Nick Fraser Quartet in concert
Toronto’s Nick Fraser in concert with Upstream Ensemble
Friday, Sept. 30. 2016 at 8:00PM at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts located at 6199 Chebucto Rd, Halifax Nova Scotia
Upstream Music Association presents the Nick Fraser Quartet in concert with members of the Upstream Ensemble.
One of Toronto's finest creative music drummers, Nick Fraser's music has strong connections with the approach Upstream takes to bridging the sound world between tightly structured composition and cohesive improvisation. Bringing together musicians with a wide range of skills and experience, this combination of artists promises to ignite a truly memorable event.
Nick Fraser will be joining the Upstream Ensemble on drums, along with Tony Malaby on tenor sax, performing his compositions.
The Upstream Ensemble will feature:
Jeff Reilly, bass clarinet
Rick Waychesko, trumpet
Dawn Hatfield, baritone sax
Andrew Jackson, trombone
Andrew McKelvie, alto sax
Geordie Haley, electric guitar
Lukas Pearse, double bassThe Nick Fraser Quartet is a remarkable group with Tony Malaby on saxophone as well as the visionary pairing of Rob Clutton on double bass with Andrew Downing on cello.
Expect the unexpected!
Tickets:
$25 Adults $20 seniors, $15 students and $5.00 discount for Upstream Members
To book please contact Gay Hauser at info@upstreammusic.org
Upstream Music Association is supported by The Canada Council for the Arts, Arts Nova Scotia, The Nova Scotia Department of Culture, Communities and Heritage, Halifax, The SOCAN Foundation, etc. Press and the Craig Foundation.