Shadoplay

 In 2014, we performed at the UN International Jazz Day celebration at Lolita's, the Easter Seals We Care Ball, the East Coulee SpringFest, the Inglewood Night Market with 2 dancers from Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, the Marda Gras Street Festival, the All Charity Festival and the Kawa Espresso Bar. The band and 40 dancers are in a documentary filmed at the Inglewood Night Market called Our City, Our Soul: 5 Neighbourhoods. http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/Soulofthecity

Starting in 1981, Shadoplay performed 14 years consecutively at the Calgary International Jazz Festival.Shadoplay was #1 on CJSW FM with “Norwegian Rat” in 1985 and #3 with “Tahiti Treat” in 1986. Shadoplay performed for the Calgary Olympic Arts Festival in 1987 at the Performing Arts Centre for the Media Press Conference and then in 1988 at the Calgary Olympic Arts Festival in the Devonian Gardens. Then in 1991 they opened up for Skywalk for the Calgary Jazz Festival at Sparky’s. The L.A. North Dance Troupe, joined the band for 6 shows in 1992, including the Calgary Jazz Festival at Olympic Plaza and MusiCalgary at the Palliser Hotel. In 1993 Shadoplay performed at the Jack Singer Concert Hall for MusiCalgary.

Alex Hutchison was inspired to play bass after a Cream concert in 1967. He recorded in Rio de Janeiro in 1996. In 2002 Alex recorded a CD with David Haney and Adam Dillar atJack Straw Studio’s called “Late Notes From Seattle.” It was broadcast live on KEXP FM radio and on the internet. At X-N-Tric Studio’s in Vancouver, Alex and David teamed up with legendary Dutch drummerHan Bennink in 2003 for the CD “Khanitra.” Then in concert in 2004 at the Cantos Music Foundation for the Calgary Jazz Society. Mike Lefebvre and Alex were showcased for “Dig Your Roots” in 2006. For Reveillon 2010, a Brazilian New Years celebration, Alex performed with Paulo Padilha from Brazil. Then for Reveillon 2011, Alex performed with Eduardo Mendonca from Brazil. On June 2, 2011, Alex performed in concert with David Haney at the Cantos Music Foundation and on June 3, 2011, at the Drumheller Civic Centre(YouTube). For Reveillon 2014, Alex performed with Neto.

  Jay’s influences include: Larry Carlton, Django Reinhart, Jimi Hendrix, and Miles Davis. For the last 10 years Jay played guitar in Regina with a band called The Project. They played instrumental jazz for corporate background gigs, including one for the premier and one for the Lieutenant Governor. He also played with The Ministry Of Groove. This was an 8 piece jazz/funk band with a 4 piece rhythm section and 4 horns.

Having lived in in a myriad of places over the past decade, Aisha was glad to arrive in Calgary in the summer of 2014. Music has always been a part of her life, whether in the form of musical theatre, open mics or singing in a choir. Performing with Shadoplay is a wonderful, new experience for her. Singing brings her happiness and she hopes that Shadoplay's music does the same for you. Besides singing, Aisha writes songs, lyrics, plays acoustic guitar and percussion. There are shades of Billy Holiday and Nora Jones in her vocals.

Paul plays drums in a variety of styles for bands in Calgary. He also has a background in music production.