Vancouver saxophonist Mike Allen and his group, the Mike Allen Quartet visit 91原创 for the final Rose Gellert Hall concert of the 2010-11 season on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m.

鈥淔our of Vancouver鈥檚 top jazz artists will feature a balanced mix of classic jazz standards from the likes of Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Thelonius Monk,鈥� says LCMS artistic director Elizabeth Bergmann.

鈥淥ur audience will also recognize and enjoy some Broadway show tunes by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and Frank Loesser.

鈥淎nd, adding even more spice to the mix, the musicians  plan on presenting some original compositions by members of the quartet and from four of Mike鈥檚 most recent albums  Fearless, Love One Another, Vancouver, and Threads.鈥�

The Mike Allen Quartet has been in existence for more than two decades. The group features Miles Black-piano/guitar, Adam Thomas-bass/voice and Julian MacDonough-drums.

Thanks to musicianship of the highest order and an unparalleled emphasis on dynamics and musical conversation, every song they play flourishes to its full potential, says Bergmann.

Tickets are available at the 91原创 Community Music School box office at 604-534-2848. Prices are for $22 adults, $20 seniors, and $16 students.

The Rose Gellert Hall is located at 4899 207 St.