Marianne Trudel Quartet feat. Ingrid Jensen

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Saturday, June 25th, 2016
8:30 pm

“An extraordinary pianist […] Marianne Trudel is one of the most respected jazz musicians in Quebec…” -CBC

A wonderful summer surprise for Vancouver Islanders is on its way from celebrated jazz Montreal pianist Marianne Trudel’s upcoming Vancouver Island tour. Renowned Quebec pianist Trudel will perform in four island cities with her JUNO nominated project La vie commence ici – Life Begins Here featuring former Nanaimo, BC island resident and star trumpet player Ingrid Jensen.

June 22 : Nanaimo – SIMONHOLT (Quartet feat. Ingrid Jensen)
June 23 : Tofino- Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre (Trio)
June 24 : Parksville- McMillan Arts Centre (Quartet feat. Ingrid Jensen)
June 25 : Victoria – Victoria Jazz Festival – Hermann’s Jazz Club (Quartet feat. Ingrid Jensen)

Marianne Trudel is a multi-talented pianist, composer, improvisor and arranger. At once energetic and passionate, her music cross-cuts a wide swath of musical interests. As a performer she pursues an active career in a variety of settings ranging from solo performance to duo, Trifolia, Marianne Trudel 4 + Ingrid Jensen, septet, and large ensembles. Marianne has toured in Canada, the United States, France, Spain, Germany and Mexico. With her latest project, Trudel has successfully combined the best ingredients in order to deliver music that is highly melodic, harmonically rich and vibrant. The exceptional jazz quartet includes the extraordinary JUNO winning trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, gifted bassist Rémi-Jean Leblanc and powerhouse drummer Rich Irwin. The quartet achieves new heights with their performances leaving audiences spellbound and demanding more.

"Ingrid (Jensen) plays trumpet and flugelhorn with all the brilliance and fire of a true virtuoso, following the spirit of the muse as she creates… …warm, sensitive, exciting and totally honest..." - Marian McPartland

Come out and enjoy an evening during summer jazz festival season with the exceptionally impressive Marianne Trudel Quartet featuring Ingrid Jensen. You will be very glad that you did.

June 22 - Nanaimo-SIMONHOLT-7:30 pm – 6582 Applecross Rd. 250-933-3338, Tickets $25
June 23 - Tofino – Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre – 8 pm-380 Campbell, 250-266-0133, Tickets $20
June 24 - Parksville McMillan Arts Centre – 7:00 pm. 133 McMillan St., 250-248-8185. Tickets $25 / $22 to OCAC members. Online at www.mcmillanartscentre.com.
June 25 – Victoria Jazz Festival, Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St. – 8:30 pm, 250-388-4423. Tickets $27 www.jazzvictoria.ca .

Website: www.mariannetrudel.com
Audio / Videos: http://www.mariannetrudel.com/en/projets/quatreplus/