The Sanctuary AllStars played Jazz Vespers again

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

The Sanctuary AllStars played Jazz Vespers again

On Sunday, October 28th, 2018, Bob Liley's Sanctuary AllStars performed at Jazz Vespers once again. Where? Why at St. Andrews-Wesley Church at Burrard and Nelson streets in Vancouver. What time? Generally from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. In fact, the band has been performing here since 1998, and this was our 30th performance. This is a 17-piece jazz band, featuring some highly regarded soloists and an amazing collective playing swinging tunes from the libraries of Count Basie, Oliver Nelson, and Bob Florence, among others. If you had heard the band before, this was all new material. If you hadn't heard us before, we think you enjoyed a treat. In any event, it's hard to beat the experience of a live jazz performance. Many thanks to those who came out to hear us. And remember, It's Jazz for the fun of it!

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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

Tuesday, October 30, 2018