THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE
CENTRE CULTUREL FRANCO-MANITOBAIN
AT 340 PROVENCHER BLVD.
THE SHOW STILL STARTS AT 7:30PM.
Immerse yourself in a breathtaking musical experience with the Huu Bac Quintet on Tuesday March 12 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m., on the unmissable Mardi Jazz stage!
The doors to the WEST END CULTURAL CENTER will open at 7 p.m. so you can take your seats and prepare for an incredible evening. But that's not all ! We have planned a bar that will satisfy all your taste desires, so that you can savor every note in the greatest comfort.
But who are really the stars of the evening, The Huu Bac Quintet?
The Huu Bac Quintet, led by composer and multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, Huu Bac Quach, was born in Montreal and embodies the perfect fusion of exciting musical cultures. He brilliantly mixes his Vietnamese and Chinese heritage with the magic of jazz to create a unique and intoxicating sound experience!
Surrounded by a team of exceptional musicians, among the most prominent on the Montreal jazz scene, Huu Bac takes you on an unforgettable musical journey. His compositions are the fruit of his numerous travels across Asia, Europe and South America, and they resonate with breathtaking beauty and intensity.
In concert, Huu Bac seduces you with his virtuoso playing on the dan bau (Vietnamese monochord), the erhu (Chinese fiddle), the quena (Andean flute) and the guitar. His talent is a true symphony of sounds and emotions that will transport you to another world.
The Huu Bac Quintet offers much more than just a concert. It is a true dialogue between Asian, North and South American cultures, presented in a contemporary, original and unique way. A musical experience that transcends borders and will leave you speechless!
Don't miss this exceptional evening at Mardi Jazz with The Huu Bac Quintet. Reserve your seats now and get ready to experience a memorable evening that you will remember for a long time!
Winner of the 2022 JUNO Award for Jazz Album of the Year (solo), and Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2022 Western Canada Music Awards, Will Bonness was called “one of finest jazz pianist of his generation” by Monk Competition winner Jon Gordon. Will has been active on the international jazz scene for two decades. At 17, Will joined Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau Band for a world tour, which included performances in Europe, Thailand, and the Caribbean. He has performed at many of the major jazz festivals in Canada and the United States, as well as in the world’s most prestigious venues, with such luminaries as Jon Gordon, Avishai Cohen, Quincy Davis, Jimmy Greene, and Derrick Gardner. Locally, he can often be seen performing with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, and the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra.
Will’s performance career has led him to spend substantial time in New York City, where he has played at the Blue Note, Smalls, and Dizzy’s. Aside from his performances, he maintains a full-time teaching position at the University of Manitoba, where he has taught music for the past 9 years.
Will has three releases to his credit: Subtle Fire (2009), Halcyon (2016), and Change of Plans (2020). He has appeared as an accompanist on almost 30 albums, many of which have been nominated for or won JUNO and Western Canada Music Awards. Change of Plans has received international critical acclaim, and nearly a million streams on Spotify.