Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

Hermann's Jazz Club will be swingin' with the highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist John Lee with his project IN THE SPIRIT OF RAY BROWN featuring Vancouver-based pianist Nick Peck and Victoria-based drummer Kelby MacNayr. This project reflects upon the repertoire, energy and the music stylings of the legendary trio lead by Ray Brown throughout the last 25 years of his life before his passing in 2002. Some of the greatest hits you can expect to hear at this event include Ray Brown's original compositions such as "Bassface" or "Captain Bill" while touching up on jazz standards arranged by the trio such as "Lil' Darlin'" (made famous by the Count Basie Orchestra) and "The Days of Wine and Roses". Come enjoy a night of deep swing featuring some of the most authentic jazz musicians Canada has... more...