GRAHAM VILLETTE QUARTET - ISLAND NOTES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Thu, Jun 11
|315 Fitzwilliam St
The Graham Villette Quartet from Nanaimo, featuring Graham Villette, Kosma Busheikin, Nick Peck, and Ardeshir Pourkeramati, brings swinging grooves, fiery improvisation, and irresistible energy to the stage. Jazz lovers won’t want to miss this!
Time & Location
Jun 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
315 Fitzwilliam St, 315 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A6, Canada
About the event
The Graham Villette Quartet is one of Nanaimo’s standout jazz ensembles, led by acclaimed drummer and bandleader Graham Villette. Featuring Kosma Busheikin on double bass, Nick Peck on piano, and Ardeshir Pourkeramati on saxophone, the group is known for its dynamic interplay, rich musical chemistry, and engaging live performances.
Blending classic jazz standards with soulful ballads and fresh, modern interpretations, the quartet brings both depth and energy to the stage. Each musician contributes a distinct voice, with Pourkeramati’s expressive saxophone adding a vibrant melodic dimension that elevates the ensemble’s sound, tight, nuanced, and full of spontaneity.
A fixture in the local jazz scene, the quartet has helped shape and energize the island’s vibrant music community. Audiences can expect an evening of swinging grooves, inspired improvisation, and captivating musical storytelling, ranging from upbeat and lively to intimate and atmospheric.
Whether you’re a longtime jazz enthusiast or discovering the genre for the…
Tickets
General Admission
Sale ends
Jun 10, 12:00 a.m.
GRAHAM VILLETTE QUARTET
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00