The B3 Kings return to the Shadbolt Centre for annual Christmas concert, December 18 and 19

Funky jazz quartet features vocalist-drummer Denzal Sinclaire, Hammond B3 organist Chris Gestrin, tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds, and guitarist Bill Coon

SPONSORED POST BY Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

Back by popular demand, the B3 Kings are playing their annual Christmas concert at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Performances take place on December 18 at 7:30 pm and December 19 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.

The B3 Kings were formed in 2002 for a Christmas concert at Cory Weeds’ Cellar Jazz Club—and it was such a huge success that it became an annual event.

The quartet is anchored by vocal sensation Denzal Sinclaire, who also doubles as drummer. Sinclaire, known internationally as a jazz star, has had his praises sung by the likes of Diana Krall and Cassandra Wilson. Hammond B3 organist Chris Gestrin provides his wicked grooves and creative arrangements of Christmas classics. Tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds has an expressive sound rooted in jazz tradition. And guitarist Bill Coon is as funky as they come.

Tickets to see the B3 Kings are available through the Shadbolt Centre.

Post sponsored by Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

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The B3 Kings return to the Shadbolt Centre for annual Christmas concert, December 18 and 19

Funky jazz quartet features vocalist-drummer Denzal Sinclaire, Hammond B3 organist Chris Gestrin, tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds, and guitarist Bill Coon

Back by popular demand, the B3 Kings are playing their annual Christmas concert at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Performances take place on December 18 at 7:30 pm and December 19 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.

The B3 Kings were formed in 2002 for a Christmas concert at Cory Weeds’ Cellar Jazz Club—and it was such a huge success that it became an annual event.

Tickets to see the B3 Kings are available through the Shadbolt Centre.

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