MUSICIANS:
Aaron Hardie - alto saxophone
Neville Bowman - piano
Bernie Addington - bass
Craig Scott - drums

Vancouver-based saxophonist Aaron Hardie first picked up a horn in his grade seven school band, and has been playing ever since. He now leads his own jazz quartet, performing original compositions in the modern jazz tradition. As well, he has a trio dedicated to playing various song forms from the standard jazz repertoire. Aaron works as a freelance musician with various large and small ensembles and styles including funk, R&B, salsa, swing and rock.

Following high school he attended Selkirk College in Nelson, BC where he receivied his diploma in Jazz Performance. He later obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Studies from Capilano College where he studied privately with saxophonists Mike Allen and Stan Karp. During this time, he held the lead alto chair in the Capilano College "A" Band, playing with jazz greats such as Kenny Werner, Ian McDougall and Kurt Elling. Aaron was the 2001 recipient of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Music Education Award for Capilano College.

For this show, Aaron will be accompanied by a rhythm section of Okanagan musicians whose names are well known to Salmon Arm jazz fans. We hope to see you there!

ADMISSION: By donation.
CONCESSION: Coffee, tea and treats are also available by donation.
DOORS: Open at 6:30 pm