Steve Lloyd Smith Quartet
Bassist/Composer/Leader Steve Lloyd Smith has a long track record as a respected musician who has been performing, writing and recording now for over three decades. Smith has recorded with many…
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Steve Lloyd Smith Quartet
…2019 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Smith performs his original compositions with a stellar quartet – Dave Say tenor saxophone, Jillian Lebeck piano, Steve Smith bass, and Joe Poole drums….
Bouncin’ With Bud: Helen Sung, Steve Smith, Lonnie Plaxico
…Magazine’s Top 25 Drummers of All Time, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steve Smith is best known as a member of Journey, and the engine of jazz groups Vital…
Steve Lloyd Smith Quartet
Bassist Steve Lloyd Smith is an active member of the Vancouver jazz community and a prolific, “extraordinarily consistent and inspired” (All Music Guide) composer. This quartet spotlights Smith’s intricate and…
Steve Lloyd Smith Quartet
Bassist Steve Lloyd Smith is an active member of the Vancouver jazz community and a prolific and “extraordinarily consistent and inspired” (All Music Guide) composer. This quartet spotlights Smith’s original…
Steve Smith’s Groove Blue Organ Trio
Tony Monaco Hammond organ, Vinny Valentino guitar, and Steve Smith drums evoke the sounds of classic Blue Note organ trios of the 60’s. Smith’s zestful drumming gives a distinct Latin…
Steve Smith’s Groove Blue Organ Trio
Tony Monaco Hammond organ, Vinny Valentino guitar, and Steve Smith drums evoke the sounds of classic Blue Note organ trios of the 60’s. Smith’s zestful drumming gives a distinct Latin…
Scott Smith’s Adventures in Pedal Steel
…bass, and Liam MacDonald drums, Smith will play classic pedal steel instrumentals, songs featuring the earthy, pure tones of vocalist Marin Patenaude, and selections from Smith’s ambient pedal steel album…
Ches Smith, Mat Maneri, Craig Taborn
…most notable musicians in New York’s vibrant creative music scene—drummer Ches Smith (John Zorn, Tim Berne, Marc Ribot), pianist Craig Taborn (Chris Potter, Dave Douglas, Wadada Leo Smith), and violist…
Ches Smith’s Clone Row
Ches Smith’s June 2025 release on Otherly Love Records, Clone Row, debuts an adventurous new quartet featuring guitarists Mary Halvorson and Liberty Ellman, and bassist Nick Dunston. Smith finds endless…
Scott Smith & Tony Wilson’s Tribute to Lenny Breau & Buddy Emmons
…classic and a must-listen for guitarists of any kind. Tony Wilson,guitar and Scott Smith, pedal steel, along with Jeremy Holmes bass and Liam MacDonald drums, will play music from that…
Steve Kozak
…a Western Canadian Music Award as Blues Artist of the Year in 2017 and 2018. The Steve Kozak Band features: Steve Kozak guitar/vocal, Michael Kalanj piano/organ (Powder Blues Band, Jim…
Scott Smith and The Evil Ways: A Celebration of the Music of Santana
Honouring the lineup of the original Santana band that stunned the world with their legendary appearance at Woodstock, Scott Smith and the Evil Ways features the breathtaking guitar chops of…
Steve Kozak Band
…Kozak Band has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award as Blues Artist of the Year in 2017 and 2018. The Steve Kozak Band features: Steve Kozak, guitar and…
Steve Kozak Band
…in 2017 and 2018. The Steve Kozak Band features Mike Kalanj on keys, Roger Brant on bass, ‘Steady Rollin’ John Nolan on drums, and Steve Kozak on guitar and vocals….
Steve Kaldestad Trio
…his latest, Live at Frankie’s, and New York Afternoon featuring Canadian jazz master Renee Rosnes. The Steve Kaldestad Trio features Steve Kaldestad sax, Steve Holy bass & Dave Sikula guitar….
Tony Wilson & Scott Smith play Lenny & Buddy
…classic and a must-listen for guitarists of any kind. Tony Wilson on guitar and Scott Smith on pedal steel, along with Russell Sholberg on bass and Liam Macdonald on drums,…
Scott Smith and the Midnight Riders: Allman Brothers Celebration
With the same instrumentation as the ’60s-era southern rock band, this Vancouver supergroup, led by guitarist Scott Smith, combines blues, country, jazz and psychedelia to celebrate one of the most…
Steve Kozak
Steve Kozak has built a reputation as one of Canada’s premier Blues acts and is known as the go-to-guy in Vancouver for the west-coast Blues sound. Gaining national recognition in…
Gig List: April 8
…Smith performs his original compositions with a stellar quartet – Dave Say tenor saxophone, Jillian Lebeck piano, Steve Smith bass, and Joe Poole drums. RESERVE TABLE Fri Apr 12 Sounds…
Gig List: Oct 1st
…notable musicians in New York’s vibrant creative music scene—drummer Ches Smith (John Zorn, Tim Berne, Marc Ribot), pianist Craig Taborn (Chris Potter, Dave Douglas, Wadada Leo Smith) and and violist…
Steve Amirault Trio
…his rich, soulful baritone voice, make Steve Amirault a performer not to be missed. Steve will be joined by top Vancouver musicians Steve Holyon bass and Dave Robbins on drums….
Steve Kaldestad Quartet
Vancouverite Steve Kaldestad is one of Canada’s top saxophonists who has appeared on numerous recordings in Canada and the UK. Steve regularly performs with his own quartet as well as…
SOLD OUT Steve Maddock and The Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra play Sinatra at The Sands – Late Show
…occasion, jazz vocalist extraordinaire Steve Maddock joins the ensemble as they pay tribute to the classic sounds of Frank Sinatra with the Count Basie Big Band, who originally recorded definitive…
Steve Kaldestad Quintet
Vancouverite Steve Kaldestad is one of Canada’s top saxophonists who has appeared on numerous recordings in Canada and the UK. Steve regularly performs with his own quartet as well as…
CANCELLED: STEVE KALDESTAD QUARTET
This event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. One of Canada’s top saxophonists, Steve Kaldestad has appeared on numerous recordings here and in the UK. Steve regularly performs with his…
Steve Kaldestad
…Award-nominated Jodi Proznick Quartet, Jesse Cahill’s The Nightcrawlers, and more. With Chris Gestrin – Piano; Steve Holy – Bass; Jesse Cahill – Drums. Come and hear Steve’s robust tone and…
Steve Kaldestad Quartet
Considered one of Canada’s top saxophonists, Steve Kaldestad has appeared on numerous recordings here and the UK. Steve regularly performs with his own quartet as well as the Dan Brubeck…
SOLD OUT Steve Maddock and The Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra play Sinatra at The Sands – Early Show
…occasion, jazz vocalist extraordinaire Steve Maddock joins the ensemble as they pay tribute to the classic sounds of Frank Sinatra with the Count Basie Big Band, who originally recorded definitive…
Steve Dawson
Nashville-based Canadian guitar maestro Steve Dawson creates music that is sweeping, dynamic, and visually suggestive. Steve will give a one hour workshop about the arc of his career as a…
Bill Coon Trio with guests Steve Kaldestad & Kate Hammett-Vaughan
…Daniels, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bucky Pizzarelli, Hugh Fraser, P.J. Perry, Ian McDougall, Phil Dwyer, Dave Restivo, Dee Daniels, and Rebecca Kilgore. For this special event leading up to the JUNO…
Two To Tango: Jennifer Hayes & Steve Maddock
Join veteran Vancouver jazz vocalists Jennifer Hayes and Steve Maddock, as they pay tribute to some of the iconic jazz duos of the past – Ella & Louis, Betty Carter…
Digital Jazz Hotline #52
…– Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St (7pm) | Modern Bruno Hubert solo // Big Top – Libra Room, 1608 Commercial Dr (8pm) | Straight-Ahead/Mainstream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GozwSKNaBNE Jazz@The Smith: Jillian Lebeck…
Steve Kaldestad
Mississauga born, Regina raised, McGill trained, former Londoner and now Vancouverite Steve Kaldestad is one of Western Canada’s top jazz tenor saxophonists. He has appeared on numerous recordings in Canada…
Steve Kaldestad Plays McCoy Tyner: The Real McCoy
…saxophonist Steve Kaldestad as he plays music form his favorite Blue note release: McCoy Tyner – The Real McCoy With Nick Peck piano, Steve Holy bass and Jesse Cahill drums…
Steve Kaldestad
Mississauga born, Regina raised, McGill trained, former Londoner and now Vancouverite Steve Kaldestad is one of Western Canada’s top jazz tenor saxophonists. He has appeared on numerous recordings in Canada…
Steve Kaldestad
Mississauga born, Regina raised, McGill trained, former Londoner and now Vancouverite Steve Kaldestad is one of Western Canada’s top jazz tenor saxophonists. He has appeared on numerous recordings in Canada…
Steve Maddock
Regarded by many as one of Western Canada’s premier jazz vocalists, Steve Maddock loves to reinterpret popular songs of both the past and the present. Join Steve and his sublime…
Steve Maddock Trio
The Steve Maddock Trio: local jazz veterans team up to form a unique chordless trio. Steve Maddock vocals, Darren Radtke bass, and Dave Robbins drums….
Frankies Jazz Club
…piano, Brad Pearson on bass, Max Huberdeau on drums and John Gross on saxophone June 25, $20, 8:00 – 10:00 STEVE MADDOCK BLUES SEXTET Vocalist Steve Maddock pays tribute to…
Digital Jazz Hotline #56
…Ahead/Mainstream Tuesday, February 20 Bruno Hubert solo // Big Top – Libra Room, 1608 Commercial Dr (8pm) | Straight Ahead/Mainstream Jazz@The Smith: Jennifer Scott Quartet – Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121…
Steve Amirault Trio
Whether as pianist, vocalist, or composer, Steve Amirault is known for his lyricism, endless creativity and his strong personal style. A laureate of the Montreal International Jazz Festival Competition, he…
Gig List: Dec 17
…Maple Blues Award Winner Steve Kozak and his fine band featuring different special guest Blues artists every Wednesday night. Your best bet mid-week for live Blues in Vancouver! This week’s…
Celebrating Sonny: Steve Kaldestad Quartet
…Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet. He also teamed up with John Coltrane for the recording Tenor Madness. Join the Steve Kaldestad Quartet as they pay tribute to Sonny’s The Bridge album….
Steve Davis
…features Steve Davis, widely regarded as one of today’s leading improvisers on the trombone. His workshop, Speaking the Language of Jazz will explore the dynamics of playing in a group…
Steve Dawson & The Lucky Hand String Quartet
Nashville-based Canadian guitar maestro Steve Dawson has never created music as sweeping, dynamic, and visually suggestive as Lucky Hand. With Jesse Zubot on violin and innovative string arrangements, Peggy Lee…
Steve Maddock Sextet: The Blues Project
Vancouver vocalist Steve Maddock pays tribute to bluesmen Joe Williams, Jimmy Rushing, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Jimmy Witherspoon, Big Bill Broonzy, and others. With Cory Weeds on tenor sax, Brad Turner…
Steve Maddock Sextet: The Blues Project
Vancouver vocalist Steve Maddock pays tribute to bluesmen Joe Williams, Jimmy Rushing, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Jimmy Witherspoon, Big Bill Broonzy, and others. With Cory Weeds on tenor sax, Brad Turner…
Steve Maddock Quartet Plays Van Heusen
…we consider to be standards. Join Steve Maddock and his quartet, as they present some of JVH’s best-loved melodies. With David Blake guitar, Conrad Good bass, and Bernie Arai drums….
Steve Kozak & The West Coast Allstars
…happening out west. ”— CBC Radio Steve Kozak has been a mainstay on the West Coast blues scene since the mid-’80. Backed by his some of Vancouver’s top musicians Kozak…
Steve Kozak Band
…happening out west.” — CBC Radio Steve Kozak has been a mainstay on the west coast blues scene since the mid-eighties. Backed by his some of Vancouver’s top musicians Kozak…
Steve Maddock Quartet
Jazz vocalist extraordinaire Steve Maddock remains an avid student of his craft. Considered by most to be one of Western Canada’s finest jazz vocalists, you can always count on him…
Matt Mitchell’s tribute to Tim Berne
…Tim’s projects Matt has collaborated (and is a core member of bands) with Dave Douglas, Rudresh Mahanthappa, John Hollenbeck, Anna Webber, Dan Weiss, Kate Gentile, Steve Coleman, Ches Smith, Michael…
Digital Jazz Hotline #59
…Big Band (Dennis Esson) – Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour St (7pm) | Big Band Jazz @ The Smith: David Blake Trio – Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave, North Van…
Gig List: April 22
…Alfred Jerry (set one), Eldritch Priest guitar/synth horn, Brady Cranfeld midi drums, Lisa Cay Miller and Friends (set two). Friday Jazz – Steve Lloyd Smith Quartet Tyrant Studios (9pm) Join…
Gig List: Sept 24
…unique voice. RESERVE TABLE Steve Maddock w. Diane Lines/Oliver Gannon/Jen Hodge Gallery Bistro, Port Moody One of Canada’s finest jazz vocalists, Steve Maddock is joined by pianist/vocalist Diane Lines, guitarist…
Heather Keizur & Steve Christofferson
Celebrating romance in both English and French, Heather Keizur stands out from the crowd in a refreshing and powerful way. “Heather sings like there’s no tomorrow,” says Christofferson, whose piano,…
Sax Jeopardy! w/ Steve Kaldested, Cory Weeds & Dominic Conway
The most popular game on the Backstage at CapU channel: What is Jeopardy! Three contestants, all ace saxophone players, vie for sax-trivia champion! Backstage at CapU, the BlueShore’s video series,…
Gig List: Oct 29
…Steve Kozak Band with special guest ‘Monster’ Murray Porter on piano. It’s time to get your howl on! Blue Note Wednesdays: Bill Coon Plays Grant Green’s Idle Moments Frankie’s Jazz…
Soultrax 4Tet – A Tribute to Benson, Breezin’ and the B3 Organ
…In 1966, guitarist George Benson’s first CBS record It’s Uptown It’s George Benson, featuring organist Lonnie Smith, was released. George had recorded extensively with Lonnie Smith as well as organists…
Gig List: Jan 21
…heavy beats, Zimbamoto, a 5-piece Afro-Fusion ensemble, is a hypnotic sound built for the dance floor. Tue Jan 22 Jazz at the Smith: Andrea Superstein Gordon Smith Gallery, North Van…
Tim Berne – A Leader in the Downtown Scene
…commercial concerns) with packaging that features stunning graphics by Steve Byram tying the overall aesthetic together. There are also albums on Thirsty Ear, Clean Feed (among others) and more recently…
Seven Drummers to Check Out at Jazz Fest 2019
…the drummers who are playing at this Vancouver International Jazz Festival do have a lot of talent, and here are seven that you should absolutely check out. Steve Smith, with…
Digital Jazz Hotline #42
…(9pm) | avant WEDNESDAY NOV 8: Coastal Jazz: Oct Artist in Residence: Steve Kaldestadt – Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St. (8pm) Adam Rohrlick’s Hip Pocket – Provence Marinaside 1177…
Gig List: Mar 18
…continues performing as a solo artist with sold-out shows. Steve Kaldestad Quartet Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm) Vancouverite Steve Kaldestad is one of Canada’s top saxophonists who has appeared on numerous…
Maya Rae & Terminal Station
…in 2017, and she is currently working on her sophomore album of original music with Steve Dawson in Nashville, Tennessee. Her music conveys messages of authenticity, self-love, hope and female…
Maya Rae & Terminal Station
…in 2017, and she is currently working on her sophomore album of original music with Steve Dawson in Nashville, Tennessee. Her music conveys messages of authenticity, self-love, hope and female…
Mike Henry Plays Motown
…Krystle Dos Santos on vocals, and the Hitsville USA band features Steve Hilliam saxophone, Derry Byrn trumpet, Anthony Anderson guitar, Steve Smith drums, Roger Salloum keyboards, and Lisa Simons bass….
Digital Jazz Hotline #53
…Straight Ahead/Mainstream Jazz Vespers: Steve Smith – St. Andrew’s-Wesley, 1022 Nelson St (4pm) Blue Prints_new prints w. Alanna Ho/Kivanç Tatar/Ben Brown/Roxanne Nesbitt – Gold Saucer, 207 W Hastings St (8pm)…
Digital Jazz Hotline #37
…Cover] | Blues Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends – Pat’s Pub, 403 E. Hastings St. (7pm) [No Cover] | Blues Rubber Band feat. Ben Henriques & Jesse Cahill…
Digital Jazz Hotline #58
…Stephanie Wall, Diane Lines, Jodi Proznick, Karen Graves] Atira Benefit – Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St (8pm) | Fundraiser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZJJwZZht7I Sarah Kennedy/Steve Smith/Dan Reynolds – Roedde House Museum, 1415…
Gig List: August 13
…inaugural Coal Harbour Music Festival at PAL (the Performing Arts Lodge) with Persian percussionist Hamin Honari. Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends Pat’s Pub (7pm) No Cover Blues guitar…
COLLOQUIUM
…Soundscapes” 1pm Artist Keynote and Film Screening: The Invaders Pre-show talk post-show Q&A Arish Khan and John B. Smith Inspired by militant black leaders like Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael,…
We All Break
…opus” by Jazziz, and “stunningly original and mesmerizing in its ritualistic power” by DownBeat, the extraordinary and innovative project is the brainchild of drummer/composer Ches Smith, well-known to fans of…
Gig List: Dec 3
…bringing the blues, boogaloos, and shuffles of Jimmy Smith, Stanley Turrentine, and Sonny Stitt to Vancouver. Hempton, along with organist Nick Peck and drummer Jesse Cahill, will be dishing out…
David Sikula Trio
Soulful guitarist David Sikula’s post bop influenced sound has made him one of Canada’s busiest side men. His vast resume includes performances with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ian Hendrickson-Smith, Brian Charette,…
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach
…trio format that influenced Gabriel in his younger years including Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes, John Patton, and Lonnie Smith who recorded in this format with George Benson, Blue Mitchell, and…
Cypher: Write, Record, Perform
…& the province of British Columbia, without whom this important program would not be possible. Tegan Ceschi-Smith is our Education & Outreach Coordinator. She holds an MA in Music Education,…
Young Headliners Come In Hot
…then-Director of Education, Dr. Julie Dawn Smith, deserves full credit for leading the creation of the program and ushering it into existence with the VCC. Dr. Julie Smith took over…
J.J.B. Organ Trio
…James, this Vancouver trio plays a mix of jazz, funk, pop, Latin, and blues, with influences ranging from Jimmy Smith and Dr. Lonnie Smith, to Larry Goldings and Joey deFrancesco….
Just a Season
Just A Season is a Vancouver folk-rock band fronted by singer-songwriter Scott Smith. Smith has been a key player in Vancouver’s roots scene for a couple decades, playing guitar and…
The Class of 2018…. TD High School Jazz Intensive
…arrangement for the HSJI band to perform at the Main Stage at David Lam Park for their final performance. Tegan Ceshi-Smith is the Education and Outreach coordinator at Coastal Jazz….
Gig List: Sept 17
…Randall Okita and from Toronto, improviser & Chalmers Professional Development award winner, Karen Ng. Tony Wilson and Scott Smith play Lenny Breau and Buddy Emmons The Heatley Released in 1978,…
International Harmonies at The Festival
…Voudon music and contemporary avant-garde. Put together by long-time friend of the festival Ches Smith, this group features some of America’s premier Jazz musicians (Smith, Tim Berne, Nick Dunston, Matt…
Gig List: May 14
…of his Nashville based Kudzu Orkestra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF0djyR78N8 Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends Wednesday, May 16, 7PM Pat’s Pub 403 E Hastings St, Vancouver No Cover Wednesday Night Blues…
Gig List: July 16
…artistic director and bassist Jodi Proznick and her award-winning faculty as they celebrate music together. Special guests include guitarist Bill Coon, pianist Miles Black, drummer Jesse Cahill, vocalists Steve Maddock,…
Miles Black Quintet Plays the Music of David Rehorick
…Diane Laflamme Millette at 94.5, uniqueFM in Ottawa. This evening features Miles Black piano/guitar, Jodi Proznick bass, Steve Kaldestad alto/tenor sax, Julian MacDonough drums, and special guest Steve Maddock vocals….
Digital Jazz Hotline #45
…in Residence: Steve Kaldestad – Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm) – Blues Adam Rohrlick’s Hip Pocket Trio w. Jason de Couto – Provence Marinaside (6pm) – Blues Wednesday Night Blues: Steve…
Gig List: July 23
…his soulful voice at the CBC Vancouver Outdoor Stage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHEWiGtLisY Steve Kozak Tuesday July 24, 9:30 PM Guilt and Company 1 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2 Vancouver born Steve…
Cory Weeds Little Big Band Explosion
…soulful big band project. From New York, guests trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, trombonist Steve Davis (2013’s Let’s Go), and baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan, a 30-year veteran of the world famous Vanguard…
Cory Weeds Little Big Band Explosion
…soulful big band project. From New York, guests trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, trombonist Steve Davis (2013’s Let’s Go), and baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan, a 30-year veteran of the world famous Vanguard…
Gig List: Oct 22nd
…walks. Blue Note Wednesdays: Steve Kaldestad Plays McCoy Tyner: The Real McCoy Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm) Join tenor saxophonist Steve Kaldestad as he plays music form his favorite Blue note…
Digital Jazz Hotline #40
…| Swing Jam Session w. Sharon Minemoto at The Patricia – Pat’s Pub 403 E. Hastings St. (7pm) [No Cover] | Straight Ahead/Mainstream Anita Eccleston/Andrew Smith – Kino, 3456 Cambie…
Morgan Childs Quartet
…Basso, Amanda Tosoff, Brandi Disterheft, Ian Hendrickson-Smith, Bernie Senensky, Zach Brock, Bria Skonberg and many more. With Steve Kaldestad on tenor saxophone, John Stetch on piano ,and André Lachance on…
Crossing Borders
…Sorkin (Count Basie Orchestra, Steve Turre & Michael Turre, Smith Dobson, Louie Bellson), bassist Rene Worst (Chet Baker, Joe Pass, Paul Horn, Freddie Hubbard), and great Canadian drummer Bernie Arai….
From San Francisco: Jacqui Naylor
…Washington Post, and more. Naylor is known for her wide vocal range and ability to mix genres. With Art Khu piano and guitar, Steve Smith bass, and Dave Robbins drums….
From San Francisco: Jacqui Naylor
…Washington Post, and more. Naylor is known for her wide vocal range and ability to mix genres. With Art Khu piano and guitar, Steve Smith bass, and Dave Robbins drums….
Black Gardenia
…Reinhardt’s Gypsy Jazz with Billie Holiday as vocalist.”—Vancouver Sun With: Daphne Roubini vocals and ukulele, Andrew Smith guitar and ukulele, Paul Pigat guitar, Steve Charles double bass, and special guest…
Gig List: May 28
…USA Today, Washington Post, and more. Naylor is known for her wide vocal range and ability to mix genres. With Art Khu piano and guitar, Steve Smith bass, and Dave…
Digital Jazz Hotline #38
…Mainstream/Straight-Ahead Adam Rohrlick’s Hip Pocket – Provence Marinaside, 1177 Marinaside Crescent (6pm) [No Cover] | Blues Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends – Pat’s Pub, 403 E. Hastings St….
The Matinee
…opted to track the new album all live off-the-floor and capture the performances they had so dearly been missing with no touring. The band brought in sought-after producer Steve Dawson…
Digital Jazz Hotline #39
…St. (8pm) | Straight-Ahead/Mainstream Adam Rohrlick’s Hip Pocket – Provence Marinaside, 1177 Marinaside Crescent (6pm) [No Cover] | Blues Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends – Pat’s Pub, 403…
Digital Jazz Hotline #60
…755 Beatty St (8pm) | World Adam Rohrlick’s Hip Pocket – Provence Marinaside w. Tilden Webb, 1177 Marinaside Crescent (9pm) | Swing Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends –…
VSO School of Music Jazz Faculty
Join bassist Jodi Proznick, pianist Miles Black, guitarist Bill Coon, and drummer Mili Hong with special guests including Steve Kaldestad, Vince Mai, Steve Maddock, and Kelly Proznick for an evening…
Gig List: Nov 5
…Steve Holy bass, and Bernie Arai, drums. RESERVE TABLE Fri Nov 9 Aquarela do Brasil Vancouver Playhouse In honour of the 60th anniversary of the birth of Brazil’s esteemed Bossa…
Digital Jazz Hotline #43
…15: Coastal Jazz: Oct Artist in Residence: Steve Kaldestadt – Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St. (8pm) Adam Rohrlick’s Hip Pocket – Provence Marinaside 1177 Marinaside Crescent (6-9pm) | Straight…
Cory Weeds B3 Trio
…from Groove Holmes, Big John Patton, Don Wilkerson, Harold Vick, Shirley Scott, and more. With Nick Peck on organ and Jesse Cahill drums, with special guest Steve Kaldestad on saxophone!…
Benny Sharoni
…Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, and Steve Grossman – Sharoni flavors his music with Latin rhythms and an energetic drive that delights audiences worldwide. The repertoire includes unique arrangements of standards…
Digital Jazz Hotline #51
…Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends – Pat’s Pub, 403 E. Hastings St (7pm) | Blues Joy of Jazz: Karin Plato/Bill Coon/Adam Thomas – Cottage Bistro, 4468 Main St (7:30pm) |…
Gig List: April 23
…Way, North Vancouver The Black Hen Roadshow is back—and better than ever—in its third, powerhouse incarnation. Alt-country wonder Leeroy Stagger, blues juggernaut Steve Marriner (of MoneyJunk), the beguiling Ndidi Onokwulu…
Nothin’ But the Blues: A Tribute to Joe Williams
…of this basic musical form continue to captivate, inspire, and influence us. With Steve Maddock vocals, Brad Turner piano/trumpet, Cory Weeds tenor sax, André Lachance bass, and Dave Robbins drums….
Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra
…original compositions and delectable arrangements by Townsend and Bill Coon that embrace the dynamic, uplifting sound of the Orchestra, while celebrating superb soloists like Steve Kaldestad, Brad Turner, Cory Weeds,…
Gig List: Jan 14
…manipulated music. Listeners are free to sit, lie down or move around as they see fit! Two to Tango w. Jennifer Hayes & Steve Maddock Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm)…
JAZZ FEST IS A SMASH
…– Steve Lacy, Paris France Attendance grew 50,000 to a 350,000 in 1998, with shows across 38 venues. In fact, the festival footprint expanded all the way to North Vancouver…
Nothin’ But the Blues: A Tribute to Joe Williams
…of this basic musical form continue to captivate, inspire, and influence us. With Steve Maddock vocals, Brad Turner piano/trumpet, Cory Weeds tenor sax, André Lachance bass, and Dave Robbins drums….
Digital Jazz Hotline #41
…electric Miles Davis tribute)– Guilt & Co., 1 Alexander (9pm) | Modern WEDNESDAY NOV 1: Coastal Jazz: Oct Artist in Residence: Steve Kaldestadt – Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St….
Guitars at the Festival: Part Two, the Local scene
Our festival this year is stacked with incredible guitar players, and here’s a sampling of some local talent playing hometown gigs. Steve Dawson Though no longer a local boy, Steve…
Gig List: July 29
…jazz. RESERVE TABLE Sun Aug 4 Jazz Vespers: Heather Soles St. Andrew’s-Wesley in exile at the First Baptist Church (4pm) Steve Maddock Quartet Plays Van Heusen Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm)…
Digital Jazz Hotline #54
…– Straight Ahead/Mainstream Adam Rohrlick’s Hip Pocket New Orleans Mardi Gras with Gary Comeau – Provence Marinaside, 1177 Marinaside Crescent (6pm) – Traditional Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak w. Dave…
Jodi Proznick & Friends
…Special guests may include guitarist Bill Coon, pianist Miles Black, drummer Jesse Cahill, vocalists Steve Maddock, Jenn Scott and Kelly Proznick, saxophonists Steve Kaldestad, and James Danderfer, and Chris Davis…
Gig List: Feb 25
…us. With Steve Maddock vocals, Brad Turner piano/trumpet, Cory Weeds tenor sax, André Lachance bass, and Dave Robbins drums. RESERVE TABLE Chor Leoni PopCapella 3 nights – Also on March…
Jodi Proznick & Friends
…Special guests may include guitarist Bill Coon, pianist Miles Black, drummer Jesse Cahill, vocalists Steve Maddock, Jenn Scott and Kelly Proznick, saxophonists Steve Kaldestad, and James Danderfer, and Chris Davis…
Fawn Fritzen and the fellas
…of jazz, to powerful voices such as Bessie Smith, Anita O’Day, and Nina Simone. Simultaneously, she has created powerful new songs of her own, centred in candid storytelling. Fawn has…
Mary Ancheta Quartet
…jazz, electro-funk, and sublime songcraft. Inspired by the likes of Brian Blade and the Fellowship, Squarepusher, Jimmy Smith, and Prince, Ancheta knows what’s up when it comes to arresting melodies…
North Shore Jazz
…brand new trio release that is getting rave reviews. The collaborative spirit continues with a performance on Saturday, June 29 at 1pm at Civic Plaza with Scott Smith’s most excellent…
Travis Laplante (solo)
…playing has been described as haunting and ripe with tension. Laplante has recently performed and/or recorded with Yarn/Wire, Jack Quartet, Trevor Dunn, Ches Smith, Peter Evans, So Percussion, Michael Formanek,…
Black Gardenia
…Holiday-esque vocals of Daphne Roubini and songs from the new release, Lucky Star. With Paul Pigat and Andrew Smith on guitars, Brent Gubbles on bass, and Chris Davis on trumpet….
The Butter and Egg Band
Hot enough to melt her butter and fry his eggs. Traditional Jazz influenced by Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Preservation Hall and Louis Prima.
Mary Ancheta Quartet
…Blade and the Fellowship, Squarepusher, Jimmy Smith, and Prince, Ancheta knows what’s up when it comes to arresting melodies and irresistible grooves. With Justin James drums, Dominic Conway saxophone, Matt…
Black Gardenia featuring Daphne Roubini
…and blues takes listeners back to an age when cool meant classy and noir was the norm. With Andrew Smith guitar/ukulele, Chris Davis trumpet, Don Ogilvie guitar, Brent Gubbles bass….
Basilissa
…known as fado. Christina Raquel Gaspar Portuguese guitarra/vocals/ukulele, Sara Ciantar accordion/guitar/vocals, Toga D’Hoore bass, Arthur Pascal Smith guitar, and percussionist Robin Layne eloquently express longing and love, sadness and joy….
Nikki Carter, Clyde Reed, Kenton Loewen
Among Vancouver’s finest jazz improvisers, these longtime collaborators have a musical chemistry that Exclaim! calls “sheer inventiveness.” NOW Orchestra founder Nikki Carter (Wadada Leo Smith, Marilyn Crispell) is a blues-drenched,…
Festival Artists Who Defy Boundaries
…Overall, local pedal steel player Scott Smith, and Emad Armoush, a local oud player who has been thrilling audiences here for years. For more on Tim’s picks, check out this…
Zappostrophe
…precision, and humour. With Blair Fisher conductor/trumpet/keyboard, Jerry DesVoignes vocals, Mike Simpson keyboards, Blair Lewis guitar, Guenter Schulz guitar, Nick Apivor percussion/mallets, Doug Smith bass, and and Bob Caldwell drums….
Bill Coon Quartet
…Smith and many more! His intricate, dazzling guitar playing has been heard in jazz clubs across North America. With Campbell Ryga – saxophone, Paul Rushka – bass and Buff Allen…
Anita Eccleston
…an extension of her playful, sultry voice, while her hotshot quartet serves up traditional jazz, blues, soul, funk, and reggae-rock to get crowds moving! With Andrew R. Smith guitar, Graham…
Jillian Lebeck Trio
One of the most original and exciting voices on the Canadian jazz scene, Vancouver pianist/vocalist Jillian Lebeck is influenced by artists as diverse as Carla Bley, Bill Frisell, Elliott Smith,…
Susie Ibarra: An Ecology of Rhythm
…SPIN’s “100 Greatest Drummers of Alternative Music” and has played with an array of artists, including John Zorn, Derek Bailey, Ikue Mori, William Parker, Wadada Leo Smith, Pauline Oliveros, Yo…
Darius Jones Quartet featuring Emilie Lesbros Le bébé de Brigitte (Lost in Translation)
…and chanson, but reflects a highly personal shared musical language that Jones’s superb ensemble fleshes out evocatively through improvisation: John Escreet (piano, Rhodes), Sean Conly (bass), and Ches Smith (drums)….
Alexander Hawkins, François Houle, Harris Eisenstadt
…Leo Smith, and Louis Moholo-Moholo. Drummer Harris Eisenstadt (Anthony Braxton, John Zorn) is among the most versatile and prolific musicians of his generation, while tirelessly inventive Vancouver clarinetist François Houle…
Bill Coon 4tet with Campbell Ryga
Bill Coon is an award-winning guitarist who’s played with jazz luminaries like Peter Bernstein, Jimmy Heath, and Dr. Lonnie Smith. A prolific and adaptable composer, he’s written everything from intimate…
B3 for Bunny: From New York, Akiko Tsuruga
The legendary Dr. Lonnie Smith describes her this way: “Akiko’s playing is like watching a flower blooming, a bird spreading her wings in the music world. Akiko is here to…
Daphne Roubini & Black Gardenia
…blues takes listeners back to an age when cool meant classy and noir was the norm. With Andrew Smith guitar/ukulele, Chris Davis trumpet, Don Ogilvie guitar, and Brent Gubbles bass….
Triology
…with the likes of Jimmy Heath, Hugh Fraser, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Oliver Gannon, Max Roach, and Dee Daniels. This is essential jazz, triangulated. Want more bang for your buck? Check…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 17: Kevin Romain
…band (three vocalists, piano, bass and drums) in an accurate way. We call it “weird pop music.” Simple City, a jazz-ish trio I co-lead with Arthur Smith (electric guitar) and…
Review: Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jazz at Lincoln Center
…Reeves’ Mista and, for the first encore, Bessie Smith’s gutbucket blues St. Louis Gal. McLorin Salvant was justifiably proud of her band and gave them many opportunities to shine –…
Mary Ancheta Quartet
…on jazz and electro-funk. Inspired by the likes of Squarepusher, Jimmy Smith, and Prince, Ancheta knows what’s up when it comes to arresting melodies and irresistible grooves. With Joel Fountain…
Bill Coon 4tet with Campbell Ryga
Bill Coon is an award-winning guitarist who’s played with jazz luminaries like Peter Bernstein, Jimmy Heath, and Dr. Lonnie Smith. A prolific and adaptable composer, he’s written everything from intimate…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 16: Anita Eccleston
…dinner or drinks, in the garden or in the car. My trio brings together Graham Clark on upright bass, guitarist and vocalist Andrew R. Smith (Sweetpea Swing Band), and guesting…
Angelica Sanchez, Chris Speed, James Meger, Kai Basanta
NYC pianist Angelica Sanchez (Wadada Leo Smith, Tyshawn Sorey) “seeks out the lyrical heartbeat within any avant-garde storm” (New York Times). Tenor saxophonist/clarinetist Chris Speed (Tim Berne, Kurt Rosenwinkel) is…
Jillian Lebeck Trio
One of the most original and exciting voices on the Canadian jazz scene, Vancouver pianist/vocalist Jillian Lebeck is influenced by artists as diverse as Carla Bley, Bill Frisell, Elliott Smith,…
Jillian Lebeck Trio
One of the most original and exciting voices on the Canadian jazz scene, Vancouver pianist/vocalist Jillian Lebeck is influenced by artists as diverse as Carla Bley, Bill Frisell, Elliott Smith,…
COLLOQUI-WHA?
…Pre-show talk post-show Q&A Arish (King) Khan and John B. Smith Sunday, 2pm – Artist Talk Festival Artist-in-Residence Darius Jones Full schedule for Saturday is available here. Full schedule for…
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
…of a particular night and drawing readily from the 1960s organ jazz stylings of Jimmy Smith and Baby Face Willette, the snappy soul strut of Booker T. & The M.G.’s…
Lucy Lambert Trio
…Bessie Smith. She has performed extensively across Canada, in Vancouver and Montreal, as well as having toured and performed throughout Europe and America, traveling to both New Orleans and New…
Black Gardenia featuring Daphne Roubini
…Gypsy Jazz with Billie Holiday as vocalist” (Vancouver Sun). With Daphne Roubini voice/ukulele, Paul Pigat guitar, Andrew Smith guitar/ukulele, Brent Gubbels double bass, Chris Davis trumpet, and Cameron Wilson violin….
Unnatural Ways feat. Ava Mendoza
…metal, blues, and post-punk of her trio Unnatural Ways, with Tim Dahl (Lydia Lunch Retrovirus, Child Abuse) bass and Ches Smith (Marc Ribot, John Zorn, Secret Chiefs 3) drums. …
Cory Weeds/Julian MacDonough Quintet Play the music of Tina Brooks
…and Jimmy Smith. But he also recorded five sessions of his own for Blue Note. The first session was in the spring of 1958 with promising young trumpeter Lee Morgan…
King Khan & the Shrines
…that as that fiery arrow streaks across the heavens, along the way its flames will light up dark places.” – John B. Smith founder of Memphis activist group The Invaders….
From New York: Nick Hempton
A swinging, soulful, CD release! Straight from the jazz organ rooms of Harlem, veteran New York saxophonist Nick Hempton is bringing the blues, boogaloos, and shuffles of Jimmy Smith, Stanley…
Simple City
An engaging new collaborative approach to the modern jazz trio, guitarist Arthur Smith (Tiny Havoc), bassist Jeff Gammon (The Sojourners), and drummer Kevin Romain (Sprïng) have worked together in the…
The Music of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross
Back by popular demand! Three of Canada’s most dynamic jazz vocalists – Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Carman J. Price and Matthew Smith – pay tribute to the greatest vocal group in the…
Terminal Station
…WCMA “Best Blues Act” nominees are first-call players who’ve lit it up with the likes of Jim Byrnes, David Hidalgo, and Bo Diddley. With Scott Smith vocals/guitar/harmonica, Jeremy Holmes bass/vocals,…
Gordon Grdina, Jim Black, Oscar Noriega, Mat Maneri
…take unexpected turns at every corner. With Mat Maneri (Ches Smith, Craig Taborn) viola, Oscar Noriega (Banda De Los Muertos) alto sax/clarinets, and drummer Jim Black (Nels Cline, Tim Berne)….
From New York: Nick Hempton
A swinging, soulful, CD release! Straight from the jazz organ rooms of Harlem, veteran New York saxophonist Nick Hempton is bringing the blues, boogaloos, and shuffles of Jimmy Smith, Stanley…
Black Gardenia featuring Daphne Roubini
…martinis, lounge suits, and hazy cigarette smoke” (Georgia Straight). With Andrew Smith guitar/ukulele, Chris Davis trumpet, Paul Pigat guitar, and Jeremy Holmes bass. Sponsored in part by CHMC Granville Island…
From New York: Peter Bernstein
…George Coleman, Lou Donaldson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Fathead Newman, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Diana Krall, Lee Konitz, Jimmy Cobb and many more. There are three main aspects to Peter Bernstein’s…
A Tribute to Lambert, Hendricks & Ross
Back by popular demand! Three of Canada’s most dynamic jazz vocalists, Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Carman J. Price, and Matthew Smith, pay tribute to the greatest vocal group in the history of…
Adam Robert Thomas Trio
…the party going on night long! Aside from his own compositions, his song book includes hits by artists such as Sam Smith, Drake, Norah Jones, Coldplay, Al Green, Radiohead, Stevie…
James Brandon Lewis
…deeper meaning of life.” Lewis is joined by Chicago Underground co-founder Chad Taylor drums, and Josh Werner (Bill Laswell, Ches Smith). This show is part of our Granville Island Jazz…
From New York: Peter Bernstein
…George Coleman, Lou Donaldson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Fathead Newman, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Diana Krall, Lee Konitz, Jimmy Cobb and many more. There are three main aspects to Peter Bernstein’s…
THE WONDERFUL CHAOS OF JAZZ
…the brainchild of Coastal’s Director of Education, Julie Smith, Ph.D, who brought the concept to the head of the VCC music department, Ken Morrison, who helped secure a partnership with…
Zappostrophe
…precision, and humour. With Blair Fisher conductor/trumpet/keyboard, Jerry DesVoignes vocals, Mike Simpson keyboards, Blair Lewis guitar, Guenter Schulz guitar, Nick Apivor percussion/mallets, Doug Smith bass, and and Bob Caldwell drums….
Lydia Hol & Dawn Pemberton
…Justin Devries drums, Scott Smith pedal steel, and Darren Parris bass. Vibrant, honest, and powerful, WCMA-winner Dawn Pemberton’s voice beats a soulful path from gospel and R&B to jazz, funk,…
Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot is the traditional jazz project of singer Holly Arntzen, who cut her musical teeth on songs by Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter, and Kay Starr. That early…
Gig List: Mar 4
…and the fellas Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm) Fawn delves into the history of jazz, to powerful voices such as Bessie Smith, Anita O’Day, and Nina Simone. Simultaneously, she has created…
Valentines Day with Black Gardenia featuring Daphne Roubini
…mind Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy Jazz with Billie Holiday as vocalist.” Vancouver Sun With Daphne Roubini vocals/ukulele, Andrew Smith guitar/ukulele, Paul Pigat guitar, Brent Gubbels double bass, and Cameron Wilson violin….
Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters
…eclectic players with whom he’s been touring, on and off, since 2002: longtime guitarist Justin Adams, keyboardist-programmer John Baggott, bassist Billy Fuller, drummer Dave Smith, and guitarist Liam “Skin” Tyson….
Mary Ancheta Quartet
…on jazz, electro-funk, and sublime songcraft. Inspired by the likes of Brian Blade and the Fellowship, Squarepusher, Jimmy Smith, and Prince, Ancheta knows what’s up when it comes to arresting…
Angelica Sanchez
…like Wadada Leo Smith, Tyshawn Sorey, Ben Monder and more. Sanchez also leads numerous groups,t he most recent being her Nonet which features Chris Speed, Michael Attais, Thomas Heberer, Kenny…
IronFest III – Night Two
…Hawkins (Louis Moholo-Moholo, Wadada Leo Smith), and American drummer Kate Gentile (Jon Irabagon, Mat Maneri) are endlessly generous improvisers whose vocabularies touch on chamber jazz, modern composition, and stratospheric melodicism….
Kneebody
…music by Elliot Smith, Bill Frisell, and Miles Davis. Their incredible live shows are known for intense sonic landscapes, harmonic depth and improvisational freedom. Their upcoming album Chapters releases October…
Sun Ra Arkestra
…The Sun Ra Arkestra features Noel Scott alto and tenor saxes, Vincent Chancey French horn, Elson Nascimento percussion/surdo, Tyler Mitchell bass, Wayne Smith drums, Cecil Brooks trumpet, James Stewart tenor…
Mars Williams presents an Ayler Xmas
…Trumpet Steve Hunt – Drums with Guests: Keefe Jackson – Bari Sax Katinka Kleijn – Cello Peter Maunu – Violin Want to support the artists directly? Click here to make…
IronFest III – Night Three
Three sets of unprecedented, unrepeatable, and unmissable meetings between international innovators, cross-Canada all-stars, and local lights. Avant-garde vocalist Jay Clayton has been active since the 1960s with artists like Steve…
Gig List: Mar 11
…keyboards, guitars, brass and percussion. Diane Lines Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm) Pianist and vocalist Diane Lines has worked with many artists including Michael Buble, Bria Skonberg, Marcus Mosely, Steve Maddock…
Gig List: Dec 10
…Blues & Brews Pat’s Pub (7pm) Join Maple Blues Award Winner Steve Kozak and his fine band featuring different special guest Blues artists every Wednesday night. Your best bet mid-week…
Jodi Proznick Quartet
…with PJ Perry, Oliver Gannon, Phil Dwyer, and Laila Biali, to name a few. She is joined by Tilden Webb piano, Steve Kaldestad tenor saxophone, and Julian MacDonough drums. Presented…
CANCELLED: Ladies Sing the Blues
…Harris, and Amanda Dean backed by Bandleader Rob Montgomery and his All-Star Band with Steve Werbicki, Dave Barton and Darrell Mayes. This show brings 4 of Canada’s finest lady singers…
Happy Holidays!
…2008 at La Buisonne Studio in the south of France, Carla Bley and bassist Steve Swallow took a break from touring in Europe with the Partyka Brass Quintet to record…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 2: Jesse Zubot
…(trumpet) as well as my Vancouver colleague Steve Dawson. These projects help launch my career into many different realms and from there I started working with more jazz (free-jazz) orientated…
Rob Montgomery’s Incognito
…to do it again. Rob Montgomery’s INCOGNITO features Amanda Dean lead vocals, Rob Montgomery guitar and lead vocals, Steve Werbicki keyboards and vocals, Dave Barton bass, and Darrell Mayes drums….
THE GENIUS OF JOHN BEASLEY
…my faves is this tribute that he did to a film industry colleague in which Beasley’s piano plays a prominent role, Steve-O: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEMIsID-iDQ But after Grammy nominations for all three…
Andrew Millar Quartet
New York City based drummer Andrew Millar returns to Vancouver to play some hard bop inspired hits with old friends. With Steve Kaldestad saxophone, David Blake guitar, and André Lachance…
Latin Music Sundays feat. Brejera
…guitar/vocals, Trevor Murray on cavaquinho/vocals, Bruno Matos on pandeiro/vocals, Steve Bagnell on sax and Aiko Sato on trombone. Brejera will deliver authentic and spontaneous fine Brazilian music to the audience….
INCOGNITO featuring Nadine States and Rob Montgomery
…guitar & vocals. Also featuring West Coast heavies Steve Werbicki keyboards, Dave Barton bass, and Darrell Mayes drums. Get your reservations early, this band always packs in a big crowd!…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 26: Jodi Proznick
…My latest album is called Sun Songs and it features wonderful local players Tilden Webb on piano, Jesse Cahill on drums and Steve Kaldestad on saxophone as well as Canadian…
Dave Robbins Sextet
Drummer Dave Robbins leads a vintage sounding hard bopping team of Steve Holy bass Chris Gestrin piano along with a rich front line of tenorist Mike Allen, trumpeter Brad Turner…
All ‘Bout that Bass
…scene.” With Steve Cardenas, guitar, Allan Mednard, drums, and Kirk Knuffke, trumpet. Presented with Cap Jazz Series in association with the Western Front. We hope you can join us and…
VSO School of Music Jazz Faculty
Come join bassist Jodi Proznick, pianist Miles Black, guitarist Bill Coon, and drummer Jesse Cahill with special guests including James Dandefer, Vince Mai, Steve Maddock, and Kelly Proznick for some…
Tim Reinert’s Top 10 Most Memorable Jazz Fest Gigs
…the opportunity to see living legends that I had only listened to on CD up till then. McLean’s band featured his son Rene, as well Eric McPherson and Steve Davis,…
Saul Berson Quartet
…Duke Ellington’s orchestra and was amongst the most influential sax players in the history of jazz. With Sharon Minemoto on piano, Steve Holy on bass, and Buff Allen on drums….
Arvind Ramdas Quintet
…many of Vancouver’s jazz legends and trailblazers in Brad Turner, John Gross, Steve Kaldestsd, Cory Weeds to name a few. In 2025, he brings his quintet to the International Jazz…
Digital Jazz Hotline #47
…Bar, 755 Beatty St (8pm) – Big Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOritc0OWaM Adam Rohrlick’s Hip Pocket Trio w. Nick Peck – Provence Marinaside, 1177 Marinaside Crescent (6pm) – Blues Wednesday Night Blues: Steve…
Saul Berson Quartet
…releasing five CD’s in the process. Expect an evening featuring a mix of original compositions and compelling jazz standards. With Nick Peck piano, Steve Holy bass, and Bernie Arai drums….
Louisiana Joymakers
…rock solid rhythm section has Scott Robinson on drums, Steve Toren on tuba, and Mike Hobbs on guitar and banjo. Expect your toes to be tapping within the first tune!…
Kevin Elaschuk Quartet
Trumpeter Kevin Elaschuk is one of Vancouver’s most beloved musicians. His uncompromising artistic integrity is evident in his thoughtful composing, and exquisite improvising. With Bill Coon – guitar, Steve Holy…
Gig List: Apr 1
…He is a recent graduate of Capilano University’s jazz program and has studied with Stan Karp, Steve Kaldestad, Bill Coon, and Brad Turner. Joined by the stellar Parker Woods guitar,…
Digital Jazz Hotline #44
…Crescent (6pm) – World Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends – Pat’s Pub (7pm) – Blues Jazz For Barb: Cory Weeds Let’s Groove Music of Earth Wind & Fire…
Diane Lines
Pianist and vocalist Diane Lines has worked with many artists including Michael Buble, Bria Skonberg, Marcus Mosely, Steve Maddock and Gary Fjellgaard. Since 2011, she has been touring with her…
Miles Okazaki’s Trickster
…him partnered up with such wide-ranging artists as Steve Coleman, Kenny Barron, Vijay Ayer, Donny McCaslin and Mark Guiliana and Mary Halvorson, but his intricate, complex, and individualistic compositions seem…
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND
…at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis (back again!), Madeleine Peyroux, Steve Earle, and the soulful singer/songwriter, smokin’ guitar slinger and occasional big band leader, Colin James. Vancouver’s music scene was…
Jodi Proznick Quartet
…and Laila Biali, to name a few. She is joined by her longtime band mates – Tilden Webb on piano, Steve Kaldestad on tenor saxophone, and Jesse Cahill on drums….
Dylan Cramer
…heart. If you like melody, this group is for you. With Dylan Cramer alto sax, Michael Creber piano, and Steve Holy bass. Get that table reserved and don’t miss out….
Dylan Cramer
…rarely heard these days. Featuring music from Miles Davis, Sonny Criss, Grover Washington Jr. and others. With Dylan Cramer alto saxophone, Michael Creber piano, and Steve Holy bass. Reservations recommended….
Pasquale Grasso Trio feat. André Lachance and Andrew Millar
…Joy, Sheila Jordan, Ray Drummond, Steve Grossman, Grant Stewart, and—for this special performance—a trio featuring André Lachance and Andrew Millar. Lachance is one of the finest and busiest bassists in…
Dave Restivo Quartet
…appearance with local stalwarts Steve Kaldestad saxophone, Jodi Proznick bass, and Joe Poole drums to play a mix of jazz standards and original material from his latest recording, The Waves….
Mike Allen Quartet
…Artist In Residence series at Frankie’s Jazz Club. With John Stetch piano, Steve Holy bass, and Joe Poole drums. No cover charge for students and musicians (with $10 minimum purchase)!…
Saul Berson Plays Cannonball Adderley
…The quartet will play a compelling mix of original compositions and jazz standards of Adderley’s. With Saul Berson alto sax, Nick Peck piano, Steve Holy bass, and Bernie Arai drums….
Gig List: May 7
…along with trio-mates Lee Hudson and Steve Williams swing their way through a delectable assortment of jazz originals, ballads, standards and bop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy6l8-ArMHg Polyrhythmics with Coco Jafro Saturday, May 12,…
Ardeshir Quintet
…program, where he also studied with Steve Kaldestad, Bill Coon, and Brad Turner. Ardeshir will be joined by the stellar Parker Woods on guitar, Roland Rácz on trumpet, Stephen Edwards…
Diane Lines Duo
…Mosely, Steve Maddock and Gary Fjellgaard. Since 2011, she has been touring with her show JUMP! A Celebration of Swing, Boogie and Blues. Most recently Diane was musical director of…
A Little Festival History
…Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Ornette Coleman, Bill Frisell, Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya, Albert Collins, Koko Taylor, John Mayall, Tony Williams, Bobby McFerrin, Tito Puente, Steve Lacy, Tim Berne, Roscoe Mitchell,…
Jerry Granelli feat. Robben Ford, Bob Lanzetti, J. Anthony Granelli + Horns
…jazz/funk collective Snarky Puppy. With J. Anthony Granelli (Mose Allison) bass and Vancouver’s Steve Kaldestad and Bill Runge saxophones, and Derry Byrne trumpet. Thanks to Canada Council for the Arts….
Chris Gestrin celebrates Shirley Scott
…alongside saxophonist Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, including the 1958 hit In the Kitchen. The trio of Hammond organist Chris Gestrin, tenor saxophonist Steve Kaldestad and drummer Todd Stewart formed in 2023…
Next Generation Jazz Collective
…they’ll pay homage to some of the most important music arranged for sextet in jazz history. With Lachlan Craven trumpet, Steve Carson tenor saxophone, Mateo Jaeckel trombone, John Lee piano,…
Louisiana Joymakers
…and guitar, Glen Tremblay on trumpet/vocals, Jim Armstrong on trombone/vocals, and Ben Henriques on reeds. The rhythm section is rounded out by Steve Toren, tuba and Nick James on drums….
Ardeshir Quintet
…Capilano, he also studied with Steve Kaldestad, Bill Coon, and Brad Turner. Ardeshir will be joined by the stellar Parker Woods guitar, Roland Rácz piano, Stephen Edwards bass, and Juan…
Daphne Roubini & Black Gardenia
…jazz, country, folk, and blues takes listeners back to an age when cool meant classy and noir was the norm. With Paul Pigat guitar, Chris Davis trumpet, Steve Charles bass….
Cory Weeds Little Big Band with special guest Carl Allen – Early Show
…top-flight Vancouver musicians to suavely bring the big band sizzle. Conducted by Jill Townsend, the Little Big Band features Steve Kaldestad alto sax, James Danderfer tenor sax, Dave Say baritone…
Digital Jazz Hotline #48
…w. Diane Lines – Provence Marinaside, 1177 Marinaside Crescent (6pm) – Swing Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends – Pat’s Pub, 403 E. Hastings St (7pm) – Blues Jazz…
Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra
…Coon. Among the many outstanding soloists are Steve Kaldestad, Dennis Esson, Bill Coon, Cory Weeds, Rod Murray and Dave Robbins. Presented with the Italian Cultural Centre ABOUT THE SERIES Barbara…
Cory Weeds Little Big Band with special guest Carl Allen – Late Show
…top-flight Vancouver musicians to suavely bring the big band sizzle. Conducted by Jill Townsend, the Little Big Band features Steve Kaldestad alto sax, James Danderfer tenor sax, Dave Say baritone…
New Jazz Underground
…Thompson is known for his work with the John Pizzarelli Trio as well as performances with Christian McBride, Steve Turre, Catherine Russell, Buster Williams, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center…
Katherine Penfold
…long! Come be the first to hear these tunes live with Steve Kaldestad on sax, Vince Mai on trumpet, Tilden Webb on piano, Jodi Proznick on bass, and Jesse Cahill…
Ladies Sing The Blues
LADIES SING THE BLUES features Nadine States, Joani Bye, Leslie Harris, and Lisa Dunn backed by Rob Montgomery and his All-Star Band with Rob Montgomery guitar, Steve Werbicki keyboards, Dave…
Jazz at Pyatt Hall
…joining a large ensemble conducted by Jill Townsend, and filled with some of Vancouver’s very best, including Steve Kaldestad, James Danderfer, and Dave Say on saxophone, Brad Turner and Julian…
William Chernoff Trio
…accessible music” (All About Jazz). Although Will’s warmly melodic repertoire leans firmly straight-ahead, the group can venture beyond swing into ECM-inspired sounds of the Steve Swallow and Bill Frisell variety….
Dave King Trio – Sold Out!
…the Steve Miller Band for 15 years and is also the musical director for a cooking show which is produced in the south of France, soon to be seen in…
Dylan Cramer Trio
…repertoire along with songs from Grover Washington Jr., Paul Desmond, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane. Cramer is joined by two of Vancouver’s finest musicians – Michael Creber piano and Steve…
From Philly: Lucas Brown Quartet
…Larry McKenna, Terell Stafford, Gerald Veasley, Dr. Eddie Henderson, Joe Magnarelli, Tim Warfield, Steve Turre, Mickey Roker, Billy James, Duane Eubanks, and Sean Jones With Cory Weeds saxophone, Bill Coon…
Nick Peck Organ Trio
…from Groove Holmes, Big John Patton, Don Wilkerson, Harold Vick, Shirley Scott, and more. This week the band is Nick Peck organ, Jesse Cahill drums, and Steve Kaldestad tenor sax….
Dylan Cramer Trio
…his idol, Sonny Criss. His five recordings have been received worldwide with critical acclaim. If you like melody, this is the group for you. With Michael Creber, piano and Steve…
From Philly: Lucas Brown Quartet
…Larry McKenna, Terell Stafford, Gerald Veasley, Dr. Eddie Henderson, Joe Magnarelli, Tim Warfield, Steve Turre, Mickey Roker, Billy James, Duane Eubanks, and Sean Jones With Cory Weeds saxophone, Bill Coon…
The Do Rites featuring Miss Kelly Haigh
The Do Rites are made up of rockabilly legend Jimmy Roy on lapsteel & guitar, Steve Taylor on drums, and Joanie Kepler on the upright bass. The trio have played…
The Interplanetary Adventures of Sun Ra: There Are Worlds They Have Not Told You Of!
…Arkestra performing Monk’s music. (Opening the show was the duo of Steve Lacy and Mal Waldron also performing an all-Monk program so I was really in musical heaven!) My next…
Digital Jazz Hotline #49
…207 W Hastings St | Avant Wednesday, January 3 Adam Rohrlick’s Hip Pocket – Provence Marinaside, 1177 Marinaside Crescent (6pm) | Blues Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends –…
Sax virtuoso Kamasi Washington plays our Marquee Series
…slew of creative musicians including vocalists and strings, the monumental project issued on Brainfeeder (owned by Flying Lotus aka Steve Ellison) deftly interweaves hip hop, classical and R&B elements with…
Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra
…arrangements by Jill Townsend and guitar sensation Bill Coon. Among the many outstanding soloists are Brad Turner, Dave Robbins, Steve Kaldestad, Cory Weeds, Rene Worst, Dennis Esson, and Rod Murray….
JAZZ FEST PROVES ITS STRENGTH
…As he explained, it wasn’t just that Coastal Jazz had managed to attract big names like Ornette Coleman, Sun Ra, Oscar Peterson, Steve Lacy or Miles Davis. Over two decades,…
Mike Allen Quartet
…be a great source of inspiration and Mike is proud to dedicate this night to a celebration of Sonny Greenwich and his legacy. With Miles Black piano, Steve Holy bass,…
Artist Interview: Laila Biali
…Hubert, Bernie Arai, Steve Kaldestad, Jesse Cahill, Tilden Webb, Katherine Penfold, Jill Barber, and the list goes on… Can you share one of your favourite musical memories? Performing with Sting…
Hastings Mill Brewing Co. / Pat’s Pub
…June 26: Blues and Brews with the Steve Kozak Band (7:30pm) Thursday, June 27: Lorne Lofsky & Bill Coon Guitar Duo (7:30pm) Friday, June 28: Lorne Lofsky & Bill Coon…
Mike Allen Quartet
…Ornette Coleman, and Dewey Redman. Open, swinging, intimate music that makes you smile featuring four of Canada’s finest players. With Brad Turner trumpet, Steve Holy bass, and Dave Robbins drums….
Louisiana Joymakers
…leader Mike Hobbs banjo and guitar, Glem Tremblay trumpet/vocals, Jim Armstrong trombone/vocals, and Ben Henriques reeds. The rhythm section is rounded out by Steve Toren tuba, and Nick James drums….
Malcolm Aiken
…performer, Malcolm has shared the stage with notable artists such as Chucho Valdez, Noel Gallagher (Oasis), John Hammond Jr. Steven Page (barenaked ladies), Jim Byrnes, Steve Dawson, Jimmy Bosch and…
Dave Robbins Sextet CD Release
…rock-infused jazz styles, this will be the release of the Sextet’s second album. With Brad Turner trumpet, Mike Allen tenor sax, Rod Murray trombone, Chris Gestrin piano, and Steve Holy…
Ladies Sing the Blues
One of Vancouver’s most popular shows, the Ladies Sing the Blues features Joani Bye, Amanda Dean, Nadine States, and Leslie Harris. Led by blues guitarist Rob Montgomery with Steve Werbicki,…
Saul Berson Quartet plays Michel Legrand
…He is best known for his often haunting, jazz-tinged film music, many of which songs have become jazz standards. With Nick Peck piano, Steve Holy bass, and Bernie Arai, drums….
Malcolm Aiken
…performer, Malcolm has shared the stage with notable artists such as Chucho Valdez, Noel Gallagher (Oasis), John Hammond Jr. Steven Page (barenaked ladies), Jim Byrnes, Steve Dawson, Jimmy Bosch and…
Digital Jazz Hotline #57
…(6:30pm) | Blues Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends – Pat’s Pub, 403 E. Hastings St (7pm) | Blues Adam Thomas – Blue Martini, 1516 Yew St (7pm) |…
Chet Doxas Quartet
…travels have resulted in collaborations with international and Canadian luminaries such as: Oliver Jones, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Dave Douglas, Maria Schneider, Christine Jensen, Phil Dwyer, and many more. Their…
Dave Robbins Sextet
…right after this gig to record their second CD. With Chris Davis trumpet, Rod Murray trombone, Mike Allen tenor sax, Chris Gestrin piano, Steve Holy bass, and Dave Robbins drums….
Dave Robbins Sextet
…right after this gig to record their second CD. With Chris Davis trumpet, Rod Murray trombone, Mike Allen tenor sax, Chris Gestrin piano, Steve Holy bass, and Dave Robbins drums….
Dylan Cramer Trio
…five recordings, along with new material from their upcoming album. Michael Creber and Steve Holy, seasoned veterans on the local scene, add their impeccable artistry to round out the group….
The Do Rites featuring Miss Kelly Haigh
The Do Rites are made up of rockabilly legend Jimmy Roy on lapsteel & guitar, Steve Taylor on drums, and Joanie Kepler on the upright bass. The trio have played…
Gig List: Nov 19
…Sun Nov 25 Jazz Vespers: Bill Runge Quintet St. Andrew’s-Wesley (4pm) Bill’s saxophone style amalgamates the influences of John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Michael Brecker, and Steve Grossman with his own…
Saul Berson Quartet
…most sought-after alto saxophone players. He has performed throughout Canada, Europe, the Mid-east, and South Africa releasing 5 CDs in the process. With Nick Peck piano, Steve Holy bass, and…
From New York: Tardo Hammer Trio
…His latest trio release on Cellar Live, Swinging on a Star, Tardo along with trio-mates Lee Hudson and Steve Williams swing their way through a delectable assortment of jazz originals,…
John Stetch & Vulneraville
…team yet!” says Stetch. Cincinnati-born Steve Kortyka is a saxophonist who has been touring with Lady Gaga whenever she does her jazz project, plus working on a variety of other…
Rob Montgomery: Ladies Sing the Blues
…musically satisfied and wanting more! Featuring Joani Bye, Nadine States, Amanda Dean, and Leslie Harris with Rob Montgomery and his All-Star Band with Steve Werbicki, Dave Barton, and Darrell Mayes….
Jaelem Bhate Jazz Orchestra
…Jones, John Clayton, Bill Holman, and his mentor Fred Stride with his parallel study of Western Classical music. The record features some of Vancouver’s best; Steve Kaldestad, Brent Mah, Michael…
From New York: Tardo Hammer Trio
…His latest trio release on Cellar Live, Swinging on a Star, Tardo along with trio-mates Lee Hudson and Steve Williams swing their way through a delectable assortment of jazz originals,…
Doc Fingers
…He plays an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, pop, boogie-woogie, and originals and has toured regularly Europe. With Chris Nordquist drums, Elmar Spanier bass, Lawrie Kolye guitar, Steve Hilliam sax….
Dylan Cramer Trio
…repertoire along with songs from Grover Washington Jr., Paul Desmond, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane. Cramer is joined by two of Vancouver’s finest musicians: Michael Creber piano and Steve Holy…
North Shore Jazz 2021
…fun game of Sax Jeopardy. Three of Vancouver’s finest saxophonists, Cory Weeds, Steve Kaldestad and Dominic Conway will compete to test their sax trivia with a series of Name That…
The Music of Chet Baker with Adam Robert Thomas
…saxophone, and Adam will be singing and playing guitar. Rounding out the band will be mighty swinging duo force of Steve Holy on acoustic bass and Dave Robbins on drums….
PJ Perry Quintet
…Perry has appeared with jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Shaw, Kenny Wheeler, and Bobby Shew, among others. With Kevin Elaschuk trumpet, Bill Coon guitar, Steve Holy bass, Joe Poole drums….
The Jerry Douglas Band
Legendary dobro/lap steel player and vocalist Jerry Douglas has a whopping 14 Grammy Awards to his credit. His next-level mastery can be heard in O Brother Where Art Thou? and…
Sonny’s Cousin
…with compelling original compositions and novel arrangements of lesser-known standards. With Ingrid Stitt saxophone, Daniel Hersog trumpet, Rod Murray trombone, Nick Peck piano, Steve Holy bass, and Jesse Cahill drums….
The Do Rites featuring Miss Kelly Haigh
The Do Rites are made up of rockabilly legend Jimmy Roy on lapsteel & guitar, Steve Taylor on drums, and Joanie Kepler on the upright bass. The trio have played…
Festival Announcements So Far!
…June 25 @ 8pm ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES plus Khari Wendell McClelland Wednesday, June 27 @ 8pm THE JERRY DOUGLAS BAND plus Steve Dawson & the Lucky Hand…
Dylan Cramer Trio
…compared to his idol, Sonny Criss, along with Paul Desmond, Johnny Hodges and Stan Getz. Michael Creber and Steve Holy, seasoned veterans on the local scene, add their impeccable artistry…
Monkey Bar Band
Steve ( guitar/vox) and Paul ( drums/vox ) formed in 2003. Since then, they have been steadily playing over 650 shows in various venues around Vancouver. Johnny `O` ( double…
Maya Rae
…in 2017, and she is currently working on her sophomore album of original music with Steve Dawson in Nashville, Tennessee. Her music conveys messages of authenticity, self-love, hope, and female…
Maya Rae
…in 2017, and she is currently working on her sophomore album of original music with Steve Dawson in Nashville, Tennessee. Her music conveys messages of authenticity, self-love, hope, and female…
Saul Berson Quartet Plays Michel Legrand
…film and television scores. He is best known for his often haunting, jazz-tinged film music, many of which songs have become jazz standards. With Nick Peck on piano, Steve Holy…
Jennifer Scott & Rene Worst Play Carla Bley
…in our city for decades, both together & in various projects. On June 21, they will be performing the music of legends Carla Bley & Steve Swallow at the Zameen…
Dylan Cramer Trio
…material from the group’s upcoming release. Cramer has been compared to his idol, Sonny Criss, along with Paul Desmond, Johnny Hodges, and Stan Getz. Michael Creber and Steve Holy, seasoned…
Digital Jazz Hotline #50
…Wednesday, January 10 Adam Rohrlick’s Hip Pocket – Provence Marinaside (6pm) | Blues Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends – Pat’s Pub, 403 E. Hastings St (7pm) | Blues…
Ravi Coltrane Quartet with Brandee Younger
Descended from jazz royalty, GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Ravi Coltrane has kept the creative fires burning since the early ‘90s, whether in “ego-free and forward-thinking” (AllMusic) collaborations with the likes of Steve…
Michael Agranovich 4tet
…group can also really dig in to some dynamic and propulsive feels. Expect intricate melodies and sublime musicianship with Steve Kaldestad tenor saxophone, Mili Hong drums, and Eli Davidovici bass….
Russ Botten Quartet plays Cedar Walton
…saxophonist Steve Kaldestad and special guests to play the music of piano legend Cedar Walton. Russ has toured in the US and Japan with jazz vocalist Ernestine Anderson, and has…
Bradley/McGillivray Blues Band
…is rounded out by an inventive rhythm section. Expect a setlist of original tunes and signature versions of old favourites. November Artist In Residence Steve Kaldestad will return next Wednesday….
Jodi Proznick Quartet with Laila Biali
…and death, the learning and unlearning of life, and the emotions that arise in its quieter moments. With Laila Biali voice, Tilden Webb piano, Jesse Cahill drums, and Steve Kaldestad…
Dave Sikula Quintet
1531 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 With an all-star quintet featuring Brad Turner trumpet, Steve Kaldestad alto saxophone, Jeff Gammon bass, and Joe Poole drums, Vancouver guitarist Dave Sikula…
Gig List: Jan 28
…Gurr, Steve Hilliam, and Adam Popowitz. Thad Bailey-Mai Quartet Tangent Cafe (8:30pm) Trumpet virtuoso Thad Bailey-Mai is one of Vancouver’s busiest trumpet players. Energetic soloing and angular compositions evoke the…
Heather Keizur Quartet – A Night In Paris
…that is at once passionate, romantic, cheeky, and sexy. Heather (vocals) was raised in Canada, where she fell in love with the French language. With her musical partner Steve Christofferson…
