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Join us at St Mary’s for a unique blend of exceptional jazz rooted in the context of meditation and prayer. This month we welcome the Edie Daponte Quartet.
Edie Daponte: A regular of the Victoria jazz scene, Edie has been performing at jazz clubs in Victoria for many years. Anyone who has seen her perform will know that Edie Daponte brings the element of surprise to every show! Her range and repertoire travel far and wide crossing musical genres and spanning multiple decades and languages. She's equally at home in an intimate lounge setting or on an outdoor festival stage, having established a reputation in the music scene of Vancouver Island and Western Canada as a dynamic and engaging performer. Edie brings passion, playfulness and an evident love of performance to her live shows.
Attila Fias: Attila is an award-winning, Hungarian born jazz pianist, composer, arranger and producer raised in Toronto. His special blend of sounds from across the globe reflects his rich and varied musical background with influences from Canada, Hungary, Brazil, Cuba and India.
Joey Smith: Joey toured for two and a half years with the Glenn Miller Orchestra as bassist and arranger and pursued graduate studies at the Eastman School of Music. For the past 18 years he has been bassist and guitarist for many local groups and has collaborated with various artists during their stops in Victoria. Joey has written numerous arrangements for such groups as the Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Victoria Symphony. He has been a faculty member at the VCM in the Jazz Studies Department since 2004.
Damian Graham: Damian is a highly skilled drummer who is notably heard playing in pianist Michael Kaeshammer's trio. Damian's versatility and power behind the drum kit has also earned him gigs with many of Canada's finest musicians.
A collection will be taken in support of this ongoing series. Suggested donation $20.
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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!