R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum Jazz Night

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, the Shuswap’s largest Heritage destination, R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum, is proud to partner with the Salmon Arm Jazz Club for an evening of jazz in the park! Enjoy a gourmet meal from the Village’s licensed Sprig of Heather restaurant and some of the finest jazz in the Shuswap.
The evening will feature The Jazz Implication, a group of rising young musical talents in the interior led by Liam Nadurak (trumpet), supported by Jordan Dick (guitar), Jake McIntyre-Paul (bass) and Will Friesen (drums). The Jazz Implication is a fitting name as the quartet is quickly becoming known for pushing their interpretations of standards and originals into exciting new ground. A growing sense of adventure and camaraderie between the musicians is allowing for experimentation, blurring the lines of the traditional approach to trading solos. At times it becomes unclear where the soloist starts and the ensemble ends, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
When asked about the band name, Liam replied, “It’s kind of a random story. I think Will (the group’s regular drummer) saw an article about the Utah Jazz sports team and the headline was about a player implying that he might get traded or something. We all thought it sounded kind of hip. It was around the time we wanted to move away from The Liam Nadurak Quartet name, as it wasn’t just my group anymore.”
The group is inspired by the tradition of jazz but reinterpreted in the modern context. Each member brings their own authentic experience with music to the table to create a unique sound. Expect to hear a mix of some of their favourite traditional jazz standards mixed with original compositions that have never been performed publicly before!