David Ryshpan
@ryshpanmusic.bsky.social
Pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, DJ, radio host (CKUT 90.3 FM).
Founder, Trio Bruxo.
On tour with Vox Sambou, Lara Klaus, Rommel, and more.
Founder, Trio Bruxo.
On tour with Vox Sambou, Lara Klaus, Rommel, and more.
Bolsonaro's 27 year, four month sentence begins today after he lost his final appeal.
Brasil once again showing the rest of the world how it's done – in music, snack food, futbol, and imprisoning treasonous presidents.
Brasil once again showing the rest of the world how it's done – in music, snack food, futbol, and imprisoning treasonous presidents.
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Bolsonaro's 27 year, four month sentence begins today after he lost his final appeal.
Brasil once again showing the rest of the world how it's done – in music, snack food, futbol, and imprisoning treasonous presidents.
Brasil once again showing the rest of the world how it's done – in music, snack food, futbol, and imprisoning treasonous presidents.
2 MILLION ballots cast in the NYC election, Mamdani winning well over 1 million votes. Stark contrast to Montreal’s abysmal voter turnout this past weekend.
Give voters something to vote *for* – platforms that inspire & policy that resonates – and we might actually show up.
Give voters something to vote *for* – platforms that inspire & policy that resonates – and we might actually show up.
November 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
2 MILLION ballots cast in the NYC election, Mamdani winning well over 1 million votes. Stark contrast to Montreal’s abysmal voter turnout this past weekend.
Give voters something to vote *for* – platforms that inspire & policy that resonates – and we might actually show up.
Give voters something to vote *for* – platforms that inspire & policy that resonates – and we might actually show up.
On another topic entirely, tune into CKUT 90.3 FM tomorrow (Tuesday) from 3-5 EST for my tributes to Jack DeJohnette and Jim McNeely. If you miss it live you can listen on the archive at ckut dot ca
November 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
On another topic entirely, tune into CKUT 90.3 FM tomorrow (Tuesday) from 3-5 EST for my tributes to Jack DeJohnette and Jim McNeely. If you miss it live you can listen on the archive at ckut dot ca
Reposted by David Ryshpan
RIP Lô Borges (1952-2025)
November 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
RIP Lô Borges (1952-2025)
I'm really curious if results would be different if there were mandatory voting in municipal & provincial elections, or if we actually can extrapolate properly from 30% of the population.
November 3, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I'm really curious if results would be different if there were mandatory voting in municipal & provincial elections, or if we actually can extrapolate properly from 30% of the population.
Welp, I guess #Montreal really dislikes bike paths, huh?
I’m not surprised at the results, just extremely disappointed. I get it — people are disenchanted with the incumbent party so they just vote for the party that used to be in power before.
I’m not surprised at the results, just extremely disappointed. I get it — people are disenchanted with the incumbent party so they just vote for the party that used to be in power before.
November 3, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Welp, I guess #Montreal really dislikes bike paths, huh?
I’m not surprised at the results, just extremely disappointed. I get it — people are disenchanted with the incumbent party so they just vote for the party that used to be in power before.
I’m not surprised at the results, just extremely disappointed. I get it — people are disenchanted with the incumbent party so they just vote for the party that used to be in power before.
It doesn’t help that there was a convoluted registration system for the first time in my memory, and crowd control at my polling station was a giant mess. Voting federally at the same location was infinitely easier.
Élections Montréal estimates that voter turnout as of 4 p.m. today was 27%. Polls close at 8.
A reminder that just 38.32% of eligible voters turned out in Montreal’s last election. This was 4% lower than in 2017.
As Jean-Marc Léger said in 2021, “Quebecers let a minority decide for them.”
#polmtl
A reminder that just 38.32% of eligible voters turned out in Montreal’s last election. This was 4% lower than in 2017.
As Jean-Marc Léger said in 2021, “Quebecers let a minority decide for them.”
#polmtl
Polling giant Léger calls voter turnout in Montreal election 'embarrassing'
Jean-Marc Leger, president of the Leger polling firm, referred to the low voter turnout in the Montreal election as "embarrassing."
cultmtl.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:05 AM
It doesn’t help that there was a convoluted registration system for the first time in my memory, and crowd control at my polling station was a giant mess. Voting federally at the same location was infinitely easier.
Re: municipal elections, I hope all my NYC friends vote Zohran. Not only cause he has an inspiring vision for the city, but also to serve notice to all cities (and the DNC) that having a platform to garner actual support - not merely to stave off an opponent - is the move forward.
November 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Re: municipal elections, I hope all my NYC friends vote Zohran. Not only cause he has an inspiring vision for the city, but also to serve notice to all cities (and the DNC) that having a platform to garner actual support - not merely to stave off an opponent - is the move forward.
When I moved to Montreal in 2002, it was the most affordable big city in Canada. Music wasn’t classified as “noise” — if shows or parties were too loud, we talked to our neighbours instead of calling the cops. St-Denis & St-Laurent were full of independent shops, restos & bars.
November 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
When I moved to Montreal in 2002, it was the most affordable big city in Canada. Music wasn’t classified as “noise” — if shows or parties were too loud, we talked to our neighbours instead of calling the cops. St-Denis & St-Laurent were full of independent shops, restos & bars.
#Montreal: A reminder that Sunday is election day. It’s also time change day (despite the fact I recall Tonton Legault saying we wouldn’t do this anymore…) and the transit strike will be in effect. Plan your day accordingly to go vote!
October 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
#Montreal: A reminder that Sunday is election day. It’s also time change day (despite the fact I recall Tonton Legault saying we wouldn’t do this anymore…) and the transit strike will be in effect. Plan your day accordingly to go vote!
Reposted by David Ryshpan
Another STM strike to reduce Montreal bus and metro service from Oct. 31 to Nov. 28
Barring an agreement between the CSN union and STM management, maintenance workers will launch a new strike on Halloween night.
Barring an agreement between the CSN union and STM management, maintenance workers will launch a new strike on Halloween night.
Another STM strike to reduce Montreal bus and metro service from Oct. 31 to Nov. 28
STM maintenance workers have announced dates for another strike reducing Montreal bus and metro service from Oct. 31 to Nov. 28.
cultmtl.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Another STM strike to reduce Montreal bus and metro service from Oct. 31 to Nov. 28
Barring an agreement between the CSN union and STM management, maintenance workers will launch a new strike on Halloween night.
Barring an agreement between the CSN union and STM management, maintenance workers will launch a new strike on Halloween night.
A big part of D’Angelo’s legacy was surrounding himself with greatness. Dilla, Saadiq, Questlove, Roy Hargrove & Russ Elevado are huge collaborators & contributors to the memories we have of his music.
October 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
A big part of D’Angelo’s legacy was surrounding himself with greatness. Dilla, Saadiq, Questlove, Roy Hargrove & Russ Elevado are huge collaborators & contributors to the memories we have of his music.
Reposted by David Ryshpan
It's not workable but I would like to see every Liberal MP who stood and applauded for Charkie Kirk banned from the Liberal caucus.
September 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It's not workable but I would like to see every Liberal MP who stood and applauded for Charkie Kirk banned from the Liberal caucus.
Lifting the names of Trey Reed and Corey Zukaitis, two Black men lynched in the USA last night.
The Canadian House of Commons gave a standing ovation to someone who spent his life fomenting the types of divisions that lead to lynchings. If you think it can’t (or didn’t) happen here, think again.
The Canadian House of Commons gave a standing ovation to someone who spent his life fomenting the types of divisions that lead to lynchings. If you think it can’t (or didn’t) happen here, think again.
September 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Lifting the names of Trey Reed and Corey Zukaitis, two Black men lynched in the USA last night.
The Canadian House of Commons gave a standing ovation to someone who spent his life fomenting the types of divisions that lead to lynchings. If you think it can’t (or didn’t) happen here, think again.
The Canadian House of Commons gave a standing ovation to someone who spent his life fomenting the types of divisions that lead to lynchings. If you think it can’t (or didn’t) happen here, think again.
Reposted by David Ryshpan
RIP Hermeto Pascoal. I interviewed him (with his keyboardist as translator) a couple of years ago:
daily.bandcamp.com/features/her...
daily.bandcamp.com/features/her...
Everything is Sound: The Storied Career of Hermeto Pascoal
The legendary Brazilian artist reflects on his philosophy and history.
daily.bandcamp.com
September 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
RIP Hermeto Pascoal. I interviewed him (with his keyboardist as translator) a couple of years ago:
daily.bandcamp.com/features/her...
daily.bandcamp.com/features/her...
Voa alto, campeão. Muito obrigado pelo som. This tune, without exaggeration, changed the course of my life.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuPA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuPA...
Suite norte, sul, leste, oeste
YouTube video by Hermeto Pascoal - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Voa alto, campeão. Muito obrigado pelo som. This tune, without exaggeration, changed the course of my life.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuPA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuPA...
Reposted by David Ryshpan
A majority of Brazil's Supreme Court judges have voted to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro of plotting to overturn the 2022 election. https://cnn.it/3VIY1Cn
September 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A majority of Brazil's Supreme Court judges have voted to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro of plotting to overturn the 2022 election. https://cnn.it/3VIY1Cn
Reposted by David Ryshpan
Fate
It knocks me out every September when I am reminded that Sonny Rollins was born on 9/7, Wilbur Ware was born on 9/8, and Elvin Jones was born on 9/9. As a trio, they made my all-time favorite recording in 1957, “A Night at the Village Vanguard.”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Upsi...
It knocks me out every September when I am reminded that Sonny Rollins was born on 9/7, Wilbur Ware was born on 9/8, and Elvin Jones was born on 9/9. As a trio, they made my all-time favorite recording in 1957, “A Night at the Village Vanguard.”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Upsi...
Sonny Rollins Trio at the Village Vanguard - Old Devil Moon
YouTube video by 60otaku4
m.youtube.com
September 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Fate
It knocks me out every September when I am reminded that Sonny Rollins was born on 9/7, Wilbur Ware was born on 9/8, and Elvin Jones was born on 9/9. As a trio, they made my all-time favorite recording in 1957, “A Night at the Village Vanguard.”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Upsi...
It knocks me out every September when I am reminded that Sonny Rollins was born on 9/7, Wilbur Ware was born on 9/8, and Elvin Jones was born on 9/9. As a trio, they made my all-time favorite recording in 1957, “A Night at the Village Vanguard.”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Upsi...
This is an absolute must-read. I feel privileged to have benefited from Jim’s mentorship & artistry through BMI. His ability to grasp another composer/arranger’s intent and refine it as a teacher & conductor is unmatched. If I could make it to NYC on Sept 10 I would be there.
For more, including Jim’s thoughts on the upcoming Celebrating Jim McNeely career retrospective, see this interview on BMI’s site:
www.bmi.com/news/entry/i...
www.bmi.com/news/entry/i...
In Conversation with Jazz Legend Jim McNeely
Jim McNeely has pursued the type of career in music
www.bmi.com
August 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This is an absolute must-read. I feel privileged to have benefited from Jim’s mentorship & artistry through BMI. His ability to grasp another composer/arranger’s intent and refine it as a teacher & conductor is unmatched. If I could make it to NYC on Sept 10 I would be there.
Many long-awaited releases out today:
Nate Smith LIVE-ACTION
@bradmehldaumusic.com Ride Into the Sun
@jacobgarchik.bsky.social Ye Olde 2
Christian McBride Big Band - Without Further Ado
Happy listening; don’t let anyone tell you there’s no good music out there.
Nate Smith LIVE-ACTION
@bradmehldaumusic.com Ride Into the Sun
@jacobgarchik.bsky.social Ye Olde 2
Christian McBride Big Band - Without Further Ado
Happy listening; don’t let anyone tell you there’s no good music out there.
August 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Many long-awaited releases out today:
Nate Smith LIVE-ACTION
@bradmehldaumusic.com Ride Into the Sun
@jacobgarchik.bsky.social Ye Olde 2
Christian McBride Big Band - Without Further Ado
Happy listening; don’t let anyone tell you there’s no good music out there.
Nate Smith LIVE-ACTION
@bradmehldaumusic.com Ride Into the Sun
@jacobgarchik.bsky.social Ye Olde 2
Christian McBride Big Band - Without Further Ado
Happy listening; don’t let anyone tell you there’s no good music out there.
Finding out a professor you thought was sketchy and problematic nearly a quarter-century ago is *even worse* than you could ever have fathomed is… a lot.
August 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Finding out a professor you thought was sketchy and problematic nearly a quarter-century ago is *even worse* than you could ever have fathomed is… a lot.
Looks like the SPVM are cracking down on the makeshift thrift shops/garage sales in Parc Laurier today. Is this yet another fun thing #montreal that we’re going to police into oblivion?
August 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Looks like the SPVM are cracking down on the makeshift thrift shops/garage sales in Parc Laurier today. Is this yet another fun thing #montreal that we’re going to police into oblivion?
I did not expect Charles Bronfman - the co-founder of the Birthright program, for North American Jews to travel to Israel - to be a signatory to an open letter condemning the genocide in Gaza.
thelondoninitiative.org/a-letter-fro...
thelondoninitiative.org/a-letter-fro...
A letter from World Jewry - The London Initiative
Over 5,000 members of World Jewry from 20 countries have already signed the following letter* to PM Netanyahu. If you still wish to sign you can do so below. *The letter was facilitated by the London...
thelondoninitiative.org
August 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I did not expect Charles Bronfman - the co-founder of the Birthright program, for North American Jews to travel to Israel - to be a signatory to an open letter condemning the genocide in Gaza.
thelondoninitiative.org/a-letter-fro...
thelondoninitiative.org/a-letter-fro...
I always love playing at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto. I saw some extremely influential concerts there growing up as a kid (John McLaughlin, Medeski Martin & Wood) and it’s a privilege to step on the same stage.
August 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I always love playing at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto. I saw some extremely influential concerts there growing up as a kid (John McLaughlin, Medeski Martin & Wood) and it’s a privilege to step on the same stage.