Join us at Jacko’s Underground Lounge, the Vibrant Vine’s speakeasy venue, November 1st 2024 for the Moonlight Jazz Society’s second concert of its Winter Concert Series. At this First Friday event, MJS is excited to present one of our co-founders and musical director, Neil Gray. Having landed back in the Okanagan after the pandemic, he brings his big city vibes with new works from his sophomore album currently in the recording process. The album is set to release next year and is produced by award-winning producer, saxaphonist, and owner of Canadian Jazz label Cellar Live, Mr. Cory Weeds. Gray is an award-winning composer and arranger, and offers up his percussion and piano playing to numerous small ensembles, big bands, and his own quintet.

Also set to grace the stage is a special appearance by guest vocalist Leila Naderi.

Moonlight Jazz Society (MJS) is a NEW non-profit focused on facilitating connection between primarily composers and arrangers, venues, and audiences to foster synergy in the local and provincial jazz community.

In its second year, the Moonlight Jazz Society looks forward to supporting an amazing lineup of touring jazz artists at the Vibrant Vine’s cozy wine and meal-centred environment, and adds a Sunday series to its efforts with all ages emerging artist pop-up concerts at the French Cultural Centre in downtown Kelowna. Coffee, tea, desserts and a place to support our youth will have both series offer up different yet equally as enjoyable vibes.

Taste a little bit of everything every month, show your arts’ patronage, become part of the family! To get on the MJS mailing list email moonlightjazzsociety@gmail.com.

Sponsors include: Wentworth Music, Coast Capri Hotel, the French Cultural Centre, the Vibrant Vine Winery, Urban Harvest Organic Delivery, Rory Fader Piano Tuning Services, Simon Nuttgens, David Willoughby, Clear Design, and Joe Auty.

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