Jaymz Bee was the lead singer for the alternative rock band Look People from 1985 to 1994. When Look People became the house band for Friday Night with Ralph Benmergui in 1992, Bee became the show's musical director. The band also backed up comedians such as Judy Tenuta, Harland Williams, Mark DeCarlo and Jim Carrey, performed on two Lollapalooza tours and performed extensively in Europe for several years. Following the end of the show, the band broke up and Bee began recording lounge music albums as Jaymz Bee and the Royal Jelly Orchestra.
Jaymz Bee was also the lead singer of the Bee People, (prior to his work with Look People, The Royal Jelly Orchestra and various projects) and was a founder of the Al Waxman Fan Club. The Fan Club began in the 1980s following the heyday of the King of Kensington television show. Bee, his associates Clay Tyson (son of Ian and Sylvia), Bazl Salazar, Bruce J. Scott and artist Max MacDonald would host parties and write songs in honour of Waxman. In 1988 Jaymz also appeared on the Carlos Perón album Impersonator II.
JAYMZ BEE sez:
This began as a poem, then performance art with Great Bob Scott on the streets of Europe...Amsterdam and Zurich in particular. Then several versions with Look People followed a few versions by the Royal Jelly Orchestra.
I sent it in to The John Lennon Song Contest a few months back, not expecting to win - just thinking the judges might enjoy something light and humorous since I was sure their plate was full of tasteful music.
So imagine my surprise when JLSC winner from last year, Caity Gyorgy, called me to congratulate me on my win the other day. I had to look it up online to believe it!
This win proves music can have a sense of humour, and I'm so grateful that Jono Grant, Richard Underhill, Great Bob Scott and everyone involved. We had so much fun in the studio. NAILS. ...
published: 03 Sep 2022
Jaymz Bee & The Royal Jelly Orchestra (feat. The Beehive Singers) "You Oughta Know"
This song by Alanis Morissette was a classic. This version is...well...something else! It was a hoot at the shoot - and features many of Bee's close friends in cameos.
The song is on the now defunct 1997 album "Shaken' & Stirred"...no longer available. Enjoy!
Special thanks to Michael Rosen, Brian Ainsworth & Gerald Packer.
Jono Grant (keys) Great Bob Scott (drums) Sam Allison (bass) Colleen Allen (flute) Sarah McElcheran (trumpet) Lisa Kiss (trumpet) Bazl Salazar (percussion) Joe Kilmartin (sax).
Bazl, Lisa and Joe were video only, it was GBS on percussion and Rich Underhill on sax. And the Beehive Singers were out of town - playing the part are: Mark Stewart, Tammy R., Rob Gfroerer and Caroline Walker.
Here are just a few of the extras:
Eric Robertson, Dana Dynamite, Chris Lang, R...
published: 20 Sep 2022
Jaymz Bee & The RJO "Safety Dance" (Feat. Kyree Vibrant)
The Safety Dance was composed by Ivan Doroschuk. It was a worldwide hit in 1982 for his band, Men Without Hats. In 1986 his friend, Jaymz Bee recorded this version along with The Royal Jelly Orchestra, featuring vocals from Kyree Vibrant and the Beehive Singers. The song was produced by Jono Grant and Walt Zweifel on the album "Shakin' & Stirred".
The album is currently unavailable.
published: 19 Nov 2021
Jaymz Bee's Tour of Liberty Village
Produced by Jaymz Bee & Jason J. Brown
Edited by Jason J. Brown
Camera by Stuart Fang
Join me for a stroll in Toronto largest emerging neighbourhood. Some historical facts as well as personal stories from the past...bringing us right up to the present.
By the way, in the future I plan to do an entire piece on living at 7 Fraser Avenue in Liberty Village...saving that as it deserves a doc all it's own! ;-)
published: 07 May 2021
Jaymz Bee & the Royal Jelly Orchestra - Born to Be Wild (1996)
Album: Cocktail: Shakin' and Stirred (1996)
published: 26 Apr 2013
DARLING from Jaymz Bee Presents: Music For Secret Agents
"DARLING"
Featuring George Koller, Pankaj Mishra & Irene Torres
Composed by George Koller and Nathalie Kraemer
Video by Jono Grant
From the album: Jaymz Bee Presents: Music For Secret Agents
c. Vesuvius Music 2021 (VMI-007)
published: 20 Nov 2021
Jaymz Bee : Dance Already!
DANCE ALREADY - song composed and produced by Robert Scott and Jaymz Bee - video green screen provided by Kensington Social Media - video mix and animation by Jason J. Brown
published: 05 Oct 2020
Jaymz Bee Birthday 2020
Thanks to Heather Luckhart and Attila Fias for putting this together and somehow keeping it a surprise! Quarantine is temporary, friendship is forever!
published: 13 Apr 2020
JAYMZ BEE PRESENTS: A VERY UNTRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS
Jaymz Bee Presents: A Very Untraditional Christmas
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE RELEASE CONCERT:
https://bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/872
This unusual and almost funny Christmas album was designed by Charles Hackbarth and listeners are encouraged to colour in their own album cover. The project will raise money for Unison Benevolent Fund - and there is a special concert on Sunday December 19th at 7pm at Toronto's newest live music venue and cinema, Paradise Theatre.
Jaymz Bee explains the project, music fans comment in various languages and there is even a teaser for the upcoming video from Heino. (That's Canada's Heino, paying homage to Germany's Heino.) Enjoy!
JAYMZ BEE sez:
This began as a poem, then performance art with Great Bob Scott on the streets of Europe...Amsterdam and Zurich in particular. Then several vers...
JAYMZ BEE sez:
This began as a poem, then performance art with Great Bob Scott on the streets of Europe...Amsterdam and Zurich in particular. Then several versions with Look People followed a few versions by the Royal Jelly Orchestra.
I sent it in to The John Lennon Song Contest a few months back, not expecting to win - just thinking the judges might enjoy something light and humorous since I was sure their plate was full of tasteful music.
So imagine my surprise when JLSC winner from last year, Caity Gyorgy, called me to congratulate me on my win the other day. I had to look it up online to believe it!
This win proves music can have a sense of humour, and I'm so grateful that Jono Grant, Richard Underhill, Great Bob Scott and everyone involved. We had so much fun in the studio. NAILS. Winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the Jazz Category, 2022...wow!
JAYMZ BEE sez:
This began as a poem, then performance art with Great Bob Scott on the streets of Europe...Amsterdam and Zurich in particular. Then several versions with Look People followed a few versions by the Royal Jelly Orchestra.
I sent it in to The John Lennon Song Contest a few months back, not expecting to win - just thinking the judges might enjoy something light and humorous since I was sure their plate was full of tasteful music.
So imagine my surprise when JLSC winner from last year, Caity Gyorgy, called me to congratulate me on my win the other day. I had to look it up online to believe it!
This win proves music can have a sense of humour, and I'm so grateful that Jono Grant, Richard Underhill, Great Bob Scott and everyone involved. We had so much fun in the studio. NAILS. Winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the Jazz Category, 2022...wow!
This song by Alanis Morissette was a classic. This version is...well...something else! It was a hoot at the shoot - and features many of Bee's close friends in ...
This song by Alanis Morissette was a classic. This version is...well...something else! It was a hoot at the shoot - and features many of Bee's close friends in cameos.
The song is on the now defunct 1997 album "Shaken' & Stirred"...no longer available. Enjoy!
Special thanks to Michael Rosen, Brian Ainsworth & Gerald Packer.
Jono Grant (keys) Great Bob Scott (drums) Sam Allison (bass) Colleen Allen (flute) Sarah McElcheran (trumpet) Lisa Kiss (trumpet) Bazl Salazar (percussion) Joe Kilmartin (sax).
Bazl, Lisa and Joe were video only, it was GBS on percussion and Rich Underhill on sax. And the Beehive Singers were out of town - playing the part are: Mark Stewart, Tammy R., Rob Gfroerer and Caroline Walker.
Here are just a few of the extras:
Eric Robertson, Dana Dynamite, Chris Lang, Rebecca Vile, Benjamin Gilchrist, Joa Gamelin, Robigore Rennick, Denise LaFrance, Paddington Jitterbug, Kali Giga, Kyree Vibrant, Bernie, Mandy Ukraine, Heather Goodwin, Kelly Marshall, Kevin Hearn and some very professional dancers, courtesy of Arthur Murray dance studio.
This song by Alanis Morissette was a classic. This version is...well...something else! It was a hoot at the shoot - and features many of Bee's close friends in cameos.
The song is on the now defunct 1997 album "Shaken' & Stirred"...no longer available. Enjoy!
Special thanks to Michael Rosen, Brian Ainsworth & Gerald Packer.
Jono Grant (keys) Great Bob Scott (drums) Sam Allison (bass) Colleen Allen (flute) Sarah McElcheran (trumpet) Lisa Kiss (trumpet) Bazl Salazar (percussion) Joe Kilmartin (sax).
Bazl, Lisa and Joe were video only, it was GBS on percussion and Rich Underhill on sax. And the Beehive Singers were out of town - playing the part are: Mark Stewart, Tammy R., Rob Gfroerer and Caroline Walker.
Here are just a few of the extras:
Eric Robertson, Dana Dynamite, Chris Lang, Rebecca Vile, Benjamin Gilchrist, Joa Gamelin, Robigore Rennick, Denise LaFrance, Paddington Jitterbug, Kali Giga, Kyree Vibrant, Bernie, Mandy Ukraine, Heather Goodwin, Kelly Marshall, Kevin Hearn and some very professional dancers, courtesy of Arthur Murray dance studio.
The Safety Dance was composed by Ivan Doroschuk. It was a worldwide hit in 1982 for his band, Men Without Hats. In 1986 his friend, Jaymz Bee recorded this vers...
The Safety Dance was composed by Ivan Doroschuk. It was a worldwide hit in 1982 for his band, Men Without Hats. In 1986 his friend, Jaymz Bee recorded this version along with The Royal Jelly Orchestra, featuring vocals from Kyree Vibrant and the Beehive Singers. The song was produced by Jono Grant and Walt Zweifel on the album "Shakin' & Stirred".
The album is currently unavailable.
The Safety Dance was composed by Ivan Doroschuk. It was a worldwide hit in 1982 for his band, Men Without Hats. In 1986 his friend, Jaymz Bee recorded this version along with The Royal Jelly Orchestra, featuring vocals from Kyree Vibrant and the Beehive Singers. The song was produced by Jono Grant and Walt Zweifel on the album "Shakin' & Stirred".
The album is currently unavailable.
Produced by Jaymz Bee & Jason J. Brown
Edited by Jason J. Brown
Camera by Stuart Fang
Join me for a stroll in Toronto largest emerging neighbourhood. Some his...
Produced by Jaymz Bee & Jason J. Brown
Edited by Jason J. Brown
Camera by Stuart Fang
Join me for a stroll in Toronto largest emerging neighbourhood. Some historical facts as well as personal stories from the past...bringing us right up to the present.
By the way, in the future I plan to do an entire piece on living at 7 Fraser Avenue in Liberty Village...saving that as it deserves a doc all it's own! ;-)
Produced by Jaymz Bee & Jason J. Brown
Edited by Jason J. Brown
Camera by Stuart Fang
Join me for a stroll in Toronto largest emerging neighbourhood. Some historical facts as well as personal stories from the past...bringing us right up to the present.
By the way, in the future I plan to do an entire piece on living at 7 Fraser Avenue in Liberty Village...saving that as it deserves a doc all it's own! ;-)
"DARLING"
Featuring George Koller, Pankaj Mishra & Irene Torres
Composed by George Koller and Nathalie Kraemer
Video by Jono Grant
From the album: Jaymz Bee Pr...
"DARLING"
Featuring George Koller, Pankaj Mishra & Irene Torres
Composed by George Koller and Nathalie Kraemer
Video by Jono Grant
From the album: Jaymz Bee Presents: Music For Secret Agents
c. Vesuvius Music 2021 (VMI-007)
"DARLING"
Featuring George Koller, Pankaj Mishra & Irene Torres
Composed by George Koller and Nathalie Kraemer
Video by Jono Grant
From the album: Jaymz Bee Presents: Music For Secret Agents
c. Vesuvius Music 2021 (VMI-007)
DANCE ALREADY - song composed and produced by Robert Scott and Jaymz Bee - video green screen provided by Kensington Social Media - video mix and animation by J...
DANCE ALREADY - song composed and produced by Robert Scott and Jaymz Bee - video green screen provided by Kensington Social Media - video mix and animation by Jason J. Brown
DANCE ALREADY - song composed and produced by Robert Scott and Jaymz Bee - video green screen provided by Kensington Social Media - video mix and animation by Jason J. Brown
Thanks to Heather Luckhart and Attila Fias for putting this together and somehow keeping it a surprise! Quarantine is temporary, friendship is forever!
Thanks to Heather Luckhart and Attila Fias for putting this together and somehow keeping it a surprise! Quarantine is temporary, friendship is forever!
Thanks to Heather Luckhart and Attila Fias for putting this together and somehow keeping it a surprise! Quarantine is temporary, friendship is forever!
Jaymz Bee Presents: A Very Untraditional Christmas
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE RELEASE CONCERT:
https://bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/872
This unusual and alm...
Jaymz Bee Presents: A Very Untraditional Christmas
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE RELEASE CONCERT:
https://bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/872
This unusual and almost funny Christmas album was designed by Charles Hackbarth and listeners are encouraged to colour in their own album cover. The project will raise money for Unison Benevolent Fund - and there is a special concert on Sunday December 19th at 7pm at Toronto's newest live music venue and cinema, Paradise Theatre.
Jaymz Bee explains the project, music fans comment in various languages and there is even a teaser for the upcoming video from Heino. (That's Canada's Heino, paying homage to Germany's Heino.) Enjoy!
Jaymz Bee Presents: A Very Untraditional Christmas
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE RELEASE CONCERT:
https://bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/872
This unusual and almost funny Christmas album was designed by Charles Hackbarth and listeners are encouraged to colour in their own album cover. The project will raise money for Unison Benevolent Fund - and there is a special concert on Sunday December 19th at 7pm at Toronto's newest live music venue and cinema, Paradise Theatre.
Jaymz Bee explains the project, music fans comment in various languages and there is even a teaser for the upcoming video from Heino. (That's Canada's Heino, paying homage to Germany's Heino.) Enjoy!
JAYMZ BEE sez:
This began as a poem, then performance art with Great Bob Scott on the streets of Europe...Amsterdam and Zurich in particular. Then several versions with Look People followed a few versions by the Royal Jelly Orchestra.
I sent it in to The John Lennon Song Contest a few months back, not expecting to win - just thinking the judges might enjoy something light and humorous since I was sure their plate was full of tasteful music.
So imagine my surprise when JLSC winner from last year, Caity Gyorgy, called me to congratulate me on my win the other day. I had to look it up online to believe it!
This win proves music can have a sense of humour, and I'm so grateful that Jono Grant, Richard Underhill, Great Bob Scott and everyone involved. We had so much fun in the studio. NAILS. Winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the Jazz Category, 2022...wow!
This song by Alanis Morissette was a classic. This version is...well...something else! It was a hoot at the shoot - and features many of Bee's close friends in cameos.
The song is on the now defunct 1997 album "Shaken' & Stirred"...no longer available. Enjoy!
Special thanks to Michael Rosen, Brian Ainsworth & Gerald Packer.
Jono Grant (keys) Great Bob Scott (drums) Sam Allison (bass) Colleen Allen (flute) Sarah McElcheran (trumpet) Lisa Kiss (trumpet) Bazl Salazar (percussion) Joe Kilmartin (sax).
Bazl, Lisa and Joe were video only, it was GBS on percussion and Rich Underhill on sax. And the Beehive Singers were out of town - playing the part are: Mark Stewart, Tammy R., Rob Gfroerer and Caroline Walker.
Here are just a few of the extras:
Eric Robertson, Dana Dynamite, Chris Lang, Rebecca Vile, Benjamin Gilchrist, Joa Gamelin, Robigore Rennick, Denise LaFrance, Paddington Jitterbug, Kali Giga, Kyree Vibrant, Bernie, Mandy Ukraine, Heather Goodwin, Kelly Marshall, Kevin Hearn and some very professional dancers, courtesy of Arthur Murray dance studio.
The Safety Dance was composed by Ivan Doroschuk. It was a worldwide hit in 1982 for his band, Men Without Hats. In 1986 his friend, Jaymz Bee recorded this version along with The Royal Jelly Orchestra, featuring vocals from Kyree Vibrant and the Beehive Singers. The song was produced by Jono Grant and Walt Zweifel on the album "Shakin' & Stirred".
The album is currently unavailable.
Produced by Jaymz Bee & Jason J. Brown
Edited by Jason J. Brown
Camera by Stuart Fang
Join me for a stroll in Toronto largest emerging neighbourhood. Some historical facts as well as personal stories from the past...bringing us right up to the present.
By the way, in the future I plan to do an entire piece on living at 7 Fraser Avenue in Liberty Village...saving that as it deserves a doc all it's own! ;-)
"DARLING"
Featuring George Koller, Pankaj Mishra & Irene Torres
Composed by George Koller and Nathalie Kraemer
Video by Jono Grant
From the album: Jaymz Bee Presents: Music For Secret Agents
c. Vesuvius Music 2021 (VMI-007)
DANCE ALREADY - song composed and produced by Robert Scott and Jaymz Bee - video green screen provided by Kensington Social Media - video mix and animation by Jason J. Brown
Thanks to Heather Luckhart and Attila Fias for putting this together and somehow keeping it a surprise! Quarantine is temporary, friendship is forever!
Jaymz Bee Presents: A Very Untraditional Christmas
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE RELEASE CONCERT:
https://bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/872
This unusual and almost funny Christmas album was designed by Charles Hackbarth and listeners are encouraged to colour in their own album cover. The project will raise money for Unison Benevolent Fund - and there is a special concert on Sunday December 19th at 7pm at Toronto's newest live music venue and cinema, Paradise Theatre.
Jaymz Bee explains the project, music fans comment in various languages and there is even a teaser for the upcoming video from Heino. (That's Canada's Heino, paying homage to Germany's Heino.) Enjoy!
Jaymz Bee was the lead singer for the alternative rock band Look People from 1985 to 1994. When Look People became the house band for Friday Night with Ralph Benmergui in 1992, Bee became the show's musical director. The band also backed up comedians such as Judy Tenuta, Harland Williams, Mark DeCarlo and Jim Carrey, performed on two Lollapalooza tours and performed extensively in Europe for several years. Following the end of the show, the band broke up and Bee began recording lounge music albums as Jaymz Bee and the Royal Jelly Orchestra.
Jaymz Bee was also the lead singer of the Bee People, (prior to his work with Look People, The Royal Jelly Orchestra and various projects) and was a founder of the Al Waxman Fan Club. The Fan Club began in the 1980s following the heyday of the King of Kensington television show. Bee, his associates Clay Tyson (son of Ian and Sylvia), Bazl Salazar, Bruce J. Scott and artist Max MacDonald would host parties and write songs in honour of Waxman. In 1988 Jaymz also appeared on the Carlos Perón album Impersonator II.