Jazz at Presentation House Studio begins second season
Posted on | September 4, 2010 | 1 Comment
by Jared Burrows
Back in the summer of 2009, Clyde Reed and I were reminiscing about past gigs at the Glass Slipper and the Classical Joint and thinking about the great community atmosphere and sense of musical freedom which was so much a part of the music in those places. We decided we would like to do something similar (but without buying a club!) that would help build up the creative music scene in Vancouver and provide a kind of casual, inexpensive, community hang-out for musicians and listeners. After looking all over town for potential venues, we came across the Presentation House Studio. The Studio is a charming historic church right next to the main Presentation House venue at 3rd and Chesterfield in North Van. The wood floors and high, beamed ceilings provide a wonderful vibe and cosy acoustic environment.
Our first year was a tremendous success with over 30 shows of fantastic music. The music presented has run the gamut from trad to post-bop, free improv to world music fusions and every point between. We heard exciting premieres of new works and new bands, both daring musical experiments and well-established groups. Naturally, Clyde and I booked some bands in which we or our friends play, but I think we both enjoyed just listening every bit as much. Our tradition of free tea and cookies has become much loved by young music students. Some nights we had a small but mighty handful of audience ’regulars’ and on others we ran out of chairs. Musicians mingled with audiences and discussed reactions and opinions. We made lots of new friends, watched some folks ‘turn on’ to their first live concert, heard and played lots of new music, and consumed prodigious quantities of tea and cookies. What could be better than that?
Our plan for the second season is much the same as the first: lots of great music and a wonderful opportunity to hang out with people who love jazz and related species of creative, adventurous music. The admission is very inexpensive at $8 per show, the music is great and the feeling is warm, welcoming, and comfortable. I hope you’ll consider coming along as often as possible! Visit our website at www.myspace.com/jazzatpresentationhouse to get up-to-date listings and to check out videos of some past performances.
Jazz at Presentation House Studio begins its second season on Wednesday, September 15, at 8:30pm.
Sept 15 – Jared Burrows Quartet
Original compositions in the tradition of Kenny Wheeler and Wayne Shorter played by an intensely rhythmic and interactive band. Lorne Kellett – piano, Al Johnston -bass, Stan Taylor – drums, and Jared Burrows – guitar. www.myspace.com/jaredburrowstrio
Sept 22 – Zapato Negro
Burning jazz in clave! with Andre Carrasquero – piano, Al Johnston – bass, Chris Haas – drums, plus guests. www.zapatonegro.com
Sept 29 – BBMMR
Hard-swinging originals and standards with Dave Branter – soprano and alto saxes, Alan Matheson – cornet/trumpet, Dave Robbins – drums, Laurence Mollerup – bass, Jared Burrows – guitar.
October 6 – Capilano University Jazz Ensembles
Check out the talented next generation of Vancouver jazz players. **8pm start for this night only**
(second photo by Gord Montgomery)
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February 12th, 2011 @ 10:54 am
Hi Jared, Gee, I did not know about this venue. Glad now to learn about it and I will make it down soon!
I notice that Mar.2nd is tba. I’d love to get my band together for that evening if there is an opportunity existing! would you consider that?
And if not on that date, may I apply for another? Do you need any promo first to consider me? Please advise. thanks! Colleen