BLJQ Plays Jazz Vespers

Monday, August 10, 2015

BLJQ Plays Jazz Vespers

Once again, the Bob Liley Jazz Quintet was featured at St. Andrews-Wesley church as part of their Jazz Vespers program on Sunday, August 23rd from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. We played some classic bebop tunes made famous by some of the jazz greats of the bebop era. It's toe-tapping, feel-good music that put smiles on everyone's face. Some thought it was one of our best performances yet! Jazz Vespers takes place every Sunday at St. Andrews-Wesley church at Burrard and Nelson streets in Vancouver. Check it out. At least when we play, It's Jazz, for the fun of it!

I have attached a link to some photos from our performance last year. Carol Carson took the photos, and they are very good.

http://bikesbirdsnbeasts.blogspot.ca/2014/06/bountiful-blues.html

Just scroll down a bit.

1 comment:

Black Jack's CarolAugust 23, 2015 at 6:59 PM
Hello Mr. Liley,
I took the photos and have some from this performance as well. I have put the ones I took in a dropbox file that I can share with you if you don't mind sending me an email address. That way, you can edit or share with others as you choose. My email is carolcarsco@gmail.com I was blown away (again) by the wonderful performance today! Many thanks! Carol Carson
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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, August 10, 2015