The Miranda Sage Quintet presents “Music of the Spheres” at Hermann’s Jazz Club feat. Phil Dwyer

Enchanting songstress Miranda Sage celebrates the release of her seventh album at Hermann’s Jazz Club on Saturday March 22nd evening. Her quintet will perform songs from her recent recording, Music of the Spheres. The project features exceptional new collaborations with, and arrangements by, Officer of the Order of Canada and Juno-winning multi-instrumentalist, Don Thompson.

The show turns up the heat on passion, making the performance of this collection of love songs a hot date night out with your loved one this March. Alongside classic vocal jazz, you will hear Miranda and Don’s songwriting collaborations on new melodic standards with thought-provoking lyrics by the Vancouver Island vocalist. Miranda’s sultry-toned voice is sensitive and beguiling, brimming with maturity and life-experience that informs her interpretations. Her recordings are widely respected by critics, not only in Canada, but around the world. The album has enjoyed airplay on national CBC Saturday Night Jazz and respected stations in Europe.

The project’s sophisticated arrangements will be brought to life at Hermann’s Jazz Club (753 View St, Victoria, BC), by Miranda’s sextet featuring Member of the Order of Canada and multiple-Juno-winning jazz saxophonist, Phil Dwyer. Virtuosic Victoria/Toronto-based pianist, Attila Fias will perform alongside seasoned upright bassist, Ken Lister from Qualicum Beach. Toronto drummer Rich Brisco brings relaxing grooves and sensitive syncopation.

Don’t hesitate. Book your table, and plan to head downtown for dinner and music on Saturday March 22 for this ensemble’s sure to be sell-out performance.

“Music of the Spheres” isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s an invitation to experience love’s profound beauty and complexity through the lens of Miranda’s exceptional musical prowess. Welcome back, Miranda. Your absence was a void in the music world, but with this latest offering, you’ve reminded us of the depth of your talent and the warmth of your musical embrace.
– Don Martin, Jazz Quarterly

“Music of the Spheres contains plenty of first-class singing with Miranda Sage particularly excelling on the ballads. <She has a> warm voice, impeccable taste in picking out songs and <ability> to make every note and sound count… on these heartfelt versions.”
– Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene, renowned music history author

Miranda Sage – vocalist, bandleader
Phil Dwyer, Order of Canada recipient, Juno award winning tenor saxophonist, based in Qualicum Beach, is a musician nonpareil.
Attila Fias, renowned Victoria/Toronto pianist with his signtaure virtuosic approach is sure to dazzle and bring a smile to audience members
Ken Lister, top-notched bassist from Qualicum Beach, first-call to many NYC touring jazz musicians
Richard Brisco, here from Toronto, bringing rhythmic finesse and dynamic grooves to these masterful arrangements.

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Category: Live Music | Jazz

Price:
General Admission: CAD 30.00

Artists: Miranda Sage, Phil Dwyer, Attila Fias, Ken Lister, Richard Brisco