Trail & District Arts Council presents
Jazz at the Griff
Van Django
Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 pm
The Griff at The Bailey
The Jazz at the Griff series, presented by Trail & District Arts Council, brings you Van Django on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 pm. Enjoy the jazz club vibe of The Griff as you savour a glass of wine in a setting that is up close and personal with the band.
Rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930's Paris, France, their original compositions and are punchy, driving and rhythmically inventive and include humorous mash-ups and eclectic influences. Since the group's formation in 1998, they have toured extensively in Canada as well as international forays to the US, Europe and China.
The group has had repeat performances at Djangofest Northwest sharing the stage with gypsy jazz luminaries such as the John Jorgenson Quintet, the legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Romane and many others.
They have released 4 CD's "Tiptoe Trip”, “Waltz in the Shape of a Tree", “Hotel Europe” and a Christmas CD with special guests titled, “Cool Yule”. They have been well received and played on many radio stations including; CBC, RDI, Espace Musique, NPR and Lyric FM in Ireland.
Watch them play. https://youtu.be/GCTDnwv-dHg
Learn More https://www.vandjango.com/
"In an increasingly crowded niche, Van Django is a standout act. With a clever mix of contemporary standards, classical ditties, rock homages and solid originals they effortlessly whip the audience into a joyful frenzy. Attending a Van Django concert is the most fun you can have sitting down with your clothes on." - Nick Lehr, former director of Djangofest Northwest
Van Django are Cameron Wilson on Violin, Budge Schachte on Guitar, Finn Manniche on Guitar & Cello, and Brent Gubbels on Bass.
2 x 45 minute sets plus intermission.
Single tickets are $26. Individual Ticket Under 30 years old (with ID): $13.
Or buy a 4-show series pass for Jazz at the Griff for only $88. Limited availability. Get your pass now!
EDGE Members get a 20% discount on full price tickets.
All individual tickets available online at purchase.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail. Series passes available only by calling or visiting the Box Office.
All shows general admission. Groups of 4 may reserve a table at the box office.
The Jazz at the Griff series is made possible thanks to funding from McEwan Law, BC Arts Council, BC Live Performance Network, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Jazz at the Griff subscribers also get 20% off:
Rémi Bolduc Band: Jazzy Christmas - Thursday, December 17 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey. Alto saxophone master Rémi Bolduc revisits the greatest Christmas tunes, both the classics and the lesser-known ones, adding his unique touch of blue for the delight of jazz lovers. Christmas + jazz = a perfect evening!
CaneFire: Caribbean Jazz - Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey. Dynamic and intense CaneFire creates music fashioned out of a myriad of Caribbean and Latin traditions. Pianist and composer Jeremy Ledbetter brings together band members from Canada, Cuba and Trinidad for an original sound featuring the steelpan at the front of this Latin jazz combo, alongside horns, drums, bass and sax.
All shows in the Jazz at The Griff series are:
Rick Lingard Band - Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 pm in The Griff - Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winners Mike Rud on guitar and Dave Restivo on piano, Steve Parrish on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass kick off the jazz series.
Keith Todd’s “Off the Grid ” - Thursday, January 14 at 7:30 pm in The Griff Solar powered musicians who play old school funk, with Afro and Latin feels thrown in. From Dixieland to flugelhorn ballads, originals and energetic covers; it's hard to sit still and watch Off The Grid work their magic.
Van Django - Thursday, March 25 in The Griff – Rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930's Paris, France, their original compositions and arrangements include humorous mash-ups and eclectic influences. Since the group's formation in 1998, they have toured extensively in Canada as well as international forays to the US, Europe and China.
Casey Thomas-Burns Quartet - Thursday, April 22 in The Griff - “Swinging, singing, and sparkling,” trombonist and vocalist Casey Thomas-Burns lights up the stage with joyful energy and classic swing style. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Peggy Lee, Harry James, and Sarah Vaughan, Ms. Thomas-Burns leads her quartet in performances that blend the timeless elegance of the jazz Golden Age with the joyful spirit of New Orleans hot jazz.
