Dave Anderson Quartet featuring Dave Restivo
…today.” The quartet will feature modern compositions from the saxman’s recent recordings as well as post-bop standards. With Dave Restivo on piano, Paul Rushka on bass, and Joe Poole on…
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Dave Rempis / Tommy Babin / Kenton Loewen
…exerts an irresistible gravitational pull. Dave Rempis (solo) July 1 • The Ironworks @ 5pm • FREE July 2 • Roundhouse – Studio (Dave Rempis Workshop) @ 1:30pm • FREE…
Dave King Trio – Sold Out!
Reservations are currently full, to be added to the wait list, please contact Frankie’s Jazz Club at 604.688.6368. Versatile and idiosyncratic Bad Plus drummer Dave King brings some lateral thinking…
Dave King: Rational Funk Live
Our Cool School: Get Hip to Jazz continues in 2018 with drummer Dave King. Dave King is a founding member of The Bad Plus (with Reid Anderson and Ethan Iverson)…
Dave Robbins Sextet
Jazz drummer Dave Robbins has spent his career performing and recording with the finest jazz musicians in Canada and has always loved writing. The 20-year-old Dave Robbins Sextet was formed…
Dave Robbins Sextet
Jazz drummer Dave Robbins has spent his career performing and recording with the finest jazz musicians in Canada and has always loved writing. The 20-year-old Dave Robbins Sextet was formed…
Dave Rempis (solo)
Saxophonist Dave Rempis burst onto the late-’90s Chicago scene with The Vandermark 5 and has remained one of modern jazz’s most prolific players, leading multiple distinct projects and working with…
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…
Miles Black + Dave Say
…luminaries, including Harry Sweets Edison, Maynard Ferguson, Max Roach, Lew Tabackin, Paul Horn, Skywalk, George Coleman, Mark Murphy, Sheila Jordan and Dee Daniels. Joining him is Vancouver Island-native Dave Say…
Vancouver Jazz Orchestra Plays Dave Robbins Happy Faces
…Canada, and beyond: Dave Robbins. As a trombonist, bandleader, arranger, composer, and teacher, Robbins made invaluable contributions to the fine art of big band and jazz orchestra performance. Shockingly, no…
Dave Sikula Quartet feat. Brad Turner
One of Vancouver’s most versatile guitarists, Dave Sikula (Inhabitants, The NightCrawlers) is joined by JUNO Award-winning pianist/trumpeter Brad Turner for a program of original compositions and arrangements of classics by…
I’m Hip! Kate Hammett-Vaughan sings the songs of Dave Frishberg
Dave Frishberg is part of the pantheon of great American songwriters along side Duke Ellington, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Burt Bacharach. While his most recognizable tunes such as “I’m Hip”,…
Dave Say
Known for his soulful melodic sound and powerhouse improvisation, the multi-talented Dave Say plays in a diverse number of bands ranging from jazz, R&B, funk, and big bands. His latest…
Dave Say’s Soul Serenade
Known for his soulful melodic sound and powerhouse improvisation, the multi-talented Dave Say plays in a diverse number of bands ranging from jazz, R&B, funk, and big band. His latest…
Dave Sikula Trio
From the cooking swing of The Night Crawlers, to the post-rock of Inhabitants, to the interlocking melodicism of Alicia Hansen, Dave Sikula is one of Vancouver’s finest and most versatile…
Ilhan Ersahin, Dave Harrington and Kenny Wollesen Trio
With drummer Kenny Wollesen (Tom Waits, John Zorn, Norah Jones) and Dave Harrington (of electronic duo Darkside) guitar/bass/electronics, New York-based Swedish/Turkish saxophonist and impresario Ilhan Ersahin captures the vibe of…
Dave King Trucking Company
“Dave King, the wonderfully aggressive, disruptive, driving drummer in the Bad Plus balances his prankish side with heart-on-sleeve sincerity. He’s a jazz percussionist who’s never abandoned his love of rock…
Dave Restivo Quartet
Dave Restivo was once described by the Edmonton Journal’s Roger Levesque as “… simply one of the most exceptional jazz pianists of his generation.” David is making a rare Vancouver…
Bill Coon Trio with Darren Radtke & Dave Robbins
…bass and Dave Robbins on drums. Bill will be playing original music from a few of his Cellar Live albums, some brand-new music, plus a selection of his favourite standard…
Dave Say’s Soul Serenade
…is a tribute to soul / jazz songs from the likes of Tom Scott, Grover Washington, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Harris and more. Dave is joined by his smokin’ hot band…
Dave Robbins Sextet CD Release
Drummer Dave Robbins has spent his career performing and recording with the finest jazz musicians in Canada. With a classic hard bop formation and exciting sound that incorporates African and…
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…
Celebrating Sonny: Dave Say Quartet
…Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet. He also teamed up with John Coltrane for the recording Tenor Madness. Join the Dave Say Quartet as they pay tribute to Sonny’s Saxophone Colossus album….
Gig List: Oct 29
…(electronics) and other special guests join for an evening of this stunning artist’s works. Dave Robbins Sextet Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm) Jazz drummer Dave Robbins has spent his career performing…
The Reinvention of The Bad Plus
By Nou Dadoun “Evolution is necessary for life and creativity. We’ve evolved, but we’re still The Bad Plus.” ~ Dave King, founding drummer and Reid Anderson, founding bassist It could…
Marois Vocal Project: An Homage to Dave Brubeck
This 11-member ensemble redefines the boundaries of vocalese jazz with tight precision and dynamic energy. Led by visionary arranger and music director Réjean Marois, MVP delivers exhilarating reproductions of instrumental…
Digital Jazz Hotline #55
…School: Dave King Rational Funk Workshop – Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St (3pm) | Modern/Drums Coastal Jazz: Dave King Rational Funk Live – Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St…
Gig List: Mar 18
…generation of jazz singer/instrumentalists. RESERVE TABLE Sun Mar 24 Hælos WISE Hall (8 pm) Trip-hop band from London, England. Dave Anderson Quartet featuring Dave Restivo Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm) New…
Gig List: Dec 17
…and Dave Robbins drums. Don’t miss this special holiday event! RESERVE TABLE Yalda: A Winter Solstice Concert BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts (8pm) The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra is…
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…
Digital Jazz Hotline #42
…Marinaside Crescent (6-9pm) | Straight Ahead/Mainstream Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends – Pat’s Pub 403 E. Hastings St (7pm) | Blues The Songs of Dave Frishberg: Kate Hammett…
Gig List: Mar 11
…RMI Electric Pianos, Brad Turner on trumpet, Dave Say on tenor sax, André Lachance on acoustic and electric on bass, and Joe Poole on drums. RESERVE TABLE Douse / Sightlines…
Gig List: May 14
…you smile featuring four of Canada’s finest players. With Brad Turner trumpet, Steve Holy bass, and Dave Robbins drums. RESERVE TABLE Don’t miss out on this incredible live music! …
Bill Coon Trio with guests Steve Kaldestad & Kate Hammett-Vaughan
…to the JUNO Awards, Bill plays with his trio – Darren Radtke bass and Dave Robbins drums and two Juno-nominated special guests: Steve Kaldestad tenor saxophone, and Kate Hammett-Vaughan voice….
Steve Lloyd Smith Quartet
…Clarence Penn, Taylor Eigsti, and Eric Harland. Smith is performing his original compositions with a stellar quartet: Dave Sikula guitar, Jillian Lebeck piano, Steve Smith bass, and Dave Robbins drums….
Steve Lloyd Smith Quartet
…melodic original music as he plays with three of our city’s best—saxophonist Dave Say, Chris Gestrin piano, and Dave Robbins drums. This show is fully booked. If you’d like to…
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 Dave Say on saxophone!…
Tom Wakeling’s “North by Northwest”
Embracing jazz’s past, present, and future, with a great chemistry and an adventurous, hard-swinging style; featuring acclaimed artists Mike Allen saxophone, Brad Turner piano/trumpet, and Dave Robbins drums. For over…
Digital Jazz Hotline #56
…Hastings St (3pm) | Blues Dave Say – Blue Martini, 1516 Yew St (7pm) | Funk Jason Buie Band – Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnston Rd, White Rock (7pm) |…
Gig List: July 16
…original compositions and compelling jazz standards. With Nick Peck piano, Steve Holy bass, and Bernie Arai drums. RESERVE TABLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qncbIfwQpSM Ben Lockwood/Nick Peck/Dave Sikula/Joe Poole Sunday, July 22, 8PM Frankie’s…
2nd Floor Gastown (at the Water St. Café)
…| Evening $18 Please contact 2nd Floor Gastown directly for any questions or reservations 604-689-2832 The Line-up June 24, 2022 DAVE SIKULA TRIO With an emphasis on groove, melodic and…
Sam Kirmayer feat. Ben Paterson
…35.” Sam’s sophomore album, High And Low (Cellar Live), features first call Montreal drummer Dave Laing, and internationally acclaimed New York City-based organist Ben Paterson, who Downbeat has described as…
Digital Jazz Hotline #59
…Pocket – Provence Marinaside w. Diane Lines, 1177 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver (6pm) | Swing Jam Session: Dave Quinn w. Olaf Deshield – Porter’s Bistro, 21611 48 Ave, Langley (6:30pm) |…
Digital Jazz Hotline #44
…– Straight Ahead/Mainstream – WAIT LIST ONLY!! Dave Robbins Group – Tangent Cafe, 2095 Commercial Dr (8:30pm) – Straight Ahead/Mainstream Friday, November 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzwpQCwI5P4 CJBS: Jeremy Pelt – Frankie’s…
Gig List: August 27
…Paperboys, Michael Kaeshammer, 54-40, Nick incorporates R&B, funk, and jazz into his own compositions. Featuring Pedro Mota (guitar, vocals), Aidan Miller (keys, vocals), Dave Spidel (bass), and Sam Cartwright (drums)….
Russ Botten Quartet plays Cedar Walton
…Dave Say, pianist Tony Foster and drummer Dave Robbins to play the music of piano legend Cedar Walton. Russ has toured in the US and Japan with jazz vocalist Ernestine…
Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra
…Jon Bentley, Bill Coon, and Dave Robbins. Jill Townsend conductor, Steve Kaldestad alto, Bill Runge alto, Cory Weeds tenor, Jon Bentley tenor, Chad Makela bari, Derry Byrne trumpet, Brad Turner…
Gig List: July 23
…States, and Leslie Harris. Led by blues guitarist Rob Montgomery with Steve Werbicki, Dave Barton and Shawn Soucy. Don’t miss this amazing show featuring some of the finest talent in…
Gig List: May 1
…Rene Worst-bass, Dave Robbins-drums. Hot Food. Cool Jazz. No Cover. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQZtk_5PXnk Adam Rohrlick’s Hip Pocket with Gary Comeau Wednesday, May 2, 6PM 1177 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver Hip Pocket presents The…
Tom Wakeling’s North By Northwest
…saxophones, Miles Black on piano, and Dave Robbins on drums. For over four decades, Tom Wakeling has put his bass to work with jazz greats such as Arturo Sandoval, Lee…
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….
The Gig List: Sept 10
…top-call player in the city. For this evening only, Russ has assembled a band including saxophonist Dave Say, pianist Tony Foster and drummer Dave Robbins to play the music of…
Gig List: Jan 21
…composer Eli Davidovici at the Libra with guitarist Christopher Fraser & dummer Mili Hong for their intricate interpretations of jazz standards and originals. Wed Jan 23 Dave Say’s Soul Serenade…
Guitars (and a dobro) at the Festival: Part One
…in Monder’s playing from John Abercrombie to Dave Torn, and perhaps because of my love of Dave Torn, I am particularly fond of Monder’s more ambient work. This one in…
Ciao, Bella! Spotlight on Italy
…giants like Dave Brubeck, Clark Terry, Herbie Hancock, and Wynton Marsalis. Collaborations aside, her five studio albums and countless awards and accolades establish her as an artist in her own…
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…
WAS 2002 PEAK FESTIVAL?
…vocalist Omara Portuondo, the Dave Brubeck Quartet and The Music of Gavin Bryars featuring Holly Cole among others, all at the Orpheum Theatre. The European contingent featured Vienna Art Orchestra,…
Seven Drummers to Check Out at Jazz Fest 2019
…group (Mary Halvorson! Ralph Alessi! Brandon Seabrook!), but the fact that Fujiwara is sharing drumming duties with Gerald Cleaver is pretty much the best news I’ve ever heard. Dave Robbins,…
Monk’s Music
…year and is led by artful, dynamic drummer Dan Gaucher. With some of Vancouver’s most sought-after and creative Vancouver jazz musicians Dave Sikula guitar, James Meger bass, Dave Say saxophone,…
Gig List: May 22
…Peck organ, Dave Sikula guitar, and Joe Poole drums. Heather Bambrick with special guest Jodi Proznick Sunday, May 27, 8PM Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beaty Street, Vancouver Newfoundland’s Heather Bambrick…
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…
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…
Tom Wherrett Group
…undeniable chemistry on Wherrett originals along with interpretations of tunes by Joe Henderson, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and more. With Dave Say sax, Jeff Gammon bass, and Omar Amlani drums….
SOLD OUT Steve Maddock and The Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra play Sinatra at The Sands – Late Show
…versions of Old Blue Eyes’ best-known songs in the Copa Room at Las Vegas’ legendary Sands Hotel. Featuring outstanding soloists like Brad Turner, Dave Robbins, Steve Kaldestad, Cory Weeds, Rene…
Julian Lage
…John Zorn, and scores of next-level creative players. His adventurous and deeply attuned trio features bassist Jorge Roeder and renowned Bad Plus drummer Dave King. This show is sold out….
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….
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!…
Dalannah Gail Bowen – Billie’s Blues
…Here she celebrates the enduring legacy of the great Billie Holiday alongside pianist Michael Creber, Miles Hill bass, and Dave Say saxophone. Special thanks to Full Circle First Nations Performance…
Digital Jazz Hotline #60
…Improvised Music Meeting 2018: Wayne Horvitz, Torsten Müller, Davey Williams – Western Front, 303 8 AVE E (2pm) | Avant Vancouver Improvised Music Meeting 2018: Mary Oliver, Davey Williams, Wayne…
Laura Harrison Quintet
…perform with some of Vancouver’s best: Nick Peck on piano, Jared Burrows on guitar, Rene Worst on bass, and Dave Robbins on drums. Laura will perform music that has inspired…
Digital Jazz Hotline #43
…& Dave Quinn w. Michael Vincent – Revel Room, 238 Abbott St. (7:30pm) | Straight Ahead/Mainstream Alex Cuba – Kay Meek Centre, West Vancouver (8pm) | Latin Club Habana Celebrates…
STREAMING PACKAGES
…ticket to all 10 concerts at Pyatt Hall. Artists include: Cory Weeds Quartet Katherine Penfold Ben Dwyer Trio feat. Phil Dwyer Jennifer Scott & Rene Worst Dave Sikula Quartet feat….
Tim Reinert’s Top 10 Most Memorable Jazz Fest Gigs
…Roy Haynes Quartet became the Roy Haynes Trio because the bass player missed a flight. Secondly, pianist Dave Kikoski had broken his left arm in Calgary the day before. I…
John Stetch Trio
…life.” Winner of the Montreal Jazz Festival Prix Du Jazz, the pianist brings classical and world music influences to this swinging trio with André Lachance bass and Dave Robbins drums….
From New York: Noah Preminger Quartet
…and a recording of the music of Otto Preminger’s films. He has played and/or recorded with the likes of Dave Holland, John Patitucci, Rob Garcia, Joe Lovano, Victor Lewis, John…
Greg Ward’s Rogue Parade
…territory” (Chicago Reader). His Rogue Parade traverses acoustic and electric sonic territories with heavyweight Chicago creative musicians Dave Miller guitar/effects, Matt Gold guitar/effects, Matt Ulery bass, and Quin Kirchner drums….
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….
Maria Ho
…jazz stations in New York, Denver, Denmark, and Italy. She is releasing her third album soon. Her quartet features Michael Creber piano, Paul Rushka bass, and Dave Say, saxophone. …
Gig of the Week: Feb 17-23
…the best guitarists on the West Coast leads a group of Vancouver jazz heavyweights when Dave Sikula begins the day at 1pm. Sara Kim’s Watermill Project takes over at 3:45pm…
Studio Workshops 2022
…in an intimate setting. Don’t miss out! Saturday, July 2 130pm: Dave Rempis 3pm: Shruti Ramani 430pm: Allie King Sunday, July 3 130pm: Amirtha Kidambi 3pm: Simon Angell 430pm: Lina…
Andrea Superstein
…of Vancouver’s most celebrated musicians for this special night of new work. Not to be missed! With Chris Gestrin keys, Wynston Mickler bass, Nino DiPasquale drums, and Dave Say sax….
LA FABRIQUE LIVES UP TO LOCAL LORE
…and that chemistry is palpable. It’s no wonder the venue draws a loyal following, with past performances from acclaimed artists like Sharon Minemoto, Oliver Gannon, Bill Coon, and Dave Sikula…
Strange Weather
Active on the Vancouver scene since the early 1990s, Strange Weather features saxophonist Dave Say, pianist George McFetridge, bassist Paul Blaney, and drummer Buff Allen continuing their exploration of composition…
Laura Crema Quartet
For this appearance, exquisite Vancouver vocalist Laura Crema is joined by Canadian musical treasure JUNO-nominated guitarists/composer Bill Coon, virtuosic bassist/composer Paul Rushka, and one of Canada’s premier jazz drummers Dave…
Gig List: Feb 11
…Blake, Dave Worm, Rhiannon, and Judi Vinar — and choral ensemble musica intima. The program will be based on Circlesinging, a practice that McFerrin has been honing, assigning vocal parts…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 11: Dylan van der Schyff
…from across Europe and the US like George Lewis, John Butcher, Joelle Leandre, Michael Blake, Dave Douglas, Wayne Horvitz, Ken Vandermark, Paul Rutherford, and Rob Mazurek. Between 2014-2019, I curated…
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…
David Lam Park Jazz Weekend
…PARK MAIN STAGE: Saturday, June 30 12PM – Only A Visitor 1:45PM – Cory Weeds – Let’s Groove: The Music of Earth Wind & Fire 3:30PM – Ilhan Ersahin, Dave…
Bill Coon 4tet with Campbell Ryga
…Thelonious Monk and Bill Evans. With a passion for groove, beautiful melodies, and hard-swinging improvisation, Bill’s always engaging 4tet features Campbell Ryga saxophones, Russ Botten bass, and Dave Robbins drums…
Mike Allen Quartet
…Artist In Residence series at Frankie’s Jazz Club. With Bill Coon guitar, Darren Radtke bass, and Dave Robbins drums. No cover charge for students and musicians (with $10 minimum purchase)!…
Human Kind [Iteration]
…free jazz” (Brooklyn Rail). This quintet features first class members of the Vancouver music scene: Elisa Thorn, harp; Dave Say, woodwinds; Gord Grdina, oud; Karlis Silins, bass; Dan Gaucher, drums….
Chris Gestrin Quintet plays Filles de Kilimanjaro
…Gestrin on Fender Rhodes and RMI Electric Pianos, Brad Turner on trumpet, Dave Say on tenor sax, André Lachance on acoustic and electric on bass, and Joe Poole on drums….
The Skaky Alibis
The Shaky Alibis are a Vancouver based rock and roll band. The band consists of Christopher Johnson, Jan Toren, Dave Manson, and recent addition, Tobacco Brown. Since forming in late…
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…
Chris Gestrin Quintet plays Filles de Kilimanjaro
…Gestrin on Fender Rhodes and RMI Electric Pianos, Brad Turner on trumpet, Dave Say on tenor sax, André Lachance on acoustic and electric on bass, and Joe Poole on drums….
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 17: Kevin Romain
…disc called “Technicolour Education” not long ago. I’ve been playing with this group for a bunch of years and this record (engineered and mixed by Dave Sikula) really captures the…
Mike Allen Quartet
…Award-winner and a first-call sideman (just ask Michael Bublé, who tapped him for 2009’s Grammy-winning Crazy Love). With jazz all-stars Bruno Hubert piano, Adam Thomas bass, and Dave Robbins drums,…
Steve Maddock Sextet: The Blues Project
…Jimmy Witherspoon, Big Bill Broonzy, and others. With Cory Weeds on tenor sax, Brad Turner on trumpet, Nick Peck on piano, André Lachance on bass, and Dave Robbins on drums….
JAZZ MUSIC HAS A MAJOR MOMENT
…admired his bass playing and musicianship.” Trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas was another 2004 highlight, performing a new project called Mountain Passages and with Iron Giant Project, where he teamed up with…
Digital Jazz Hotline #45
…– Avant Sweet & Hot Wednesdays: Jen Hodge All-Stars – Guilt & Co., 1 Alexander St (9:30pm) – Swing Thursday, November 30 CBJS: Dave Say – Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755…
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….
Sakina Abdou Artist Talk, moderated by Dylan van der Schyff
…decades, he’s contributed to almost 200 records, and performed extensively with Peggy Lee, George Lewis, John Butcher, Dave Douglas, Misha Mengelberg, Rob Mazurek, Evan Parker, and many others. He is…
Broken Shadows
…and Julius Hemphill. Featuring the wildly inventive saxophonists Tim Berne and Chris Speed, and the Bad Plus rhythm section of bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King. Broken Shadows both…
THE DAWN OF DAVID LAM PARK
…with 1,000 artists performing at 37 venues. Diana Krall’s opening night homecoming show at the Orpheum had been sold out for weeks. Other headliners included the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Thelonius…
Steve Maddock Sextet: The Blues Project
…Jimmy Witherspoon, Big Bill Broonzy, and others. With Cory Weeds on tenor sax, Brad Turner on trumpet, Nick Peck on piano, André Lachance on bass, and Dave Robbins on drums….
Rudy Petschauer Quartet
…he worked extensively in New York with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, organist Jack McDuff, and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. With Dave Say saxophone, Oliver Gannon guitar, and Russ Botten bass….
Steve Lloyd Smith Quartet
…and inspired” (All Music Guide) composer. This quartet spotlights Smith’s original music as he plays with three of our city’s best—guitarist Dave Sikula, Chris Gestrin piano, and Joe Poole drums….
Missy D + CAST
…and Yato Noukoussi drums, Vinay Lobo guitar, Dave Taylor bass, and Sejal Lal violin/vocals. Presented in association with Full Circle: First Nations Performance CAST Jessica Léger voice/guitar/percussion, Ben Brown drums/metallophone/xylophone,…
What you need to know about David Lam Park!
…too! MAINSTAGE SCHEDULE Saturday June 30 Only A Visitor | noon Cory Weeds | 1:45pm Ilhan Ersahin, Dave Harrington & Kenny Wollesen Trio | 3:30pm Queer as Funk | 5:15pm…
Digital Jazz Hotline #40
…& Electronics – Western Front 303 E. 8th (7:30pm) | Avant Zakir Hussain and Dave Holland: Crosscurrents (featuring Chris Potter) – Chan Centre at UBC (8pm) | World/Modern/Fusion …
Harpdog Brown & The Uptown Blues Band
…a vintage vibe, just a different vintage. Get ready for this music to move you. With Dave Webb piano, Bob Grant drums, Joe Abbott clarinet/alto sax, and Skye Lambourne trombone….
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….
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…
From Chicago: George Fludas Quartet
Chi-Town meets Yaletown! This exciting collaboration brings together veteran Chicago jazz musicians George Fludas on drums and Pete Benson on organ with Vancouver’s Cory Weeds on tenor sax and Dave…
Weaver Worth Trio
…tour that features bebop, swing, latin, blues, funk, and hip-hop grooves. Rick Kilburn, well known Canadian jazz bassist, who played with Dave Brubeck for 6 years, rounds out this trio….
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…
Erica Dee & Tonye Aganaba
…LiL Kim, DJ Shadow and Beats Antique to name a few. With Dave Mergens sax/keys, Sean Mitchell drums, Nate Drobner bass/keys, Jena Fair vocals, and Scott Verbeek guitar. Soul/Neo-Folk/Hiphop: that’s…
Tom Wherrett Group
Buy advance tickets here Vancouver-based guitarist and composer Tom Wherrett has played with Star System, Dave Say Quartet, and the John Gross/Campbell Ryga Quintet, in addition to leading his own…
From Chicago: George Fludas Quartet
…and Dave Sikula on guitar. George has been a prominent member of Chicago’s jazz community for 30 years and has been a member of many premier jazz groups, including those…
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…
Sharon Minemoto Trio
…CBC Radio in Vancouver selected one of Sharon’s compositions as the theme song for their weekly jazz program, “Hot Air”. Her trio includes Darren Radtke bass and Dave Robbins drums….
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…
Cat Toren’s HUMAN KIND – Early Show
…for jazz’s expressive ability to uplift, engage, and unite. With local heavy-hitters Dave Say saxophone, Elisa Thorn harp, Aram Bajakian oud, Tommy Babin bass, and Dan Gaucher drums, the empathic…
From New York: Roxy Coss Quintet
…Jazz Organization (WIJO). With Miki Yamanaka on piano, Alex Goodman on guitar, Dave Barron on bass and Jimmy Macbride on drums Presented in partnership with IL CENTRO Italian Cultural Centre…
Ches Smith’s Clone Row
…of us did a lot of mushrooms, or… some post-punk post-Dave Brubeck post-trip-hop experiment with classical form.” Featuring Ches Smith drums/vibes/electronics, Mary Halvorson guitar, Liberty Ellman guitar, Nick Dunston bass/electronics….
Mr. Boogie Woogie with Rob Montgomery and Friends
…to New Orleans. A lively, fun show you won’t want to miss. This memorable special event will be backed by Rob Montgomery and Friends with Dave Barton and Darrell Mayes….
Missy D
…given its launch at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. With her stellar band, featuring Vinay Lobo guitar, Dave Taylor bass, and Ian Cardona drums, she embraces diversity across instruments,…
Tom Wherrett Group
…on Wherrett originals along with loving, lively interpretations of tunes by Joe Henderson, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and more. With Dave Say sax, Jeff Gammon bass, and Joe Poole drums….
David Sikula Trio
…reverence for the history of the music. Featuring Joe Poole drums, Dan Howard bass, and Dave Sikula guitar. Set times: 1st – 6:15pm – 7:45pm 2nd – 8:30pm – 9:45pm…
Louie Quinn Band with Special Guest Dutch Robinson
Louis Quinn is comprised of established top Vancouver jazz, funk, and blues musicians Doug Louie on piano and Dave Quinn on clarinet and saxophone. The band collaborate to write, perform,…
Cat Toren’s HUMAN KIND – Late Show
…for jazz’s expressive ability to uplift, engage, and unite. With local heavy-hitters Dave Say saxophone, Elisa Thorn harp, Aram Bajakian oud, Tommy Babin bass, and Dan Gaucher drums, the empathic…
MGB
…Blood, Banda de los Muertos, and Human Feel. Matt Mitchell is a mainstay on the New York jazz scene playing with internationally acclaimed ensembles like the Dave Douglas Quintet and…
The Interplanetary Adventures of Sun Ra: There Are Worlds They Have Not Told You Of!
…Gilmore, Dave Young, Robert Barry, Richard Evans, Jim Herndon. That work culminated in the now-legendary appearance of Sun Ra and the Arkestra at the Commodore Ballroom in June of…
Digital Jazz Hotline #49
…Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St (8pm) | Straight Ahead/Mainstream Jazz Vespers: Maria Ho/Dan Reynolds/Laurence Mollerup/Dave Say – St. Andrew’s-Wesley, 1022 Nelson St (4pm) | Gospel David Blake/Conrad Good/Joe Poole –…
The Bad Plus
…Now in their 21st year, founding members Reid Anderson bass and Dave King drums continue to push boundaries, embarking on a piano-less incarnation that features first-call creative heavyweights Ben Monder…
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….
Louie Quinn Band with guests Patty Verner & Nick Apivor
Louis Quinn is comprised of established top Vancouver jazz, funk, and blues musicians Doug Louie on piano and Dave Quinn on clarinet and saxophone. The band collaborate to write, perform,…
JAZZ FEST PROVES ITS STRENGTH
…Dave Holland Quintent, Dianne Reeves, Bill Frisell Band, Daniel Lanois, and Mavis Staples, who’d appeared at the festival in 1992 with the legendary Staples Singers. The Commodore’s Urban Groove Series…
Mike Allen Quartet
…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, and Dave Robbins drums….
JAZZ FEST IS A SMASH
…featured Jesus Allemany’s Cubanismo, George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band and the John Scofield Quartet. Willem Breuker Kollektief with Dave Douglas’ Tiny Bell Trio was a hit at the Vancouver East…
Brad Turner Quintet CD Release
…artists such as Lee Konitz, Dave Douglas, John Scofield, and Bill Frisell. Celebrate the release of their latest CD Jump Up on Cellar Music. Joining them will be special guest…
Kneebody
…debut on Dave Douglas’ Greenleaf Music Label, Kneebody have released critically-acclaimed albums on labels like Colortone, Concord, Motéma, Winter & Winter, Edition, and Brainfeeder. Their brand-new album, Reach (on GroundUP),…
Maria Ho Quartet
…album, Smile. Maria is now working on completing her third album. Maria is delighted to perform with her quartet featuring Michael Creber piano, Paul Rushka bass, and Dave Robbins drummer….
Hastings Mill Brewing Co. / Pat’s Pub
…Allen & Tom Wakeling (8pm) Saturday, June 22: Dave Esler 5tet (3pm) Tom Wakeling 4tet (8pm) Monday, June 24: Sessions at The Patrica Jazz Jam with Sharon Minemoto (7:30pm) Wednesday,…
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….
Ladies Sing the Blues
…and Leslie Harris. Led by blues guitarist Rob Montgomery with Steve Werbicki, Dave Barton and Shawn Soucy. Don’t miss this amazing show featuring some of the finest talent in Canada….
The Music of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross
…history of jazz. Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross made music history with their vocal renditions of instrumental classics by Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Wardell Gray, Count Basie, and…
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….
Louie Quinn Band with Special Guest Dutch Robinson
Louis Quinn is comprised of established top Vancouver jazz, funk, and blues musicians Doug Louie on piano and Dave Quinn on clarinet and saxophone. The band collaborate to write, perform,…
Burrows/Loewen/Reed/ Clark
Among Vancouver’s finest improvisers, these longtime collaborators have a chemistry and musicality that Exclaim! calls “sheer inventiveness.” Bassist Clyde Reed (Claude Ranger, George Lewis), guitarist Jared Burrows (Dave Robbins), drummer…
Noah Franche-Nolan Trio
…Fraser. He has performed at the Toronto Jazz Festival, the Ottawa Jazz Festival, the Halifax Jazz Festival, and the Port Hope Jazz Festival. He recently opened for the Dave Young…
The Straight-Ahead Scene: Jazz at Pyatt Hall & Frankie’s Jazz Club
…all-star quartet I might add, including Dave Kikoski on piano, Yasushi Nakamura on bass, and Carl Allen on drums! Check out this video from The Cellar back in 2014 and…
Digital Jazz Hotline #57
…Pocket w. Diane Lines & Raphael Geronimo – Provence Marinaside, 1177 Marinaside Crescent (6pm) | Swing Jam Session: Dave Quinn w. Doug Louie – Porter’s Bistro, 21611 48 Ave, Langley…
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….
B3 For Bunny: Brian Charette
…Chaka Khan, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, and many more. With Cory Weeds tenor saxophone, Dave Sikula guitar, Julian MacDonough drums. ABOUT THE B3 FOR BUNNY SERIES This concert is in…
Sonny’s Cousin
…arrangements of lesser-known standards keep audiences hanging on every thrilling note! With Ingrid Stitt saxophones, Rod Murray trombone, Daniel Hersog trumpet, Nick Peck piano, Conrad Good bass, Dave Robbins drums….
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…
Louie Quinn Band with Special Guest Cecile LaRochelle
Louis Quinn is comprised of established top Vancouver jazz, funk, and blues musicians Doug Louie on piano and Dave Quinn on clarinet and saxophone. The band collaborate to write, perform,…
NOW with Farida Amadou
…Dave Douglas. “If the new improvisational movement means to convey the spirit of jazz without reiterating its stylistic clichés, then pianist Lisa Cay Miller deserves to be considered one of…
Trevor Dunn, JP Carter, Nick Yacyshyn
If you’re into mind-bogglingly creative music, you’re already way into New York bassist Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Nels Cline Singers, Electric Masada). Dave Grohl’s favourite drummer Nick Yacyshyn pummels mightily…
Cory Weeds’ Birthday Bash
Jazz Impresario Cory Weeds is celebrating a birthday and he has organized quite a party! Join Vancouver’s own Dave Sikula guitar, Kansas City’s Chris Hazelton B3 organ, and legendary drummer…
A Tribute to Lambert, Hendricks & Ross
…jazz. Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and Annie Ross made music history with their vocal renditions of instrumental classics by Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Wardell Gray, Count Basie, and many other…
THE WONDERFUL CHAOS OF JAZZ
…local acts popped up again, like the Mark Helias Sextet. The NY bassist Mark formed an entirely Vancouver-based sextet that included Rod Murray trombone, Brad Turner trumpet, Dave Say alto…
Digital Jazz Hotline #53
…Provence Marinaside, 1177 Marinaside Crescent (6-9pm) – Swing Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak w. Dave Vidal – Pat’s Pub, , 403 E. Hastings St (7pm) – Blues Jazz Evensong: Jennifer…
Performance Works
…Blade, John Scofield) on bass, and Dave King (Bad Plus) on drums. If unique artists that don’t sound like anybody else is your bag, Youn Sun Nah (June 27) is…
Rudy Petschauer Quartet
…in his career, he worked extensively with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, organist Jack McDuff, and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. With Dave Say saxophone, Oliver Gannon guitar, and Russ Botten bass….
In the Press: Part One
…dynamic force in jazz and improvisation for 60 years, Halifax-based drummer Jerry Granelliis a national treasure who’s played with Ornette Coleman, Sly Stone, and Vince Guaraldi. 3. Dave King: King…
Gig List: Nov 19
…Dave Webb piano RESERVE TABLE The Jen Hodge All Stars Guilt & Company (9:30pm) Upright bassist Jen Hodge leads a rotating cast of local and visiting musicians through a night…
Roberta Gambarini Quartet with guest Emanuele Cisi – CANCELLED
…International Jazz Vocals Competition in 1998. Since then, she’s been nominated for two Grammys and collaborated with giants like Dave Brubeck, Clark Terry, Herbie Hancock, and Wynton Marsalis. Collaborations aside,…
The Chicago-Vancouver Connection
…set at David Lam Park. One of the most anticipated performers at this year’s festival is saxophonist Dave Rempis. He first came to international prominence as part of the…
Bryan Chung & Co.
…exploring music from the hard bop to post-bop era of jazz, including music by Larry Willis, Joe Henderson, and Dave Holland. Stay after the set for an open jazz jam….
Digital Jazz Hotline #41
…New York, Akiko Tsuruga – Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St. (8pm) | Straight Ahead/Mainstream Doug Louie-Dave Quinn w. Dutch Robinson – Revel Room, 238 Abbott St. (7:30pm) | Straight…
Roberta Gambarini Quartet with guest Emanuele Cisi – CANCELLED
…International Jazz Vocals Competition in 1998. Since then, she’s been nominated for two Grammys and collaborated with giants like Dave Brubeck, Clark Terry, Herbie Hancock, and Wynton Marsalis. Collaborations aside,…
Oliver Gannon Trio
…and Wes Montgomery as influences alongside the music of Art Blakey. His fluid swinging style is rooted in 50’s and 60’s bop. With Dave Say saxes and Paul Rushka bass….
Monk’s Music feat. Andrés Vial
…features sought-after Vancouver creative jazz musicians Dave Say saxophone, David Sikula guitar, and James Meger bass, plus Toronto’s Michael Davidson vibraphone, and Montréal pianist Andrés Vial. Photo credit: Andi State…
Gig List: May 6
…of the finest jazz musicians in the city. This week features Noah Gottfrit on bass and Davey Robbins on drums. Bruno Hubert solo/John Korsrud Latin Band The Libra Room (7:30pm)…
Brad Turner Quartet
…trumpet, Bruno Hubert piano, André Lachance bass, and Dylan van der Schyff drums have performed and/or recorded with such artists as Lee Konitz, Dave Douglas, John Scofield, and Bill Frisell….
Tangent Cafe
…Meghan Gilhespy Trio Friday, June 28: Brad Turner/André Lachance /Randall Stoll Saturday, June 29: Daniel Miles Kane Explosion! Sunday, June 30: Bill Coon Trio with Darren Radtke & Dave Robbins…
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….
The Gig List: March 26
…Black (piano), Darren Radtke (bass), and Dave Robbins (drums) come together for a very special Jazz Evensong at Brentwood leading into Easter weekend. Oscar Peterson’s “Easter Suite” was commissioned by…
Ben Lockwood Quartet
…of lyrical and swinging music. Expect an evening of some well loved jazz standards, along with some of Ben’s own compositions. With Nick Peck organ, Dave Sikula guitar, and Joe…
Tim’s Picks on Sax & Guitar
…current output is no less impressive, and he’ll be joined for his Jazz Festival show by the impossibly hip Dave Say, as well as Jeff Gammon & Joe Poole. …
Team Hegdal
…international greats like Joshua Redman, Pat Metheny, and Dave Holland. Team Hegdal is the Norwegian saxophonist/clarinetist’s compositional playground for the small band format, and over the course of five albums,…
Steve Kaldestad
…Award-nominated Jodi Proznick Quartet, Jesse Cahill’s The Nightcrawlers, and more. With Dave Sikula – Guitar; Paul Rushka – Bass; Jesse Cahill – Drums. Come and hear Steve’s robust tone and…
Armi Grano Quartet
…speech level style of singing, Armi possesses a clear warm voice that can switch from jazz ballads, swing and Latin beats. With Sharon Minemoto piano, Dave Guiney bass, and Nino…
Kris Davis, Ingrid Laubrock, Dylan van der Schyff
…van der Schyff is a drummer of incomparable vision and sensitivity. He’s consistently brought surprise and sophistication to collaborations with Dave Douglas, John Butcher, and a host of creative greats….
Louie Quinn Band with Special Guest Dutch Robinson
Louis Quinn is comprised of established top Vancouver jazz, funk, and blues musicians Doug Louie on piano and Dave Quinn on clarinet and saxophone. The band collaborate to write, perform,…
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….
Müller / Rempis / van der Schyff
Dave Rempis has lent his bold sax playing to collaborations with Fred Lonberg-Holm, Joe McPhee, and a legion of greats. Here, he meets two of Vancouver’s most distinctive improvisors, the…
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….
SOLD OUT Steve Maddock and The Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra play Sinatra at The Sands – Early Show
…versions of Old Blue Eyes’ best-known songs in the Copa Room at Las Vegas’ legendary Sands Hotel. Featuring outstanding soloists like Brad Turner, Dave Robbins, Steve Kaldestad, Cory Weeds, Rene…
Two Much Guitar with Juno Award-winner Campbell Ryga
…bass and Dave Robbins drums, this classic jazz quartet celebrates influences such as Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall, but has a sound all its own. With a special twist –…
Nightcrawlers
…scene features Cory Weeds alto sax, Dave Sikula guitar, Jack Duncan percussion, and Chris Gestrin behind the hefty Hammond organ. Ocean Art Works is sponsored in part by CMHC Granville…
Nick La Riviere
…incorporates R&B, funk, and jazz into his own compositions. Featuring Nick (trombone, vocals, conch shells), Pedro Mota (guitar, vocals), Aidan Miller (keys, vocals), Dave Spidel (bass), and Sam Cartwright (drums)….
JAZZ BECOMES LEGEND
…Laila Biali Trio with special guest saxophonist and pianist Phil Dwyer opened for the 87-year-old Dave Brubeck with his Quartet. Pink Martini and the Lincoln Centre Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis…
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….
The Tillicum Shantie Project: Songs of the People
…jazz artists such as Mildred Bailey and Jim Pepper, culminating in this performance. With André Lachance bass, Kai Basanta drums, Dave Say sax, Michelle Bardach vocals, and Sam Dabrusin vocals….
Digital Jazz Hotline #50
…Hastings St (3-7pm) | Blues Dave Say – Blue Martini Jazz Café, 1516 Yew St (8pm) | Soul Sunday, January 14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj2N2MRFo2M Coastal Jazz: Ryan Oliver Quartet – Frankie’s Jazz…
Ben Lockwood Quartet
…swing, and group interaction. Expect an evening of tunes from the era, along with some lesser known jazz standards, as well as some of Bens own compositions. With Dave Sikula…
John Korsrud Latin Band
An evening of high-energy Latin-jazz standards and originals featuring John Korsrud trumpet, Dave Say saxophones, Andre Carrasquero piano, Allan Johnston bass, and Juan Encinales drums.
Frankies Jazz Club
…Brad Turner on trumpet, Cory Weeds on tenor sax, Chris Gestrin on piano, Andre Lachance on bass and Dave Robbins on drums THE INFIDELS PRESENTS: FRANKIE’S AFTER DARK (June 25)…
Two Much Guitar
…affair. Joined by Darren Radtke bass and Dave Robbins drums, this classic jazz quartet celebrates influences such as Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall, but has a sound all its own….
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….
Hugh Fraser’s VEJI
…and Daniel Miles Kane; trumpeters Derry Byrne, Lorae Farrell, and Bill Clark; trombonists Dennis Esson, Rod Borrie, and Brad Muirhead; bassist Ken Lister, drummer Dave Robbins, and percussionist Jack Duncan….
Andy Hunter-James Danderfer Quartet
Trombonist Andy Hunter is a member of the multiple Grammy Award winning WDR Big Band (Germany) and has toured around the world with the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, the Dave…
Sounds that Swing at the Jazz Festival
…and Dave Robbins. Plus a special performance by New Oreans guitarist Mike Clement, PLUS special After Dark shows featuring Jesse Cahill (with Chris Gestrin & David Sikula), Tyson Naylor, and…
Carman J. Price Quartet
…of familiar Christmas tunes mixed with some overlooked gems and surprises, making for an elegant night of holiday cheer. With Bill Coon guitar, Rene Worst bass, and Dave Robbins drums….
We Three Queens
…this year. Their ever-growing repertoire includes classic carols, holiday favorites, carols from around the world, and even some original songs. With Chris Sigerson piano, Rene Worst bass, and Dave Robbins…
Florian Hoeffer & Subtone
…Berlin, and Cologne. The group has collaborated with artists the likes of Kurt Rosenwinkel, Seamus Blake, Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman, and Randy Brecker. With their own imaginative compositions, from the…
We Three Queens
…this year. Their ever-growing repertoire includes classic carols, holiday favorites, carols from around the world, and even some original songs. With Chris Sigerson piano, Rene Worst bass, and Dave Robbins…
Carman J. Price Sings Sinatra and Jobim
…tribute to the classic 1967 album Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim along with other bossa nova greats. With Bill Coon guitar, Rene Worst bass, and Dave Robbins drums….
We Three Queens
…Vancouver’s own Jennifer Scott, Karin Plato, and Kate Hammett-Vaughan’s dynamic harmonies and original arrangements are a delight. With Chris Sigerson piano, Rene Worst bass, and Dave Robbins drums. Book early!…
Digital Jazz Hotline #58
…Swing Jam Session: Dave Quinn w. Ron Thompson – Porter’s Bistro, 21611 48 Ave, Langley (6:30pm) | Straight Ahead/Mainstream Wednesday Night Blues: Steve Kozak & Friends – Pat’s Pub, 403…
We Three Queens
…Vancouver’s own Jennifer Scott, Karin Plato, and Kate Hammett-Vaughan’s dynamic harmonies and original arrangements are a delight. With Chris Sigerson piano, Rene Worst bass, and Dave Robbins drums. Book early!…
Brad Turner Quartet
…musical settings, as long time members of Vancouver’s music community. Featuring Brad Turner trumpet, Dave Sikula guitar, Joe Poole drums, and André Lachance bass. Early start time: 11:00am – 2:00pm….
John Korsrud Latin Band
…featuring tunes by composers such as Eddie Palmieri, Chucho Valdez, and Arturo Sandoval. With John Korsrud trumpet, Dave Say saxophone, Raphael Geronimo drums, Niho Takase piano, and Ronnie Swirl bass….
Nina Michelle Quintet
…and ensembles. She has recently released the album Love Confessions where she debuts her own compositions. With Doug Louie piano, Dave Quinn saxophone/clarinet, Sam Shoichet bass, and Rob Neuman drums….
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…
Burrows/Morena Quartet
Carlo Morena is one of Italy’s foremost jazz pianists and has performed and recorded with musicians such as Dave Liebman, Bob Mintzer, John Abercrombie, and Charlie Mariano. Morena met Vancouver…
Sun Ra Arkestra
…bass, Wayne Smith drums, Cecil Brooks trumpet, James Stewart tenor sax, Tara Middleton vocals, D. Hotep guitar, Dave Davies trombone, Farid Barron piano, Beavin Lawrence baritone sax, Kevin Batchelor trumpet….
Gig List: May 28
…and ability to mix genres. With Art Khu piano and guitar, Steve Smith bass, and Dave Robbins drums. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYOjXhuzTR4 RESERVE TABLE Don’t miss out on this incredible live music! …
