NME presents — An Improvised Valentine: Jessica Ackerley Quartet. Special guest – Jared Epp.
Jessica Ackerley, guitar. Jairus Sharif, saxophone. Mustafa Rafiq, guitar. Ron de Jong. percussion. Also featuring Jared Epp, electronics.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a night of improvised music! Internationally acclaimed guitarist and visual artist Jessica Ackerley returns to their hometown to work with an incredible group – Jairus Sharif from Calgary, and local favourites Mustafa Rafiq, and Ron de Jong. Their two-part set will begin with a solo guitar performance by Jessica Ackerley, followed by a group improvisation for quartet. Inspired by travels in the High Arctic, as well as the incredible natural environment of this province, the group will create something extremely special.