From Lorraine Chaloner, Ernie’s daughter:
I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for the warm tributes given to my father, Ernie Duff, and the numerous phone calls of concern and sympathy which we received lightened only by the funny stories people have recounted about Dad and their time with him. I [...]

Messages continue to arrive for Ernie Duff, our dear friend and Stardust vocalist who died on August 27.
From Wayne McGrath:
“What a Band!” This is the one quote that everybody will remember about Duff. We used to imitate Ernie about this quote and have fun with it. He really did love Stardust, though.
There are any number [...]

Our dear friend Ernie Duff died on Thursday, August 27 at Chesley Hospital surrounded by his family. Although it was anticipated, due to the onset of terminal brain cancer, it is a sad reminder for us all to live life to the fullest and enjoy every minute as he did.
It has been my pleasure and [...]

Frank McNulty is hoping the fine weather in Collingwood holds for Jazz at the Station concert tonight. With a record of 27 in a row, things look good. He says that if they get rain, music goes on inside at JD’s Bar and Grill, 94 Pine Street. If in doubt, call 705-444-4449
Concert is free with [...]

As I write this, I am listening to a brand new CD just purchased that will be at top of playlist in my iPod for a nostalgic trip with friends of many jazz bods in the area. The liner notes are revealing of Ernie Duff’s admiration for others, dedicating songs to the influence of [...]

Diana & Don didn’t make it to my Birthday Bash in July but they’re upstairs again this Saturday, weather permitting. See you there.

I can’t remember a summer when it has been so difficult getting around to hear my favourite jazz performers, let alone catch up with new ones. This season is so incredibly full of exciting gigs on Jazz By The Bay website.
One date this month I must not to miss is August 27 when a child [...]

Finally made it to a performance this year at the Kincardine Summer Music Festival where I heard former KSMF student Alex Samaras, who is currently wowing them in New York. His vocal style is crisp and smooth with a bit of scat thrown in. With Brian Dickinson on grand piano, Alex Dean sax and [...]