We are thrilled to welcome The Attila Fias Trio to our Jazz Vespers stage. Come and enjoy this group of musicians as they perform an evening of world class jazz right here in the Westshore.
Attila Fias is a Toronto-raised, platinum selling pianist and composer who now makes his home in Victoria BC, and is renowned for seamlessly blending world music with jazz. Recognized for his spectacular and pyrotechnic playing and his creative composing, critics also praise him as a lyrical piano interpreter and arranger.
He has performed internationally on prestigious stages in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal, as well as in India, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, London, Morocco, Brazil, and beyond. Locally, he's a familiar presence on the Victoria Jazz Scene, and regularly plays with his own groups at Hermann’s Jazz Club, The Union Club, James Bay United Jazz Nights, Government House, the Victoria Jazz Festival stages, McPherson Theater, and all over Vancouver Island.
Attila has collaborated, performed and recorded with many acclaimed international musicians, such as Zakir Hussain, Hendrik Meurkens, A.R. Rahman as well as countless great Canadian musicians such as Terry Clarke, Dave Young, Neil Swainson, Pat Labarbera, Don Thompson and many more.
Louis Rudner is a bassist, educator, copyist, and bandleader. He has studied with many of the greats including Rodney Whitaker, Victor Wooten, and Oteil Burbridge and has absorbed the musical traditions of swing, motown, funk, and beyond.
Damian Graham is a drummer who has performed across Canada, USA, China, and Europe. Damian’s musical diversity has led to performances with some of the finest musicians in the country and is changing the way people think about the drums. Damian is also a composer and educator.