The Steinbach Arts Council is pleased to open this season’s concert series with jazz musicians “The Mike Janzen Trio” on Friday, October 26, 2012, at the SRSS Theatre in Steinbach.
Pianist and jazz musician Mike Janzen will be performing at the SRSS Theatre in Steinbach.
The Mike Janzen Trio is comprised of Canadian luminary George Koller on bass and the outstanding Ben Riley on drums. Festival MC Larry Green (All-Canadian Jazz Festival/Port Hope) says, “If you’re looking to book a wonderful jazz trio to spice up your festival, please consider Mike Janzen. His music (vocal and instrumental) has delighted many audiences…a great choice!”
From his early years in a music-filled home in rural Manitoba through formative exploration in rock and funk to his advanced training in both piano and composition (Mike holds a Masters of Composition from the University of Toronto), Mike has consistently carried a passionate commitment to both musical expertise and high-spiritedness.
Over the past 17 years, Mike has focused on jazz. Mike is a riveting performer. Josh Grossman (Artistic Director/Downtown Toronto Jazz Festival) calls him “the best kind of unpredictable,” delivering “great grooves, a funky, gospelly undercurrent, and great fun.” Juno award winner Steve Bell says, “His is a rare and infectious gift.”
Mike lives in Toronto, where his a regular on the Toronto jazz scene. The Mike Janzen Trio has been featured at the Wreckhouse International Jazz and Blues Festival, the Port Hope All Canadian Jazz Festival, the Oakville Jazz Festival, and numerous other venues across Ontario and Canada. Most recently his trio was seen on Canada AM playing with David Clayton Thomas.
The concert will be held at SRSS Theatre in Steinbach on Friday, October 26th at 7:30pm. Tickets are available through the Steinbach Arts Council by calling 204-346-1077.
