Calverley Ensemble

165ave-58st, Edmonton, AB

About Calverley Ensemble

John Calverley (BMus.) is an active freelance violinist, composer, improviser, session musician and instructor. As music director for Vinok Worldance he performs diverse styles of traditional music from various cultures. He has also competed nationally for Canadian old time fiddling (CGMFC) and explores improvisational styles as the founding member of his gypsy-jazz group, the Felt Hat String Band. Any manner of music you need for your event is is possible. John has performed with Alfie Zappacosta, Crystal Plamondon, Vinok Worldance, the Strathcona String Quartet, The Felt Hat String Band, Mercury Opera, Opera Nuova, and many other pop, rock and folk acts. For audio & video samples of my various projects check out: wwwjohncalverleycom

Recommendations

Excellent musician and Great Value! - An Eventective User

John Calverley Trio provided us with upbeat ‘Parisian Cafe’ music that made for excellent ambiance during our cocktail hour and reception. John was so easy to work with - flexible, prompt responses to emails, and very affordable. The musicianship was top notch and provided so much class to our event. I highly recommend John Calverley! Five Stars!

Fabulous Banquet Entertainment! - An Eventective User from Edmonton, Alberta

I recently hired the Cosmopolitan Music Society Jazz Orchestra for a combined 100th anniversary banquet/conference banquet that I was hosting. They provided music with a few members of the band during the dinner portion of the evening that was lovely without inhibiting the ability to carry on a conversation. Once the ceremony portion of the evening had concluded the full band came out and wowed everyone in attendance. They played flawlessly and compliments are still pouring in from people that attended. Allen Jacobson made the planning and contract aspects of the event extremely simple and straightforward. I would recommend them for any type of event!