Big Band delight coming our way October 18th, when Nanaimo’s own Big
Band, the Nanaimo Music Association Big Band is playing for us at their
yearly event at the Simonholt Restaurant Nanaimo) Oct. 18th. 7:30pm

The NMA with the exceptional Natasha Adams on vocals, is now in the 59th
year since its foundation and is led by its original founder, and
educator Bryan Stovell.
The band has never slipped into the comfort of “that same old song” but
always presents exciting mixes of traditional and modern musical pieces
presented in a challenging way!

The band has nurtured some of Canada’s leading jazz players in its long
history. Such musicians as Dianna Krall, Phil Dwyer, Ingrid and
Christine Jensen and in recent times a new wave of up and coming
players, as well as many players who have been part of the Big Band for
many years.

Tickets are $25.00 (students, Quadwrangle Regulars and NIJFA Subscribers
$20.00) Available from Simonholt (250) 933-3338.