Jazz and Reflections - Joel Gray Trio

Name: Jazz and Reflections - Joel Gray Trio
Start: 2025-10-26T16:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-10-26T17:30:00-06:00
Location: Spirit of Hope United Church: Edmonton AB

Schedule

Sun Oct 26 2025 at 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Spirit of Hope United Church: Edmonton AB | Edmonton, AB

The Joel Gray Trio will provide an afternoon of jazz music.
Joel is an Edmonton-based freelance trumpeter and music educator with over three decades of experience. He has shared the stage with esteemed artists such as Tommy Banks, PJ Perry, Slide Hampton, Diana Krall, and the Temptations, showcasing his versatility in both jazz and classical genres.
Joel is a regular performer with various musical ensembles, including the Canadian All-Star JazzPops Orchestra, which gained recognition with a Juno award nomination for their album "Then Is Now 'Rhapsody in Blue'." Joel recorded with Maria Dunn on her Juno award winning album "A Joyful Banner Blazing". He is also a frequent collaborator with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, having played as assistant principal trumpet in Carnegie Hall and featured as a soloist in their "Tribute to Louis Armstrong."
In addition to his performance career, Joel has contributed his talents to professional musical theatre productions, including the National Broadway Tours of popular shows like "Book of Mormon," "Wicked," and "Beauty and the Beast."
Everyone is welcome to enjoy an afternoon of music, spiritual reflection and refreshments at no cost. Donations will be accepted to cover the musician's fees and other expenses.