Sunday Jazz Matinee at James Bay United Church presents the Dave Harris, Clark Brendan & Al Pease Trio!
Join three of Victoria’s traditional jazz, early swing, hokum and blues legends as they bring their magic to the Sunday Jazz Matinee.
The afternoon begins with a dance lesson at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome — no experience or partner required!
The concert begins at 2:00 pm.
Victoria multi-instrumentalist Dave Harris has long been a fixture of the local music scene, famous for his commanding presence in the downtown busking scene and his appearances at cafés, bars, nightclubs, and music festivals. Born in Toronto, Dave began his musical journey at an early age, studying violin and piano before adding guitar, banjo, stomp box, harmonica and numerous other instruments. A celebrated and legendary one-man band, Dave draws on blues, early jazz, swing and hokum traditions. He is a walking, living, breathing musical encyclopedia.
Victoria multi-instrumentalist Clark Brendan is a highly regarded mainstay of the local music scene and a founding member of some of Victoria’s most successful and best-loved swing, traditional jazz and early blues groups, including the Big Band Trio, the Flying Saucers and many more.
Saxophonist and clarinettist Al Pease is Victoria traditional jazz royalty. A brilliant improviser in the tradition of clarinettist Benny Goodman and tenor saxophonist Lester Young, Al has toured the world — and, luckily for us, has made Victoria his musical home for the past forty years.
Join us for a swinging afternoon of traditional jazz, early blues and swing favourites!
Admission by donation ($20 suggested donation, but everyone is welcome, regardless of financial circumstances).