Sunday Serenade - October 25 at 2:30pm. This first concert, in a series of four, features Pacific Fleet Dixie and the Jolly Tars.
Pacific Fleet Dixie:
From the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Pacific Fleet Dixie consists of vocals/clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, guitar/banjo and drums.
This ensemble dedicates itself to the performance of early Jazz standards, known as Dixieland music. With its upbeat and crowd-pleasing renditions of musical hits such as Louis Armstrong's "When the Saints Go Marching In", this group is a favourite among audiences of all ages.
Jolly Tars:
The JOLLY TARS is a dynamic group of jazz musicians, all accomplished soloists and improvisers, who enjoy performing jazz, latin, rock, pop and R&B music.
The ensemble comprised of saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass and drums, is also featured on the Naden Band's latest jazz recording Ride the Wave.
Tickets are $15 from Sue Smith or at the door.
Children under 12 - no charge.
Great free parking. No stairs to climb.
All in the Parish of Central Saanich are warmly invited, as is everyone else in the community.
For the poster of this event, download the attached file below called serenade_PacificFleet Dixie.
Also listed below are Snapshots of Excellence by Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, for your listening pleasure:
By Pacific Fleet Dixie - What's the Time (composer Herb Ellis, arranger Frank Assunto)
By Pacific Fleet Dixie - Too Bad (composer Herb Ellis, arranger Frank Assunto)
By Jolly Tars - Caravan (composer Duke Ellington, arranger Jolly Tars)
by Jolly Tars - Ride The Wave (composer PO1/M1 Michael Broadley, arranger Thomas Kinzel)