Jazz at the Actors Studio

Photo: Contributed

You asked for it and you got it! Kelowna Actors Studio opens its theatre doors for the month of August to Hot Jazz.  Host Anna Jacyszyn is thrilled to collaborate with Nathan Flavel and Randy Leslie to create a modern day speakeasy for like-minded Jazz, Funk and Soul lovers. From August 13 until August 29 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Jazz at the KAZ is set to ignite Kelowna! 

Coming out of a year-long sabbatical, the Jazz Café Band is pumped and ready to perform on stage almost every night expelling infectious energy and crazy jazz chops for all young-at-heart-club-goers who crave music and an atmosphere that is sophisticated yet totally relaxed. Friday nights will feature special guests to include the Gabriel Palatchi Trio from Argentina (August 14) and others. A CD launch party for Sharply Detached (August 21).  Also a date to remember is our final night festivity: Saturday August 29 when the Jazz Café Band will be featuring the songs of 007 BOND in anticipation of the upcoming release of ‘Spectre’.  Book early for this one then dress in your most glamorous attire and celebrate the success of a great month.

A fully licensed Moonshine and Martini Bar along with the best of local beers, wines and spirits are on the menu, so let the bartender quench your thirst and the restaurant give you fresh food for sustenance to schmooze, flirt, chat or chill to the exceptional performances happening on stage. 

Doors open at 6 p.m. into an air-conditioned room for dinner and drinks to begin.  At 6.30 p.m. each night, members and guests can listen to Smooth Jazz by recently formed; ‘Sharply Detached’.  Each night for an hour, Stevie T and Michael Arthur will give you a cool dose of original and infamous tunes to create the perfect digestive for visiting members and guests. 

The main act begins at 8 p.m. until last call at 11 p.m.  Dinner and drinks will be served throughout the evening or  you can just hangout. 

Become a member and avoid having to pay $20 each time at the door. Bring your friends to this new endeavor and be a part of the inaugural year that is sure to become an annual cool-hot-spot!