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08/31/2010

Uptown Shuffle Rehearsing

Czapla & Uptown Shuffle have started rehearsing, and the gigs start soon.

"I think the first thing I have to do is get my shoes on the right feet, and after that, dancing shouldn't be a problem."  Jeari

The tour is slowly get to the planning stage, and it looks like Uptown Shuffle [US] maybe headed towards the US in the near future.

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February 19, 2010

It's Official!

iJeari is now available in iTunes.  Purchase Czapla's entire catalogue online today, or just purchase your favourite single.

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February 17, 2010

iCzapla on iTunes, Keep Your i's Peeled.

The offical release of Jeari Czapla's music on iTunes is still a few weeks away.  Make no mistake, it is in motion, and has been for a few weeks now. 

Sources close to the reclusive artist say, "I bet you didn't see that coming..."

So, keep your i's peeled for developing news related to the offical release on iTunes.  There will be FREE PARTING GIFTS, and parking Validations with proof of purchase.

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February 10, 2010

The Da Vinci Coda

To view the Global TV interview with Jeari, simply follow the link, click on the date, microwave your TV Dinner, and prop yourself up in front of your tube and watch.

Feb 10 - Evening News

Feb 10 - Prime News

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February 10, 2010

Global TV Dinner With Da Vinci Coda

February 10, 2010, and Jeari Czapla found himself in his studio being interviewed by Lindsay Warner, and Camera man Rudie from Global Winnipeg.

You be the fly on the wall, and see what you think of the story for this one.
Dinner With Da Vinci Coda

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February 9, 2010

Czapla's Food For Thought

On February 9, 2010 Jeari Czapla gave the Winnipeg Free Press "Arts & Life" the full frontal, the full page, the full Monty... Well, you get the idea.

Read it for yourself:
Dinner With Da Vinci is it a hit?

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Jan 27, 2010

The Story Behind Dinner With Da Vinci

In 1988, I began looking into the encoded musical works of J.S. Bach. I also looked into the music of Leopold Mozart who was composing music for pictures and paintings. I became very intrigued by the concepts, and started to write my own codes in my music. I actually wrote a piece of music called Bouree in A Major in 1988 that contains a short love letter to a girl I dated at the time. I would be curious to know if she ever figured it out.

However, around that time, I had also learned about a book that had come out in 1982, "The Holy Blood, The Holy Grail", and had borrowed it from the library a few times. At that age I wasn't getting it, and music was way more important.

However, in 2003, after the birth of my son, Casper Leonardo, I began looking for music that Da Vinci would have composed. I wanted a few piece's for my third Jazz album that was going to be titled after him, Dear Leonardo. An open musical letter from one gift artist to another.  I found one piece, and then I found a quote of Da Vinci's.

He said, "Music is Second & Painting is First, If I could put my music in my painting, then both would live forever." 

With that information, I once again began looking at Da Vinci's paintings. Of course, the Last Supper was the easiest piece to start with because it had the straightest lines. This time, I had a open mind, and I was more mature.

After years of drawing lines, reading, and learning about Da Vinci. I stumbled onto what I believed to be musical notes in his painting. However, I believe Da Vinci disguised the notes as objects in his painting. I have attached a link for you to look at, and see for yourself.

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Febrary 8, 2008

Czapla Music Studio Rated #9 In Ontario

Czapla Music Studio has been rated by the Ontario Music Society as the Number 9 School Of Music to Study music.  For more information follow the link

Czapla Music Studio Rated #9 by the Ontario Music Society

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Febrary 11, 2008

Canadian Jazz & Blues Hall Of Fame

On February 10, 2008 at approximately 10:00 pm CST Jeari Czapla was asked to be apart of the committee for the Canadian Jazz & Blues Hall Of Fame.  Robin Munro requested the knowledge and expertise of Czapla, and his advise when inducting acclaimed Canadian Jazz Musicians to the Hall Of Fame.

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September 1, 2008

Opus One Sells Out at Long & McQuade

Czapla’s Guitar and Bass Music Curriculum entitled, “Opus One” was placed in the Long & McQuade retail outlet store in Winnipeg on June 1, 2008.  By September 1, 2008 it had sold out.  Czapla placed more units in the store, and the music curriculum is selling fast.

Other retail stores you can purchase Czapla's curriculum at are; Croft Music, and Tredwell’s Music Books.

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Febrary 1, 2008

Czapla Recording New Album

Jeari Czapla has been in the Studio recording the third album.  This new album contains tunes that you might not think you would have ever heard from Czapla.   His new album has changed direction.  "We are adding tunes that appeal to a greater audience", says Czapla.  "We have been rehearsing the album is sounding excellent”.

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June 1, 2007

Czapla Set To Record New Full Lenght Album

CZAPLA MUSIC is gearing up to record the third full-length independent album.  The title of the new album is going to remain a secret until the international release date.  Czapla will record his next album in his hometown of Winnipeg, and will record at his home base Studio on his acreage in St. Andrews.  Czapla states, "This album will be different from my previously nominated and highly acclaimed full-length independent albums.

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June 10, 2007

Czapla Music Studio Relocates

Czapla Music Studio is relocating to a 660 square foot Studio space on Czapla's own acreage in St. Andrews, Manitoba, only minutes from Winnipeg, .  This beautiful countryside hamlet will host Czapla’s dream Studio. 

Czapla states, "I am building the Studio from the ground up, and the Studio will serve as a Recording Studio, an Educational Studio for Guitar lessons, Bass, Drums, & Vocals lessons.

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February 21, 2006

Czapla's Music Heard Around The World!

SOCAN recently released royality statements to Czapla Music.  According to SOCAN royality statements, Czapla's music is played in 16 countries world wide and his success story is beginning to unfold.

Both of Czapla's full lenght independent albums "For Ella" & "Dolce" receive radio air play in; Greece, USA, Hong Kong, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Denmark, Korea, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, & Brazil.

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December 16, 2005

Opus One receives an ISBN Number

After 2.5 years of extremely positive sales and marketing, Opus One has become a registered curriculum with the Canadian Government. "Both the Guitar & Bass books have obtained ISBN Numbers, and create a feeling and a real sense of completion,” Czapla states.  Our curriculum has sold over 500 copies independently within a 2.5-year period, and we consider that successful!

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September 21, 2005

Dolce Nominated

Czapla's second album entitled, "Dolce" has been nominated in 2 categories at the 2005 Aboriginal Music Awards. Best Instrumental Album & Best Blues Album. Dolce was short listed at the 2004 “Grammy Awards” for Best Jazz Album, Individual or Group, and is currently heard on over 60 radio stations world wide.
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July 9, 2005

World's Fastest Feet!

Tim Waterson & Jeari Czapla are working extremely hard at Czapla Music Studio. This 2005 season, Czapla has over 60 students weekly. Czapla directs musical workshops, while maintaining heavy performance schedules. To register for music lessons online, simply follow the links and submit your information.
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March 24, 2005

Jeari Czapla Week At BeOSRadio

Follow the link attached to listen to an interview with Jeari Czapla and Dane Scott [BeOSRADIO] [http://www.beosradio.com/]. BeOSRADIO is located in Oconto Wisconsin, USA. You can hear the interview every four hours, and one of Jeari Czapla's original tunes every hour.
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March 24, 2005

LIVE WEBCAST FROM THE SIDETRACK CAFE

Czapla stated this week that the concert on May 27, 2005 at the SIDETRACK CAFE will be WEBCASTED live over the internet. Czapla stated, "I have fans all over the world, and this is a great opportunity for them to hear me perform live. We have been waiting to pick the right venue for this world wide release of Dolce, and concert." The link will be posted on the front page of Czapla Music on the evening of the concert. For more information, contact Czapla Music Studio.
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February 25, 2005

Czapla performs at the Side Track Cafe.

Jeari Czapla and his Uptown Quartet will perform for the first time at the Side Track Cafe on May 27, 2005. A representative from the Side Track Cafe recently stated, "We rarely do Jazz... but you never know." In other words, this may not be the only first for Jeari Czapla. When asked Czapla replied, "I am totally excited to be working at the Side Track Cafe, it is a great room, great people, and a great atmosphere. We have an exciting show planned.
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February 20, 2005

For Ella On the Charts again!

Recent Jazz charts and Jazz Radio programs have shown that Czapla's debut album entitled, "For Ella" is once again in the news. Jazz FM in Toronto, is one of Canada's premier Jazz Radio Programs and has being airing tracks off of the successful debut album again. Czapla is pleased with the accomplishment he has made in Canadian history, and looks forward to the recognition of his second album "Dolce".
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December 26, 2004

Czapla Music Studio Successful!

Czapla Music Studio has become an overnight success story. Czapla states, "In September 2004 I started with 17 students, and now I have well over 50 students a week." Czapla's Studio is the most innovative, high-tech music studio in the Edmonton and surrounding area. Czapla is able to record a student’s lesson, burn a CD-RW, transcribe and print out any sheet music they need all within a half hour. Czapla says, "Nobody else is even close to accomplishing this task."
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November 10, 2004

The 47th. Annual GRAMMY Awards!

Jeari Czapla's second release entitled, "Dolce" has OFFICALLY been short listed for the 47th. Annaul GRAMMY Awards Category 48 - "Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group".
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October 24, 2004

Czapla Signed By Burnside

Czapla's catalogue, which includes the album's, "For Ella, and Dolce" have been officially released internationally with Burnside Distribution, on November 9, 2004. Czapla's music is now exclusively distributed via Burnside Distribution. Czapla says, "I am of a small percentile of independent Canadian musicians that achieve this type of success in their music careers. I am now in the fore-front of every American Jazz fans mind."
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October 24, 2004

Dolce #1!

"Dolce" obtains #1 status on "Top 10" chart in Canada for well over a month. In September 2004 "Dolce" hits both #1 [CJSR FM], and #9 [CFBX FM]. In October 2004, "Dolce" remains at #1 [CJSR FM] and climbs to #6 [CFBX FM]. Czapla states, "I am so proud to hear my music affecting peoples lives. I write music that pleases me, and I am so pleased to hear other people really digging it." Czapla's music is currently heard around the world on numerous play lists.
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October 22, 2004

"For Ella" Re-Pressed.

Czapla's first released has sold well over 1,200 units in Canada alone within two years. The successful disc is currently being re-pressed in Montreal and will be distributed international via Burnside in November 2004. Czapla stated, "If the CRTC considers me to be a very success independent Canadian Musician, then I must be..." he laughs. "...the CRTC says, most independent artist will only sell roughly 500 units of any pressing, I have at least doubled that stat."
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March 19, 2004

For Ella #20 Across Canada!

For Ella continues to make the Jazz Charts across Canada, and was recently found at #20 on the Ear Shot Magazine list. Czapla's has scheduled his second release, which will be entitled "Dolce" for the fall of 2004. Czapla is sure to be making Canadian history and headlines again. Czapla says, "I have arranged the first ever cover of a Lenny Breau original called "New York City".
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January 29, 2004

"For Ella" #1!

This week CHRW 94.9 FM in London Ontario released their "Top 10" Jazz Chart, "For Ella" has obtained #1 status. This is another milestone accomplishment for Czapla, and his music career. Czapla states, "I am working hard to get my name out there, and it is good to see it show up on these lists. After all, these lists shape the commercial lists, and you cannot get on the commercial play lists if your name doesn’t show up on these lists.
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May 8, 2006

Czapla Confirmed at Barrie Jazz Festival

Jeari Czapla & The Uptown Trio have been confrimed at the 2006 Barrie Ontario Jazz Festival.  Czapla has 2 concert dates during the Festival which include a Main Stage Performance, and a Club Date performance. Both settings are going to exiting as Czapla and the Uptown Trio have not yet brought their magical performance to barrie Ontario.  Czapla was informed that Barrie is truly looking forward to having him perform.
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