JAZZ RETURNS TO POPULAR FREDERICTON VENUE

For two nights over the coming months a local venue, once considered the local hub for Fredericton’s jazz scene, will once again come alive with two exciting artists passing through the city.  

The Bobak Room in The Delta Fredericton – formerly known as the popular, and scenic, DJ Purdy’s – will be hosting two vibrant evenings of jazz, its first in over two decades, as the MRTI Agency, in partnership with the Delta Fredericton, presents the ‘Jazz at Purdy’s’ series.  

On February 15th, Fredericton native Geordie Haley returns home for a triumphant performance of exciting improvisation and exploration to kick it off.  Haley will be joined by a seasoned combo of local talent, including Jason Flores (double bass), Karl Ganz (drums) and Mike Doherty (keys). The homecoming has allowed Haley a chance to reflect.

“Back in the day, I found myself lucky to have a gig that lasted three nights a week at DJ Purdy’s. That’s practically unheard of these days. We were able to work on our jazz playing in a friendly place with the beautiful Saint John River floating by,” added Haley.

Second up, on April 4th, Cuban jazz powerhouse Dee Hernandez adds her high-energy, global rhythms to the Jazz at Purdy’s series, and she has requested a dance floor! Hernandez was recently given the title of ‘the voice of Canadian-Cuban jazz’ by Maritime Edit magazine, and has been described as a ‘force of artistic innovation and musical freedom’ and her talents have been featured prominently on national specialty jazz programs and formats. 

The new layout of the room will be adorned with cabaret style seating and will be tastefully lit for the perfect ambience, making it ideal for a night of jazz.

Tickets for both shows are currently on sale through Ticket Tailor – http://tinyurl.com/cfdpry4j.
$20 advance or $25 at the door. Doors will open at 6:30 with shows starting at 7PM. Nice & early to allow for everyone to participate.