High Vibes in Music and Colour: 
A series of artist-led, live music interventions

Koffler Arts invites you to experience Blessed and Highly Favoured by Kalmplex enhanced by sound. This three-part series creates dynamic encounters of visual art and live music in the gallery. 

Come for one — or all three!

Music Performance: The Jay Blues Trio

The second of three drop-in activations in the Blessed and Highly Favoured exhibition by Kalmplex, The Jay Blues Trio brings 70’s funk and acid blues into the gallery, creating a strong rhythmic presence in the space.

The Jay Blues Trio are a Canadian Acid Blues, Chicago Blues & Funk band from Toronto composed of Jwoel “Jay” Benn (guitar/vocals), Ben Graffam (drums) & Kyle Colasanti (Bass/vocals). The band formed in 2023 from a collective of Blues, Rnb, Jazz and Funk lovers who met busking and performing within the local scene. Channeling the styles of Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Albert King, BB King, Muddy Waters, The Spinners, Sly & The Family Stone and Jimi Hendrix. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses Chicago Blues, 70’s Funk, and Whirling solos with Slow Sultry Acid-Blues and a tight rhythm section that will make you want to groove.