. Brad's groups have opened for McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes, Wayne Shorter, Clarke Terry and Diana Krall.

As a leader, Brad has released five albums:


• 2005 Brad Tuner Quartet What Is
(winner of “Best Jazz Album” at the 2006 Western Canadian Music Awards)
• 2004 Brad Turner Trio Question The Answer
(a 2005 Canadian Urban Music Award and a 2006 Canadian Indie Music Award nominee)
• 1999 Brad Turner Quartet Live At The Cellar
(featuring Seamus Blake)
• 1998 Brad Turner Quartet There and Back

Other artistic awards include multiple National Jazz Awards for Jazz Trumpeter of the Year (1999), Jazz Composer of the Year (2000 & 2002) and Musician of the Year (2005). In 2006 Brad was awarded the coveted Canada Council Victor Lynch-Staunton Prize for excellence in musical achievement.

In addition recognizing his work as the founder of the internationally acclaimed electric jazz group Metalwood, Brad took home Juno Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Album in 1997 and again in 1998.

The Critics Speak about Brad Turner:
• One wonders where Turner will be in ten years’ time (All About Jazz.com)
• One of Canada’s most vibrant Jazz players (Vancouver Sun)
• He’s one of those musicians who can make his presence felt within the sound of a few notes (Globe and Mail)
• A beautiful musician (Joe Lovano)

For REVIEW COPIES please contact:
Maximum Music Group:
Brian.Watson (at) MaximumMusicGroup.com
604-671-6234
http://www.maximummusicgroup.com/
http://www.mymaxcast.com/

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About Maximum Music Group Inc:
A true music company Maximum operates with a core of four micro-divisions, the label group comprised of Maximum Music and Maximum Jazz; the distribution arm of Maximum Distribution providing both traditional and digital distribution; the Management services division offering a number of community services for all styles of music and the new MyMaxCast.Com a true hybrid website that combines the best elements of online music marketing and social networking for artists and music fans from around the world.

Fast forward to today and the recently minted Maximum Music Group Inc. has attracted new executive co-owners in Richard Scorgie (Vice-President, A&R) and Dana Ashmead (Vice-President, Sales & Marketing); and coupled with two new strategic partnerships with EMI Music Canada and Rounder Records Europe, Maximum continues to be an industry leader in discovering original and innovative ways to connect, promote and deliver artists and their music to the world!

Maximum's artists and projects have been recognized with:
• 6 Juno Awards
• 7 National Jazz Awards
• 6 Western Canadian Music Awards
• 5 Canadian "Indie" Music Awards

17 September 2007

MORE RICH HOPE LIVE!!!

SAT. SEPT 29TH AT THE MAIN. (THE ONE MAN TRIO RIDES AGAIN).
THE MAIN, 4210 Main Street (26th & Main), Vancouver, (604) 709-8555

SAT. OCT 13TH. RICH HOPE RETURNS TO THE FAIRVIEW PUB
898 West Broadway Vancouver 604 872 1262 Free Parking

SAT. OCT. 27TH - HALLOWE'EN ON BOWEN ISLAND!


"I've always been told that some things are worth the wait. Ladies and gentlemen, this is one of those things. Hell, I'm gonna buy me a whole case full of the fuckers and dole them out as Christmas presents this year. It's that good"
-The Nerve-


www.mymaxcast.com/rich_hope
www.myspace.com/richhope
www.maximummusicgroup.com

12 September 2007

MAXIMUM MUSIC GROUP INC. LAUNCHES MYMAXCAST.COM

"From Grass Roots to Major Label -
A unique hybrid artist driven website and online music community"


Vancouver, B.C., Monday, September 10, 2007 – The Maximum Music Group Inc. announced today that it has launched MyMaxCast.Com a unique hybrid artist driven website and online music community.

The website, located at www.mymaxcast.com, was designed in North Vancouver by Chief Technical Officer and Maximum VP Richard Scorgie and offers both artists and music fans the ability to connect in a way like never before.

As more people turn to the internet for their entertainment www.mymaxcast.com is a true hybrid website that combines the best elements of online music marketing and social networking.

Starting with a free 150MB account, Artists maintain 100% control over their creative work, presentation and sales; and through programmable radio-stations, blogs and detailed profile information Members have the ability to connect one-on-one with other music fans worldwide.

The e-commerce interface gives users unprecedented control as it allows the Artist to set the price point of their work, they decide what to sell, when to sell it, how it’s packaged and presented for sale; by artists taking an active and decisive role in the delivery their own content coupled with music fans knowing they are dealing directly with the artist provides additional incentive for people to find, discover and support new music.

Dana Ashmead, VP of Marketing at Maximum Music Group states, "not only have we created an on-line community for artists and fans of music alike but by providing useful tools and statistical information beneficial to Managers, Agents, Labels and Publishers and other industry insiders we have built a genuine grassroots to major label site helping members of mymaxcast establish real and tangible inroads within the business we call music."

The motto at www.mymaxcast.com is "Your Music Your Way" and we believe that we are building a global playground for music, one where we place you ahead of the industry. Where it’s about what you want, what you like, what fits in your world and not what corporate marketing teams tell you. It doesn't matter if you are an artist or a fan of music it's all about you!

For more information please contact:

Maximum Music Group Inc:
Richard Scorgie | 604-616-3064 | richard.j.scorgie@maximummusicgroup.com

www.maximummusicgroup.com | www.mymaxcast.com

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About Maximum Music Group Inc:
A true music company Maximum operates with a core of four micro-divisions, the label group comprised of Maximum Music and Maximum Jazz; the distribution arm of Maximum Distribution providing both traditional and digital distribution; the Management services division offering a number of community services for all styles of music and the new MyMaxCast.Com a true hybrid website that combines the best elements of online music marketing and social networking for artists and music fans from around the world.

Fast forward to today and the recently minted Maximum Music Group Inc. has attracted new executive co-owners in Richard Scorgie (Executive Vice President/CTO) and Dana Ashmead (Vice-President); and coupled with two new strategic partnerships with EMI Music Canada and Rounder Records Europe, Maximum continues to be an industry leader in discovering original and innovative ways to connect, promote and deliver artists and their music to the world!

Maximum's artists and projects have been recognized with:
• 6 Juno Awards
• 7 National Jazz Awards
• 6 Western Canadian Music Awards
• 5 Canadian "Indie" Music Awards

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