Jazz in the Hall ‘learn, listen & jam’
1st Educational vignette with jazz aficionado Steve Gedrose
2nd Featured act, Telek Rogan Quintet
The music is going to be in the classic jazz combo format with a mix of bebop, Broadway standards and original tunes. Musical inspirations for the sounds include Cleo Laine, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver and Bobby McFerrin. Telek says: “The music was selected as a reflection on my relationships with my parents, and how those connections shaped my relationship with jazz.”
Telek Rogan – vocals
Olivier Clements – trumpet
Andy Slade – piano
Louis Rudner – upright bass (visiting Artist from B.C.)
Graeme Peters – drums
3rd The jazz jam closes out the evening introducing yet more jazz ’n blues ’n improvisational musicians including instrumentalists and vocalists performing in various configurations with members of the featured ensemble.
