Found out today that I was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for Jazz Artist of the Year!

Such a whirlwind of nominations, I'm overwhelmed by the response to my music! I guess it ain't over till the fat lady sings!

-Oop!

Thank you so much for all of your well-wishes at the JUNO's this past weekend!

It was such an honour to be nominated, and the winner Robi Botos is an amazing person and musician. Well-deserved!

Had such a great time playing at Ironwood for the Jazz Showcase with my band and special guest Chris Andrew on piano. Was so happy to have Tommy make it down to the show in time to sit in for a couple of tunes. PJ, Kodi & Tyler sounded great! Jens Lindemann came and played one of my trumpets with me as well!

Such an amazing night performing live at the JUNO awards on Saturday night with the JUNO Jazz All-Stars (Jerry Granelli, Tommy Banks, Kodi Hutchinson, Allison Au, Rich Brown, Robi Botos, Mark Kelso & myself). I'm told you can download the track on itunes!

Looking forward to making more music! All the best!

My Second album 'Oop!' is now available on iTunes in the US!

CD's and tracks can also be purchased at the following link: 

www.chronographrecords.com

Such a pleasure being invited on the CBC Eyeopener this morning. Enjoyed my chat with host David Gray. So much excitement over my recent JUNO nomination for 'It's About Time'.

For the podcast of the interview and article visit:

www.cbc.ca

A whirlwind of a day. Just found out that my debut album 'It's About Time' has been nominated for a JUNO award in the 'Jazz Album of the Year: Solo' category. Very humbled and honoured to be mentioned with so many other wonderful jazz artists!

To see the nominees this year: www.junoawards.ca/nominees

Thank you already to the many well-wishers on this exciting announcement!

Had a great weekend releasing my second CD 'Oop!' this past weekend with old friends Tommy Banks (piano) and PJ Perry (sax) in Calgary and Edmonton.

Thank you to everyone who came out to listen. Such an enjoyable weekend of music!

CD's can be purchased at the following link:

<span style="color:#0000FF;">www.chronographrecords.com</span>

Music also available at iTunes

Very excited for the release of my new CD Oop! featuring two of my oldest friends, Tommy Banks (piano) and PJ Perry (sax). We had a great time in studio recording some of our favourite jazz standards. There is a special musical connection on ‘Oop!’ that can only be found with three good friends who have over 60 years of experience playing together!

Reminder our two shows are as follows:

Calgary
Friday Jan. 22nd - 7pm
National Music Centre
134 11 Ave SE
Tix $25
http://ow.ly/Vmx5D

Edmonton
Saturday Jan. 23rd - 8pm 
Yardbird Suite
11 Tommy Banks Way 
TICKETS - MEMBERS $26, GUESTS $30
www.yardbirdsuite.com

Thank you to all my friends and family who came out to celebrate my 80th Birthday at the Ironwood Sunday. A wonderful surprise that Johnny Summers and Jim Murray organized for me. Such a pleasure seeing some old friends and family; Cal, Tommy, Jens and so many more!

So excited to see that my new album is being received so positively by everyone. Such an honour to reach #1 on the Canadian Earshot Jazz Charts for this week!

Thanks so much to everyone for listening to the new album and for your support and good wishes.

Checkout the Earshot charts where Al's album 'It's About Time' is currently #9 in Canada! Earshot Jazz Charts

Al Muirhead chats with Joe Dimino of KCXL Radio and Neon Jazz. Listen to the entire interview here: Al Muirhead Neon Jazz Interview

Al's new album 'It's About Time' has been released to North American Radio. Keep your eyes on the charts as and your ear to the dial as the new album makes it's way to music fans everywhere!

Check out the fantastic article from Mike Bell on Al Muirhead in the Calgary Herald today. Mike discusses Al's new album, music and career.

Click to view the article here: Al Muirhead Article

Al Muirhead will be releasing his debut album 'It's About Time' in concert on October 18th, 2014 at the River Park Church in Calgary as part of the JazzYYC Illumin8 Concert Series with Tommy Banks (pn), PJ Perry (sx), Kodi Hutchinson (bs), and Tyler Hornby (dr). Tickets and information are available at www.jazzyyc.com

Al Muirhead wins the 2013 WCMA Heritage Award for his music mentorship and industry building efforts in Western Canada.

The Western Canadian Music Awards wrapped up this past weekend in Calgary with one of Chronograph Records newest member takings home one of the few awards handed out to an Albertan this year. Al was given the Heritage award at the industry brunch on Saturday morning and performed with fellow Chronograph artist and WCMA nominated jazz pianist Chris Andrew at the Sunday evening awards show.

Known as one of Canada's best trumpet players, Al Muirhead was honoured for a career spanning over 60 years. At 78 years old, Al has recently decided to document his amazing career with an album of music that is a tribute to his trumpet heroes growing up. The new album set for release in early 2014 is aptly named 'It's about time'. Special guests Tommy Banks (piano) and PJ Perry (sax) will be joining Al on the album.

Two other Chronograph artists were nominated in the WCMA artistic categories this year; 100 mile house in the Roots Duo/Group Recording of the Year category with their album Wait With Me, and the Hutchinson Andrew Trio for Jazz Recording of the Year with their latest release Prairie Modern.