His "Food For Thought Trio", with bassist André Lachance, and drummer Bernie Arai, was originally formed as a tip of the hat to Phil's ongoing love affair with cooking and to raise awareness of the importance of local food production and to highlight food security issues. Of course, the focus is on the music though, and in that respect, this trio of BC musical chefs de cuisine will be serving up a hearty stew of tasty morsels from around the world, showcasing influences from Brazilian and African music, contemporary pop & R&B influences, favourite jazz artists, and originals.

Don't miss out on this rare appearance by one of the west coast's most dynamic groups.

www.phildwyer.com
https://youtu.be/9P9O9TlcjHU
Saturday October 22nd
doors 6:30pm music 7:30pm
Suggested ticket price $24 (minimum $20)
plus taxes, s/c and copyright fees
TICKETS https://sidedooraccess.com/shows/mE7TVd1PJw5xgZTFFpsS
OR CALL Char 250-730-1636

Bernie Arai’s musical career as a performer, educator and recording artist spans styles through jazz, improvised music, traditional Japanese, and electronic music. On drum set, percussion and electronics, he works with some of Canada’s most accomplished musicians, performing across the country and touring across the United States, Japan and Europe.

Bernie's own ensembles include his own quartet featuring, an electronic/acoustic trio with Chris Gestrin and Jon Bentley called New Diversions. Densabi features Bernie using digital sound synthesis to create improvised ambient music. With saxophonist Jon Bentley Bernie co-led a hard bop sextet called Ugetsu for over 15 years. Bernie also works with many ensembles such as: the Brad Turner Trio, Bill Coon Double Quartet, the Bill Runge Quintet, the Hard Rubber Orchestra, the Jennifer Scott Trio, and many others.

A dedicated and experienced educator, Bernie continues to work as an instructor at the Vancouver Community College School of Music, and as a jazz band director at the University of British Columbia Summer Music Institute,. He has served as instructor in the Capilano Jazz Studies program, the Phil Dwyer Academy of Music and Culinary Arts, the Douglas College Summer Jazz Intensive, North Shore Summer Jazz Intensive and the Vancouver Creative Music Institute.

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Char's Landing Hall & Hostel
4815 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
all ages venue presenting 100+ artists per year since 2010
charslanding.com call/text 250-730-1636
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