The Forbidden Jazz Trio returns to Zocalo Café for an evening performance this Friday.
Jake Masri on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals; Jim Chew on guitar; and Grahame Edwards on bass hope to reach audiences of all ages by performing a wide variety of timeless jazz standards. Representing more than four decades of experience, their blend of voice, brass and strings will weave their collective magic through two sets of entertaining music.
Chew has explored all areas of music over the past 35 years, from trios to show bands, both live and in the studio. Jim resides in Campbell River and performs with the CR Little Big Band.
Edwards, a talented multi-instrumentalist, also plays percussion and trumpet.
He has appeared with countless local ensembles and productions in every genre from choral to musical theatre, big band jazz to classical. Over the years, he has studied with many respected Jazz musicians including Don Clarke, Phil Nimmons, Chris Nelson and Paul Horn.
As a performance major at VCC, UVic and UBC, Masri studied trumpet with Boyd Hood, Gerald Gerbrecht and trombonist Dave Robbins. His studies in jazz exposed him to pros such as Mike Herriot, Bill Clarke and Hugh Fraser during the local CYMC summer program.
A casual, entertaining evening of jazz awaits. Music commences at 7:30 p.m. and admission is by donation.
The kitchen serves a wide selection of sweet & savory dishes plus beverages (including alcohol).
For more information, contact the Zocalo Café and Gallery at 250-331-0933, visit www.zocalocafe.ca or drop by the corner of Fifth and Cliffe in downtown Courtenay.
— Forbidden Jazz
