Tired of the grey winter weather?
Then get some colour and warmth back into your life and join the Georgia Straight Jazz Society at the Elks’ Home this Thursday evening, when the Tim Croft Quartet (TCQ) takes the stage at 7:30.
You’re guaranteed a fabulous evening as this lineup includes a special performance by Jenn Forsland, one of Comox Valley’s most popular woman jazz vocalists.
Jenn always pulls in a great crowd when she appears with her own combo, but this act (the same one that sold out at Joe’s Garage last month) is a rare opportunity to hear Jenn perform some of her familiar numbers with a different style.
In addition to Tim Croft on standup bass, TCQ includes Pat MacGibbon, tenor saxophone; Jeff Drummond, guitar, and Aaron Amar — considered one of the valley’s finest drummers by many jazz aficionados.
Tim promises, “The group will be returning to its roots with a repertoire composed of jazz standards peppered with original compositions.”
So don’t miss this opportunity to listen to some of the best musicians in this part of the world as they play their way through two sets.
Jazz society members are reminded to mark their calendars for Jan. 26 when the AGM will be held at the Elks’ at 5:30 p.m. prior to the regular evening concert.
The Georgia Straight Jazz Society is a non-profit organization focused on keeping jazz music of all genres live! Each performance year (40 regular concerts between September and June), seasoned musicians through to school music students alike, are invited and encouraged to perform as part of the Thursday Night Jazz program.
In addition, GSJS hosts six professional weekend ticketed performances each year. People of all ages are welcome to attend — there is no age restriction for teenaged students wishing to attend the Elks’ venue.
Visit the group at www.georgiastraightjazz.com for more information about forthcoming events.
— Georgia Straight Jazz Society
