Event Info
Nick Peck Trio
Kelby MacNayr presents the Art of the Trio: Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown and more!
7:00pm - 9:00pm Doors at: 5:30pm
$20 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome
Event Description
Featuring renowned British pianist Nicolas Peck, bassist John Lee and acclaimed Drummer Kelby MacNayr, the trio will celebrate some of the classic arrangements, Swing and style of the great trios of Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown and more!
English pianist Nick Peck immigrated to Canada about a decade ago and quickly made a name for himself as a first call pianist. Equally at home Inn straightahead jazz and modern contexts, Nick invites comparisons to the heart swinging and bluesy piano greats such as Oscar Peterson, Monty Alexander and Jean Harris as well as the nimble and innovative sounds of Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea as well as the impressionistic and sophisticated subtlety of Bill Evans and John Williams.
Bassist John Lee is renowned as a hard swinging bassist in the Ray Brown and question McBride school.
A multi instrumentalist, John is in demand both as a side man and leader throughout North America.
Drummer Kelby MacNayr is highly regarded as both a versatile accompanist and all styles in the jazz lexicon as well as an innovative original as a drummer and Composer and his own Kelby MacNayr quintet.
Venue
753 View Street
Restaurant / Cafe / Pub
Capacity150
Open / Operational