Join us for this special concert celebrating the music of early swing and jazz from the great Benny Goodman, Lester Young, Ben Webster, and countless others!

Most commonly known for his virtuoso pianistic bravado and consummate band-leading — in everything from the music of Brazil to Led Zeppelin, from Hungarian folk music to the music of Herbie Hancock — Attila Fias turns his lens toward the swinging classic jazz and early jazz stylings of Victoria’s own consummate clarinettist, Al Pease.

Clarinettist Al Pease is no stranger to Tuesday Night Jazz audiences. A regular favourite with band leaders such as Toni Blodgett, Kelby MacNayr, and Dan Lapp, Al has been beloved on the Victoria jazz scene for over 40 years as one of our finest clarinettists and tenor saxophonists.

Joining Attila and Al in this special concert are renowned bassist Louis Rudner and swinging drummer Matt Pease.

Sunday Jazz Matinee at James Bay United Church proudly presents the Great American Songbook Trio!

Featuring the legendary pianist and vocalist Ms. Louise Rose, bassist Joey Smith, and drummer/vocalist Kelby MacNayr, the Great American Songbook Trio is a true tour de force of jazz.

Celebrating the limitless possibilities of melody, harmony, rhythm, and lyric, the trio brings to life classic compositions from the Great American Songbook with heart, soul, and the in-the-moment spontaneity that has earned them an international reputation.

Take a glimpse at how Toni Blodgett’s CanUs absolutely lit up the stage on Sunday, May 3.

Seven stars on one stage, playing joyful New Orleans classics with heart, soul, and incredible energy — that was really something!