The Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble will feature the Groove Company at the Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre in Summerside on Saturday, February 18.CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble is bringing the smooth sounds of big-band jazz to the Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre in Summerside on Feb. 18.
The ensemble features 18 of the Island’s best jazz musicians as they play tunes from popular TV and movie themes, like Get Smart, Pink Panther and I Love Lucy.The band also features Island musicians with a wide range of backgrounds, from gifted students to seasoned professionals. One of the highlights of the evening will be a guest appearance by the popular horn band Groove Company.
The six-piece group specializes in original jazz/rock arrangements, often featuring tunes, such as The Kinks' Come Dancing and The Drifters' Save The Last Dance. Groove Company has performed at the Summerside Lobster Festival and is booked for a return engagement this year as well.902-436-5377It has been our privilege to have the trust and support of our East Coast communities for the last 200 years. Our SaltWire team is always watching out for the place we call home. Our 100 journalists strive to inform and improve our East Coast communities by delivering impartial, high-impact, local journalism that provokes thought and action.