Update: THIS EVENT NOW SOLD OUT!
The Ben Caufield Trio returns to Paper Birch Books for a festive evening of live jazz, playing Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas, as well as other jazz Christmas standards! Kids 8 and under get in free! (Please register them for a free ticket, so we can manage numbers.) Dress fancy or festive for extra fun. Doors at 4.45pm, show starts at 5. There will be one break in the middle.
The bookstore will remain open during and after the event for some evening browsing and gift-buying. The coffee bar will stay open for the duration of the night as well, for cozy drinks, hot beverages, or even iced ones, if you're that kind of Edmontonion.
WINTER ACCESSORY DRIVE: Bring small items such as hand warmers, mitts, tuques, or scarves for our unhoused neighbours in the area. We'll distribute them from the bookstore as needed or donate them to a frontline group or organization that runs outdoor outreach.
ABOUT THE MUSICIAN: Ben Caufield is a drummer, composer, and recording engineer based out of Edmonton. He plays a variety of styles, ranging from modern jazz to pop-punk. A fit for the performance major at MacEwan University, he graduated having had the chance to perform and study abroad in Helsinki, Finland, studying with the legendary Finnish drummer Tommi Rautiainen. Beyond playing, Ben works as an aspiring recording engineer locally, interning at both Riverdale Recorders and Cold Weather Studios, the former of which he has worked at as the lead engineer recording bands. Now having graduated, Ben plays in the pop-punk/emo band Misfortune Tellers and his own jazz shows.
The Ben Caufield Trio is:
Ben Caufield, drums
Joshua Banks, piano and keyboard
Andreas Wegner, electric and upright bass