The fifth performance in the Arts Council’s ‘Pieces of Eight’ season, Strings and Swing, takes place in the Lakes District Secondary School multipurpose room on Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Canadian pianist and crooner Jesse Peters brings his vocal colour to pop and jazz standards. Jesse has garnered rave reviews as a singer and songwriter from distinguished jazz artists Ingrid Jensen and Diana Krall. Alberta fiddler, step-dancer and vocalist Lizzy Hoyt ranks among Canada’s top instrumentalists.
She was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by the governor general for her outstanding contribution to commemorating Canadian veterans and history through music.
Teaming up with bassist Travis Switzer, the ensemble takes you back to the era when many classic songs were crafted. Lizzy, Jesse and Travis bring jazz, soul and Celtic rhythms to tunes arranged for vocals, piano and strings. Get ready to enjoy their Favourite Things with strings and swing. This month’s featured visual artist will be Leonard Matte.
You’ll have an opportunity to see a sneak preview of the pieces Leonard will be exhibiting soon at the Omega Gallery in Vancouver.
Don’t miss this opportunity. Look for ads for this event in the Lakes District News, and for posters around town. Tickets are available at Process 4 circle arts Gallery, and at the door. For more information about the performers, click on these links:
http://www.jessepeterstrio.com, http://lizzyhoyt.com
