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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 3h

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.

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 1d

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

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jeff @jazyjef.bsky.social · 1d

RIP Lô Borges (1952-2025)

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 2d

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.

David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 2d

Expect a huge waste of money “auditing” bike paths (whatever that means), continuing endless construction & gridlock, and no meaningful solutions to the housing crisis or nightlife issues. #Montreal

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 2d

Have we all memory-holed Tremblay & Applebaum or did voters just not live here at the time? #Montreal

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 2d

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.

Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 2d

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

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."

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 2d

If that’s the kind of city you want to live in, vote for Transition (or begrudgingly, Projet Montreal). Remember that Plateau borough mayor Luc Ferrandez was responsible for “Projet NOISE” & increased complaints which killed nightlife over the past decade.

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 6d

#Montréal: Rappelons que ce dimanche c’est les élections, c’est aussi le changement de l’heure et y aura une grève de la STM. Planifiez votre journée en conséquence et allez voter!

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 6d

#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!

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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 14d

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.

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.

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 21d

D’Angelo never hesitated in carrying the torch of Black Music. His selection of covers and references made it clear that Black Music is a continuum and he was yet another highly influential link in the chain.

David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · 21d

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.

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Jack Todd @jacktodd.bsky.social · Sep 16

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.

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · Sep 16

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.

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Burning Ambulance (website/newsletter/record label) @burningambulance.bsky.social · Sep 14

RIP Hermeto Pascoal. I interviewed him (with his keyboardist as translator) a couple of years ago:
daily.bandcamp.com/features/her...

Everything is Sound: The Storied Career of Hermeto Pascoal

The legendary Brazilian artist reflects on his philosophy and history.

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · Sep 14

Two of my artistic beacons – Eddie Palmieri and now Hermeto Pascoal – have joined the ancestors. Part of me is shattered and sad, part of me wants to dedicate the rest of my life to living up to even the smallest percentage of their artistry.

David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · Sep 14

Voa alto, campeão. Muito obrigado pelo som. This tune, without exaggeration, changed the course of my life.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuPA...

Suite norte, sul, leste, oeste

YouTube video by Hermeto Pascoal - Topic

www.youtube.com

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CNN @cnn.com · Sep 11

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

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Mark Stryker @markstryker.bsky.social · Sep 8

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...

Sonny Rollins Trio at the Village Vanguard - Old Devil Moon

YouTube video by 60otaku4

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · Aug 29

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.

Darcy James Argue @darcyjamesargue.com · Aug 29

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...

In Conversation with Jazz Legend Jim McNeely

Jim McNeely has pursued the type of career in music

www.bmi.com

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David Ryshpan @ryshpanmusic.bsky.social · Aug 29

I still remember Mehldau’s concert at Montreal’s Spectrum, mere weeks after Elliott Smith’s death, and he played a solo piano version of “Independence Day.” You could have heard a pin drop in the crowd.