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Chart-topping jazz ensemble performing in Kimberley
Music lovers, get ready for a special treat: One of Canada’s fastest-rising stars of jazz is bringing his exceptional quintet to this area on Friday, October 19.
The Karl Schwonik Jazz Ensemble will perform in Kimberley as a part of their Western Canadian tour in support of their latest CD 1+4. The recording was nominated for ‘Jazz Recording of the Year’ by the Western Canadian Music Awards and spent nearly two months in the top spot on Canadian jazz radio charts. For this concert, the ensemble is extremely happy to be joined on the stage by The Jazz Council and the wonderful voices of the Selkirk Jazz Choir!
This tour is the group’s fourth and one of Schwonik’s over 20 as a leader throughout North America over the past number of years. The Karl Schwonik Jazz Ensemble is an engaging, exciting combination of some of North America’s finest musicians from the west and from the east. The ensemble is a melting pot of cultures, languages and musical experiences, which gives performances featuring culturally diverse compositions from all members of the band. Award-winning Albertan drummer Karl Schwonik and Chicago trumpet virtuoso James Davis provide the catalyst for this high-energy, sensational ensemble. In just a few short years, Schwonik has established himself as a new creative force on the Canadian music landscape. His youthful energy is a perfect complement to Davis’ intense lyrical sound and rhythm. Joining them on stage are: pianist and CBC’s Galaxie Rising Star Chris Andrew, Western Canada’s bass stalwart Kodi Hutchinson and young sax phenom Bryan Qu.
This show will be The Jazz Council’s first concert performance since welcoming their new bassist, Stu Driedger, and pianist, Geoff Haynes. With over 35 performances behind them and a tremendously successful debut album, Dawn, The Jazz Council has become one of the East Kootenay’s best-loved jazz ensembles, renowned for their lively, accessible music and engaging stage presence.
The Karl Schwonik Jazz Ensemble performance will take place on Friday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Kimberley United Church, located at 10 Boundary Street in Kimberley. Tickets cost $15 and are on sale now at Just Music in Cranbrook and Black Bear Books & Video in Kimberley, as well as at the door.
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