From Page 18 at The Vogue Theatre as part of the du Maurier International Jazz Festival Vancouver, tk toke Brad Mehldau — Art Of The Trio 4 Back At ‘The Vanguard (Warner Bros. Records 1999) Mehldau ranks among the most compelling and innova- live young pianists on the con- temporary scene, Par Metheny rates him as “the most exciting pianist to come along since Herbie Hancock.” Like Payton with cumpet, Mehldau started playing piano at age four. He’s classicaliy trained. His inital internation- al exposure came as a member of the Joshua Redman Quartet. The playing as captured on this disc is extremely vigorous. There is a disciplined diffusion in Mehldau’s abstract improvi- sations, He’s an intelligent musician yet the music doesn’t collapse in the weight of its own cleverness, He pully it ot by taking us in unexpected directions as the trio toys with harmony, meiody and rhythm, This dise was recorded live atthe Village Vanguard in New York last year. Mehtduau is joined by Larry Grenadier on bass and Jorge Rossy on drums. Mehidat is in town as part ofthe du Maurier International Jazz Festival Vancouver, June 28 at The Vogue Theatre. The Hepner Brothers open. wk kK Susana Baca — Eca De Sombras (huaka Bop/EMIE 2000) Some background: Baca was born in the black coastal barrio of Chorillos, outside Lima, Peru. Latin American composer and singer Chabuea Granda took Baca under her wing asa singing mentor, hiring her as personal assistant. Baca and her husband Ricardo Pereira are the founders of the Institute Negrocontinuo (Black Continuum) in Lima tor the exploration, expression and dau compared to Hancock creation of black Peruvian cul ture, Keo De Sombras intro duces ts toa marvellous voice and a set of songs defined by a quiet passion and intimate ele- gance. Supporting musicians include Mark Ribot and David Byrne on guitar, John Medeski on organ, Baca appears at the Commodore Ballroom June 30 as part of the du Maurier Snternational Jazz Festival Vancouver. Celso Machado and Qiu Xia He open the show. BILLIE RIYERS' VERTIGO CD Bille Myers’ was a Bt Award nominee tor her fast album Gong Places She bings the same mix of pop, soul, and world music to her sophomore etlort Vertioo released this week. The aloum was tecorded in Los Angeles with producer David fyson — among the musicians are Elvis Costello's old buddy Pete Thomas on keyboards and guitarist Sieve Vai. To win a copy ot the new CO teli ws the name of Elvis Costello's former band. Send your entnes to Bille Myers Contest, Norh Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver. BC V7M 2H4. Attn: John Goodman. You can fax entries to 985-2104 or e-mail 10 . Deadline for the contest is Wednesday, June 14, 5 p.m. Winners will be telephoned. t* SALE « ORANGE COUNTY IT’S JERSEY NIGHT KIDS 12 & UNDER, WEAR YOUR FAVORITE TEAM JERSEY AND RECEIVE A FREE GAME TICKET e NEW 2.5L 165 HP ENGINE ° ALL WHEEL DRIVE * ABS 4 WHEEL, 4 CHANNEL, 4 SENSOR * POWER STEERING ° AIR CONDITIONING . © POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS & MIRRORS * HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS e STEREO AM/FM CASSETTE e CLOCK © TILT STEERING WHEEL e LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT @ REAR WASHER, WIPER 15 INCH WHEELS * ALL SEASON TIRES ¢ 4 GUP HOLDERS * STEP ROOF * TINTED GLASS * RING CAGE CONSTRUCTION e SIDE IMPACT DOOR BEAMS * FRONT AIR BAGS ° 3 POINT SEAT BELTS (5 SEATS) “Safest Mid-Size Car” NBC's Dateline, April 2600