Sun, Aug 23rd ,2:30-4:30pm, Concert – Baird, Black & White Trio - an adventurous, jazz/improv/meditative piano trio  
Roger Baird has performed and recorded around the world in a career that spans 40 years. He was active in the 70’s New York Loft scene as a founding member of The Music Ensemble    Miles Black's playing has been compared to the likes of piano greats, Keith Jarrett and Brad Mehldau. His performance is melodic, creative and spellbinding.  Now living in Berlin, Scott White left Canada to become the Musical Director, bandleader and bass player for Berlin's Cirque du Soleil. A gifted bassist, he now tours around Europe and North America collaborating with many renowned musicians in styles ranging from Russian Folk and Gypsy Swing to Free Jazz..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAtvS6e37bU   https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=10&v=TCyyIMFmdm8
Scott and Miles websites are: scottwhite.net   http://milesblack.com/
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The trio has released one CD, Spirit Door, as well as a DVD and has been featured on Shaw cable. A new CD is in the works to be released in the 4th quarter of 2015.​
Roger Baird has performed and recorded around the world in a career that spans 40 years. He was active in the 70’s New York Loft scene as a founding member of The Music Ensemble composed of William Parker, bass, Billy Bang, violin, Dewey Johnson, trumpet, Earl Freeman, bass, Daniel Carter, flutes and reeds, and in numerous projects involving many other great musicians. During the late eighties and nineties he performed/recorded as sideman and bandleader with some of Canada’s most adventurous musicians as well as with US, European and Japanese artists, including Marilyn Crispell, Glenn Spearman, Walter Wierbos , Dr. Umezu and Lisle Ellis. His melodic style of drumming brings a fresh vision to the instrument.
Miles Black's playing has been compared to the likes of piano greats, Keith Jarrett and Brad Mehldau. His performance is melodic, creative and spellbinding. The list of jazz greats he has played or recorded with is too long to list in entirety but includes Maynard Ferguson, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Slide Hampton, Dee Daniels, Oliver Gannon, The Paul Horn Band, Chuck Israels, Max Roach, Lew Tabackin, and Houston Person. This is a rare opportunity to see Miles play in an environment where his creativity and musicality shine in a completely new light.
Now living in Berlin, Scott White left Canada to become the Musical Director, bandleader and bass player for Berlin's Cirque du Soleil. A gifted bassist, he now tours around Europe and North America collaborating with many renowned musicians in styles ranging from Russian Folk and Gypsy Swing to Free Jazz.. Scott is a very entertaining player to hear and watch. His sound palette encompasses many unorthodox percussive and melodic effects. He is a virtuoso with an unmatched playing style. Scott’s improvisational talents and virtuosity on the bass shine in the context of the BBW Trio.
 
What others have to say about the CD, Spirit Door, recorded live at the Denman Hall:
 
“ subtle, cerebral music with its own spirit and sense of intimate group dialogue” Stuart Broomer CODA magazine.
 
“ An atmospheric delight with superb musicianship from all in the band members, this album will become a favourite. I love it!” Barry O'Sullivan (Producer/Presenter) A Jazz Hour which is broadcast weekly across Australia via the CRN to over 180 stations.
Come out for this ongoing musical odyssey! You will enjoy the life affirming spontaneity of these musicians, who let the muse play them.