Calgary Jazz Orchestra plays Bird and Trane!! April 18th

The Calgary Jazz Orchestra is excited to present the music of two more amazing jazz artists for our upcoming concert:

The Music of Charlie “Yardbird” Parker and John “Trane” Coltrane
Date: Sunday April 18, 2010
Time: Doors at 6:30 PM, Show at 7:00 PM
Location: River Park Church, 3818 – 14A Street SW
Tickets: $20 at the door or www.ticketmaster.ca (search for Calgary Jazz Orchestra)

Charlie Parker and John Coltrane were two of the most prolific saxophonists in jazz history. Together, they helped create be-bop jazz, and the CJO will perform original arrangements of select recordings from these two jazz greats.

Miles Davis put it best, when he said it sounded like Coltrane was possessed when he put his horn to his mouth. We will do our best to recreate that passion and energy, with some high intensity solos that are not to be missed! We’ll also perform original arrangements of some of Parker’s famous up-tempo songs, which will showcase his innovative and unique approach to melody, rhythm and harmony.

The CJO consists of four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones and a four-piece rhythm section. Those who have joined us in the past know we are far from a ‘typical’ orchestra. We are high energy, we are passionate, and we think we are fun! We try our best to provide an upbeat atmosphere and we hope to engage and reach you, our audience, through every one of our songs.

As this is the final show for our 2009/2010 season, we hope to see you there! We will be releasing information on our 2010/2011 season in the coming months…stay tuned!

All the best, and thank you for your continued support.
Call or email or leave a comment for more info or if you have questions.