Big band swings through the decades
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Jazz Vespers swings this weekend with The Bayside Big Band.
Several of the band’s members go back to when the group started on the Saanich Peninsula in the early ‘70s. The majority of the Bayside musicians play in other Victoria bands, but enjoy the teamwork and camaraderie of accurately recreating the big band standards.
The 16-piece Bayside Big Band replicates the instrumentation, musical style and spirit of the popular swing dance bands of the 1940s. The repertoire features dozens of hit jazz vocals, many played from the original vintage charts. The band also performs custom arrangements penned especially for the band by several gifted band members. A typical set will span from the ‘40s to the ‘80s combining vocal jazz standards, modern ballads, and traditional swing or latin songs.
The Bayside Big Band is under the direction of John Fawcett, and the other musicians include: Darlene Haynes on vocals; Frank Cammisuli on piano; Terry Erskine on drums; Paul Bachaus on bass guitar; Ryan Lainchbury on rhythm guitar; Ole Bachhaus, Wayne Speller and Bill Roland on trumpets and flugel horns; Rick Morrison, Fred Henry and Bill Newman on trombones; and Don Mayer, Larry Licht, Joe Bradley, Kryn Zedel and Rainer Roth on saxophones and clarinets.
Jazz Vespers services are Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in St. John’s United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd., across from Deep Cove school.
There is no admission charge, and an offering will be taken. For further information call Bernadette at 250-656-0875 or email bernadettegreene@shaw.ca.
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