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If there was a central theme for the Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre's collaboration. Collaboration (Cap College) programming - it would have to be between -artists, most evident in the Cap Jazz Series' proliferation of guest artists, and collaboration between arts presenters like the Rogue Folk Club, Coastal Jazz & Blues Society (Coastal Jazz), and the Arts Club Theatre, which played a key factor in the success of the various series. Simply - collaboration on all levels inspires dynamic & unique concerts and programs. The Cap Jazz Series, entering its fifth season, features many new faces this year as well as an expanded alliance. This past summer, Cap College and Coastal Jazz forged an alliance with North Shore Jazz, a satellite component, in the du Maurier Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Judging by the turn-out at events during the festival, the North Shore is a veritable haven for jazz enthusiasts. But you won't have to wait until next year's festival to quench your thirst for live, intoxicating jazz. Confirming the power of pooling resources Cap College and Coastal Jazz have put together a powerhouse series featuring diverse and dynamic performers featuring the likes of David Braid Sextet, Bobby Previte's Bump, Michael Occhipinti's Creation Dream, The Herbie Nichols Project, Nnenna Freelon, John Stetch, Seamus Blake and the Brad Turner Quartet, and Mother of Pearl's She-Bop. Undoubtedly a shining star in the stellar line-up is the legendary pianist, composer, arranger - Cedar Walton who will perform with members of Cap's jazz faculty and premier student ensembles - "A" Band and NiteCap. For more than I three decades, Cedar Born January 17, 1934 in Dallas, Texas, Walton set his sights on a career in music at an early age. Luckily, Walton was born into a musical family. His mother taught him piano at age six. "I started playing by ear," For Cedar remembers Walton. "And my mother said, 'you better learn to read.'" Walton, Jazz was his destiny. "My parents were very much jazz fans, and when people like Duke Ellington and the like would come through Texas they would take me to hear them ...Quite often they would bring some of the musicians to my house and I would hear some piano player or another playing our piano in this really great style, I could not believe people could play like t h a t . . . " (Cedar Walton, radio interview, 1996). I also ignited rhythm sections behind the likes of Milt Jackson, Frank Morgan, Dexter Gordon's "Round Midnight All-Stars," Jackie McLean, and vocalist Ernestine Anderson. Walton's arrangements on the album Mystery Lady helped earn a Grammy Award for the great singer, Etta James. His original compositions are frequently recorded by other musicians, in the process becoming part of the standard jazz repertoire. Cedar Walton is unquestionably one of the most influential and popular musicians active today. Cap Folk V Roots Series Walton studied music at the University of Denver and landed an after-hours gig at a local club. It was at the gig that perhaps Walton experienced the most practical education, gaining exposure to some of jazz's greatest players including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and John Coltrane who would sit in with Walton's group when they passed through town. From there, Walton moved to New York and began working with Lou Donaldson, Gigi Gryce, Sonny Rollins and Kenny Dorham. Perhaps Walton's most important musical association of these formative years was with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (1961-1964) which also included Freddie Hubbard and Wayne Shorter. It was during this period that Walton's talents not only shone as a pianist, but also as a composer. Cedar Walton was hitting his stride as one of jazz's preeminent artists and touring globally. From the late sixties to early seventies, Walton kept steady company with bassist Sam Jones and drummers Louis Hayes and Billy Higgins and saxophonists Clifford The Folk 'n' Roots Series is entering its' third season with a dramatically expanded schedule of events - again proof that alliances are a win for everyone involved. Cap College, the Rogue Folk Club and the Vancouver Folk Music Festival (new to the mix this year) joined forces to create an exceptional program of folk/roots music from our back door and beyond. The series features established and emerging acts and a myriad of musical styles. Folk 'n' Roots totals 19 events, with more to be added throughout the season. Couple the Jazz Series with the Folk'n'Root Series - and North Vancouver positively vibrates as a live-music oasis. Cap Jazz Series: David Braid Sextet (Sept 28): Walton (Oct 4): Michael Occhipiniti's Cedar Creation Dream & Bobby Previte's Bump (Oct 25). Cap Folk'n'Roots Series: Fairport Convention Whiteley 11); The (Sept 26);Tom Russell (Sept 27): the Brothers (Oct 5); Bruce Guthro (Oct Walton has been one of the most original and consistent of the hard bop pianists, working with musicians of all generations, leading his own units, and recording almost forty albums under his own name. He has shared the stage with such jazz icons as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane, Art Blakely, and Billy Higgins to name just a few. Jordan, George Coleman, and Bob Berg. In recent times, Walton has embarked on a variety of projects which have grown into lasting affiliations. In 1981, he formed a trio with Ron Carter and Billy Higgins which clicked right from the start and remained a working unit up to the early '90s. Walton Arrogant Worms (Oct 12); Eric Bogle (Oct 13); Karen Savoca (Oct 20t);Tri-Continental (Oct 26). Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver All shows at 8pm For info about tickets and season subscription packages contact the box office, 604.990.7810 or e-mail boxoffice@capcollege.bc.ca. S e p t e m b e r | O c t o b e r 9