The acclaimed musician Jens Lindemann will be performing at the Kay Meek Arts Centre’s 20th Anniversary Gala (Saturday, 23 November 2024); he discusses that, playing the trumpet, musicianship, as well as his new album Live @ Larry’s, with Joseph Planta.

Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta:

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

Jens Lindemann joins me now. The world-renowned trumpet virtuoso is part of the Kay Meek Arts Centre 20^th anniversary gala, this Saturday, 23 November 2024. As the cornerstone for arts and community events in West Vancouver celebrates bringing world-class arts as it has, it’ll do the same this Saturday with a dinner and concert. There are two events, a concert at 8pm headlined by the Trans-Canada Highwaymen, hosted by Lisa Christiansen and Grant Lawrence. But earlier in the evening, Jens Lindeman and pianist, also a Kay Meek Arts Centre advisor Ian Parker, will entertain guests at an elegant dinner. Visit www.kaymeek.com for tickets and information. I talked to Jens last week about his storied career as a musician, how he approaches performing, as well as a new album, Live @ Larry’s. It’s a terrific album of jazz and pop standards featuring Jens and his trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as Robi Botos, Mike Downes, and Kristan Alexandrov. It’s available everywhere you get your tunes, like Apple Music. Jens Lindemann has played jazz and classical in every major concert venue in the world, not to mention sporting events like the 2010 Olympics, the Rose Bowl, as well as Madison Square Garden for a New York Rangers game, among many others. He’s recorded with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, as well as performed at a solo command performance for Queen Elizabeth II. He played lead trumpet with the Canadian Brass, as well as won accolades like the Grammy, Juno nominations, the Echo Klassik, and International Brass Personality of the Year from Brass Herald. He’s received several honorary doctorates, and is a Member of the Order of Canada. Visit www.trumpetsolo.com for more information. He joined me while on vacation in Maui last week. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Jens Lindemann; Mr. Lindemann, good morning.  

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