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thu30mar8:00 pmBENJAMIN MILLMAN8:00PM | $16.00

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(Thursday) 8:00 pm
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Benjamin Millman is a pianist, producer and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Vancouver BC. The son of two musicians, he’s been playing and creating in the Vancouver scene since he was a
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Benjamin Millman is a pianist, producer and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Vancouver BC. The son of two musicians, he’s been playing and creating in the Vancouver scene since he was a child, and he recently completed his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance/Composition from Capilano University. His trio music, reminiscent of players like Ahmad Jamal and Benny Green, is both meticulously calculated and bubbling with excitement.
Featuring Karl DeJong — drums, Winston Mynkler — bass.
fri31mar8:00 pmFROM NEW YORK: MICHAEL WEISS TRIO8:00PM | $30.00

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(Friday) 8:00 pm
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For over four decades, pianist, composer, educator and bandleader Michael Weiss has enjoyed a formidable career working in the bands of a host of jazz giants, including Johnny Griffin, Art
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fri31mar11:15 pmAFTER DARK: SEB CHAMNEY TRIO with Dan Howard & Todd Stewart11:15PM | $10.00

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(Friday) 11:15 pm
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The Seb Chamney Trio features Todd Stewart on drums and Dan Howard on bass. Within this group, each member is featured not only as
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The Seb Chamney Trio features Todd Stewart on drums and Dan Howard on bass. Within this group, each member is featured not only as a player, but also as a composer. Seb, Todd, and Dan get together often to collectively refine their original music and to uniquely arrange their favorite standards. This group specializes in interpreting straight ahead jazz using odd meter and modern harmony.
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
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sat01apr8:00 pmFROM NEW YORK: MICHAEL WEISS TRIO8:00PM | $30.00

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(Saturday) 8:00 pm
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For over four decades, pianist, composer, educator and bandleader Michael Weiss has enjoyed a formidable career working in the bands of a host of jazz giants, including Johnny Griffin, Art
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sat01apr11:15 pmAFTER DARK: NRF with John Nicholson, Chris Fraser & Kevin Romain11:15PM | $10.00

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(Saturday) 11:15 pm
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NRF is a trio consisting of three rising talents in the Vancouver music scene. John Nicholson, Kevin Romain, and Chris Fraser come together to
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NRF is a trio consisting of three rising talents in the Vancouver music scene. John Nicholson, Kevin Romain, and Chris Fraser come together to perform standard tunes with a melodic focus.
John Nicholson is a saxophonist from Vancouver. After graduating from Capilano University’s jazz program, John spent nearly five years in Toronto, where he obtained a Masters degree in jazz performance from the University of Toronto and worked with many of the cities top musicians of all kinds, including as a featured soloist during Hugh Jackman’s Toronto show in 2019. He returned to Vancouver during the lockdowns of 2020 and performs regularly around the city.
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
sun02apr8:00 pmCHRIS FRASER QUARTET8:00PM | $16.00

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(Sunday) 8:00 pm
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Vancouver’s own Chris Fraser has rapidly become a first-call guitarist across the jazz scene. Fraser will be presenting his own rousing and soulful original compositions as well as wry adaptations
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Vancouver’s own Chris Fraser has rapidly become a first-call guitarist across the jazz scene. Fraser will be presenting his own rousing and soulful original compositions as well as wry adaptations of classic songbook standards. His quartet will feature Sharon Minemoto on piano, Jeff Gammon on bass, and Todd Stewart on drums.
thu06apr8:00 pmFROM NEW YORK: BEN WOLFE8:00PM | $25.00

Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm
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After decades as one of the most sought-after bassists in jazz, his focus is now on his groups. Ben’s 2023 release Unjust, is his tenth as a leader and features
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After decades as one of the most sought-after bassists in jazz, his focus is now on his groups. Ben’s 2023 release Unjust, is his tenth as a leader and features all original compositions. He’ll be performing with his trio featuring Chris Lewis on tenor saxophone and Aaron Kimmel on drums
New York bassist/composer Ben Wolfe’s music has been described as “Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann” (Ben Ratliff – The New York Times)
fri07apr8:00 pmDAVE RESTIVO / JODI PROZNICK / ALYSSA FALK8:00PM | $20.00

Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
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David Restivo is an award-winning musician and composer who has been called “…simply one of the most exceptional jazz pianists of his generation that Canada can boast of…” He has performed
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David Restivo is an award-winning musician and composer who has been called “…simply one of the most exceptional jazz pianists of his generation that Canada can boast of…”
He has performed and recorded with Mel Tormé, Jon Hendricks, Dave Holland, Curtis Fuller, Rob McConnell, the Boss Brass, and many other greats. He will be joined by two of his favourite creative foils, Vancouver bassist Jodi Proznick and American drummer Alyssa Falk. Their performance will include music from Restivo’s critically acclaimed, JUNO-nominated recording Arancina.
fri07apr11:15 pmAFTER DARK: TODD STEWART / FEVEN KINDANE / COLE WOODLAND11:15PM | $10.00

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(Friday) 11:15 pm
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Todd Stewart, Feven Kidane and Cole Woodland are some of the fiercest, most imaginative musicians performing in the stolen land of the Musqueam, Squamish
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Todd Stewart, Feven Kidane and Cole Woodland are some of the fiercest, most imaginative musicians performing in the stolen land of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations (Vancouver B.C.). They have been working together for quite some time in various ensembles, including their respective solo projects, their band ENDEAVORS (also featuring guitarist, Parker Woods) and even as part of the Frank Zappa tribute band, UnZappologetic.
While this performance at Frankie’s After Dark will be their debut as a trio, it will be the culmination of a longstanding and intimate collaboration that is rooted in trust and the pursuit of excellence. The music will be free-spirited, kaleidoscopic, and deeply grooving. Not to be missed.
Feven Kidane – Trumpet and synth, Cole Woodland – Electric Bass, Todd Stewart – Drums
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
sat08apr8:00 pmDAVE RESTIVO / JODI PROZNICK / ALYSSA FALK8:00PM | $20.00

Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
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David Restivo is an award-winning musician and composer who has been called “…simply one of the most exceptional jazz pianists of his generation that Canada can boast of…” He has performed
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David Restivo is an award-winning musician and composer who has been called “…simply one of the most exceptional jazz pianists of his generation that Canada can boast of…”
He has performed and recorded with Mel Tormé, Jon Hendricks, Dave Holland, Curtis Fuller, Rob McConnell, the Boss Brass, and many other greats. He will be joined by two of his favourite creative foils, Vancouver bassist Jodi Proznick and American drummer Alyssa Falk. Their performance will include music from Restivo’s critically acclaimed, JUNO-nominated recording Arancina.

Time
(Saturday) 11:15 pm
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How To Survive A High Rise Hotel fire is a collective started by bassist Nikko Whitworth and oboist Haley Jenkins-Crumb. This iteration forms a
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How To Survive A High Rise Hotel fire is a collective started by bassist Nikko Whitworth and oboist Haley Jenkins-Crumb. This iteration forms a trio with Spencer Schoening on drums. This iteration is a project that strives to create community around co-regulation, meaning-making and nonsense-making through sound. Their musical conversations meld elements of free jazz, contrapuntal melodies, and spacious textures.
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
sun09apr8:00 pmBRENT GUBBELS QUARTET8:00PM | $16.00

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(Sunday) 8:00 pm
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Bassist Brent Gubbels is a versatile and eclectic musician who’s been busy freelancing in Vancouver since the late 1980’s. In that time, he’s toured North America, Europe and China, played
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Bassist Brent Gubbels is a versatile and eclectic musician who’s been busy freelancing in Vancouver since the late 1980’s. In that time, he’s toured North America, Europe and China, played on a Juno-winning recording and two Juno-nominated recordings. For this rare outing as a leader, Brent has assembled a stellar ensemble featuring Tilden Webb on piano, Nick Bracewell on drums and Jon Bentley on saxophone. Expect to hear some great tunes from Sweet Rain (Stan Getz) and some outstanding music from the Post-Bop/Blue Note era.
thu13apr8:00 pmHEATHER BAMBRICK / JODI PROZNICK8:00PM | $20.00

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(Thursday) 8:00 pm
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Two of Canada’s finest musicians (both JUNO nominees), vocalist Heather Bambrick and bassist Jodi Proznick combine creative forces and musical simpatico in a highly entertaining show that travels from Newfoundland
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Two of Canada’s finest musicians (both JUNO nominees), vocalist Heather Bambrick and bassist Jodi Proznick combine creative forces and musical simpatico in a highly entertaining show that travels from Newfoundland to BC and beyond! It’s a show that’s full of brilliant music, personal connection, and full on entertainment!
With Tilden Webb – piano, Jesse Cahill – drums
fri14apr8:00 pmCHRIS ANDREW8:00PM | $20.00

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(Friday) 8:00 pm
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Pianist and composer Chris Andrew is one of Canada’s top talents in jazz. Chris’ unique approach and distinct voice on the piano have personally garnered him a CBC Galaxie Rising Star
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Pianist and composer Chris Andrew is one of Canada’s top talents in jazz. Chris’ unique approach and distinct voice on the piano have personally garnered him a CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award. His Quartet will feature Bernie Arai on drums, Brent Mah on saxophone and Rubim de Toledo on bass, playing music from his new record, Home.
fri14apr11:15 pmAFTER DARK: ADRIAN SOWA TRIO with Marcus Abramzik & Trent Otter11:15PM | $10.00

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(Friday) 11:15 pm
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Adrian Sowa Trio is a group comprised of Adrian Sowa (guitar), Marcus Abramzik (bass), and Trent Otter (drums), formed as a result of playing
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Adrian Sowa Trio is a group comprised of Adrian Sowa (guitar), Marcus Abramzik (bass), and Trent Otter (drums), formed as a result of playing together as sidemen for various local artists and having an undeniable chemistry as a rhythm section.
Their musical style draws from an eclectic combination of genres including rock, jazz, pop, funk, and country, with an emphasis on groove. Their repertoire features songs from a variety of artists including John Scofield, Shaun Martin, Vulfpeck, as well as original material.
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
sat15apr8:00 pmLJ MOUNTENEY8:00PM | $20.00

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(Saturday) 8:00 pm
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Vancouver vocalist LJ Mounteney combines soulful blues and jazz vocals with high-energy performances. Her new blues and roots album, ‘Mama Danced’ is receiving rave reviews and showcases a mixture of
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Vancouver vocalist LJ Mounteney combines soulful blues and jazz vocals with high-energy performances. Her new blues and roots album, ‘Mama Danced’ is receiving rave reviews and showcases a mixture of originals and covers with many award-winning West Coast musicians. LJ will be joined by Diane Lines – piano, Jon Roper – guitar, Brent Gubbels – bass and Allan Dionne – drums.
sat15apr11:15 pmAFTER DARK: BEN SIGERSON TRIO with JOHN MOSSIE & SETH KITAMURA11:15PM | $10.00

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(Saturday) 11:15 pm
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Benjamin Sigerson (b. 2001) is a composer and jazz pianist from Vancouver, B.C. Finishing his undergraduate degree in classical composition at McGill university where
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Benjamin Sigerson (b. 2001) is a composer and jazz pianist from Vancouver, B.C. Finishing his undergraduate degree in classical composition at McGill university where he has studied with Brian Cherney and Christine Jensen. Sigerson has won several awards for his compositions, including twice the Vancouver Chamber Choir’s young composer competition, and the Barbara Pentland Award from the Canadian Music Center. As a pianist, he has played with Kevin Dean, Ira Coleman, Craig Scott, Steve Maddock, and many others, in addition to being a 2023 recipient of the Fraser MacPherson Jazz Fund Scholarship. He has appeared as a pianist and composer on four records, most recently the album Dogs of Orion, and is currently writing a musicology book of interviews and essays on vancouver jazz pianists.
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sun16apr8:00 pmANGELA VERBRUGGE: VOCALS N' VIBES8:00PM | $16.00

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(Sunday) 8:00 pm
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After winning the 2020 JazzTimes’ Readers’ Poll for Best Female Vocalist, Angela has kept a busy tour schedule with performances in Japan, Turkey, Germany, England, as well as across Canada.
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thu20apr8:00 pmRON JOHNSTON TRIO8:00PM | $16.00

Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm
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Legendary pianist Ron Johnston brings his swinging trio to Frankie’s for a night of smooth, lush melodic sounds. A student of Oscar Peterson, Johnston has been a fixture in the
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Legendary pianist Ron Johnston brings his swinging trio to Frankie’s for a night of smooth, lush melodic sounds. A student of Oscar Peterson, Johnston has been a fixture in the Vancouver jazz scene for over 50 years. He has worked with the best of the best, and is considered one of Vancouver’s finest jazz musicians. Joining him for an evening of swing, blues and latin classics is his longtime associate, alto saxophonist Dylan Cramer. Johnston and Cramer have made five albums together, spanning the past 25 years If you like gorgeous melodies and heartfelt playing, this night is for you.
With Steve Holy Bass
fri21apr8:00 pmCHRIS GESTRIN CELEBRATES SHIRLEY SCOTT8:00PM | $20.00

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(Friday) 8:00 pm
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Vancouver Reel To Real Recordings celebrates the release of Shirley Scott Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank. QueenTalk — so named because of Scott’ssobriquet “the Queen of the Hammond B-3” —
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Vancouver Reel To Real Recordings celebrates the release of Shirley Scott Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank. QueenTalk — so named because of Scott’ssobriquet “the Queen of the Hammond B-3” — showcases the organ originator’ssoulful style in a trio format with Left Bank regular George Coleman anddrummer Bobby Durham, captured at the Famous Ballroom on Aug. 20, 1972; thegifted jazz vocalist Ernie Andrews sits in on three of the album’s 10 numbers.
With Chris Gestrin – Hammond organ, Steve Kaldestad – tenor saxophone and Todd Stewart – drums

Time
(Friday) 11:15 pm
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Ilhan Saferali is a Canadian musician currently based out of New York City. After making a name for himself as a promising young talent
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Ilhan Saferali is a Canadian musician currently based out of New York City. After making a name for himself as a promising young talent on the Vancouver Jazz scene in his late teens, Ilhan moved to New York to study Jazz performance at The New School and develop his professional/artistic career. Ilhan is a trumpet player, pianist and composer who has worked and studied with many Jazz greats such as Reggie Workman, Jean Michel-Pilc, Jimmy Owens, Allison Miller, Neil Swainson, Brad Turner, Christine Jensen and many more. Ilhan will be bringing a swinging quartet to Frankie’s After Dark with repertoire paying homage to the great jazz lineage with compositions by Thelonious Monk, Billy Strayhorn, Cole Porter and others.
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
sat22apr8:00 pmCHRIS GESTRIN CELEBRATES SHIRLEY SCOTT8:00PM | $20.00

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(Saturday) 8:00 pm
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Vancouver Reel To Real Recordings celebrates the release of Shirley Scott Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank. QueenTalk — so named because of Scott’ssobriquet “the Queen of the Hammond B-3” —
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Vancouver Reel To Real Recordings celebrates the release of Shirley Scott Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank. QueenTalk — so named because of Scott’ssobriquet “the Queen of the Hammond B-3” — showcases the organ originator’ssoulful style in a trio format with Left Bank regular George Coleman anddrummer Bobby Durham, captured at the Famous Ballroom on Aug. 20, 1972; thegifted jazz vocalist Ernie Andrews sits in on three of the album’s 10 numbers.
With Chris Gestrin – Hammond organ, Steve Kaldestad – tenor saxophone and Todd Stewart – drums
sat22apr11:15 pmAFTER DARK: RON SAMWORTH with THE PAT PENDING TRIO11:15PM | $10.00

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(Saturday) 11:15 pm
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A forward looking ensemble performing original compositions and the occasional deconstructed standard, Samworth and the Pat Pending Trio celebrate freedom and innovation, and draw
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A forward looking ensemble performing original compositions and the occasional deconstructed standard, Samworth and the Pat Pending Trio celebrate freedom and innovation, and draw from a wide sonic palette and are indebted to everything in the natural world from Aardvarks to Zygotes. The music is spacious and textural, swinging and thoughtful.
With Ron Samworth – guitar and effects, Bradshaw Pack – pedal steel and effects, Karlis Silins – bass and Jesus Caballero – drums and percussion.
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
sun23apr8:00 pmFRASER MACPHERSON FUNDRAISER: VCC BIGGER BAND / CAPILANO A BAND8:00PM | $16.00

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(Sunday) 8:00 pm
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The Vancouver Community College Bigger Band, consisting of 10 musicians directed by John Korsrud, will perform an evening of original music composed by members of the group. The band
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thu27apr8:00 pmPAUL RUSHKA QUARTET8:00PM | $16.00

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(Thursday) 8:00 pm
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Award-winning bassist, composer, arranger and educator Paul Rushka is pleased to return to the stage at Frankie’s with his Present Past ensemble. Influenced by the music of Canadian jazz icon
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Award-winning bassist, composer, arranger and educator Paul Rushka is pleased to return to the stage at Frankie’s with his Present Past ensemble. Influenced by the music of Canadian jazz icon Kenny Wheeler, the group performs a mix of original compositions and pieces by Wheeler. Featuring Jon Bentley on saxophones, Tristan Paxton on guitar, Paul Rushka on double-bass, and special guest Bernie Arai on drums.
fri28apr8:00 pmBISH AT THE BANK: A TRIBUTE TO WALTER BISHOP JR.8:00PM | $20.00

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(Friday) 8:00 pm
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Vancouver Reel To Real Recordings celebrates the release of Walter Bishop Jr. – Bish At The Bank. Bish at the Bank features hard-swinging bop pianistBishop with another underestimated player, tenor and
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Vancouver Reel To Real Recordings celebrates the release of Walter Bishop Jr. – Bish At The Bank. Bish at the Bank features hard-swinging bop pianistBishop with another underestimated player, tenor and soprano saxophonist andflutist Harold Vick, backed by bassist Lou McIntosh and Dick Berk. These performances have never been heard before and are available on 180gram Double LP and CD with extensive liner notes and rare photographs. A fabulous quartetr co-led by pianist Miles Black and tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds will play all the material from the recording!
With Miles Black on piano, Cory Weeds on tenor saxophone, Paul Rushka on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums

Time
(Friday) 11:15 pm
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Tess Meckling is a Vancouver-based vocalist, pianist, songwriter and bandleader. Her compositions take inspiration from the Black American Music tradition, as well as classical,
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Tess Meckling is a Vancouver-based vocalist, pianist, songwriter and bandleader. Her compositions take inspiration from the Black American Music tradition, as well as classical, folk, electronic, neo-soul and pop, and she strives to blend these influences seamlessly while paying respect to each individual art form. A recent graduate of Capilano University’s renowned jazz and classical programs, she’s had the privilege of studying and performing with improvisatory masters such as Jennifer Scott and Steve Maddock.
Tess will be joined by some of Vancouver’s finest emerging musicians: Karl DeJong on drums, Seth Kitamura on piano, and Olivier Leclerc on bass.
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
sat29apr8:00 pmBISH AT THE BANK: A TRIBUTE TO WALTER BISHOP JR.8:00PM | $20.00

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(Saturday) 8:00 pm
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Vancouver Reel To Real Recordings celebrates the release of Walter Bishop Jr. – Bish At The Bank. Bish at the Bank features hard-swinging bop pianistBishop with another underestimated player, tenor and
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Vancouver Reel To Real Recordings celebrates the release of Walter Bishop Jr. – Bish At The Bank. Bish at the Bank features hard-swinging bop pianistBishop with another underestimated player, tenor and soprano saxophonist andflutist Harold Vick, backed by bassist Lou McIntosh and Dick Berk. These performances have never been heard before and are available on 180gram Double LP and CD with extensive liner notes and rare photographs. A fabulous quartetr co-led by pianist Miles Black and tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds will play all the material from the recording!
With Miles Black on piano, Cory Weeds on tenor saxophone, Paul Rushka on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums
sat29apr11:15 pmAFTER DARK: NOAH GOTFRIT TRIO with BRAD SHIGETA & OLIVER GANNON11:15PM | $10.00

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(Saturday) 11:15 pm
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Noah Gotfrit is a double bassist/composer born and raised on the unceded lands of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and Səl̓ilwətaɁɬ nations. He spent several years working
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working as a musician in New Orleans and has toured extensively across Europe,
Western Canada and the United States with a wide variety of musical acts. He is
committed to respecting and honoring the Black American musical tradition known as
Jazz and to finding his own voice both as a bassist and a composer. His big sound and
solid feel led him to play with some of Western Canada’s finest players such as Oliver
Gannon, PJ Perry, Brad Shigeta and others. Noah is a former performance and
composition student at the Vancouver Community College School of Music where he
studied with bassists Paul Rushka and Laurence Mollerup.
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sun30apr8:00 pmNICK MACLEAN QUARTET8:00PM | $20.00

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(Sunday) 8:00 pm
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This spring, the multi-award-winning NICK MACLEAN QUARTET feat. BROWNMAN ALI embarks on their extensive, two month national tour across Canada, bringing them from their hometown of Toronto all the way
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This spring, the multi-award-winning NICK MACLEAN QUARTET feat. BROWNMAN ALI embarks on their extensive, two month national tour across Canada, bringing them from their hometown of Toronto all the way to the Pacific coast and everywhere in between. Led by fast-rising piano star NICK MACLEAN — an 8x Global Music Award winner and one of the most in-demand young jazz piano players in Toronto — this contemplative yet thrilling quartet delivers jazz between the two poles of thoughtful introspection and powerhouse conveyance, taking influences from Herbie Hancock’s primordial 1960’s Blue Note era recordings. Maclean’s quartet heavily features one of Canada’s most provocative improvising trumpet players — BROWNMAN ALI — an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning jazz iconoclast who has been heralded as “Canada’s preeminent jazz trumpet player” by New York City’s Village Voice and is best known globally as the last trumpet player to play in the legendary jazz-hip-hop group GURU’s JAZZMATAZZ. For this show, Ali & Maclean stand shoulder-to-shoulder with 2 of Canada’s top-tier rhythm section players: BENNETT YOUNG on upright bass (in for Ben Duff), and MIKE RAJNA on drums (in for Jacob Wutzke). Come witness these four in full flight, this tour features many nights of deeply exploratory, hard-swinging modern-jazz audiences nation-wide will not want to miss. With Nick Maclean – piano, Brownman Ali – trumpet, Bennett Young – bass and Mike Rajna – drums
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thu04may8:00 pmARSEN SHOMAKHOV8:00PM | $16.00

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(Thursday) 8:00 pm
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A Maple Blues Awards nominee, guitarist, songwriter and singer Arsen Shomakhov is an electric blues performer truly dedicated to the style’s roots yet never hesitating to borrow means of expression
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A Maple Blues Awards nominee, guitarist, songwriter and singer Arsen Shomakhov is an electric blues performer truly dedicated to the style’s roots yet never hesitating to borrow means of expression from other genres. Arsen will be performing with Jerry Cook (saxophone), Billy Mendoza (bass) and Chip Hart (drums).
fri05may8:00 pmSTEVE MADDOCK BLUES SEXTET8:00PM | $20.00

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(Friday) 8:00 pm
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Vocalist Steve Maddock pays tribute to the men & women who popularized the urban blues of the early & mid 20th century – vocalists such as Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey,
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Vocalist Steve Maddock pays tribute to the men & women who popularized the urban blues of the early & mid 20th century – vocalists such as Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Jimmy Rushing, and Joe Williams. With Brad Turner – trumpet, Cory Weeds -tenor sax, Chris Gestrin -piano, Andre Lachance -bass and Dave Robbins – drums

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(Friday) 11:15 pm
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Multi-instrumentalist Anita Eccleston’s new album Gala Gardens takes her in a new direction. Influenced by jazz and lofi chillhop, these downtempo compositions blossomed into
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Multi-instrumentalist Anita Eccleston’s new album Gala Gardens takes her in a new direction. Influenced by jazz and lofi chillhop, these downtempo compositions blossomed into a bouquet of instrumental soundscapes. In a lo-fi jazz style Anita captures refrains and crafts them together in a kaleidoscopic mosaic, with her breezy trumpet melodies soaring above, aligning the peaks and valleys of this groovy and patiently ambient song collection. She’ll be joined for this special performance by Chris Gestrin (keyboards), Dean Thiessen (keyboards) and Liz Eccleston (Electric Ukelele)
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
sat06may8:00 pmHORACE SILVER FLUTES - A TWO-FLUTE TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF HORACE8:00PM | $20.00

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(Saturday) 8:00 pm
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HORACE SILVER FLUTES – A TWO-FLUTE TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF HORACE SILVER Featuring special guest artist, Canadian Flute Legend Bill McBirnie from Toronto making his debut appearance and performance in
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sat06may11:15 pmAFTER DARK: JEN HODGE ALL STARS11:15PM | $10.00

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(Saturday) 11:15 pm
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Jen Hodge is a bass player, vocalist, bandleader, tuba player, and arranger. She originally hails from the Comox Valley, spent 17 years living and gigging
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sun07may8:00 pmFEVEN KIDANE8:00PM | $16.00

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(Sunday) 8:00 pm
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Trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Feven Kidane is excited to bring her dynamic quintet to Frankie’s for the first time. Working within the traditions of post-bop and modern jazz, each tune
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Trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Feven Kidane is excited to bring her dynamic quintet to Frankie’s for the first time. Working within the traditions of post-bop and modern jazz, each tune selected and/or written weaves in collective storytelling with soul fire. This is music to invigorate, emotionalize, and ponder, and her lineup consists of Gordy Li on tenor sax, Cole Woodland on bass, Todd Stewart on drums and Quincy Mayes on piano.
thu11may8:00 pmCYRUS NABIPOOR QUARTET8:00PM | $16.00

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(Thursday) 8:00 pm
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Trumpeter and composer Cyrus Nabipoor is among the most unique storytellers on the scene today. His unmistakable voice resonates with honesty, warmth, and lyricism. Melody reigns
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Trumpeter and composer Cyrus Nabipoor is among the most unique storytellers on the scene today. His unmistakable voice resonates with honesty, warmth, and lyricism. Melody reigns as Nabipoor balances focused clarity with fearless exploration on the horn.
With his Quartet, Nabipoor combines his formidable compositional ability with sensitive yet daring arrangement. The result is a powerful instrumental & improvisational experience, which pulls just as much from pop & rock music as it does the jazz idiom.
fri12may8:00 pmVINCE MAI QUINTET8:00PM | $17.50

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(Friday) 8:00 pm
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Influenced by diverse talents like Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, and Guido Basso, trumpeter Vince Mai brings to Frankie’s a night of original straight-ahead jazz with forays into new grooves. Included
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Influenced by diverse talents like Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, and Guido Basso, trumpeter Vince Mai brings to Frankie’s a night of original straight-ahead jazz with forays into new grooves. Included will be material from his 6 CD releases as well as some new compositions not yet recorded.
With Miles Black on piano, Miles Hill on bass, Daryl Jahnke on guitar, and Bernie Arai on drums
sat13may8:00 pmSUSANA WILLIAMS8:00PM | $17.50

Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
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Susana Williams is a singer/songwriter, percussionist and producer. She has been featured in several Vancouver International Jazz Festivals and the Victoria International Jazz Festival. She has shared the stage with
About the Artist(s)
Susana Williams is a singer/songwriter, percussionist and producer. She has been featured in several Vancouver International Jazz Festivals and the Victoria International Jazz Festival. She has shared the stage with some of the most prestigious jazz and Latin Jazz artists such as Hugh Fraser, Sal Ferreras, Arturo Sandoval and Poncho Sanchez, among others.
Susana is bringing her Latin Jazz quartet Terra to Frankies to perform classic Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz tunes.

Time
(Saturday) 11:15 pm
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A powerhouse organ trio playing Funk, Soul, & Gospel hits. This music was innovated
About the Artist(s)
A powerhouse organ trio playing Funk, Soul, & Gospel hits. This music was innovated and mastered by Black American Musicians and this band is a celebration of their ingenuity and talent. Featuring some of the best talent in the Vancouver Jazz scene playing music that just makes them happy: Dean Thiessen on organ & keys, Marcus Abramzik on bass, and Jamison Ko on drums.
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
sun14may8:00 pmMOTHERS DAY WITH THE KARIN PLATO QUINTET8:00PM | $20.00

Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm
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Karin Plato is a Vancouver based jazz vocalist, arranger and composer. She sings swing standards, lush ballads, breezy waltzes and original songs and performs her arrangements of classic
About the Artist(s)
Karin Plato is a Vancouver based jazz vocalist, arranger and composer. She sings swing standards, lush ballads, breezy waltzes and original songs and performs her arrangements of classic pop and blues songs certain to satisfy your soul.
Karin has assembled a wonderful band for this special Mother’s Day show:
With Chris Sigerson on piano, Geoff Claridge on clarinet on Conrad Good on bass and Joe Poole on drums
thu18may8:00 pmVAN DJANGO8:00PM | $16.00

Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm
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Our music is well-rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930’s Paris France, but beyond that it’s all pure blue-skying; flights of dazzling fancy, driving rhythms and boundless creativity, featuring original
About the Artist(s)
Our music is well-rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930’s Paris France, but beyond that it’s all pure blue-skying; flights of dazzling fancy, driving rhythms and boundless creativity, featuring original compositions and arrangements including humorous mash-ups wearing their eclectic influences in full regalia. Since the group’s formation in 1998, they have toured extensively in
With Cameron Wilson – violin, Budge Schachte – guitar, Finn Manniche – cello and Brent Gubbels – bass
fri19may8:00 pmMAUREEN KENNEDY8:00PM | $20.00

Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
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Toronto vocalist Maureen Kennedy has performed at numerous venues and arts events in and around the city of Toronto with many of Canada’s accomplished jazz players. Her great passion is
About the Artist(s)
Toronto vocalist Maureen Kennedy has performed at numerous venues and arts events in and around the city of Toronto with many of Canada’s accomplished jazz players. Her great passion is repertoire, evident in her extensive book of memorable standards and rediscovered gems. This will be her second time at Frankie’s. Maureen will be accompanied by a first-rate group of Vancouver musicians: Bill Coon – guitar, Miles Black – piano -John Lee – bass and Cory Weeds – saxophone.
“one of today’s rare jazz vocalists who evokes the purity, simplicity and directness of such great 1950s jazz voices as Teddi King, Lucy Reed, Pinky Winters and Irene Kral.” – World Records
“Kennedy is that rare presence, a real jazz singer; and her new CD is a winner. ” – Jazz Society of Oregon
fri19may11:15 pmAFTER DARK: JONNY TOBIN TRIO with Nate Drobner & Sean Mitchell11:15PM | $10.00

Time
(Friday) 11:15 pm
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Jonny Tobin is a Grammy and Juno-nominated keyboardist/producer/session musician. Since 2019, he has released a series of 4 self-produced solo albums.
About the Artist(s)
Jonny Tobin is a Grammy and Juno-nominated keyboardist/producer/session musician. Since 2019, he has released a series of 4 self-produced solo albums. Jonny’s music features snappy, synth-heavy, deeply textured tracks with inflections of jazz fusion, electronic music, hip-hop, and funk. His latest full album, Together has received over 2 million streams across streaming platforms, and international acclaim.
Jonny will be joined by Nate Drobner (electric bass) and Sean Mitchell (drums) for a series of deconstructions and explorations of his original music.
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
sat20may8:00 pmMAUREEN KENNEDY8:00PM | $20.00

Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
About the Artist(s)
Toronto vocalist Maureen Kennedy has performed at numerous venues and arts events in and around the city of Toronto with many of Canada’s accomplished jazz players. Her great passion is
About the Artist(s)
Toronto vocalist Maureen Kennedy has performed at numerous venues and arts events in and around the city of Toronto with many of Canada’s accomplished jazz players. Her great passion is repertoire, evident in her extensive book of memorable standards and rediscovered gems. This will be her second time at Frankie’s. Maureen will be accompanied by a first-rate group of Vancouver musicians: Bill Coon – guitar, Miles Black – piano -John Lee – bass and Cory Weeds – saxophone.
“one of today’s rare jazz vocalists who evokes the purity, simplicity and directness of such great 1950s jazz voices as Teddi King, Lucy Reed, Pinky Winters and Irene Kral.” – World Records
“Kennedy is that rare presence, a real jazz singer; and her new CD is a winner. ” – Jazz Society of Oregon
sat20may11:15 pmAFTER DARK: MIKE CLEMENT TRIO with John Lee & Graham Villette11:15PM | $10.00

Time
(Saturday) 11:15 pm
About the Artist(s)
Mike Clement is a fiery up-and-coming jazz guitarist. Originally from the west coast of Canada, Clement has quickly become an in demand
About the Artist(s)
Mike Clement is a fiery up-and-coming jazz guitarist. Originally from the west coast of Canada, Clement has quickly become an in demand sideman upon his relocation to New Orleans.
Coming from a musical family, Clement picked up the guitar at the age of 11 and hasn’t put it down since. Over the years he’s refined his taste, technique and style which has led him to record and release his debut album as a bandleader: Unfinished Business which is available on all streaming platforms.
While holding a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies, from the Vancouver Island University, and a master’s degree in Jazz from the University of New Orleans, Clement also boasts a robust performance career as a guitarist for a number of different bands at countless venues and festivals playing in a variety of genres including Rock, Pop, Ska, Reggae, Jazz, Fusion, Hip-Hop, R&B, Blues & Motown.
For this special performance, the band will be playing a tasteful selection of standards as well as some of Clement’s original music all in the swingin’ organ trio style keeping things lively and fun while simultaneously showcasing the instrumental talents of the individual band members
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED – Walk-in only.
sun21may8:00 pmLEADING LADIES BIG BAND8:00PM | $20.00

Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm
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The Leading Ladies Little Big Band is an all-female, 10-piece jazz ensemble directed by Casey Thomas-Burns.“The Ladies” deliver a delightful blend of beloved big band classics and modern-day original
About the Artist(s)
The Leading Ladies Little Big Band is an all-female, 10-piece jazz ensemble directed by Casey Thomas-Burns.“The Ladies” deliver a delightful blend of beloved big band classics and modern-day original compositions.
Casey Thomas-Burns – director, Kayla Ferguson – alto saxophone, Brodie Jones – tenor saxophone, Sofia Avelino – baritone saxophone, Robin Comeau – trumpet, Amber Tsang – trumpet, Hayley Bennett – trombone, Isabel Leong – guitar, Mackenzie Tran – piano, Riley Poystila – bass, Kate Johnson – drums.
fri26may8:00 pmTHE MOJO STARS8:00PM | $17.50

Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
About the Artist(s)
With deep roots in the blues and soul combined with a rock driven edge, The Mojo Stars have released two CD’s, and in their 15 years together, have shared the
About the Artist(s)
With deep roots in the blues and soul combined with a rock driven edge, The Mojo Stars have released two CD’s, and in their 15 years together, have shared the stage with noteworthy musicians like Jerry Ducette, Curtis Salgado, Sue Foley and James ‘Super Chikan’ Johnson. The band is Randy Clarke- vocals), Mark Rankin – guitar, Trevor Newman – bass, Terry Hoff – drums and Tom Gould – sax
sun28may8:00 pmSISTER JAZZ QUINTET8:00PM | $16.00

Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm
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Sister Jazz Quintet offers you a window into the unique artistry of five of Sister Jazz Orchestra’s inspiring musicians, led by soulful saxophonist/vocalist Ingrid Stitt with Bonnie Northgraves – trumpet/vocal,
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june
fri02jun8:00 pmMIMOSA8:00PM | $17.50

Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
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Mimosa presents an inspiring set of music, much of it composed by band leader and pianist Anna Lumiere. Drawing on jazz, French cabaret and Brazilian rhythms, Mimosa’s repertoire includes fast-paced
About the Artist(s)
Mimosa presents an inspiring set of music, much of it composed by band leader and pianist Anna Lumiere. Drawing on jazz, French cabaret and Brazilian rhythms, Mimosa’s repertoire includes fast-paced sambas, moody and eclectic waltzes and swinging standards with interesting arrangements. On this occasion, Mimosa will also feature the music of some of Canada’s top jazz women, such as Jane Bunnett, Diana Krall and Elizabeth Shepherd.
With Rebecca Shoichet – vocals, Karen Graves – sax and flute, Conrad Good – bass and Bernie Arai – drums
sat03jun8:00 pmMIMOSA8:00PM | $17.50

Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
About the Artist(s)
Mimosa presents an inspiring set of music, much of it composed by band leader and pianist Anna Lumiere. Drawing on jazz, French cabaret and Brazilian rhythms, Mimosa’s repertoire includes fast-paced
About the Artist(s)
Mimosa presents an inspiring set of music, much of it composed by band leader and pianist Anna Lumiere. Drawing on jazz, French cabaret and Brazilian rhythms, Mimosa’s repertoire includes fast-paced sambas, moody and eclectic waltzes and swinging standards with interesting arrangements. On this occasion, Mimosa will also feature the music of some of Canada’s top jazz women, such as Jane Bunnett, Diana Krall and Elizabeth Shepherd.
With Rebecca Shoichet – vocals, Karen Graves – sax and flute, Conrad Good – bass and Bernie Arai – drums
fri16jun8:00 pmPETUNIA & THE VIPERS8:00PM | $17.50

Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
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Composer/Vocalist/Leader Petunia has a 25 year span of touring the globe, playing roughly 150 show dates/year, with 14 albums under his belt. His last 5 albums all going to number
About the Artist(s)
Composer/Vocalist/Leader Petunia has a 25 year span of touring the globe, playing roughly 150 show dates/year, with 14 albums under his belt. His last 5 albums all going to number one on the college charts in their respective categories. He will be joined by Stephen Nikleva – electric guitar, Paul Townsend – drums and percussion, Noah Walker – lapsteel guitar and Steve Charles – upright bass.
sat17jun8:00 pmBLUES HOODOO8:00PM | $17.50

Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
About the Artist(s)
Individually, the members of Blues Hoodoo have their own sparks of self-expression and creativity; collectively, they are a sizzling, entertaining quintet. Along with tasteful cover tunes from the masters –
About the Artist(s)
Individually, the members of Blues Hoodoo have their own sparks of self-expression and creativity; collectively, they are a sizzling, entertaining quintet. Along with tasteful cover tunes from the masters – Chick Corea, Jeff Beck, Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock and The Brecker Brothers to name a few – the band features original material that showcases its tightness, musical expressiveness and harmonic adventure. Konrad Breuers (guitars), Ron Wells (drums), Shawn Stewart (bass), Stu Young (keyboards), Ian Putz (saxophone).