Bio
Exceptional jazz is made when masters come together to create a sound greater than the sum of its parts. The Perpetual Jazz Trio is fashioned after the great jazz groups of the mid-twentieth century. Performing fresh arrangements of timeless classics this trio targets the feel and spirit of the genre in a way that pays homage to our musical ancestors.
Formed by Yohaan Gandevia on piano, David Marfleet on acoustic bass and Em McArthur on drums; the 3 met in the beautiful town of Nelson BC and have been refining their sound tucked away in the Kootenay mountains.
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Soft ballads intermixed with up-tempo swing create a dynamic show that takes audiences back to sounds of the great early jazz groups. Blending creativity with technique and a pure love of jazz is what gives this professional trio its well-rounded repertoire.
The Band
Yohaan Gandevia
Yohaan Gandevia is a jazz pianist from Mumbai, India who has been pursuing music full time for 10 years. Initially trained in western classical music, Yohaan studied under Kersi Gazdar from 2012 to 2017 while working through the Trinity Guildhall piano exams. After stumbling upon a recording of Autumn Leaves, he started listening to records and shifting his studies more onto jazz music. Yohaan completed an intensive 2-year program at the Bill Evans Piano Academy in Paris, and is now at Selkirk College studying under David Restivo.
Dave Marfleet
Originally from Mississauga, Dave Marfleet grew up playing in high school bands, going on to study music at Humber College. In 2007, he moved to Revelstoke, BC and established himself in Revelstoke’s music scene where he is adulated as an upright and electric bass player. He currently plays in several jazz and funk bands, including his own. Currently, Dave is on the board of the Revelstoke Jazz Club and busy refining his musicianship at Selkirk College.
Em McArthur
Em McArthur is a Canadian drummer and percussionist from the west coast of BC. Currently living in Nelson, her dynamic and groove-based drumming has made her an in-demand musician for artists in the Kootenay area. Blending elements of many different musicians allows her drumming to remain adaptable and supportive of the song. Currently in her 3rd year at the Contemporary Music and Technology Program at Selkirk College, she is excited to continue developing her versatility and personal style as a musician.