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Craig Thomson Plays Dexter Gordon

  • The Nexus at First 450 Okanagan Avenue East Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1E6 Canada (map)

MUSICIANS:
Craig Thomson - saxophone
Neville Bowman - piano
Bernie Addington - bass
Michael Treadway - drums

This week’s show brings a fine group from the Okanagan, led by brilliant, Kelowna-based saxophonist Craig Thomson. You may recall Craig from earlier Jazz Club shows, where he performed the music of saxophone greats Hank Mobley and John Coltrane. For this show, the band will perform the entire album "Go!" by Dexter Gordon. This record is considered by many to be one of Blue Note Records’ best  A few other Dexter tunes will be added to the mix to round out the show.

Craig is a prolific performer, composer, recording artist and educator. He has built a reputation as an outstanding saxophonist who delights audiences with his robust, muscular tenor sound, which is fresh and exciting while maintaining a sense of being richly anchored in the jazz tradition. Whether in the field of jazz performance or education, Craig Thomson’s name is synonymous with warmth, excellence, style and sophistication. For additional details check out his website.

COVID-19 protocols (masking, distancing and proof of vaccination) remain place. If you have any questions about our approach to COVID-19 safety, details are available here.

ADMISSION: By donation.
CONCESSION: Unavailable at this time due to COVID-19.
DOORS: Open at 6:30 pm

Earlier Event: January 13
Spectacles