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The Old Guys
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Event Region - Vernon
Description
Following a 2-year hiatus, the "Old Guys" are set to present their fifth show for the Salmon Arm Jazz Club — an exciting, swinging, and jazzy show to end the Jazz Clubs' Spring season. Band leader and sax-clarinetist Sandy Cameron tells us what it's all about. "The Old Guys", Sandy explains, "is a group of veteran jazzers. Our name comes from a Richard Underhill composition of the same name. Richard wrote this tune as a tribute to the musicians that influenced him. His 16-bar blues is one of his compositions recorded on the CD, "Tales from the Blue Lounge", and has become our theme song." Donnie Clark is the most well-known member of the group. Donnie has travelled the world, blowing his trumpet in many Dixieland and bebop settings. He was an important CBC Vancouver music producer and director, including the show "Dr. Bundolo" which featured Donnie and his music. Now living a semi-retired life, Donnie lives in Nelson. Joining Donnie and Sandy are Old Guys alumni Colin Spence (piano) and Brian Pratt-Johnson (drums) as well as token youngster and local bass favorite Dan Smith. Will others join in for a tune or two to celebrate this brilliant end to our 2025-26 season? Be sure to attend and find out!
Organizer
Salmon Arm Jazz Club
We are a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to hosting jazz performances by local and visiting artists. In operation since 2009, the Jazz Club currently hosts bi-monthly shows from September through June.
Venue
Almost a decade ago, First Community embarked upon a journey to enrich connections within our community through the creation of The Nexus. With the help of local volunteers, the traditional church sanctuary was converted into a versatile community performance space with wonderfully bright acoustics, a 1000 square foot stage and comfortable, raked seating for up to 325 patrons. The Nexus at First is proud to host such groups as the Salmon Arm Jazz Club, the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, Roots and Blues and many others on an ongoing basis. Feedback from performers and audiences alike has been spectacular. We encourage you to forge new connections through the exploration of performance, and to join us at any of the upcoming events. We look forward to seeing you at The Nexus at First! “We could not have had a more successful fundraiser for Johnny. Thank you so much for the amazing space!” AJ“Thank you for the set up yesterday. The concert went well and we were complimented on the sound in your venue.” Ancora Ensemble
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