Eden Mills is proud and moved to present Remembering Peter Appleyard, an afternoon with members of his jazz A-Team – John Sherwood on piano, Dave Young on bass and Terry Clarke on drums.
The concert will take place at 3pm on June 25 at the Eden Mills Community Hall.
In May 2013, world renowned vibraphonist Appleyard gave his last great concert in his 1895 Nassagaweya barn with five great Canadian jazz musicians, all with the Order of Canada, including Young and Clarke.
Appleyard died that July, leaving the world hungry for more of his musical gifts, his showmanship, his charm and his generosity, officials say.
The funds raised from that concert were dedicated to the Eden Mills Community Hall energy retro-fit in the context of the village’s Going Carbon Neutral project.
The A-Team worked with Appleyard for decades – on the fly, overseas, in studio, on the stage and in festivals.
They know everything about him, from his favourite foods to his passion for vintage Rolls Royces. Most of all, they know that playing with Appleyard was always unpredictable, challenging and uniquely shaped by his musical vision.
They will “remember Peter Appleyard” with the audience through the music they shared and stories they lived at this special concert marking four years since his passing.
John Sherwood is recognized by his audiences and his peers as one of the top jazz pianists in Canada today.
Percussionist Terry Clarke has recorded over 300 albums with various jazz artists. Bassist and composer Dave Young is one of Canada’s most valuable and beloved musical exports in both jazz and classical settings, officials state.
Jazz in June in Eden Mills has been a popular tradition for many years now. The Eden Mills Community Hall with its acoustically superior wooden floor and ceiling is an excellent venue for music. The concert is a fundraiser for the ongoing refurbishment and energy-retrofit of the community hall.
The 3pm concert on June 25 at the Eden Mills Community Hall will include a cash champagne bar and afternoon tea refreshments.
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and $15 for students. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance online at: edenmills.ca/music.
