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| Daniel Brubeck Quartet | Definitely Diva | Penfold/Proznick/Black | Van Django Trio |
| Zimbamoto | Orkestar Slivovica Brass Band | Brad Turner Quartet | Just The Funk | Jazz Group of Seven |
| Sunday Brunch | Creek Big Band | Celso Machado | More Jazz in June | Jazz Vespers |
| DANIEL
BRUBECK QUARTET Concert !! Friday June 20: 8:00pm : Gibsons Heritage Playhouse: $25 |
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Opening our Jazz Festival weekend at the Gibsons
Heritage Playhouse, is Dan Brubeck and his fabulous, world-class jazz
quartet featuring Dan on drums, Adam Thomas on vocals and bass, Steve
Kaldestad on sax, and Tony Foster on piano.For many years Dan Brubeck, son of jazz icon Dave Brubeck has wanted to put together a musical tribute that honored both his father's compositions and his mother's lyrics. It is a little known fact that there was a creative partnership between Dave & Iola Brubeck, his wife of 71 years. Iola's lyrics have been performed by such greats as Louis Armstrong, Carmen McRea, Diane Schuur and more. But Dave Brubeck's music was largely recorded and performed in an instrumental format, and the lyrics that Dan's mother, Iola, wrote have remained a lost treasure, until now. Dan wanted to bring this material together in the way that it was originally envisioned-and was delighted to bring this band to the task. You will find that the tunes chosen for this project are drawn in part from the familiar Brubeck playlist, as well as from the deep well of profound compositions in the vaults of Brubeck's diverse musical history. It was not until Dan met bass and vocalist Adam Thomas that the rich and innocent feel of this project came together in full. Click here for more info. |
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| DEFINITELY DIVA MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : Saturday June 21 : 12:15pm : included in wristband price $20 |
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Three classy, fun-loving, cheeky ladies seeking your adoration and applause! Lynne Dickson, Wendy Hibberd and Patrice Pollack, three experienced Sunshine Coast vocalists, first came together in 2004 to perform as a one-time-only project. The crowd went wild, and so the ladies, who are all addicted to adoration and applause, decided to nurture each other's egos and eccentricities, and Definitely Diva was born. The original three song set has grown substantially into a large and varied repertoire of jazz, swing, blues, Latin, light rock and R&B. Joining the 'divas' will be the rhythm section of Ken Dalgleish, piano, Boyd Norman, bass, Reg Dickson, guitar and Barry Taylor on drums. definitelydiva.ca |
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DJANGO TRIO with special guest Keith Bennet MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 21: 1:30pm included in wristband price of $20 |
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The Van Django Trio (sans violinist Cameron
Wilson) is an acoustic string ensemble made up of Canada's most talented
and eclectic musicians; guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn
Manniche, bassist Brent Gubbels. Van Django's music is punchy, driving
and rhythmically inventive, combining a wealth of musical influences while
maintaining their roots in the gypsy jazz made famous by the 1930's Quintet
of the Hot Club of France. Since the group's formation in 1998, they have
toured extensively in Canada as well as international forays to the USA,
Europe and China.As a special treat for the Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival, harmonica virtuoso and guitarist Keith Bennett will be sitting in for Cam Wilson and add an amazing and new fun flavour to the group. Find out more at vandjango.com or keith-bennett.com |
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BRAD TURNER QUARTET MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 21 : 2:45pm included in wristband price of $20 |
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Brad Turner's phenomenal talents as a trumpeter,
pianist, drummer and composer make him one of Canada's most in-demand
and highly esteemed musicians. Brad has performed and/or recorded with
such artists as Joe Lovano, Kenny Wheeler, John Scofield, Michael Moore,
Rene Rosnes, Jimmy Greene, Ingrid Jensen, Dylan van der Schyff, Mike Murley,
Seamus Blake, Charles McPherson and Michael Blake. Brad's groups have
opened for McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes, Wayne Shorter, Clark Terry, Diana
Krall and Tony Bennett. Hailed by the noted Canadian jazz writer Mark
Miller as "a kind of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarrett all
rolled into one,". As a leader, Brad has released six albums, five as
a trumpeter with his quartet.Playing with Brad will be Ian Weiss, alto sax, Eli Davidovichi, bass and Paul Townsend on drums. This is going to be one hard-hitting set of jazz on the street in Gibsons Landing. bradturnermusic.com | |
| ORKESTAR
SLIVOVICA BALKAN BRASS BAND BUS STOP STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 21 between acts included in wristband price of $20 |
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Orkestar Slivovica is Vancouver's home-grown
Balkan Brass band, playing wedding and festive music from Serbia, Macedonia,
and other distant and mysterious lands, where it is known as Trubachi
and no such occasion is complete without it. The 8-12 piece brass ensemble
plays and sings a diverse repertoire, from insanely fast dance tunes to
heartwrenching songs, often in crooked rhythms and exotic scales.Take a New Orleans second line marching band and send them to a Roma village in Southern Serbia, feed them cevapcic and sljivovica for a year while exposing them to 100 3-day weddings. Sure to put oomph in your step and a very big smile on your face. Get up, turn around from the main stage and take in this very large group of funtastic musicians. Check them out at orkestarslivovica.org |
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| ZIMBAMOTO
SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 21: 4:00pm included in wristband price of $20 |
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High-energy modern African music guaranteed
to get you moving! Zimbamoto's music offers an exhilarating flavour of
African music based on traditional and contemporary melodies and rhythms
from Zimbabwe, and surrounding areas. We sing in the Shona language and
play with modern Afrobeat sensibility. Featuring Kirai Mubaiwa, vocals,
mbira, marimba, hosho; Curtis "Sekuru" Andrews, drum kit, vocals; Greg
Valou, bass, vocals; Mark Campbell, guitar, vocals; Navaro Franco, hosho,
shekere, vocals. "Zimbamoto is the most exciting band playing African music to emerge on the West Coast for too many years. They perform mesmeric music for mind, heart, and feet - you'll have to work hard to stay seated once they start!" - Tony Montague, music journalist for the Georgia Straight, Penguin Eggs and ROOTS (U.K.) A great way to get up move your body to end our day on the street. Check out zimbamoto.com. or zimbamoto on youtube or youtube-2 |
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| JUST
THE FUNK - 8-piece hot Motown,
R&B, Funk and Soul Band !! DANCE !!: Saturday June 21: 9:00pm : Roberts Creek Hall : $25 |
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Time to Party!! Just The Funk is Vancouver's choice soul tribute band. Bringing you classic tunes from legendary musicians like Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and Earth, Wind & Fire, Just The Funk is guaranteed to burn a hole in your favourite dancing shoes. This authentic 10-piece band guarantees you a memorable experience that will have you and your friends getting your shimmy and boogie on all night long. This band is new to the Sunshine Coast and its their first time at Roberts Creek Hall !! Let's show them the real coast dance party experience and see it they can keep up ... or just may be it will be the other way around and enjoy 'just the funk! just the funk fb. |
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Featuring some of the finest jazz musicians
on the coast, The Jazz Group of Seven plays the music of the jazz giants
from the last half of the last century. With great soloists and fine ensemble
work, this is a cookin' band that handles bebop, Latin, and luscious ballads
with equal ease.
Local favourite, now in her 87th year and as
spunky as ever, Nikki Weber and Jacquie Allan present a night of well
loved jazz tunes of the past. Special guest for the evening is Michael
Creber on piano. | LAURA
CREMA and STEVE GILTROW SUNDAY BRUNCH Buffet: Sunday June 22: 11:00am - 1:00pm : Leo's Tapas & Grill - free with reservations |
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Sunday Brunch is certainly a favourite with
the Jazz crowd, and this year is going to be delicious! Jazz vocalist
Laura Crema with Steve Giltrow on guitar.A native of Vancouver, vocalist Laura Crema possesses a lush, unique instrument with great depth and resonance, her influences are broad and diverse as she blends jazz with popular music, Bossa Nova, original compositions and improvises. lauracrema.com. Laura is joined by our very own Steve Giltrow a well known and accomplished jazz guitarist who supports jazz during the year with organizing house concerts with some of Vancouver's best jazz musicians. stevegiltrow.ca Reservations are strongly suggested (604.886.9414). Come and join friends to take in brunch before crossing the street to enjoy the rest of the afternoon at the free concert in Winegarden Park overlooking fabulous Gibsons Harbour. |
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| CREEK BIG BAND WINEGARDEN PARK FESTIVAL : Sunday June 22: 1:30pm : free |
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The Creek Big Band is made up of unpaid volunteer
musicians who contribute their time and talent for the benefit of Sunshine
Coast music students and audiences. The money earned from their paid performances
goes toward scholarships for Sunshine Coast students going on to further
music studies, and toward miscellaneous band expenses. Their leader this
year is Michael Grice and this year they are graced with vocals by Lynne
Dickson. Other members of the Creek Band are: Bryan Airth - trombone, Val Anderson - vibes/keyboard, Lorne Berman - alto sax, Cherry Bolognese - tenor sax, Al Burns - percussion, Gordon Catherwood - trombone, John Frederickson - trumpet, Ken Grunenbertg - tenor sax, Tom Kellough - trombone, Clare Lyle - bass, Jim McGowan - trombone, Walter Martella - trumpet, Carolyn Mitchell - keyboard, Carl Montgomery - alto sax, Bob Newman - trombone, Paul Pedlar - trumpet, Doug Reid - bari sax, Karin Tigert - trumpet, John Tipping - percussion, Bill Wishlow - trombone. The Creek Big Band is always looking for additional gigs and encourages you, if you want great swing, jazz, and dance music, to book the band for your next dance, party, or other extravaganza. Visit their website at creekbigband.net/bigband.htm. | |
| KATHERINE
PENFOLD, JODI PROZNICK, MILES BLACK WINEGARDEN PARK : Sunday June 22 : 2:30pm : free |
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Back by popular deman is volcalist Katherine Penfold and this year she brings with her 2 of Vancouver's best ... Jodi Proznick on bass and Miles Black, keyboard. As a vibrant singer/songwriter Katherine is the perfect blend of elegance and vivaciousness; creating the soulful, pop sound that is uniquely hers and the coast audience always wants more. Visit katherinepenfold.ca Juno-nominated bassist, composer, bandleader, and educator Jodi Proznick has earned a reputation as one of Canada's finest jazz artists. She has won numerous National Jazz Awards, including Bassist of the Year in '08 and'09. In addition to leading her own group, Jodi has performed with many of Canada's top jazz musicians, and this special afternoon, for us in Gibsons Landing. jodiproznick.com Miles Black is a highly respected career musician bringing an enormous wealth of musical experience and expertise to most every facet of the music industry. We are excited to hear Miles be part of this amazing trio. milesblack.com |
| CELSO
MACHADO WINEGARDEN PARK: Sunday June 22: 3:30pm : free |
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2008
Juno Award winner, and Canadian Folk Music Award for World Solo Artists,
Celso Machado is a local resident living in Gibsons. Virtuoso Brazilian
guitarist, percussionist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist,and composer,
Celso brings joy to his audiences with his subtle mixture of musical inspiration
and irresistible rhythm. For forty years Celso Machado has been performing
on concert stages throughout Brazil, Western Europe, Scandinavia, Canada,
and the United States and is considered one of the most versatile and
exciting musician/composers of Brazilian music today. Celso never stops
performing and teaching around the world and has garnered a collection
nomination and awards. This year Celso joined by young violinist Jasmine Sky Fitzsimons and other special guests to join him in this closing show for Winegarden Park. celsomachado.com |
Back by popular demand the Gibsons Jazz Festival
is joining St Bart's Church in Gibsons to present 'Jazz Vespers'. A tradition
in many towns and cities, Gibsons now joins the tradition in the fabulous
acoustic and spiritual space of St Bart's Church.|
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