A surprise appearance stunned the Port Theatre audience this past weekend during a special homage performance.

While groovy tunes and funky New Orleans flair could be seen and heard all weekend long, Sept. 15-17, in the downtown core during the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival, the highlight was a performance by jazz superstar Diana Krall.

Krall showed up at the Port Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 16, at an all-star concert honouring beloved music mentor Bryan Stovell.

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