Entertainment

The Blue Pear is pleased to support local Jazz musicians by offering complimentary live music while you enjoy items from our menu.

Performance time is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

	February 26: Audrey Ochoa-Trombone
	Audrey Ochoa is one of Edmonton’s' most creative trombone players. Audrey is a full time performer, dividing her time between performance and educational activities. Audrey also performs with numerous ensembles including the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra, the Brass Knuckles, the J-Team, the Retrofitz and her own jazz ensembles. Audrey Ochoa's Website

	March 4: Marc Beaudin-Guitar
	THE RETROFITZ is the brainchild of bandleader/arranger Marc Beaudin, who has worked alongside Alfie Zappacosta. Originally from Quebec, he has laid roots in the music community in Edmonton with THE RETROFITZ! Marc has performed internationally as a military musician, jazz performer and vocalist.

	March 11: Don Berner-Saxophone
	A former Grant MacEwan Outreach instructor, he maintains a busy performing, lecturing, and teaching schedule. Don has performed with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and is currently one of the music columnists for SEE Magazine. Berner’s albums include Sextet, Fortress of Solitude and The Don Berner Sextet Invades Calgary-Live at the Beatniq! Don Berner's website

	March 18: Terry McDade-Harpist
	Terry McDade, contemporary electro-Harpist, is featured along with Thom Golub (Upright Bass) & Dan Skakun (Drums) in "Harpe Jazz", a new & exciting musical group on the World-Jazz-music scene. These talented musicians have joined forces to create one of Canada's most unique & creative musical groups! Over the past five years Terry has been focusing on his own personal voice in the world music scene. He released his debut CD "Harpe Danse" in '98 to critical acclaim & has recently followed it up with "Midwinter" in '01 & "Noel" in "05".

Disclaimer:
Due to the overwhelming popularity of our live jazz series an entertainment fee of 25 $ per person will apply if you choose not to dine with us.

Last Updated: Sunday, February 12, 2012