Wild Blue Herons at The Herons Nest - Behind the Songs

Bill and Darlene invite you to enjoy an intimate concert in their home - The Heron's Nest. Their music, a combination of jazz, funk, soul, blues with ‘smoky’ ballads, blends groove with complex chords, rhythms, and soulful melodies. They will be performing songs they have written and will be sharing the stories behind the songs.

Bill and Darlene will be joined by Randall Stoll (drums) and Miles Foxx-Hill (Bass).

Please bring your own beverage (BYOB) to enjoy during the evening (glasses will be supplied). We will provide a snack as well.

Doors open at 7 pm.

Seating is very limited so reserve your tickets early!

*Note: there are a number of stairs to navigate with no wheelchair access.

To contact: [email protected]

Website: https://www.wildblueherons.com/

Wild Blue Herons (WBH) are the magnetic husband-and-wife duo of Bill Sample (piano/keys) and Darlene Cooper (vocals). They embrace a broad sound which runs from groove oriented jazz with a pop/gospel twist (reminiscent of Joe Sample and Lalah Hathaway) to intimate ballads by the great ladies of jazz.

Bill’s emotional, playful and meticulous accompaniment added to Darlene’s “rich stunning vocals, where every note is delivered flawlessly” (Tom Haugen, Take Effect ) create a warm and mesmerizing synergy.

Sharing a particular passion for song stylist, Nancy Wilson, they tug on your heart strings through their beautiful spin and storytelling.

“Pure emotion… a full on listening experience that sizzles deceptively” (Chris Spector, Midwest Record)

This husband and wife team have a deep history in music: Bill has been an in-demand sideman for over 40 years, working as musical director and keyboard player for the legendary David Foster, while Darlene has built a reputation not just as an engaging jazz/soul/gospel singer, but an educator, choral conductor and session musician too.

Miles Foxx-Hill

Miles Foxx Hill is a bassist, recording engineer, and composer. As an electric and acoustic bass player, he has worked with some of the world's biggest music names including Van Morrison, Michael Buble, Chad Kroeger of Nickleback and the Brazilian jazz superstar Ivan Lins.

Randall Stoll

Randall Stoll is a first-call drummer now living in Port Moody. He has played with k.d. lang., Tom Cochrane, The Rankin Family, and Boulevard , to name a few. He also leads Soulstream, a well-known funk cover band in the Vancouver area.

Host or Publisher Darlene Cooper