A saxophonist from Burnaby is onstage in the next Vancouver Pro Musica concert.
The Alan Matheson Septet is onstage at Pyatt Hall in Vancouver on Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m.
The group includes the talents of Burnaby’s David Brantner on tenor saxophone, along with Alan Matheson on trumpet, Rob McKenzie on trombone, Ben Henriques on alto saxophone, Jon Roper on electric guitar, Laurence Mollerup on acoustic bass and Craig Scott on drums.
A press release notes that the septet has been an important part of the Vancouver jazz scene for more than 20 years. Their “little big band” sound has impressed audiences at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival and on air on CBC Radio’s Hot Air and Tonic programs.
The group’s first CD release, Intrada, features original compositions by Matheson that reflect a wide range of musical influences, from Ellington to Woody Shaw.
Tickets for their Vancouver concert are $15 for students, or $20 general. They can be purchased in advance through alanmathesonseptet.brownpapertickets.com.
For more information, see www.vancouverpromusica.ca.
