This is sure to be fantastic. Come out and support the new 1067 space in a fundraiser.

Kristian Naso

Kristian Naso is a Vancouver based trumpeter, composer, arranger, and educator who is currently a member of The Unsupervised, a contemporary Jazz quintet led by guitarist, Jeff Younger, and The Deep End, a seven-piece R&B, Soul, and Funk outfit fronted by the powerful and lovely, Dawn Pemberton.

Kristian graduated from Capilano College's acclaimed Jazz Studies degree program in 2004 and, while there, had the privilege of studying with some of Canada's finest trumpet players: Brad Turner, Robin Shier, and Kevin Elaschuk.

As a member of the Cap College A Band, under the direction of Rejean Marois, he performed with trombonist Hugh Fraser, clarinetist Phil Nimmons, and the legendary drummer Ed Thigpen (Oscar Peterson Trio).

As a member of The Unsupervised, Kristian has toured and performed across Canada. In 2011the band was nominated for the Grand Prix du Jazz Award and Galaxie Award for Composition at the 2011 Montreal International Jazz Festival, and was featured on the festival’s main stage on Canada Day. During that tour they also had feature performances at the Ottawa and Halifax jazz festivals, and had played shows in Toronto, Moncton and Fredericton. In 2011 the band also recorded ELEVATOR, a limited edition CD, showcasing new material composed by Jeff Younger while on retreat at the Banff Centre.

As an arranger (specializing in horn arrangements) and session player, Kristian has contributed to numerous studio recordings that span the musical spectrum. Most notably, he wrote the horn parts and played on the celebrated 2011 release by Warren Dean Flandez, Vintage Love.

NOW is excited to announce our first show of 2013!

Come and experience URBAN SPRAWL featuring Orkestra Futura and the Vancouver Electronics Ensemble

More INFO to come.

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The year is almost over. We hope we have set you up for a great December run with your family and friends... So let's recap what went down in our final concert series of the season...

First, we were delighted to host Tony Wilson's Longhand Trio. They performed a beautiful set. What a talented bunch they are.

Tough act to follow right? Well, had we a surprise for you! Jeff Younger and the Unsupervised performed several pieces, some new, some classics. Simply mind-blowing...

That would be night number one...

It was time to celebrate our 35th anniversary with his eminence George E. Lewis, mastermind Giorgio Magnanensi, and the rest of our own Orkestra Futura under the brilliant direction of our Artistic Director Coat Cooke. The three of them composed original pieces for the show. Giorgio created "We no longer...," George composed "Pots," and, finally, Coat created "Global Unity." Amazing.

We wrapped things up celebrating our fabulous students. They performed on our last night. It won't be long before they play their own shows. What a talented group of artists!

Finally, we would like to thank our audience and sponsors for all of their support. We do what we do for you. Thank you so much!

We'll see you in the spring...