Time Warp

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It's almost a cliché - years of paying dues to become an overnight success - but that's what happened with Time Warp, the Toronto based jazz quartet of Barry Elmes (drums), Al Henderson (bass), Kelly Jefferson (tenor & soprano sax) and Kevin Turcotte (trumpet & flugelhorn). Formed in 1980 by co-leaders Elmes and Henderson as a vehicle for writing and performing original music, the band became an 'underground' hit, releasing five recordings between 1982 and 1992 (garnering three Juno nominations), and led the way for many other Canadian jazz groups. Time Warp forged a unique style and original repertoire, drawing on musical and cultural influences from around the world, long before the term "world music" was widely known. Today, while still firmly rooted in the long tradition of improvised jazz music, the band's vast repertoire has grown to include original compositions influenced by the rhythms and harmonic structures of West African music, Japanese koto music, Hungarian folk songs, North American urban funk rhythms, New Orleans parade music, country waltzes, and more. In recent years, more and more people have been taking notice of Time Warp's distinctive creative musical approach and energy. Media coverage has expanded dramatically. Time Warp has found its way into the pages of McLean's and The Village Voice, onto CBC radio's Morningside, and various television appearances including a special television concert for BRAVO. The buzz began with the release of Time Warp's 4th

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Time Warp, Series 1

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Module 2

Relax: Module 2

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Pure Chill Out (40 Essential Chilled Tunes from the World's Most Famous Beaches)

Time Warp

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Time In Waves

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Electro Lounge 80 (Chilled Out Electronic Remixes of 40 Selected Hits from the 80s)

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Ibiza Sundowner Chill (Selected Chill Lounge Beats for Love, Fun and Relax)

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60's, 70's, 80's & 90's TV Hits! (The Greatest Tv Soundtracks of All Time)

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Sunset Lounge

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Laserkraft 3D Live-SAT-04-02

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Dreaming of Maldives (Relaxing Chill out Luxury Lounge Selection)

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