Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers

Led by globetrotting JUNO-nominated percussionist Robin Layne, this groove heavy ensemble delivers music that transcends traditions in a cultural fusion of sounds and rhythms that highlight the marimba. They have brought their high energy vibes to festivals and dancefloors across the country, including Mission Folk Festival, Victoria Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Tiny Light Festival and Harrison Festival of the Arts.

Expect an uplifting and joyous evening of music from around the globe through a jazz lens!

With Jocelyn Waugh on trumpet (instructor at Capilano University Jazz Program and member of Empanadas Illegales), Daniel Ruiz on drums (member of Empanadas Illegales), and Wynston Minckler on bass (one of Vancouver's top call session bassists in the Jazz and Folk scenes)

“A remarkable journey into a world of rhythmic mastery... Layne has made it clear: the marimba is more than an instrument in his hands; it’s a bridge across worlds.” - Sound Cafe

"Deep dance vibes suitable for any crowd" - Vancouver International Jazz Festival

"The blend of Layne's folkloric marimba playing and the jazzier inflections of Jocelyn Waugh's trumpet works nicely throughout" - Songlines Magazine UK review of Pacifico