The Jazz at the Griff series, presented by Trail & District Arts Council, brings you The Nelson Jazz Collective featuring Mike Fahie on Thursday, November 28 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.
The idea for The Nelson Jazz Collective grew out of the great fortune of having some of Canada’s best musicians congregated in Nelson. Led by bassist Rob Fahie, it provides an outlet for these musicians to collaborate at a high level on original compositions and arrangements. Rob, along with pianist David Restivo and guitarist Mike Rud, provide a base for guest performers and special projects, with additional musicians and collaborators being added as the music demands.
The Nelson Jazz Collective presents a stellar ensemble with Mike Rud on guitar, David Restivo on piano, Rob Fahie on bass, Joel Fountain on drums, and special guest Mike Fahie on trombone.
New-York-City-based trombonist Mike Fahie returns to the BC interior for a string of shows featuring his original music. Along with releasing three albums under his own name, Mike is the lead trombonist of several jazz ensembles in New York City, including the four-time Grammy-nominated Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, and has many album, Broadway, and movie soundtrack credits to his name. He is also the principal trombonist of the Grammercy Brass Orchestra of New York and has been on the faculty of the United Nations International School for over 20 years.
Audiences can expect inspired performances on a cross-section of music composed and curated by Mike, informed by his 20-plus-year career as a professional jazz musician in the world’s #1 location for jazz and improvised music. Mike’s recordings as a leader incorporate elements of modern and free jazz, but also include his strong affinity for classical music. The ensemble will endeavour to provide the audience with a true New York City jazz club experience, without having to leave the beautiful BC interior!
Jazz at The Griff audiences are very familiar with the rest of the band.
Mike Rud is a Juno award-winning jazz guitarist and songwriter. As an instrumentalist, Mike has played alongside some of the greatest jazz musicians of the era like Peter Bernstein, Kenny Wheeler, Herb Ellis and Joey DeFrancesco. As a songwriter and arranger, Mike won the 2014 Juno Award for his album “Notes on Montreal”, a critically acclaimed musical portrait of the city.
David Restivo is an award-winning pianist and composer and one of Canada's most respected and influential jazz artists. A 3-time winner of the National Jazz Awards' Pianist of the Year Award, and JUNO Award winner. He is well known for his work with Rob McConnell's Boss Brass and Tentet, the Mike Murley Quintet, legendary songwriter Marc Jordan as well as many other well known musicians.
Rob Fahie has been performing on electric and upright bass since the age of 16 in the smallest bars to the grandest concert halls. Rob has toured with award-winning singer Sophie Milman, performed concerts with Montreal chanteuse Ranee Lee, and recorded albums with singer-songwriters Laurence Hélie and Rob Lutes. Rob also spent six years touring internationally as musical director for Montreal teen singing sensation, Nikki Yanofsky and he performed at concert halls including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Avery Fisher Hall.
Joel Fountain’s career highlights include performing with: trumpet virtuoso & ‘Order of Canada’ recipient Jens Lindemann; Canadian Jazz sensation Laila Biali; jazz trumpet legend Maynard Ferguson; Grammy nominated jazz big band the “One O’clock Lab band”. Joel has produced and recorded multiple albums, including producing Juno nominated Adam Robert Thomas’s 2018 self-titled solo album.
2 x 45 minute sets plus intermission.
Single tickets are $25. Individual Ticket Under 30 years old (with ID): $12.
Or buy a 6-show series pass for Jazz at the Griff for only $120. Limited availability. Get your pass now!
Patron Members get a 20% discount on full price tickets.
Individual tickets at tickets.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 in person at the Box Office.
The Jazz at the Griff series is made possible thanks to funding from McEwan Law, BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Upcoming shows in the Jazz at The Griff series include:
Wed Dec. 12: Rick Lingard Jazzified Christmas - 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 will warm your season with a “Jazzified Christmas”. Featuring old seasonal favorites and originals with a jazzy, funky twist.
Thurs. Feb. 13: Laura Landsberg: That’s Amore! Songs about Love, Anti Love, & The Stuff In Between - Nelson’s Laura Landsberg shares her versatility and musical prowess as she explores the many layers of love and lust. Expect to laugh, cry and feel the love. Joining Laura are Dave Restivo on Piano, Jill McKenna -on Bass, Paul Landsberg on Guitar, and Joel Fountain on Drums.
Thurs. Mar. 27: Melody Diachun & Friends: Up Jumped Swing: Springtime Jazz in Bloom - Experience the vibrant sounds of spring through fresh interpretations of perennial songs that embody renewal and celebration. Melody, Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards, will be joined by Kiyoshi Elkuf on tenor saxophone, Mike Rud on guitar, Doug Stephenson on acoustic bass, and Tony Ferraro on drums.
Sat. Apr. 12: Blue Moon Marquee - JUNO Award Winners Blue Moon Marquee are influenced by anything that swings, jumps or grooves. Jasmine Colette a.k.a. Badlands Jass plays upright bass and a foot drum kit, singing in honey-dipped tones. A.W. Cardinal’s distinctive and soulful vocals accompany his guitar for the swinging energy of jazz-tinged blues.