Simonholt is very pleased to announce that The Roy Styffe Quartet will
be playing at the Simonholt Restaurant, Aug. 2nd. 7:30pm. Undoubtedly,
this band contains some of North America’s best players; the
extraordinary Roy Styffe (saxes), the amazing Rob Cheramy (guitar), the
exceptional Steve Wallace (bass) and the stick perfect Kelby McNayr
(drums). We are so excited about this band that we are recording the
show with a view to an live album release.

Regarded by many as one of the finest improvisers in Canada.
Multi-instrumentalist (saxophone/clarinet/flute) Roy Styffe has been
wowing audiences for over 30 years. He has played with the greatest
names in Canadian jazz and continues to push the envelope of excellence
in the world of improvisation.

Roy has been active as a leader, performer and composer for the past
twenty five years. Some notable highlights have been performing with Ed
Bickert, Kenny Wheeler, Daniel Lapp, Tony Genge, Pat Collins, John
McLeod, Neil Swainson, Phil Dwyer, Pat LaBarbara, Phil Woods, Renee
Rosnes, Hal McKusick and touring with Don Thompson’s Banff Alumni Jazz
Ensemble.  In 1986 Roy played with The Temptations for Expo ’86, and in
1988 he played with Rob McConnell in his big band at the Calgary Winter
Olympics.

Tickets for Roy’s show are $30.00 (students, NIJFA subscribers and
Quadwrangle Regulars $25.00) available from Simonholt (250) 933-3338