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Kelby MacNayr’s Tiny Rhythm Kings Swing the Sounds of the Season! Join us for a very special Jazz Evensong as the renowned Swing-Era Super-group the Tiny Rhythm Kings bring their swing and joie de vivre to Classics of the Holiday Season! Seasonal favourites made famous by such Artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Nat “King” Cole, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and more! Featuring renowned jazz organist Dr. Tony Genge, guitarist Joey Smith and drummer/ vocalist Kelby MacNayr!
Kelby MacNayr has been a mainstay of the West Coast just seen for over 20 years working with some of the finest International artists in Jazz across North America. He has performed, recorded and shared the stage informally with many of his heros in jazz including John Clayton, Wyton Marsalis, Louise Rose, Ian McDougall, Terrell Stafford, Larry Fuller, Tony Genge, Bruce Foreman and MORE!
Join us for this very special presentation of Holiday Classics - bringing all the warmth and joy of the season - in a swinging, toe-tapping style!!
A collection will be taken in support of this ongoing series. Suggested donation $20. This month, 25% of all donations will be supporting CFAX Santa’s Anonymous, one of Greater Victoria’s longest running children’s charities, working diligently to serve families with children in need.
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About Jazz Evensong
Evolving out of two ancient services of prayer as the sun is setting—vespers and compline—the service of Evensong is an opportunity to put the events of the past day into perspective, to ground one’s body, mind and spirit in preparation for the restorative night of sleep, when in our dreaming, our subconscious will continue the creative work of making sense of our experiences.
Jazz, as Ken Burns says, is “a profound intersection of freedom and creativity”. So, whether you are a seasoned jazz lover or a newcomer to the genre, you will be sure to find something to speak to you at this unique and moving experience of making sense of your day. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this inspiring and intimate celebration of faith and music. All are welcome!
About the Musicians
Drummer/ composer/ bandleader Kelby MacNayr performs in an array of musical styles both at home and abroad. Collaborating with leading musicians in every musical genre imaginable, Kelby makes his home where soul, creativity and passion connect. MacNayr has honed his skills performing with some of the greats in Jazz including John Clayton, Neil Swainson, Misha Piatigorsky, Phil Dwyer, Louise Rose, Larry Fuller, Gary Smulyan, Terrell Stafford, Brad Turner, Ingrid Jensen and more. His own working supergroup, The Kelby MacNayr Quintet, features five of the west coast's top jazz musicians creating innovative sounds, singable melodies with bold rhythms. Featuring tenor saxophonist Phil Dwyer, trumpeter Dan Lapp, pianist Miles Black and bassist Tom Wakeling bringing their musical mastery to the creative imagination of Kelby MacNayr.
Dr. Tony Genge is a leading Canadian jazz pianist and jazz organist. He began his career as a keyboard player in Vancouver in the 1970s, later completed a Ph.D. in music, and was for many years Professor of Jazz Studies at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. Today he maintains a busy performing career working with many local and international musicians. Over the years has performed with leading jazz artists including Eddie ‘Lockjaw’ Davis, John Abercrombie, Randy Brecker, Paul Horn, Peter Erskin, P.J. Perry, Jeff Hamilton, Roberta Gamberini, and many others, and his playing can be heard on a number of recordings.
Joey Smith, a native of Kingsport Tennessee, is a bassist, guitarist and arranger. Joey found his way to Canada when he married in the early 1990s. He has been a well-loved musician and educator in Victoria ever since. Joey spent the greater part of his life as a professional musician working with many unique and well-known talents across North America. Joey played bass for over two years with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, 1985-87, and he also wrote stellar arrangements for the group. Since living in Victoria, Joey has played theatre shows for VOS, CCPA and the Belfry Theatre performances with the Victoria Symphony Pops series. He also arranged some of the music for the Commonwealth Games in 1994. Several of his arrangements can be found on The Bill’s and The Marc Atkinson Trio’s CDs.