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Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers
Robin Layne & Rhythm Makers
Appearing at Sundog Fest Kick-Off Weekend – Saturday Night!
Saturday Sept 20, 5:50pm at Civic Memorial Park, Vernon BC
With roots in rhythmic traditions around the globe, this groove heavy ensemble delivers music that transcends the bounds of tradition, blurring the lines between jazz and folk as they carve out new territory for the marimba at the forefront of the sonic landscape.
Over the past decade and a half, percussionist Robin Layne has steeped himself in rhythmic traditions around the world from Cuba to West Africa to Mexico and beyond. He brings these influences to bear in his compositions that are inspired by his travels. Robin has worked with many of Canada’s finest global artists and toured throughout China, Europe, Mexico, USA and Canada. Highlights include Nanjing Jazz Festival, Hildesheim Jazz Festival, Victoria Jazz Fest, Arts Wells Festival, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Vancouver Folk Festival, and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
The Rhythm Makers are renowned percussionist Liam MacDonald, bassist Derek DiFilippo, drummer Daniel Ruiz and Jocelyn Waugh on trumpet and EFX. Collectively these musicians have played with everyone from David Hidalgo to the Hamiltones, and have an on stage chemistry that is a joy to witness.
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