What people are saying about Caravane (selected quotes)

"Vendredi dernier, j'ai assisté au show du Big Band Caravane, …... Je veux simplement vous dire que nous avons passé une soirée vraiment hors du commun. Nous avons eu la chance d'entendre une gang de musiciens de très grand talent. " M. P.

"I just wanted you to know how much we and our friends enjoyed your concert last Friday. It was the best ever! The musicians and singers performed fantastically and everyone had a wonderful time." Ballroom Dance 2005 J. G.

"What a wonderful night! Your Big Band Caravane is so impressive. I was floored by the quality of the show. Every hit, stop, crescendo is on. I simply could not let the day go by without telling you what a wonderful treat it was to see you in action. My congratulations to the entire group." Ballroom Dance 2004 D. F.

"Dear JP, Thank you and le Big Band Caravane for a fantastic show last night. The band sounded great and had a huge amount of energy--perfect for dancing. Nobody in Ottawa (nor our out-of-town guests) will forget that party! They're already asking when we can have you back!" Swing Dance 2005 A. H. Nov 2005

"I was impressed by your kindness and professionalism from day one…… you were very patient with us and your band is so easy going and talented ….. I am so grateful that you were able to give us EXACTLY what we hoped and wanted and I cannot tell you what a rare treat it was to hear your sound highlight our wedding. Everyone is raving about you and the band." Wedding 2005

"Gotta say, the 20-piece big band was amazing! Every song they played made people want to dance." Swing Dance 2005

Media

We've had a bit of press and air time! Here are few items to peruse...

...from newspapers

Article published in Le Droit on July 1, 2005 (French only).
Article Published in VOIR Outaouais on February 9, 2006 (French only).
Newspaper ad for ballroom dance at the Glebe Community Centre.

....from radio

Excerpt 1 from "Swing is in the Air" (CKCU FM93,1; Feb. 12, 2006)
Excerpt 2 from "Swing is in the Air" (CKCU FM93,1; Feb. 12, 2006) - Jacques Émond (director of programming, Ottawa International Jazz Festival) and Vince Rimbach (www.vincerimbach.com) discussing Caravane.
Excerpt 3 (to come) from 'Le Grand Ménage' (CJRC AM1150; Feb. 11, 2006) - Jean-Pierre Moisan interview with Jean-François Chevrier (French only)
Excerpt 4 (to come) from "Jazz et cie" (CHUO FM89,1; Feb. 27, 2006) - Jean-Pierre Moisan interview with André St-Jacques (French only)

...from television

Excerpt 5 (to come) from Breakfast at the NewRO (May 2004)
Excerpt 6 (to come) from le Téléjournal (Radio Canada; July 18, 2006) (French only)
Excerpt 7 (to come) from TVA News at 6 (July 18, 2006) (French only)