Jeremy Ledbetter Trio

The Jazz at the Griff series, presented by Trail & District Arts Council, brings you the contemporary jazz music of Jeremy Ledbetter Trio on October 24 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre.

Forged in a cauldron of raging, inspiring contemporary jazz, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio pushes the boundaries of jazz and world music, for a show full of energy and captivating musicianship.
People who see this band are rarely the same again. If the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio were an inanimate object it would be a runaway train. JUNO Award winner Jeremy Ledbetter has been creating genre-bending original music since forming the Caribbean Latin jazz outfit CaneFire in 2004. Since then, he has worked closely with an international array of artists that includes David Rudder, Eliana Cuevas, the Larnell Lewis Band, Aquiles Baez, Alexis Baro, OKAN, Rinse the Algorithm, Patricia Cano, and more.

The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio sees Jeremy joined by Grammy-winning drummer Larnell Lewis of Snarky Puppy and renowned electric bassist Rich Brown, who offer the perfect counterpart to Ledbetter’s iconoclastic energy at the piano. The Trio’s debut album “Got a Light?”, released in 2018, has been described as “a controlled explosion of big ideas and compelling musical storytelling”.

Listen to more of their music here:https://youtu.be/HhjFZcR2U8o?si=fV_DRgt-jJrFKtU3

2 x 45 minute sets plus intermission.

Single tickets are $30. Individual Ticket Under 30 years old (with ID): $12.
Or buy a 6-show series pass for Jazz at the Griff for only $120. Limited availability. Get your pass now!
Patron Members get a 20% discount on full price tickets.

All individual tickets available online at tickets.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail. Series passes available only by calling or visiting the Box Office. All shows general admission. Groups of 4 may reserve a table at the box office.

The Jazz at the Griff series is made possible thanks to funding from McEwan Law, BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

All shows in the Jazz at The Griff series include:

Thurs. Oct. 24: Jeremy Ledbetter Trio – Contemporary jazz from the boundary pushing trio of JUNO Award winner Jeremy Ledbetter, Grammy-winning drummer Larnell Lewis of Snarky Puppy and renowned electric bassist Rich Brown. A show featuring jazz and world music full of energy and captivating musicianship.

Thurs. Nov. 28: Nelson Jazz Collective featuring Mike Fahie – The Nelson Jazz Collective because so many of Canada’s best musicians are in Nelson. This stellar ensemble of Mike Rud on guitar, David Restivo on piano, Rob Fahie on bass, Joel Fountain on drums, and special guest NYC based Mike Fahie on trombone, will play music composed and curated by Mike.

Thurs. Dec. 12: Rick Lingard Jazzified Christmas – Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winners Mike Rud on guitar and Dave Restivo on piano, Steve Parrish on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass will warm your season with a “Jazzified Christmas”. Featuring old seasonal favorites and originals with a jazzy, funky twist.

Thurs. Feb. 13: Laura Landsberg: That’s Amore! Songs about Love, Anti Love, & The Stuff In Between – Nelson’s Laura Landsberg shares her versatility and musical prowess as she explores the many layers of love and lust. Expect to laugh, cry and feel the love. Joining Laura are Dave Restivo on Piano, Jill McKenna -on Bass, Paul Landsberg on Guitar, and Joel Fountain on Drums.

Thurs. Mar. 27: Melody Diachun & Friends: Up Jumped Swing: Springtime Jazz in Bloom – Experience the vibrant sounds of spring through fresh interpretations of perennial songs that embody renewal and celebration. Melody, Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards, will be joined by Kiyoshi Elkuf on tenor saxophone, Mike Rud on guitar, Doug Stephenson on acoustic bass, and Tony Ferraro on drums.

Sat. Apr. 12: Blue Moon Marquee – JUNO Award Winners Blue Moon Marquee are influenced by anything that swings, jumps or grooves. Jasmine Colette a.k.a. Badlands Jass plays upright bass and a foot drum kit, singing in honey-dipped tones. A.W. Cardinal’s distinctive and soulful vocals accompany his guitar for the swinging energy of jazz-tinged blues.