Don Berner Sextet

Edmonton alto saxophonist Don Berner is no stranger to Medicine Hat. Don’s bebop-inspired technique and light distinctive sound have gained him quite a following. In addition to appearing alongside such notables as P.J. Perry, Bobby Shew, Hugh Fraser, Slide Hampton, Carol Welsman and Tommy Banks, he has performed at festivals across Canada including the Montreal Jazz Festival. Berner has appeared at Edmonton’s Yardbird Suite and numerous other jazz clubs throughout Canada and the U.S. He has performed at several embassies as well as being a part of international tours to Hong Kong and Mexico. He has performed on numerous radio and TV specials and has released his second album, Fortress of Solitude and his third, The Don Berner Sextet Invades Calgary; Live at the Beatniq!

Berner was formerly the announcer and producer of A Time For Jazz on CKUA and the writer of the Jazz Standards column in Edmonton’s SEE magazine.

He has been nominated for the TD Canada trust Jazz award, the Galaxie rising star award, and several mayoral arts awards. Returning to the Medicine Hat JazzFest, the sextet will be playing some oft requested favourites off the new album, as well an abundance of new material as one of Canada’s busiest jazz ensembles continues writing and creating new music.

Joining Don will be Doug Berner on trumpet, Audrey Ochoa on Trombone, Rob Thompson on keys, Luis Tovar on drums and Mike Lent on bass.

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Saturday, June 29 - 10:30PM
The Studio Club (Esplanade Studio Theatre)
$18 + Esplanade S/C

Tickets available at the Esplanade and Tixx Central

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