In 2004, Ganbat came from Ulaanbaatar to Calgary to study jazz. Local jazz musicians Keith Smith (guitar), Robin Tufts (percussion) John Hyde (bass) and Bruce Petherick (piano, no in pciture) extended the warmest welcome and support. From this group, the Northen Lights Quartet (NQL) was formed.
The most enjoyable learning environment ever. The BC Swing Camp is a week of non-stop music and laughter led by some of Western Canada's finest jazz musicians.
The most enjoyable learning environment ever. The BC Swing Camp is a week of non-stop music and laughter led by some of Western Canada's finest jazz musicians.
NLQ was featured in the first season of the Cliff Bungalow Jazz Series.
A fantastic learning experience at the Centrum Jazz Workshop and Festival in Port Townsend.
Getting ready for NLQ to make its second appearance at the Giant Steppes International Jazz Festival in Mongolia and a side tour in China.
NLQ played at the Calgary Jazz Festival's Party in the Park in 2009.
In 2009, Altai Khangai came to Canada to complete the musical diplomatic exchange. Rehearsals took place at Deb's.
Altai Khangai also performed as part of the Aboriginal arts program at the Banff Center.
The Northern Lights ~ Altai Khangai project was recorded that summer.
Norther Lights member, Simon Fisk, during the performance at Cory Weed's "The Cellar" jazz club in Vancouver.
Northern Lights ~ Altai Khangai in Victoria, B.C.
Sharing the Northern Lights ~ Altai Khangai recording at Umbrella Music in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Recording "Heart Wide Open" at Keith's ~ the microphone.
Recording "Heart Wide Open" ~ Keith at work.
Our singers' cricle took the Stampede head-on with Favourite Females of Jazz at Café Koi.
A dream come true ~ attending Bobby McFerrin's Circle Song workshop at the Omega Centre in New York State.
in 2012, our informal circle of singers performed our frist Christmas concert, "6 Babes a Singin".
2013 saw a side trip, from work in West Africa, take me to southern France to enjoy some music with friend Gary MacDonald.
2013 saw a side trip, from work in West Africa, take me to southern France to enjoy some music with friend Gary MacDonald.
2013 saw a side trip, from work in West Africa, take me to southern France to enjoy some music with friend Gary MacDonald.
Meanwhile, Giant Steppes VII was held October 2013 with nightly performances and jam sessions at Ganbat's new "UB Jazz Club" in Ulaanbaatar.
