EVAN ARNTZEN QUARTET

These two nights of performances celebrate clarinetist, saxophonist and vocalist Evan Arntzen’s first return to his hometown in more than two years. The third generation of a family of Vancouver musicians, Arntzen moved to New York in 2014, performing regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, and Cafe Bohemia, as well as festivals around the world. Fresh off the release of his critically acclaimed album, “Countermelody” (Dot Time), Arntzen brings his style of swinging jazz steeped in the tradition to Frankie’s, reuniting him with some of Canada’s best: MILES BLACK on piano, JOHN LEE on bass, and (in from Toronto) MORGAN CHILDS on drums.