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Skyline - Dave Pope Trio

6/9/2025

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Dave Pope Trio featuring John Patitucci and Mike Pope
Blue Canoe Records proudly announces the highly anticipated return of the Dave Pope Trio with their new album “Skyline,” available July 18, 2025. This release reunites drummer Dave Pope, pianist and bassist Mike Pope, and world-renowned bassist John Patitucci in a soulful, spontaneous, and deeply expressive collection of originals and jazz standards.

After a 14-year hiatus following their acclaimed debut You and The Night and The Music (2012), the trio reconnected in August 2024 at Vatican City Sound in Marriottsville, MD. Despite having no live performances together in the interim—and with minimal rehearsal—what emerged was a session overflowing with chemistry, creativity, and courage.
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“Skyline” features two original compositions—Dave Pope’s title track “Skyline” and “Country Nocturne” by Mike Pope—alongside a curated selection of jazz classics including:
  • “Hermitage” (Pat Metheny)
  • “Very Early” (Bill Evans)
  • “Falling Grace” (Steve Swallow)
  • “ESP” (Wayne Shorter)
  • “Minority” (Gigi Gryce)

Of special note is the unique interpretation of “Falling Grace,” which features both Mike and John on 6-string electric bass, transforming the trio into a piano/guitar-style ensemble for this track.

The recording nearly faced a setback when Mike Pope suffered a detached retina just one week prior to the session—his second eye surgery in recent months. Despite limited vision, he pressed forward with determination and humor, even jokingly suggesting the album be titled Flying Blind. Thankfully, Mike has since fully recovered, and his performances on this recording are nothing short of remarkable.

Reflecting on the experience, Dave Pope shares:
“We covered a lot of musical ground in just two days. Although we hadn’t played live as a group, the session flowed naturally. I’m proud of what we captured and grateful to have had this opportunity with Mike and John.”
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About Dave Pope:
An Atlanta-based multi-instrumentalist (drums, guitar, bass), Dave Pope has spent decades cultivating a diverse musical career spanning the Midwest, East Tennessee, and the Southeast. From garage bands at 14 to sessions with jazz luminaries like Randy Brecker, Joe Gransden, and Louis Heriveaux, Dave brings a deep well of experience and artistic sensitivity to every project.

About Mike Pope:
An acclaimed bassist, pianist, composer, and educator, Mike Pope is a faculty member at Berklee College of Music. He’s known for his extensive solo work and collaborations with artists like Chick Corea, Al Di Meola, and David Sanborn.

About John Patitucci:
A multiple Grammy Award-winning bassist, John Patitucci has played with legends including Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Esperanza Spalding. His unmistakable sound and virtuosity are on full display throughout Skyline.


“Skyline” by the Dave Pope Trio is a testament to resilience, chemistry, and timeless artistry. Available on all major digital platforms July 18, 2025, via Blue Canoe Records.
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Cryptic Cadet Announces New Album Titled Terminus – A Genre-Bending Rock Odyssey Arriving June 13, 2025

5/26/2025

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Cryptic Cadet
Blue Canoe Records is proud to announce the release of Terminus, the full-length album from Cryptic Cadet, a bold new art-rock trio comprised of renowned musicians d. mark owen (Cirque Du Soleil), drummer Cam Tyler (Cirque Du Soleil), and the legendary bassist Tim Lefebvre (David Bowie, Tedeschi Trucks Band). The 11-song collection of all-original music will be available worldwide on June 13, 2025, across all major streaming platforms and music retailers.

At the crossroads of progressive rock, cinematic soundscapes, and deeply emotive songwriting, Terminus is a sonic journey that defies conventional genre boundaries. Spearheaded by d. mark owen’s visionary production, arrangement, and mixing, the album is a meticulously crafted showcase of musical depth and emotional intensity.

The project is elevated by an impressive lineup of guest artists, including guitar luminaries Michael Landau, Lyle Workman, and Matt Ascione. Vocals are powerfully delivered by Will Champlin (NBC’s The Voice, Season 5 finalist), with soulful background harmonies from Lucy Woodward (Snarky Puppy, Pink, Chaka Khan) and Ken “Fletch” Walcott.

Track Listing – Terminus
  1. Undetected (feat. Lyle Workman, Will Champlin)
  2. I Want/Don't Want I (feat. Michael Landau, Will Champlin, Lucy Woodward)
  3. Revelate (feat. Michael Landau, Will Champlin)
  4. Siren Song (feat. Will Champlin)
  5. The Ring (feat. Will Champlin)
  6. The Walk (feat. Will Champlin)
  7. Coming Back (feat. Will Champlin)
  8. Mine Over Matters (feat. Michael Landau, Will Champlin)
  9. All Of My Answers (feat. Will Champlin)
  10. Headstone (feat. Michael Landau, Will Champlin)
  11. Linger (feat. Will Champlin)




From the explosive rhythms of “Undetected” to the haunting beauty of “Linger,” Terminus invites listeners into a world of emotional contrasts, lyrical depth, and sonic surprises—where no note is accidental, and every moment is intentional.
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Cryptic Cadet’s Terminus is more than a sophomore release—it’s a statement.

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John Daversa At The Baked Potato

5/22/2025

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John Daversa and his big band release his 3rd CD live from the baked potato titled, "Improvisatory Observatory: Live and Raw at the Baked Potato, Exhibit 3".  With and all-star band, John leads the listener on a unique journey of song and conversation. Now available wherever you get your music!
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John Daversa & Tal Cohen Deep Dive...

5/15/2025

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John Daversa and Tal Cohen team up again to deliver a spectacular live CD titled: "Live Deep Dive at Timucua: The Art of Duo Live Set 1". Now available wherever you get your music!
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Exhibit 2 - John Daversa

12/20/2024

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John Daversa releases - "Improvisatory Observatory: Live and Raw at the Baked Potato, Exhibit 2".
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November 06th, 2022

11/6/2022

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We are honored to release a recording from the late great Allan Holdsworth with Alan Pasqua, Chad Wackerman, and Jimmy Haslip. More Info can be found here.
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Arceology

6/9/2022

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ARCeology
For the past several years, former Yellowjackets bassist and prolific producer Jimmy Haslip has enjoyed an ongoing working relationship with the Bremen, Germany-based jazz fusion keyboardist and composer Michael Schmidt (aka MSM Schmidt). While Haslip played on Schmidt’s 2007 album Transit and 2009’s Destination, he ended up co-producing 2012’s Evolution, 2015’s Utopia and 2017’s Life. They take their chemistry to new heights on ARCeology: The Music of MSM Schmidt. This dynamic offering finds Haslip and members of his ARC Trio (keyboardist Scott Kinsey and Hungarian drummer Gergö Borlai) joining forces with the GRAMMY® Award-winning John Daversa Big Band on greatly expanded versions of previously recorded Schmidt material, along with two brand new pieces composed by Kinsey and Schmidt. The result is a powerhouse collection of polished, swaggering big band fusion along the lines of the Jaco Pastorius Big Band or The Brecker Brothers’ 2003 collaboration with the WDR Big Band Köln on Some Skunk Funk.
“I wanted to see if I could make this a big band record but somehow make it different,” said Haslip. “I didn’t think it should sound like a vintage big band recording. I wanted it to sound modern and have more of an edge, which is what led me to include guest soloists like Nguyên Lê, Mike Miller, Steve Khan, Oz Noy and others. They bring progressive elements into the big band setting and add compelling ideas to each song.”
The Music of MSM Schmidt
Out of the eight songs that appear on ARCeology, six were previously recorded on other Michael Schmidt records. The two brand new compositions here are Schmidt’s “Mirrors” and Kinsey’s “Quartet.” And as Haslip noted, “In approaching this project, there was the thought that if you’re going to redo songs that have already been recorded, what can be done to make them sound like new compositions? And I think with Scott’s rhythm arrangements and John’s input on the horn parts, we came up with some creative solutions.”
Haslip also credited Kinsey, who became de facto co-producer of ARCeology. “Originally, I was the point producer on this whole thing, but as time went on I just knew that Scott needed to be a part of the production team,” he recalled. “We weren’t far into the project when I approached Scott and said, ‘I want you to be my co-producer on this because you’re contributing so much great work and it’s only fair that we do this together.’ He was up for that, so I am happy to say that Scott and I co-produced the record. I can’t take full credit for what’s happened here, as Scott was the real workhorse. He played most of the keyboard and synth parts and did all the keyboard solos, of course. Also, Scott’s rhythm arrangements had a big hand in influencing John’s horn arrangements. There was a lot of cool stuff already in place for John to just embellish. But then again, John has his own unique voice for orchestration. Everything he wrote after the fact was fantastic."
ARC Trio and the John Daversa Big Band
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