Pianist Brian Buchanan is a jewel in the crown of Canadian jazz. His talents as a player and composer combine for a distinctive musical flavour.  Brian is well versed in the tradition of jazz music, but has developed his own style and sound that takes him far beyond the roots of the idiom. His technical acumen is noteable, his sound delightfully textural… smooth as silk or as rough as sand, dependant upon the composition and the combined voices of the players he collaborates with. Whether playing a ballad or a be-bop tune, the space he creates becomes the definition, his rhythmic feels and harmonic sense masterfully state the composition at hand.  Listen to Brian’s CDs, Avenues or Soulstice for a glimpse into the depth and clarity of his musical vision.

Brian will be joined on stage for a few songs towards the end of the program by Calgary jazz vocalist and long-time performance partner Cindy McLeod.

This concert is part of a Piano Concert Series during 2o0178 generously sponsored by: