Event Info
WestCoast Big Band Festival Local Bands: The Other Big Band, Golden Ears Jazz Band, Creek Big Band, An Accidental Jazz Band, Moonliters Big Band, Impressions, Urbana , Inlet Jazz Band
Love the rousing sound of big band jazz? Imagine a full weekend showcasing 16 Lo...
11:00am Doors at: 10:30am
Free
Event Description
Love the rousing sound of big band jazz? Imagine a full weekend showcasing 16 Lower Mainland bands performing everything from traditional swing to modern jazz/funk/metal fusion to Disney classics. Evening shows feature award-winning professional guest artist Campbell Ryga (saxophone), Rising Stars Maya Rae (vocal) and Thad Bailey-Mai (trumpet), and two hot young professional bands: Space Elevator and The Happiest Big Band on Earth. Musicians at all levels will also benefit from free jazz improvisation workshops by leading professionals. Performances and workshops are all FREE except for Saturday evening. A big band extravaganza not to be missed!