The Barry Elmes Quintet
July 2, 3, 4 @ 8:00 PM

Barry Elmes - Drums / leader

Brian O'kane - Trumpet, flugelhorn

Chris Gale - Tenor saxophone

Lorne Lofsky - Guitar

Pat Collins - Bass

Barry Elmes has occupied a position of prominence on the Canadian jazz scene since  the 1980s and has become internationally respected over the years since, not only as  one of Canada’s most talented drummers, but for parallel accomplishments as a  composer, producer, recording artist, and dedicated educator. His award-winning  work has been documented on over 90 jazz CDs and he has performed all over the  world with many renowned jazz artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy Flanagan,  Charlie Haden, Diana Krall, Joe Henderson, John Abercrombie, Oliver Jones, Cedar  Walton, Phil Nimmons, and Moe Koffman. In 1991 he formed the Barry Elmes Quintet,  featuring a “who’s who” of the best in Canadian jazz. A success from the beginning,  this group has toured internationally and released seven critically acclaimed  recordings.