Jazz at the Gallery
Artful, Engaging Jazz in a Warm and Intimate Setting
Presented by:
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, in collaboration with U-JAM, a local not-for-profit society dedicated to developing and supporting the Victoria jazz scene, invites you to get up close and personal with some of the best jazz artists in the country as together they deliver an exciting new concert series in the warm and welcoming environment of the Gallery’s Spencer Mansion.
With an exciting musical program developed and hosted by Artistic Director Kelby MacNayr and held on the last Sunday afternoon of every month from January to May, this new series provides a unique opportunity to hear music rich in invention yet steeped in the great traditions of jazz.
Tickets to the series include free admission to regular Gallery exhibits on the day of the concert, and for series subscribers, an invitation to an exclusive Art of Jazz talk given by Kelby MacNayr. As well, subscribers will enjoy a number of other benefits, ranging from preferential seating to significant discounts on ticket prices.
"The Intimate Art of Jazz," a special talk by Jazz at the Gallery Artistic Director Kelby MacNayr takes place on Sunday, January 24 at 2 pm. Free with admission or for Jazz At The Gallery ticket holders.
Featuring:
The Marc Atkinson Trio
Image courtesy of Jennifer Armstrong (detail)Sunday, January 31
SOLD OUT
The award winning, internationally acclaimed Marc Atkinson Trio has thrilled audiences throughout North America, Europe, and the UK with its gypsy jazz infused arrangements and breathtaking original compositions. An audience favourite at the Montreal International Jazz Festival and everywhere it performs, the trio has received standing ovations for music that is melodically captivating, sensually charged and ferociously, technically awe-inspiring. With its four stellar albums garnering critical acclaim, the trio continues to break new musical ground guided by Juno-nominated guitarist Marc Atkinson, a player hailed for his highly melodic, awe-inspiring guitar work. We are privileged indeed to have the Marc Atkinson Trio perform in this special series launch concert.
Marianne Trudel
Image courtesy of Michel PinaultSunday, February 28
2pm
One of the brightest lights on the revered Montreal jazz scene, multi-talented pianist, composer, improviser, and arranger Marianne Trudel has performed throughout Canada, the US, and France, presenting multiple artistic projects that demonstrate not only her remarkable skill but also her keen sense of creativity. Her energetic and passionate music cross-cuts a wide swath of musical interests, revealing qualities that are at once gossamer and earthy, sacred and profane. A recipient of the Prix Étoiles Galaxie de Radio-Canada, Marianne is comfortable in a number of performance settings from solo piano to large ensemble but will perform her original music with a trio brought together especially for this concert series.
The Ian McDougall Trio
Image courtesy of Barb McDougallSunday, March 28th
2pm
Recently awarded the Order of Canada for his far-reaching contributions as a composer, arranger, educator and musician, international trombone legend Ian McDougall has performed with the very best players in the world, including the UK’s John Dankworth. Best known for his 20-year stint as lead trombone and soloist with the Juno and Grammy award-winning Boss Brass, Ian was also a founding member of the Brass Connection and the founder of Pacific Salt, an influential fusion group that came to the fore in the early 1970s. He’s appeared on numerous recordings and has recorded six CD’s of his own, including the recent In A Sentimental Mood, featuring the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Ian continues touring internationally and will appear with a trio created especially for this concert.
The Kelby MacNayr Quintet
Image courtesy of Tessa PerkinsSunday, April 25
2pm
Jazz at the Gallery Artistic Director Kelby MacNayr is a creative and dynamic musical force in Victoria's music scene and beyond. A versatile and gifted percussionist who excels in many musical settings, he has performed with jazz legends Don Thompson, Phil Dwyer and Hugh Fraser and plays regularly with local greats Roy Styffe, Louise Rose, Sara Marreiros and Anne Schaefer. As a bandleader, he pays deep respect to the great traditions of jazz through his highly successful Art of the Trio series and his work with his own quintet. His latest quintet project brings together some of Canada's most respected players to perform groundbreaking original music and selected works from the deeply swinging tradition of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and John Coltrane through modern songwriters like Joe Lovano and Jim Hall. This is a group that will inspire and surprise you with its dedication to the art of musical storytelling and reverence for spontaneous, in-the-moment creation.
The Tony Genge Trio
Image courtesy of Tony GengeSunday, May 30
2pm
Tony Genge is one of Canada’s best-kept secrets and may well be our answer to the multi-talented Wynton Marsalis. As a deeply swinging jazz pianist with a long performance career, Tony has worked with many Canadian and international jazz artists and can be heard on his own critically acclaimed jazz piano trio CD Blues Walk available on Roadhouse Records. As a classical composer, he has seen his solo, chamber, and orchestral music commissioned and performed by leading soloists and ensembles throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and Japan. As a writer he has published seminal books on jazz legends Red Garland and Wynton Kelly. And as a highly regarded music professor he has taught at St. Francis Xavier University since 1989. Because he spends much of his time on the east coast, it’s a rare opportunity indeed to hear this inspired, multi-talented exponent of the jazz piano performing live in Victoria. In this special presentation, Tony performs a tribute to the legendary pianist and trio pioneer Ahmad Jamal.
Tickets for Jazz At The Gallery
Only 100 seats are available for each concert. Act now to ensure that you don’t miss out on this exciting new series.
Single Tickets
$25 ($23 for students, seniors, and Gallery or U-JAM members). All tickets include free admission on the day of the concert to regular Gallery exhibits.
Series Subscription
ON SALE NOW!! A four concert series with Gallery admissions for only $79.
More than a 20% saving on the regular single ticket price!
Benefits of a Series Subscription
- A premiere jazz series at an affordable price.
- Free admission to regular Gallery exhibits on concert days.
- Best seats in the house guaranteed.
- Pre-ordering service for between-set refreshments.
How to Make Your Purchase
Tickets can be purchased by phone or in person during regular Gallery hours (Tues – Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-5pm, and Thursday evening until 9pm). Remember, seating is limited and the series is selling fast. For more information or to place your order now, call the Gallery at 250.384.4171 ext.0