The Bob Liley Jazz Quintet Played Jazz Vespers Sunday, May 19th

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

The Bob Liley Jazz Quintet Played Jazz Vespers Sunday, May 19th

After what seems to have been a long hiatus, the Bob Liley Jazz Quintet was back performing again at Jazz Vespers on Sunday, May 19^th. However, because St. Andrews-Wesley is undergoing an extensive seismic upgrade, this performance took place right across Nelson Street at First Baptist Church, 999 Burrard Street in Vancouver. We wish to thank First Baptist for accommodating Jazz Vespers during the renovations. Same programme, same time (4:00–5:00 pm), new repertoire. Many folks who enjoy jazz that puts a smile on their faces and sets their feet to tapping, came out to give us a listen. 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

Wednesday, May 22, 2019