Archives

Promotional material for special events including the Sunday Concert Series.
See the Reviews page for more information on some of the events listed below.

Phil Dwyer Quartet Mar 4 2007	The quartet consists of Phil Dwyer on sax and piano, guitarist Pat Coleman, bassist Ken Lister and drummer Kelby MacNayr. The multi-talented Phil Dwyer, described by the Winnipeg Free Press as "a monster of musicianship", has recently returned to work out of Qualicum Beach, after years of building his career out of Toronto. A stellar saxophonist, he is also a pianist, composer and arranger. MORE
Jodi Proznick with PJ Perry Apr 1 2007	P.J. Perry and Jodi Proznick Trio are sure to create even a greater stir amongst hibernating jazzers. This GSJS presentation consists of the fabulous PJ Perry on Sax, Jodi on stand-up bass, Tilden Webb on Piano and Jesse Cahill on drums. P.J. Perry has become recognized by critics, colleagues and listeners as being one of North America's premier saxophonists. MORE
The Mix with 16 Strings May 27 2007	While “The Mix” has only been in existence a short while they are receiving accolades. They have been guest artists at The Pender Harbour Jazz Festival, Jazz on the Rocks, Vocal Summit XII and many other regional and local events. They were honored to share the stage and perform with Dee Daniels last year and were equally honored to share the stage with “Vocal Jazz I” from Central Washington University under the direction of Vijay Singh. MORE
Armi Grano Oct 28 2007	Armi Grano is one of the finest jazz vocalists on the contemporary jazz music scene today. Originally from the Philippines, she expands her performances to international shores. She has been known to grace stages throughout Asia, including Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Manila. Adding to her appeal and diversity, she is able to captivate audiences by singing in five different languages including Spanish, English, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian and Filipino. MORE
Miranda Sage Nov 18 2007	The Times Colonist once wrote that her "horn-like phrasing is a delight." She's performed with his Hugh Fraser Big Band and with the Port Townsend Jazz Festival Big Band. Other performance highlights include the Ile of Wight Jazz Divas Festival and Scotland's Mid Argyle Annual Gala. Sage performs regularly around Victoria with the Swiftsure Big Band and smaller ensembles. She's also performed several times at the Victoria International Jazz Fest. MORE
Dan Craven Nov 30 2007	Woodwind player and saxophone specialist, Dan Craven teaches music at Qualicum Secondary School, and brings the benefit of extensive performance experience to his students. He has had the honour of sharing the stage with Phil Dwyer, Don Thompson, John McDermott, P.J. Perry, Campbell Ryga, Ken Lister, Jodi Proznick, Mike Herriott, Arnie Chycoski, Miranda Sage, Armi Grano and many others. MORE
Jennifer Scott / Kristen Strom Feb 5 2008	Crossing Borders is a new international jazz group led by the heralded Canadian jazz vocalist/pianist Jennifer Scott and San Francisco - Bay Area saxophonist Kristen Strom who is well–known for her melodic, engaging style. The band includes guitarist Scott Sorkin (Count Basie Orchestra, Steve Turre & Michael Turre, Smith Dobson, Louie Bellson), bassist Rene Worst (Chet Baker, Joe Pass, Paul Horn, Freddie Hubbard), and drummer Bernie Aria. MORE
John Burgess Mar 2 2008	John has toured in Spain, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Italy, Czech Republic, north Africa and the Middle East. In 1989 John's trio won the NFMS Special Concert Artist Award. John studied 1994 at Berklee School of Music, Boston, mass where his tutor was George Garzone and also privately with Jerry Bergonzi (Boston), Joe Henderson (San Francisco) and Don Lamphere (Seattle). MORE
Barbara Blair and JazzAffair Apr 13 2008	Raised in the Comox Valley, vocalist, educator and jazz messenger Barbara Blair counts herself among the fortunate few who spend their life following their passion. With a deep, rich voice, her interpretive approach comes from the giants and innovators of mainstream jazz including Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Carmen McRae. MORE
Armi Grano July 18 2008	"Armi is a pianist/arranger’s dream to work with because she knows what she is after and yet is open to try new ideas. Her flexibility makes the musical task, fun, inventive and in the end, rewarding for the listener”, says world-renowned jazz pianist Ron Johnston. Her albums include “Latin Color” and “Satin Dreams” and “Feelin’ Fine”. All albums are currently enjoying airplay in Mexico, Asia, USA and Canadian radio stations such as 600 AM, 96.1 World FM, CKUA-Alberta and CBC radio. MORE
Sharon Minemoto Quartet with Laura Crema Oct 19 2008	Since the age of sixteen, Vancouver-based jazz pianist and composer Sharon Minemoto has been performing to audiences around the world. Her 1997 album “Side A” spent eight weeks at the top of the jazz and blues charts. In the decade since that stunning debut she has gone from strength to strength, arranging and performing and teaching jazz internationally. MORE
The Message - A Tribute to the Music of Horace Silver Nov 2 2008	Horace Silver is one of jazz music’s unsung heroes. Nanaimo musician James McRae aims to do something about that. An octet of veteran jazz performers has coalesced around McRae’s concept of a Horace Silver Tribute evening. The concert will be an entire evening of Silver’s evocative compositions, featuring arrangements by several different members of the group. MORE

Armi Grano

Phil Dwyer

Miranda Sage

Barbara Blair

John Burgess

Jennifer Scott

Joci Proznick

Sharon Minemoto

Laura Crema

James McRae