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international percussion ensemble, MEGADRUMS. A multi-instrumentalist, composer and musicologist, Valerie Dee Naranjo has dedicated herself to exploring the relationship between indigenous music in Africa and the Americas. A Colorado native of Ute and Latin descent, she is a specialist on the gyil (jee-lee), one of the many existing West African marimbas. The gyil, popular in a remote area of Ghana, holds in its grace and complexity keys to African harmonic and polyrhythmic concepts. J U N E 7 TO A U G U S T 3 APRIL 12 TO JUNE 1 Larry Towel I Projects 1985-2000 Sponsored by CMCP/ National Gallery of Canada & ArtsFACT in Vancouver Naranjo studied the gyil in Ghana, where in 1988 her playing led to the declaration of a chiefly decree in the Dagara nation that women be allowed to the play the instrument! Also in the same region, in 1996, she took a "First Place" in the Kobine Traditional Festival competition, the first non-Ghanian ever to do so. This trail-blazing multi-stylist, multi-instrumentalist also has forged a career composing for theatre, dance, and film, including arranging/performing for the smash global hit theatre show, The Lion King. Other North Shore Jazz highlights include a rare performance by acclaimed jazz/blues artist Ernestine Anderson, whose voice has been described as "like honey at dusk" by music legend Quincy Jones; a debut performance of the Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble, and an octet of exceptional musicians from Quebec via Argentina, including vocalist Veronica Larc, known as "Tango's new voice." Out of Sight: The Image Beyond the Index Matilda Aslizadh, Barb Choit, Evan Lee, Ky la Mallet & Allison Hardy, & Kevin Schmidt Circulated by Surrey Art Gallery JUNE 7 TO A U G U S T 3 Athens on the Fraser The Photographs of H.G.Cox vi, Pillar of Light, c.1925, H.G.Cox Theatre North Shore Jazz At Presentation H o u s e Presentation House Gallery 333 Chesterfield, North Vancouver, 604.986.1531 Hours: Wed - Sun 12 to 5, Thürs 12 to 9 www.presentationhousegall.com Sponsored by City of North Vanct Cool venue, hot jazz. Highlights: The Pirate Jenny Trio, June 21. Cabaret blues act from Toronto that draws on the great European cabaret tradition. Dramatic. Intimate. Featuring some of the 20th century's most powerful songs by Brecht, Weill, Waits, and more. Vancouver Guitar Quartet, June 27. Eclectic sizzling mix of classical, jazz and world compositions featuring the work of local Brazilian composer/musician Celso Machado. Campbell Ryga and his Quartet, June 29. Local jazz heavyweight, tenor saxophonist Ryga delivers for a big fix of straight-ahead jazz. Matching talent with the beauty of the North Shore surroundings. Be sure to check out the free events at Civic Plaza (June 22), Lonsdale Quay Market, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Look for the Festival Guide for the complete schedule of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Or call the Jazz hotline @ 604.872.5200. May | June 9