Vancouver Independent Music Centre (VIM) presents Music at the Cinemas, a Double Bill with Itamar Erez Quartet / Shruti and Raagaverse.
Doors: 6:30pm
Tickets: see below
19+/No Minors
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Itamar Erez Quartet - Delicateness of Middle Eastern music, freedom of jazz, passion of flamenco
Itamar Erez: guitar
François Houle: clarinet
James Meger: bass
Kevin Romain: drums
This quartet of accomplished musicians and interpreters creates music of depth and sensitivity based primarily on Itamar’s original compositions. Itamar Erez’s most recent CD, Mi Alegria, has received rave reviews and garnered a nomination for 2020 Instrumental Artist of the Year from the Canadian Folk Music Awards.
Clarinetist François Houle is inspired by collaborations with the world’s top musical innovators. He has developed a unique improvisational language, virtuosic and rich with sonic embellishment and technical extensions. James Meger plays primarily in jazz, free improvisation and rock music, working with many local and international players. Kevin Romain, one of the most in-demand drummers in Vancouver’s creative music scene, moves freely between jazz, improvised and contemporary styles.
Shruti and Raagaverse – Contemporary Indo-Jazz Fusion Collaborative Ensemble
Shruti Ramani: voice
Jodi Proznick: bass
Noah Franche-Nolan: piano
Nicholas Bracewell: drums
Raagaverse is an exciting Indo-Jazz Fusion project headed by Shruti Ramani in a collaboration with Jodi Proznick and Noah Franche-Nolan. The group was formed to create new music that highlights each band member’s musical personality and background. For this performance, they will be joined by Nicholas Bracewell on drums. Expect an energetic and enthralling performance.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Canadian Heritage through the Support for Workers in the Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund and the City of Vancouver through Cultural Services.
Future shows for this series will be announced on the VIM website, through its newsletter and on social media.