Thursday November 1st 2018 at 7:30pm

4/Bidden

Members $10 , non-members $12

After the traditional jazz sounds from last week's concert the Avalanche Bar, when the Milk Crate Bandits wowed the audience with its Vancouver street music, Thursday Nov 1st will see a more contemporary jazz style when 4/Bidden makes its annual visit to the GSJS Stage at the Avalanche.

You're promised an evening of engaging jazz, featuring Bill Street on drums, much loved Grahame Edwards on Bass, plus Courteney's quiet genius Paoul Gagnon on keys and Mike Schwarz on multi-reeds, playing in his inimitable style.

As well, the quartet will be featuring a surprise special guest.

In the picture but missing from the line up is Paul Agopsowitcz.

As combo leader Bill Street said, "The band will feature some very pretty original songs played with taste and delicacy, as well as some better-known material that audiences regularly request.

"When jazz aficionados listen to the great MJQ they expect to hear quiet tasty jazz, and such will be experienced on Nov 1st. The music will always swing and many familiar melodies will be featured, as well as original compositions by three of the band members. Join us for a couple of hours when our jazz music will return you to the era of cool sanity!"

In response to many inquiries, please note that tickets for Maureen Washington's Christmas Show (December 20th) will go on sale on November 15th.

Browse the Calendar page of our website for more information about the 2018 fall season's 16 jazz performances, and the 38 scheduled concerts in the forthcoming year 2019. That way, you will quickly realize why Courtenay has become a significant performance destination on the Canadian jazz scene.

GSJS showcases jazz live in the Comox Valley, giving music lovers an opportunity to enjoys local, regional and internationally-known jazz musicians.