Victor Bateman Trio
July 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 5:30pm

Victor Bateman - Bass
Reg Schwager - Guitar
Nick Fraser - Drums

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$10 Cover Charge

Bassist/Vocalist Victor Bateman has been involved in the musical life of Toronto since arriving here from Vancouver in 1981, and the Victor Bateman Trio has been a primary outlet for his musical interests since 1990. The trio evolved from Vektor, a quintet Victor led in the 80s. Vektor was an integral part of the Queen Street jazz scene that existed at the time. Victor’s involvement in jazz, country, blues, and improvised music, as well as his experience as a working musician from the early 70s to the present day, are informing features of his music practice. Although not necessarily a jazz musician per se, his attempts to sing and play jazz are well-meaning and not intended as slights. The trio plays a mix of original material and music from the jazz tradition, with occasional excursions into the blues and country repertoire. Their idiosyncratic, improvisatory approach to presentation hopefully breathes life into familiar material. The spirit of sonic exploration and an element of humour should also be present. We’ll see what happens. On this occasion Victor will be joined by Reg Schwager on guitar, a longstanding musical associate, and Nick Fraser on drums, not as longstanding as Reg due only to their difference in age.

We’re looking forward to mixing it up and hope you choose to join us.