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Victoria bassist ensures the show will go on for New York jazz trio

  • Victoria bassist Brayden Dwight will perform with the Brownman Electryc Trio at The Coda on Wednesday night, May 7.
  • The core event followed the sudden disappearance of the original bassist, who sent a WhatsApp message saying, 'I can not do the tour' and stopped communication.
  • Brownman Ali and his Brooklyn-based team contacted 75 bassists without success before Christina Morrison, new owner of The Coda, recommended 22-year-old Dwight, who prepared quickly for the tour.
  • Ali spent two hours vetting Dwight over the phone, testing skills on sheet music, knowledge of New York electric jazz, and readiness to learn 26 tunes in 24 to 48 hours, calling it 'almost impossible' but praising Dwight's determination.
  • Dwight’s commitment and quick preparation enabled the tour to continue despite short notice and high demands, with Ali saying Dwight will be 'absolutely saving the tour.
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Oak Bay News broke the news in Oak Bay, Canada on Monday, May 5, 2025.
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