The Jon Miller Quartet will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at Studio Live in Cumberland.
This tour marks the debut of a new lineup for the quartet with Tony Genge on Hammond B-3 who will be joining the group for both dates.
Playing a mix of organ-jazz classics in the vein of Brother Jack McDuff, Joey DeFrancesco and Jimmy Smith along with original compositions by group members, the first ever live performances of this edition of the quartet will be must-see events on the Vancouver Island arts scene.
The quartet will perform music from their 2015 release, 3 Days in Winter, along with organ-jazz classics and brand new music on their island tour. 3 Days in Winter charted at number at several west coast radio stations.
The Jon Miller Quartet is a premier Canadian jazz group from Victoria that has been making waves on the B.C. jazz scene with captivating, and dynamic live performances.
The top-rated quartet’s original compositions offer soulful depth and diversity. Engagingly melodic, harmonically rich, and by turns hard-hitting and lyrical, the quartet is led by powerhouse drummer/composer Jon Miller and features one of Canada’s top female saxophonists, Monik Nordine, along with jazz guitar great Rob Cheramy and Hammond B-3 marvel Tony Genge.
With the excitement and the buzz surrounding the upcoming island tour, talented Victoria bandleader and drummer Jon Miller said, “I am very happy to be returning to the Central Island; we played a string of extremely well-received shows in the area this past winter, so it will be great to catch up with friends we made last time and hopefully make some new ones along the way. Monik Nordine, Rob Cheramy, Tony Genge, and I have a unique and special chemistry together. I’ve always had a soft spot for organ group jazz and we’re really excited to bring the sound of the quartet with Tony Genge’s amazing Hammond B3 playing to audiences for the first time.”
Don’t miss the opportunity to come out and enjoy this exciting debut of passionate and inspirational music with the exceptionally impressive Jon Miller Quartet. You will be very glad that you did.
Advance tickets, $15, available at at Bop City Records, Courtenay (250) 338-6621, Rider’s Pizza, Cumberland (250) 400-7433, Church Street Bakery, Comox (250) 890-3200.At the door: $20
Studio Live is located at 2679 Beaufort Avenue at First Avenue, Cumberland.