Upcoming Events

Early jazz meets modern inspiration with James Danderfer’s swinging Gatsby Trio. Reminiscent of the popular Benny Goodman and Jelly Roll Morton trios, this group evokes the spirit of the small 1930s cabarets of New Orleans and Chicago. With John Stetch piano and Joe Poole drums.

Formed 24 years ago, the JUNO-nominated Brad Turner Quartet has been a mainstay of the Vancouver jazz scene while garnering international attention as an ensemble of keen interactive sensibilities, formidable improvisational skills, and a strong and varied repertoire built over their years together as a group. Quartet members Brad Turner 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. Join them as they celebrate the release of their latest CD Jump Up on Cellar Music. Joining them will be special guest Jon Bentley on tenor saxophone

Alto saxophonist Cory Weeds teams up once again with New York City pianist David Hazeltine in preparation for their second collaboration. It’s Easy To Remember recorded in 2016 was released to critical acclaim and Weeds has been chomping at the bit
for another opportunity to record with the renowned pianist. David Hazeltine has a long history in Vancouver, opening Frankie’s Jazz Club in 2016 and playing the clubs first anniversary! Don’t miss this wonderful two nights of music

With Ken Lister on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums

Alto saxophonist Cory Weeds teams up once again with New York City pianist David Hazeltine in preparation for their second collaboration. It’s Easy To Remember recorded in 2016 was released to critical acclaim and Weeds has been chomping at the bit
for another opportunity to record with the renowned pianist. David Hazeltine has a long history in Vancouver, opening Frankie’s Jazz Club in 2016 and playing the clubs first anniversary! Don’t miss this wonderful two nights of music

With Ken Lister on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums

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 jazz. Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks & Annie Ross made music history with their vocal renditions of instrumental classics by Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Wardell Gray, Count Basie, and many other icons of the ’40s and ’50s jazz scene. Swinging bop rhythms, complex harmonies, and the effortlessly hip lyrics of Jon Hendricks will delight what is sure to be another packed house. With Sharon Minemoto on piano, Laurence Mollerup on bass, and Craig Scott on drums.

A beloved fixture on the Vancouver jazz scene, pianist Bruno Hubert has played with Brad Turner, Jacyln Guillou, Seamus Blake, and scores of other jazz luminaries. Hubert brings huge personality and rare talent to entrancing standards and nimble, swinging post-bop.

Gary Comeau & “The Sounds Of New Orleans” Trio Gary Comeau with his Sounds Of New Orleans lays out a soundscape of the jazz, roots, latin & r&b blues from the cultural rich history of New Orleans. From the jazz influence of Louis Armstrong, the New Orleans piano sounds of Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Dr. John & Allen Toussaint, the funky sounds of the Neville Brothers, & Gary’s own compositions in his own gumbo style…it’s all here.
Gary Comeau –piano, fiddle, vocal, Jerry Cook – sax, percussion, John Nolan – drums

With her crystal clear voice and impeccable swing feel, vocalist Jennifer Hayes has often been compared to the likes of Nancy Wilson and Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring new arrangements of standard swing tunes, bossas and ballads, this will be a stellar night of vocal jazz.
With Jodi Proznick on bass, Chris Gestrin on piano and Craig Scott on drums

LADIES SING the BLUES 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 has become one of the most popular shows on the West Coast. Celebrating 4 of Canada’s finest Lady Singers, backed by 4 of Vancouver’s top session musicians performing an evening of R&B, Blues, Soul and Beyond. Be sure to Reserve early for this very special evening, that will leave you beyond musically satisfied and wanting more. We hope to see You, there!

Alto saxophonist Dylan Cramer returns with his trio for another night of cool, sophisticated sounds.  Cramer’s sound has been compared to jazz greats Paul Desmond and Stan Getz, along with his teacher, Sonny Criss.  The trio will perform an eclectic mix of jazz standards, latin landscapes and bluesy torch songs.  If you like melodies and soulful, understated playing, this group is for you.  With Michael Creber on piano and Bruce Meikle on bass.  Reservations recommended.

come celebrate the 20thAnnual Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival us with for a wonderful night of music and improvisation. Bringing together the local and international community of tap dancers with local jazz musicians to celebrate the union of music and dance. Swing by for a night of inspired music making as we commemorate two decades of celebrating Tap Dance in Vancouver!!

Argentine pianist Gabriel Palatchi “spans the stylistic spectrum from Latin-infused jazz to tango to flat-out dance tracks — all tied together with superb keyboard skills” (Toronto Star). A rhapsodic and unique hybrid of tango, Latin jazz, swinging blues, Afro-Cuban, Arabic, Salsa, and ‘70s era Herbie Hancock cosmic funk!

Maya Rae is one of Canada’s Top 35 Jazz Artists Under 35 (CBC)…. “A supremely gifted artist who is able to phrase like Sarah Vaughan but write a lyric like Joni Mitchell.” Maya has performed across Canada and has headlined the Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary Jazz Festivals and Canadian Music Week in 2018. Maya’s debut album, “Sapphire Birds” was released 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 empowerment.

Maya Rae is one of Canada’s Top 35 Jazz Artists Under 35 (CBC)…. “A supremely gifted artist who is able to phrase like Sarah Vaughan but write a lyric like Joni Mitchell.” Maya has performed across Canada and has headlined the Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary Jazz Festivals and Canadian Music Week in 2018. Maya’s debut album, “Sapphire Birds” was released 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 empowerment.