Tonight is a special Jazz Feature as we present and interview by the author of the newest and indeed one one the finest documents on the Vancouver Jazz scene. The book is a series of 30 biographies that cover the spectrum of the Jazz scene from the mid 1950 s up to the present. It s called "Journeys To The Bandstand" by Chris Wong. Mr.Wong is my guest then we return with a Jazz Show debut recording done at Vancouver s original Cellar with alto and tenor saxophone master Art Pepper playing with three of Vancouver s finest players: pianist Chris Gage, bassist Stan "Cuddles" Johnson and drummer Jimmy Wightman all from an evening on July 23.1959. This wonderful recording was made by the ex-manager of the club, Dave Quarin and it s with his kind permission that you can listen to it on The Jazz Show tonight.Art PepperArt Pepper at The CellarYou d Be So Nice To Come Home ToArt PepperArt Pepper at The CellarMoveArt PepperArt Pepper at The CellarYou Go To My HeadArt Pepper
Tonight s Jazz Feature is pianist/composer Sharon Minemoto who has been a long standing star on the Vancouver Jazz scene. This is her latest album just released on the Cellar Live label. It s called "Dark Nights, Bright Stars" and it features her long standing group of her favorite musicians. Jon Bentley on tenor and soprano saxophones, Darren Radke on bass, and Bernie Arai on drums. These musicians all met when they were students at Capilano University and enrolled in the music program. Their chemistry and feel for one another is very evident on this fine recording. All the compositions are by Sharon Minemoto and reflective of the changes in her life and times. This album should demonstrate to anyone who hears this as to the quality and calibre of Vancouver Jazz musicians. The album is a gem and I take pride sharing it with you on tonight s Jazz Feature.Bennie GreenSoul Stirrin Soul Stirrin Bennie Green/Babs GonsalesSharon MinemotoDark Night, Bright StarsAs Luck Would Have
More than two decades after Tina Turner’s “Farewell Tour” stop in Vancouver, the city is saying a final goodbye to the legendary singer-songwriter, who died Wednesday at age 83.