Peggy Lee Band

Equally adept in far-out free improv, the classical rigour of her work with the VSO, and the arcing melodic textures of her detailed, emotionally deep compositions, cellist/composer Peggy Lee exudes mastery in both quietude and fire. Premiering new music alongside selections from its rich back-catalogue, the Peggy Lee Band builds a sound world where “melodies slide in and out of abstraction; skewed marches butt up against folk songs; chamber music niceties crumble under the assault of funk and psychedelia.” (Georgia Straight). With Dylan van der Schyff drums, Brad Turner trumpet, Jeremy Berkman trombone, Jon Bentley sax, André Lachance bass, and guitarists Tony Wilson and Ron Samworth.