The violinist and educator Kit Eakle previews the second in his series Jaz’N’theViolin: Lache Cercel and his ROMA Jazz Ensemble (Sunday, 19 March 2023, 3pm at Pyatt Hall), and talks about the part violins have played in the history of jazz, with Joseph Planta.

Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.

Kit Eakle joins me now. The violinist and educator has an upcoming performance in his ongoing concert series, Jaz’N’theViolin. Pyatt Hall is the venue, and this Sunday, 19 March 2023, at 3pm, Lache Cercel and his ROMA Jazz Ensemble will be performing. I’ll get Kit to tell us about Cercel and this series which began with a date in February, and has one more to go, Sunday, May 7^th with Mads Tolling. I’ll also get Kit to reflect on the history of jazz and the role the violin has played in that. It’s a largely unknown or underappreciated part of the genre’s history. This series had eight successful years in the San Francisco Bay area, and will not only be a great history lesson but notable and not-to-miss, what with these acclaimed and international virtuosos coming to town. For over thirty years now, Kit Eakle has been teaching violin as a private instructor. He received his teaching credential from the University of British Columbia, and is also a certified teacher in the state of California. Visit his website www.musickit.com for tickets to the two upcoming dates, as well as more information. We spoke nearly two weeks ago. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Kit Eakle; Mr. Eakle, good morning.

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