What makes everyone love Nina Simone? Was it her incomparable piano licks? Her heartfelt singing? Powerful presentation and lyrics? Passion for civil rights? Wonderful costumes? All of the above? Come get a taste of what made Nina so special. Lorraine Nygaard is a local singer that re-found her voice a bit later than some, but has powered through the journey, recording 2 cds in the last few years, including one of all-original music. Following many of her shows, someone would inevitably say "Your voice reminds me of Nina Simone". Lorraine has loved feeling out over 20 songs from Nina's repertoire and humbled by what she has learned in the process. Joining Lorraine are stunning musicians and human beings, Phil Dwyer, Louis Rudner, and Kelby MacNayr.
=0D=0A=On Dec. 30, 2013 Phil Dwyer was appointed as a Member of the Order Of Canada. He was cited for “his contributions to jazz as a performer, composer and producer, and for increasing access to music education in his community.” In January 2015 he was recognized by the Royal Conservatory of Music as an Honorary Fellow. These distinctions arise from an illustrious thirty year career collaborating with a storied roster of great musical artists, crossing stylistic and geographic borders. Phil has appeared on ten Juno Award-winning recordings, and over thirty nominated recordings. He is also a recipient of the prestigious K.M. Hunter Prize, for excellence in the arts.
=0D=0A=Louis Rudner has been laying diverse musical foundations for over a decade. A native of southeast Michigan, He took up the violin at the age of 8 and began studying classical music as well as American traditional music. Inspired by the energy of the music from the 1960’s, he went on to study Double Bass, earning a Masters degree in Jazz Performance from Michigan State University. Honing his craft in every pub, club and performance hall he could, Louis brings a rich experience to your ears, and delights the heart of audience members. Victoria is lucky to have Louis move here in recent years, and the connection between he and Ashley is clear in their music-making. Rudner is highly sought for diverse genres and occasions.
=0D=0A=Drummer, composer, band-leader Kelby MacNayr performs groundbreaking original music, soulful swinging jazz, reaching contemporary music and traditional music from around the world. MacNayr performs in Canada and abroad with leading musicians and is a featured performer on national radio and television in the US and Canada (NPR, CBC Radio, CBC Television) performing on over 50 recordings and at major festivals. Raised in Victoria, Kelby is connected to the mighty musical community here and abroad. His UVic Degree in Classical Percussion Performance was further supported by studies at some of Canada’s leading institutions including the Banff Centre for the Arts and the University of Toronto, for world music and classical/new music.
=0D=0A=We will be doing both audio and video recording of the concert, so bring your enthusiasm to the event. Cash only at the door please. For more information on any of your performers for this afternoon, please check their websites:
=0D=0A=http://www.lorrainenygaard.com
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