Last November, when Jenn Forsland took the stage, the place went crazy.
A packed house offered a memorable start to the evening. And the show that followed was no letdown; almost everyone stayed until the last number two and a half hours later.
Jenn is the Georgia Straight Jazz Society's most popular female vocalist: her performances are warm and flirtatious, her presentation is classy and her voice, well, her voice matches her appearance.
Jenn takes the microphone at 7:30 p.m. Fans take note: come early for the best seating. Come late, and you may just have to stand at the back of the lounge.
The evening will feature a handful of standards familiar to the audience (Four, Beautiful Love, Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most, Get Out Of Town, Peel Me A Grape, All or Nothing At All) and more contemporary tunes with a jazz twist by artists such as Paul Simon, Tracy Chapman, Melanie, and even Beyonce.
For more than three years members of the Jenn Forsland Quartet have been sharing music with one another and engaging Valley audiences with their unique sound and broad repertoire. Forsland, a local musician and teacher, fronts this collection of fine musicians.
Trained classically as a vocalist and piano player, her smooth, lyrical tone combined with creative rhythmic flexibility produces a unique and easy listening experience for audiences. She engages audiences with a charming ability to tell the story of each song. Jenn has become a permanent component of the group by lending her skills on the keys.
Also featured in the band are veteran Valley musicians Grahame Edwards on bass and Rick Husband on guitar. Rounding out the regular ensemble on tenor/alto/soprano saxophone and flute is Tony Morrison while Aaron Amar sits in as guest drummer for the evening.
With a combined experience that spans decades, these musicians provide a solid and tasty foundation for Forsland鈥檚 lyrical and melodic wanderings.
Admission is by donation.
For more information about upcoming events and the Georgia Strait Jazz Society, visit www.georgiastraightjazz.com or see them on Facebook.
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