University of Victoria Vocal Jazz Ensemble: 2016 Spring Showcase Pics

THE UVIC VOCAL JAZZ MAINSTREAM & IMPROVISATIONAL ENSEMBLE has established a reputation for artistic excellence, stylistic flexibility and performances of original and inspiring arrangements. In addition to highly successful performances at the Powell River Vocal Summit and the Frank Demiero Jazz Fest, UVJMIE was the choral ensemble for The Best of Queen concert series with JEANS 'N CLASSICS and the VICTORIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA under Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia. The Ensemble is well known for its fun-filled, filled-to-capacity audience engaging concerts. Our Autumn and Spring Vocal Jazz Showcases feature the Signature Studio Ensemble and various Spotlight Combos including Ellavation, and the UVic Vocal Jazz Stage Orchestra. The Ensemble has opened for the internationally acclaimed vocal groups GROOVE FOR THOUGHT and THE REAL GROUP, Canadian sensation COUNTERMEASURE, and has received high praise from legends Kirby Shaw and Dave Barduhn, and from master educators Vijay Singh, Peter Taylor and Janet Warren. Among our many distinguished alumni are MIKE EDEL and TWIN KENNEDY.

Saturday 16 April 2016

2016 Spring Showcase Pics

Except where noted (UVJE), all photos by Emily Liu.

Spring Showcase 2016

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Harlem Nocturne

Tango Tableaux

UVic Jazz Singers

Wall of UVic Jazz Singers

UVic Jazz Voices

MENtality

Special Guest | Greg Baan-Meiklejohn

UVic Jazz Voices

UVic Vocal Jazz (UVJE)

UVic Jazz Voices (UVJE)

A special note of thanks to the members of our dedicated rhythm and horn sections, especially Gabe Lagos (pno), DJ Lochead (kit) and Blake Palm (bass)!