By Gillian Brunette
Four men, four microphones, no instruments and a playlist that covers jazz, popular music, doo-wop, even classical.
This winning formula has earned Cadence international recognition as one of the finest quartets to make an appearance on the a cappella scene.
The four guys, Aaron Jensen, Kurt Sampson, Ross Lynde and Carl Berger, just can’t help but have fun. The result is a show that has something for everyone: instrumental imitation, sophisticated harmonies, and engaging audience interaction.
HFA once again brings Cadence back to the Algonquin Theatre on Friday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. In the afternoon, Cadence will conduct a workshop at the theatre.
“The group will perform for 200 public school and 200 high school students for 30 minutes and then hold a one-hour workshop for the same audience,” said festival general manager Rob Saunders.
HIGH ENERGY: Cadence, an a cappella quartet, brings its formidable blend of tight harmonies and instrumental imitation to the Algonquin Theatre on Oct. 19.
In the journey from four guys jamming in the living room to an international touring band, Cadence has performed for many of the greatest names in vocal music including Quincy Jones and Manhattan Transfer. Cadence has also had the honour of singing with vocal maestro Bobby McFerrin in 2003 at the Montreal Jazz Festival, and in 2005 at Roy Thomson Hall. Cadence has performed across the world, delighting audiences across North America, Asia and Europe. Wherever they go, the members of Cadence deliver their mandate: to explore and demonstrate that the voice has no limits. Their CD Twenty For One (2005) is a balance of hip jazz, cool pop, and clever and thoughtful original songs. Twenty For One was nominated for a 2005 Juno award and won three contemporary a cappella recording awards.
Cadence is described as a younger and more dynamic version of the internationally known Nylons, said Saunders.
Tickets for Cadence are $22 plus GST for adults and $15 plus GST for youth. They are available from the Algonquin Theatre box office, 789-4975, or online at www.algonquintheatre.ca.
Annual general meeting
The Huntsville Festival of the Arts hosts its annual general meeting in Partners Hall at the Algonquin Theatre this Saturday, Oct.13, at 10:30 a.m.
Everyone is invited to review the financial and artistic results from the 2007 festival season
Light refreshments will be served.
