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Powerhouse band displays a lust for life

Eclectic stylings defy classical description
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Bryn Badel makes musical magic, playing a mean trumpet. (Heath Moffatt Photography)

Victoria’s Lust Life Jazz Band, with leader Bryn Badel on trumpet and vocals and featuring the Cowichan Valley’s own saxophonist, Wayne Kozak, delivers delicious ear food at Pat’s House of Jazz in the Osborne Bay Pub Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m.

With a repertoire that stems from the love of the jazz song form and the Great American Songbook, the band takes inspiration from jazz, blues, bebop, funk and swing.

Known for its stints as the house band at the Empress and the Hotel Grand Pacific among others, this West Coast-inspired modern jazz band will play some great, cool, horn-driven jazz and funky music along with clever jazz interpretations of some modern pop songs.

Their eclectic stylings defy classical description. Their unique eclectic sound paints a mellifluous picture of West Coast sound.

Ever versatile, Badel is a trained symphonic musician who has been featured on film scores, commercials and many recordings, including sessions with jazz and blues singer Maureen Washington and the Vancouver Island Symphony.

Kozak has worked as a musician and composer with renowned artists such as Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Dionne Warwick, Tom Jones, Gladys Knight and the legendary Powder Blues Band.

Rounding out this powerhouse band is Chris Thackray on drums, Rob Johnson on bass and Al Vance on guitar.

This show is one of a Sunday afternoon jazz series presented by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society.

It runs every Sunday from 2 p.m. in the Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave. in Crofton. Admission is $15.

Reservations are recommended. Tables will be held until 1:30 p.m.

Phone 250-324-2245 or visit http://osbornebaypub.com.