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Liam Nadurak Quartet
Event
Additional Details
Event Region - Vernon
Description
One of our local favourites, Liam Nadurak, returns to the Nexus stage this week with a completely new approach, showcasing the work of Chet Baker. Liam is going “full Chet” for this performance, including vocals as well as trumpet in his arrangements. He is joined by Dan Smith (guitar), Alex Ward (bass, piano) and Will Friesen (drums) for this show.
Chet Baker was a definitive face in the West Coast "cool jazz" cohort, renowned for his lyrical trumpet playing and intimate, soft vocals. He rose to stardom in the early 1950s through his work with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet and his signature rendition of "My Funny Valentine," earning him the nickname "The Prince of Cool." However, his career was severely derailed by a lifelong drug addiction that eventually resulted severe injury and legal problems. Despite these setbacks, he eventually relearned the trumpet and spent his final years as a prolific, nomadic performer in Europe.
This promises to be an outstanding performance and a fresh take on some standards you might recognize. Liam and each of his sidemen are outstanding musicians and it will be a rare treat to see them together weaving the rich tapestry of tunes planned for this performance.
Event Email - jazzsalmonarm@gmail.com
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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