The Jazz Council will bring the sounds of Vince Guaraldi’s classic and timeless soundtrack for A Charlie Brown Christmas, along with tunes from their debut album, Dawn, to The Arts Station in Fernie on Tuesday, December 20 at 8 p.m.

Like the movie itself, the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas has become a beloved staple of the Christmas season since its release in 1965. The album features the trio of Vince Guaraldi on piano, Monty Budwig on bass and Colin Bailey on drums.

Jazz Council members Bernie Primbs (baritone saxophone), Laurel Ralston (trumpet and flute), Tim Plait (piano), Joel Kroeker (bass), and Sven Heyde (drums) are excited to take up the challenge of playing this familiar gem. The quintet will offer their own interpretation of the soundtrack, ranging from close-to-the-original trio tunes to extended versions incorporating their signature blend of trumpet and baritone saxophone.

“We want to be true to the original soundtrack and give our audience the music that they love, and use our style and instrumentation to complement Guaraldi’s arrangements,” says Heyde.

The Jazz Council has had a busy fall following the release of their first album, Dawn, in front of a sold-out crowd at The Stage Door in Cranbrook on September 16. Since then the quintet has been touring the Kootenays, including their first concert in Fernie on September 17, earning rave reviews from audiences at every performance.

Admission to the December 20 concert at The Arts Station is free, but tickets are required for entrance and there are only 100 available. Free tickets are available now at The Arts Station. For more information, visit www.theartsstation.com or www.thejazzcouncil.com.

By Laurel Ralston

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