Dean Thiessen’s Stranger Friends 4tet
Granville Island Jazz
Pianist Dean Thiessen’s compositions tell of struggle and frustration, triumph and delight, while drawing influence from the landscapes of his Alberta prairie childhood, the literary works of John Steinbeck, and the creativity of his fellow musicians. The new album Thank You, Friend is, as Dean says, “a celebration of the music that has given me so many friendships, and the friendships that have given me so much music.” With Thad Bailey-Mai trumpet, Wynston Minckler bass, Ben Parker drums.
