We are very pleased to announce that the Ryan Oliver Quartet will be
playing for us at the Simonholt Restaurant, Sunday 14th June at 7:30pm.
Ryan’s theme for the show is, “Tunes People Like”. What that means is
that you will be going home with memorable tunes, like “Can’t Buy Me
Love”, set on fire by this Quartet and ringing in your ears!

These tunes make up the body of Ryans next album, shortly to be
recorded. Juno Nominated Ryan needs very little introduction to any jazz
ears in Canada, especially for his work with the internationally
respected Shuffle Demons and has worked with some of the leading players
in Canada, New York and the Netherlands.
Ryans musical prowess is matched by his academic achievements, holding a
Masters degree in music from Rutgers University. As director and founder
of the West Coast Jazz Academy in Victoria, he imparts his knowledge to
aspiring saxophonists across Vancouver Island, directs both student and
adult jazz combos and runs an annual week long saxophone camp.

Beyond performance and education, Oliver has contributed to the jazz
community as an adjudicator for prestigious scholarships and festivals,
including the Fraser MacPherson Scholarship.. He has been recognized as
a nominee for numerous awards including the Prix De Jazz at the Montreal
Jazz Festival, a Juno nomination and the Western Canadian Jazz musician
of the Year in 2022.

The band features Ryan Oliver (saxes), Dr. Tony Genge (keys), Ken Lister
(bass.) and Joe Poole (drms.). This combo swings high!
Tickets are $30.00 (students, NIJFA subscribers and Quadwrangle Regulars
$25.00) available from Simonholt (250) 933-3338