River Concerts: The Sharp Seven
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🎷🎶Who is ready for a night of Jazz in the Square? Our next River Concert features The Sharp Seven, a renown local jazz performance.
The Sharp Seven was born from a shared love of jazz and a simple dream. With the encouragement of Vancouver Island University Big Band Director Greg Bush, the original group came together after vocalist Ralph Barrat expressed his wish to sing with a big band. That vision became Ralph Barrat & The Sharp Seven—affectionately known as #7—and laid the foundation for the band that continues today.
While the lineup has evolved over the years, The Sharp Seven remains dedicated to presenting vibrant, accessible jazz performed by some of Vancouver Island's finest musicians.
Today's Sharp Seven features Mel McCutcheon on vocals, Paul Nuez on trombone, Grahame Edwards on bass, Michelle Draper on piano, Jack Reynolds on saxophone and flute, Beau Stocker on drums, and Dave Lymburner on trumpet. Together, they bring decades of experience spanning jazz, classical, theatre, education, and live performance, creating an ensemble that is both polished and refreshingly relaxed.
In recent seasons, The Sharp Seven has been delighted to perform for enthusiastic audiences throughout the Comox Valley and Campbell River. Whether presenting timeless jazz standards, swinging favourites, Latin grooves, or imaginative new arrangements, the band is committed to sharing the warmth, energy, and spontaneity that make live jazz such a rewarding experience. 🎺✨
The Sharp Seven was born from a shared love of jazz and a simple dream. With the encouragement of Vancouver Island University Big Band Director Greg Bush, the original group came together after vocalist Ralph Barrat expressed his wish to sing with a big band. That vision became Ralph Barrat & The Sharp Seven—affectionately known as #7—and laid the foundation for the band that continues today.
While the lineup has evolved over the years, The Sharp Seven remains dedicated to presenting vibrant, accessible jazz performed by some of Vancouver Island's finest musicians.
Today's Sharp Seven features Mel McCutcheon on vocals, Paul Nuez on trombone, Grahame Edwards on bass, Michelle Draper on piano, Jack Reynolds on saxophone and flute, Beau Stocker on drums, and Dave Lymburner on trumpet. Together, they bring decades of experience spanning jazz, classical, theatre, education, and live performance, creating an ensemble that is both polished and refreshingly relaxed.
In recent seasons, The Sharp Seven has been delighted to perform for enthusiastic audiences throughout the Comox Valley and Campbell River. Whether presenting timeless jazz standards, swinging favourites, Latin grooves, or imaginative new arrangements, the band is committed to sharing the warmth, energy, and spontaneity that make live jazz such a rewarding experience. 🎺✨
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Where is it happening?
Campbell River Spirit Square, 1041 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C6, Canada
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