Following last week’s fabulous show by Jennifer Hodge and her wonderful cast, the Georgia Straight Jazz Society heads into it penultimate show of the 2016-17 performance year.
Thirty eight shows in eight months, featuring local, regional and international artists who have enhanced our reputation for becoming B.C.’s premier live jazz performance venue. Add to that this season’s significant upgrading of the sound system and stage lighting, and you’ve got the formula for continuing success.
This Thursday, May 18, band-leader and composer Kelby MacNayr brings together an all-star quintet in a special project exploring the swinging, elegance sass and groove of Cannonball Adderley, Ray Brown and Duke Ellington.
This show features five of the West Coast’s top performers, in a brand new quintet setting. The band features Miguelito Valdes – trumpet; Ryan Oliver – sax; Tony Genge – piano; John Lee – bass, and Kelby MacNayr – drums. With this line-up, you’re guaranteed an absolutely memorable performance.
For the best seats, be there a little earlier because this will be a well-attended event. Regular menu items and the special Greek dinner will also be available, so consider making it a really affordable special night out.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at The Avalanche Bar and Grill. Admission is $10 for members, $12 for non members.
For more information about the wonderful line-up of performers for the 2017-18 performance year (already more than 70 per cent booked), visit georgiastraightjazz.com. You can also find us, and like us on Facebook.
Courtenay has earned its live jazz reputation thanks to the solid support of several hundred members and about 25 committed volunteers, as well as the demand by fine artists for the opportunity to perform before a discriminating audience, where the focus is on great jazz.
If you’re new to Comox Valley, please come down and introduce yourself to the friendly folk who frequent Thursday night jazz. You’ll be glad you did.