explorASIAN 2009 Opening Celebration

explorASIAN is pleased to present dynamic jazz artist and composer

VINCE MAI 

with Special Guests



Friday - May 1, 2009
7:30pm

Official CD Launch of Vince's new release "STRETCHY"

Q & A and Artist Reception to follow the concert

Hosted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada 
Wine courtesy of the Consulate General of Chile in Vancouver
Painting Exhibition by Ron Sombilon Gallery


Frederic Wood Theatre, UBC
http://www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/index_detail.php?locat1=376

Tickets at the door:
$20 General
$15 Students/Seniors

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    May
    1, 2009 Opening Celebration: Vince Mai 



     

 

VINCE MAI nominated this year for Wind Instrumentalist of the Year by the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards 2009!
 
A dynamic soloist and well known member of various Canadian jazz and funk groups, Vince is also a top call studio musician in the Pacific Northwest. 
He explores contemporary smooth-groove jazz from a world perspective, inspired by his travels and performances throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas.   

As a jazz artist, Vince has had the privilege of sharing stages and studios with top artists in Canada, the United States, and Europe including Tom Jones, 
David Foster, Sarah McLachlan, The Temptations, Long John Baldry, Maestro Fresh Wes, Chuck Israels, Bobby Shew, Steve Turre, Natalie Cole, Don Thompson, 
Eddie Daniels, Ernan Lopez Nussa, Danilo Perez, Robben Ford, and Daniel Binelli (Astor Piazzolla).

As a composer, Vince's film scores have been featured on TV networks - PBS, Fox Network, WTN and the CBC in North America.  For nearly 2 decades, 
Vince has been actively writing and producing commercial spots, TV themes and stings for clients including - Electronic Arts, McDonalds, KVOS TV, WIC TV, 
Global TV, Honda, Mattel, Ford, A&B Sound, ITV, Telus, and many others. 

As a studio musician, Vince's trumpet has been featured on numerous albums, commercials, feature films and TV series including DaVinci's Inquest, Ed, 
Edd & Eddy Show, The Chris Isaak Show, McGyver, Lonesome Dove, and Scene of the Crime. 

Vince's latest CD entitled "STRETCHY" is scheduled for release on April 28 and the concert at Frederic Wood Theatre will also be the official CD launch party.

Artist info:  www.mai-music.com

Please join us in celebrating Asian Heritage Month and support the talented artists in our community!


    May
    1, 2009 Opening Celebration: Vince Mai