The Attila Fias Group | Jazz Without Borders

Event Description

This concert brings together an all-star lineup featuring two phenomenal saxophonists, Ryan Oliver and Roy Styffe. Between them, they cover soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones as well as flute and alto flute — a wide palette of sounds that will come to life in Attila's fresh, exciting arrangements. Rounding out the band are two world-class musicians: Attila's long-time friend and collaborator Richard Brisco (flying in from Toronto), a masterful drummer with a deep command of Brazilian grooves, and the extraordinary Scott White on bass, whose artistry includes his fantastic bowed bass playing.

They’ll journey through Brazilian jazz, Attila's own Hungarian folk-jazz, modern jazz, jazz standards, plus other original compositions — including brand new pieces. You’ll also hear music by legends like Chick Corea, Ornette Coleman, Hermeto Pascoal, Jovino Santos Neto, and McCoy Tyner, along with some special surprises you’ll have to experience live...

This one is called Jazz Without Borders because they are not limiting themselves to one theme — the only goal is to share joy, creativity, and great energy through jazz of all kinds.

Attila Fias, a Hungarian-born, Toronto-raised platinum-selling pianist and composer who makes his home in Victoria BC, is renowned for seamlessly blending various genres of music with jazz. Recognized for his spectacular and pyrotechnic playing, critics also praise him as a lyrical piano interpreter, breathing new life into others' works. He has performed on prestigious stages worldwide and collaborated with numerous internationally acclaimed musicians.

Attila Fias – piano, arrangements, compositions
Scott White - bass
Richard Brisco – drums
Ryan Oliver - saxes, flute
Roy Styffe - saxes, flute