Barry Elmes has occupied a position of prominence on the Canadian jazz scene since
the 1980s and has become internationally respected over the years since, not only as
one of Canada’s most talented drummers, but for parallel accomplishments as a
composer, producer, recording artist, and dedicated educator. His award-winning
work has been documented on over 90 jazz CDs and he has performed all over the
world with many renowned jazz artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy Flanagan,
Charlie Haden, Diana Krall, Joe Henderson, John Abercrombie, Oliver Jones, Cedar
Walton, Phil Nimmons, and Moe Koffman. In 1991 he formed the Barry Elmes Quintet,
featuring a “who’s who” of the best in Canadian jazz. A success from the beginning,
this group has toured internationally and released seven critically acclaimed
recordings. The new CD “Night Flight” showcases Barry’s arrangements of
compositions by a wide range of iconic jazz composers, from Duke Ellington to Charles
Mingus to Keith Jarrett.
At the Jazz Room performance, the quintet will perform selections from “Night Flight”
and from all their previous releases.
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Personnel:
Barry Elmes (drums/leader)
Brian O’Kane (trumpet, flugelhorn)
Chris Gale (tenor sax)
Lorne Lofsky (guitar)
Pat Collins (bass)
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