“Saxophonist Jon Bentley is one of Vancouver’s unsung musical talents, a gifted musician who never grandstands, but rather brings out the best in the musicians around him.” ~ Marke Andrews, Vancouver Sun
“Top drawer modern chamber jazz.”
~ Ken Pickering, Artistic Director, Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Jon Bentley is a Juno nominated jazz saxophonist based in Vancouver, Canada with over 30 years of professional international experience and 30+ recordings as a leader and sideman. He has recorded and/or performed professionally in concerts with musicians/ groups such as Kenny Wheeler, Seamus Blake, Dave Douglas, Mark Helias, Brad Turner, Eddie Daniels, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Phil Dwyer’s Saxophone Summit, The Temptations, Peggy Lee Band and Metalwood. He has performed across Canada, England, and Europe and has been featured many times on CBC Radio with live and studio recordings for Tonic, The Signal, Jazzbeat, West Coast Performance, Hot Air, and Arts National.
Soulful, bluesy, funky, straight ahead and swinging. Jon Bentley’s saxophone/organ jazz quartet plays a mix of originals and classic jazz repertoire with a modern aesthetic. As of March 2025, their debut album “Go Ahead!” was released on vinyl, CD, and all streaming platforms on the Cellar Music label.
Jon Bentley – tenor saxophone, Tristan Paxton – guitar, Chris Gestrin – organ & keyboard, Joe Poole – drums
SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL SEPT 28, BUY 5 Jazz on the Wing tickets FOR THE PRICE OF 4.
Adults: $132, Seniors: $124, Youth: $80
Purchase at Yukon Arts Centre Box Office 667-8574 by phone or in-person.
Jazz on the Wing cabaret
Presented by Jazz Yukon
More info and music samples: jazzyukon.ca
