The Bob Liley Jazz Quintet - BLJQ: Sanctuary AllStars at St. Stephen's

Monday, April 2, 2012

Sanctuary AllStars at St. Stephen's - April 29

Our appearance at St. Stephen's Angilican Church on Sunday, April 29 as part of St. Stephen's monthly Jazz Vespers series was welcomed warmly by a small, but enthusiastic, crowd. I want to thank those who came out to participate. It was our first appearance there, but already they are talking about having us back. This is toe-tapping, straight-ahead jazz that puts a smile on your face and a song in your heart. The band has played many concerts around the Lower Mainland over the past 15 years, and features some of Vancouver's finest musicians.

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Heather JealApril 26, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Would love to have the Sanctuary All-Stars at a Jazz Vespers on the Sunshine Coast. Are you planning to attend the Gibson's Landing Jazz Festival, June 9-10? e-mail heather.goingcoastal@gmail.com
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BLJQ Origins

Following a successful and rewarding association in the Sanctuary AllStars big band, the Bob Liley Jazz Quintet was formed in the spring of 2008 with the principal purpose of playing some of the many regional jazz festivals that take place across BC every year. Since its formation, the Quintet has been featured at various events around the Lower Mainland, including several appearances at Jazz Vespers at St. Andrews-Wesley church, as well as a segment on CBC's 'Hot Air' jazz program. We have also performed before over 600 people at Mission's Fraser Valley Heritage Park. In addition, we were featured for several years at Davie Day, an outdoor street festival in Vancouver's lively West End, played the Olympic Torch relay in 2010, and were featured several times at The Cellar, then Vancouver's premier jazz club. That was followed by several performances at the Blue Martini nightclub, including opening the Vancouver International Jazz Festival there one year. A six-month stint at the Cottage Bistro didn't hurt, either. We have also performed at a number of corporate events and private parties which are not included in our event listings.

The group plays contemporary jazz, with influences such as Max Roach/Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, the Cannonball Adderley quintet, and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. We utilize strong harmonies and interaction among the horns, with solid and driving rhythms from the rhythm section.

BLJQ features Aaron Hardie on alto sax, Norm Quinn on trumpet and flugelhorn, Shannon Thue on piano, Mark Bender on bass, and Bob Liley on drums. The music the group plays reflects classic bebop music as performed by some of the leading musicians of the time. It is listenable, stimulating and groovy music that showcases the individual talents of the members of the Quintet while building on the inherent synergies across the group. Our obvious camaraderie, energy and enthusiasm are infectious, and help us to engage our audiences in the overall performance experience.

The Bob Liley Jazz Quintet - BLJQ

Monday, April 2, 2012

Sanctuary AllStars at St. Stephen's - April 29

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