Dinner was followed by the much-anticipated performance by Canadian jazz pianist Oliver Jones. Dr. Jones has been internationally acclaimed with numerous honours, including the Order of Québec, the Order of Canada and the Martin Luther King Jr award (read bio here). His appearance at the 2017 EBMT Gala, accompanied by his recording partners Eric Legace on bass and Jim Doxas on drums, did not disappoint. It turned out be a one-of-kind opportunity to savour a Canadian icon, performing an intimate concert in the midst of the audience!
Below are two samples of his performance: Tenderly and Georgia on my Mind.