Roddy Ellias Trio

Set times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm// Roddy Ellias (guitar), John Geggie (bass), Denis Lim-Sersan (drums)
Roddy Ellias Standards Trio
“Moon Over Lake is a beautiful solo album full of emotions and colors. I
love Roddy’s compositions and his warm and rich tone. I wanted to listen
to one tune to start with but ended up listening to the whole album. What
a beautiful Journey…” Lionel Loueke, guitarist (Herbie Hancock, Chris
Potter, Gretchen Parlato)
“I’m lucky to be friends with Roddy Ellias, who happens to be one of the
finest guitarists on planet earth. This is so beautiful.” Joel Frahm (Betty
Carter, Brad Mehldau, Kurt Elling)
Canadian jazz guitarist and composer, Roddy Ellias brings five decades of
unique and compelling music to the world. With an eclectic approach that
defies simple classification , Roddy has developed an innovative guitar style
that intricately melds classical, African and Brazillian musical ideas within a
deep tradition of jazz.
“His creativity is so obvious, that it is at once both startling and inspiring …”
Steve Kinigstein, Just Jazz Guitar
His musical journey began at the age of five, when he started improvising
on his grandmother’s piano. Decades later, he continues to explore new
musical possibilities, developing his unusual composition and playing
approach.
From the early days at Uncle Charlie’s Chicken and Ribs Jazz Joint to
performing for the Queen of England to creating a unique chamber jazz
opera with puppets, Roddy has carved a musical space for himself unlike
any other. Along the way, he’s also enjoyed performing with many of the
greats, including Lee Konitz, David Liebman, Kenny Wheeler, Cleo Laine,
Tom Harrell and Nat Adderley.
“Pensive, folky beauty.” Brad Faberman, Downbeat Magazine“