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Edie DaPonte Quartet

Posted: June 17, 2016 by Diana

With her sultry tones and soulful singing, Edie Daponte is establishing a reputation within the music scene of Vancouver Island and mainland B.C. as a dynamic and engaging performer. Emotive and passionate, Edie's voice lends itself perfectly to a wide range of jazz standards, seamlessly moving from jazz to Bossa Nova and back again, switching between Englis... Read More

Monik Nordine Trio

Posted: June 10, 2016 by Diana

“A naturally gifted and brilliant talent, Monik Nordine is one of Canada’s unique treasures.” Kerilie McDowall, host of Rhythmaning on CHLY radio, Nanaimo, BC. Monik Nordine is a freelance saxophonist and composer in the jazz genre and has been working as a musician for 20 years.... Read More

Tom Vickery Trio

Posted: June 3, 2016 by Diana

Tom Vickery is a leading figure on the West Coast jazz scene. Equally talented on both trumpet and piano, in 1993 he participated in a national tour of Canada with the Canadian Forces Jazz Quintet for the Department of National Defense. The Tom Vickery Trio has been the house band at Hermann’s Jazz Club in Victoria for more than 14 years. He played in H... Read More

Aaron Watson and Chris Sartisohn

Posted: May 27, 2016 by Diana

Cold Cut Combo is a Victoria-based acoustic group of improvisational musicians specializing in Gypsy Jazz, Parisian Musette Waltzes and Swing & Latin standards. The CCC features virtuosic jazz Manouche guitars, soulful accordion, and sweet vocals. At the Combo's core are Christopher Sartisohn (lead guitar) and Aaron Watson (rhythm guitar / accordion /... Read More

Joe Hatherill Trio

Posted: May 20, 2016 by Diana

Joe Hatherill's alto sax speaks with a warm sweet voice that is always lyrical and thoughtful and is reminiscent of greats such as Paul Desmond and Phil Woods. Joe is a career musician who was educated in England and has toured in big bands to major cities all over the world including New York, Melbourne and Caracas. Since emigrating with his family to BC ... Read More

Edie DaPonte Trio

Posted: May 13, 2016 by Diana

With her sultry tones and soulful singing, Edie Daponte is establishing a reputation within the music scene of Vancouver Island and mainland B.C. as a dynamic and engaging performer. Emotive and passionate, Edie's voice lends itself perfectly to a wide range of jazz standards, seamlessly moving from jazz to Bossa Nova and back again, switching between Englis... Read More

Tom Vickery and Rob Johnson

Posted: May 6, 2016 by Diana

"Canadian Artists and Compositions" This week the Sidney Friday Night Jazz Series is thrilled to have Tom Vickery return to the piano bench along with Rob Johnson on double bass . This week Tom will be tapping into the wellspring of Canadian artists and original Canadian compositions. Tom Vickery has been at the core of the Victoria music scene fo... Read More

Maureen Washington & Karel Roessingh

Posted: April 29, 2016 by Diana

Maureen slips easily from sassy to sexy within a single line of lyrics, at times echoing the haunting tones of Etta James and Carmen McRae, then faster than the mind and ear can make the transition, she exudes the impish irreverence of Jann Arden and the vocal agility of Holly Cole. And yet, with all splendor attached to such comparisons, Maureen’s musica... Read More

Lloyd English and Myles English

Posted: April 22, 2016 by Diana

Lloyd English and Myles English are a virtuosic father/son Canadian Jazz guitar duo who are dazzling audiences from coast to coast. Their inspired interpretations of classic song repetoire combined with their brilliant artistry make them one of this country's most inspiring musical treasures.... Read More

Joe Hatherill Quartet

Posted: April 15, 2016 by Diana

Joe Hatherill will be performing with the inimitable Matt Pease on percussion and the gifted and swingin' Scott White on Double Bass and Lloyd English on guitar. The repertoire will be classic standards with an emphasis on groove and swing and that shouldn't be too difficult considering this fine rhythm section. Joe has been a regular on the Victoria mus... Read More