“Grant is one of the brightest, gifted players I’ve heard and had on my bandstand. He can only do good-he’s got a long, brilliant career ahead of him.” George Coleman
Monday, 26 September 2016
Grant Stewart Trio at Cap U Sept 28.
“Grant is one of the brightest, gifted players I’ve heard and had on my bandstand. He can only do good-he’s got a long, brilliant career ahead of him.” George Coleman
Thursday, 15 September 2016
Itamar Erez Adama Ensemble
Capilano Jazz Studies Lunch Bag Concert Series
(scroll down the page for complete listings of upcoming events)
September 22, 2016
11:30am-1:00pm
Room Fir 113, North Vancouver Campus.
Free admission but very limited space, so arrive early!
Itamar Erez - piano & guitar
Francois Houle - clarinet
Laurence Mollerup - bass
Liam MacDonald - drums
Nick Apivor- vibes & marimba
Itamar’s music blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz and the passion of flamenco, creating a unique sound all his own. He has released two CDs with his quartet The Adama Ensemble, “Desert Song” (2006) and “Hommage” (2010), and has shared the stage with such musicians as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tomatito, Avishai Cohen, Jean-Louis Matinier, Zohar Fresco, and others.
(scroll down the page for complete listings of upcoming events)
September 22, 2016
11:30am-1:00pm
Room Fir 113, North Vancouver Campus.
Free admission but very limited space, so arrive early!
Itamar Erez - piano & guitar
Francois Houle - clarinet
Laurence Mollerup - bass
Liam MacDonald - drums
Nick Apivor- vibes & marimba
Itamar’s music blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz and the passion of flamenco, creating a unique sound all his own. He has released two CDs with his quartet The Adama Ensemble, “Desert Song” (2006) and “Hommage” (2010), and has shared the stage with such musicians as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tomatito, Avishai Cohen, Jean-Louis Matinier, Zohar Fresco, and others.
Jazz Studies Dept. Events for Fall 2016
Have a look at our lineup of great musical events for Fall 2016.
Members of the public are always welcome at all of our lunch time concerts and evening shows.
Come back to the blog for more detail on events as they get closer in the calendar.
Members of the public are always welcome at all of our lunch time concerts and evening shows.
Come back to the blog for more detail on events as they get closer in the calendar.
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Sept
7, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Len
Aruliah Quartet
UK saxophonist leads band including Cap
faculty and alumni.
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Sept
14, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Natasha
D’Agostino Quintet
Cap student vocalist leads band of Cap
students and alumni in a concert of originals and standards
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Sept
15, 7:30, Blueshore Theatre.
Free admission for Cap students with ID.
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Bill
Evans Documentary
screening plus Miles Black Trio
performance. Featuring Cap jazz faculty Darren Radtke and Dave Robbins.
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Sept
21, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Jesus
Caballero Band
Drummer and Cap alumnus presents original
tunes.
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Sept
22, 11:30am-1:00pm, Fir 113.
Free admission.
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Itamar
Erez Adama Ensemble
Guitarist
Itamar Erez leads a band of top Vancouver players in a concert of
original compositions influenced by jazz, classical, flamenco and Arabic
music.
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Sept
28, 11:30-1:00pm. Fir 113.
Free admission.
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Renowned NYC saxophonist Grant Stewart
and his trio present a concert/workshop session.
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Sept
28, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Lyle
Hopkins and Friends
Cap alumnus, bass player, composer
presents original tunes. Lyle recently returned from MMus studies in Oregon.
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Oct.
3-8 Carlo Morena Residency
Various times and locations at Cap. Free
admission for Cap students.
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Carlo
Morena Residency
Italian pianist , composer, and educator will
coach students in combos, present workshops, and collaborate with faculty in
various concerts.
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Oct
5, 8pm, Presentation House
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Ben
Frost’s Adanac
Fine young trumpeter and composer
presents original music with Jenny Xu (piano), Eli Davidovici (bass), Miles
Wong (drums)
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Oct
12, 8pm, Presentation House
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Van
der Schyff/ Reed/ Clark/Burrows
Improvised music with Vancouver veterans
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Oct.
14, noon-1:30, Fir 113.
Free admission.
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Samuel
Blaser Quartet
Berlin trombonist, Samuel Blaser,
presents a concert and workshop with top NYC players.
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Oct.
18, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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Guitar/Bass
Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble concert.
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Oct
19, 8pm, Presentation House
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Jessica
Toplak Band
One of Vancouver’s finest young vocalists
presents originals and cover tunes.
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Oct.
20, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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NARWHAL
concert
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Oct.
21, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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B
Band and C Band concert.
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Oct.
24, 6:00-10:00pm. Blueshore Theatre.
Free admission
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3rd
and 4th year Combos Concert
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Oct
26, 8pm, Presentation House
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Nomads
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Oct
27, 11:30-1:00, Fir 113.
Free admission.
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Donny
McCaslin workshop.
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Oct
28, 8:00pm, Blueshore Theatre. Tickets through box office.
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Donny
McCaslin concert with A Band and
Nitecap
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Nov. 1, 11:30-1:00. Fir 113.
Free
admission.
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Amanda
Tosoff Band
Toronto pianist and Cap alumna presents
her music and a workshop.
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Nov
9, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Michael
Vlatkovich Quintet
Renowned LA trombonist leads a band of
Vancouver and Seattle players in a concert of original compositions.
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Nov
12, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Thunder
Lizard
Funky jazz/rock organ trio with Jared
Burrows (guitar), Nick Peck (organ), Joe Poole (drums)
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Nov
16, 11:30-1:00. Fir 113
Free admission.
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Ken
Aldcroft Convergence Ensemble
Toronto guitarist and bandleader presents
a concert of improvised music plus Q&A session.
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Nov
16, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Ken
Aldcroft Convergence Ensemble
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Nov
17. 11:30-1:00. Fir 113
Free admission.
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Rhythmic
Music Ensemble Concert
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Nov
21, 2:00-4:00. Fir 113.
Free admission
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Talk
with record producer and jazz historian, Zev Feldman.
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Nov
21 6:00-10:00pm. Blueshore Theatre.
Free admission
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3rd
and 4th year Combos Concert
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Nov
21, 8:00pm.
Tickets on Frankie’s website/at door
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A
Band at Frankie’s
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Nov
22, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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Guitar/Bass
Ensemble concert.
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Nov
23, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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Percussion
Ensemble concert.
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Nov
23, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Aaron
Andrada Band
Cap alumnus and bass player, Aaron
Andrada presents originals and standards.
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Nov
24, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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Hal
Galper Trio
Renowned NYC pianist and jazz educator
presents a concert/workshop with his trio
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Nov
25, 11:30-1:00. Fir 113
Free admission.
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Capital
Jazz Concert
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Nov
29, 11:30-1:00. Fir 113
Free admission.
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C
Band and B Band Concert
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Nov
29, 8:00pm, Blueshore Theatre
Free admission.
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NARWHAL
concert
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Nov
30, 11:30-1:00. Fir 113
Free admission.
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Ineke
VanDoorn Concert/workshop
One of Europe’s top vocalists presents
original music in duo with guitarist, Marc Van Vugt
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Dec
2, 12:00-1:30. Fir 113
Free admission.
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Nitecap
and A Band concert
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Dec
7, 8:00pm, Blueshore Theatre
Free admission.
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Capital
Jazz Concert
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Dec
8, 8:00pm, Blueshore Theatre
Free admission.
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C
Band and B Band concert
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Tuesday, 19 April 2016
Cap Jazz Grads Head for Grad School
Where do graduates go? To graduate school of course! Well, at least some of them do.
We are very pleased that some of our highly skilled and hard working Cap Jazz grads have been accepted to graduate programs this year at some of North America's top music schools. MMus program provide an opportunity for musicians to refine their skills, expand their horizons, connect with peers from across the globe, and to develop a personal approach to their music. In many cases, they also provide opportunities to gain teaching and administrative experience, both of which will be very important in possible future careers in music education. We are extremely proud of all these fine musicians and wish them all the best for their future.
Leo Bae (piano, BMus 2015) will attend University of Oregon for his MMus is Jazz Studies. Leo has been offered a teaching fellowship and full tuition waiver.
Meghan Gihespy (voice, BMus 2015) will attend the University of Toronto for her MMus in Jazz Studies.
Thomas Houlden (trumpet, BMus 2015) will also attend University of Toronto for his MMus in Jazz Studies.
Brent Mah (saxophone, BMus 2013) will attend Rutgers University (New Jersey) for his MMus in Jazz Studies. Brent has been offered a full tuition scholarship.
John Nicholson (saxophone, BMus 2015) will attend University of Toronto for his MMus in Jazz Studies.
Other Cap Jazz grads currently attending graduate programs include:
Cary Campbell, Simon Fraser University, PhD Arts Education
Daniel Hersog, New England Conservatory, MMus Jazz Studies
Lyle Hopkins, University of Oregon, MMus Jazz Studies
Duncan Maunders, University of BC, MMus Composition
Brittany Mielnichuk, University of Manitoba, MMus Choral Conducting
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| Meghan Gilhespy (photo Vincent Lim) |
Leo Bae (piano, BMus 2015) will attend University of Oregon for his MMus is Jazz Studies. Leo has been offered a teaching fellowship and full tuition waiver.
Meghan Gihespy (voice, BMus 2015) will attend the University of Toronto for her MMus in Jazz Studies.
Thomas Houlden (trumpet, BMus 2015) will also attend University of Toronto for his MMus in Jazz Studies.
Brent Mah (saxophone, BMus 2013) will attend Rutgers University (New Jersey) for his MMus in Jazz Studies. Brent has been offered a full tuition scholarship.
John Nicholson (saxophone, BMus 2015) will attend University of Toronto for his MMus in Jazz Studies.
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| Lyle Hopkins (photo Vincent Lim) |
Other Cap Jazz grads currently attending graduate programs include:
Cary Campbell, Simon Fraser University, PhD Arts Education
Daniel Hersog, New England Conservatory, MMus Jazz Studies
Lyle Hopkins, University of Oregon, MMus Jazz Studies
Duncan Maunders, University of BC, MMus Composition
Brittany Mielnichuk, University of Manitoba, MMus Choral Conducting
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| Thomas Houlden (photo ??) |
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| Leo Bae (photo Vincent Lim) |
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| John Nicholson (photo Vincent Lim) |
Thursday, 17 March 2016
Narwhal performs Carnatic Music/Jazz Fusion concert
The Capilano Jazz Studies program is not only a place where students can learn about jazz and its traditions, but also a place where they can explore the intersections of jazz with other forms of music and imagine what jazz might become in the future.
Students in the Narwhal ensemble spent the first half of the Spring semester working with Carnatic musicians Vidyasagar Vankayala (voice) and Curtis Andrews (drums). Cap instructor and Narwhal director, Dr. Jared Burrows, arranged compositions from the Carnatic (South Indian Classical) tradition for the ensemble and fused that music with some elements of jazz. the students worked extremely hard to learn this challenging material and performed it on Feb 24 at Presentation House Studio in North Vancouver. To our knowledge, this kind of adaptation of Carnatic music for large ensemble with voices and instruments is a unique project that has never been tried before and everyone was pleased with the results.
Another performance of this music will take place April 13, 2016 at the Blueshore Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano U. 8pm, free admission.
Here are some video clips from the Fenruary concert. More to come soon....
Another performance of this music will take place April 13, 2016 at the Blueshore Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano U. 8pm, free admission.
Here are some video clips from the Fenruary concert. More to come soon....
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