Mike WT Allen’s Space Elevator Album Release Party + Chopping Spree at the Rickshaw
Mike WT Allen’s Space Elevator makes its long-awaited return to the Rickshaw to celebrate the release of their forthcoming album, to be released on the Infidels Jazz label! Traveling between big band jazz, heavy metal, funk, and avant-garde, Space Elevator never ceases to evolve & grow, with each concert taking it’s audience on a surreal exploration of what contemporary experimental music can sound like. Featuring performances by Missy D, Leda XO from the Hallowed Catharsis & Joel Parent from Ninjaspy, this return to the Rickshaw will shine a spotlight on Space Elevator’s new album, and will feature an opening set by Vancouver’s hottest young fusion shredders, Chopping Spree!
Sofia Avelino Sings Elis Regina at Hero’s Welcome
Celebrating the music of a Brazilian legend! Elis Regina’s vocal interpetations of Bossa Nova, MPB and Jazz are famous all over the world, decades after her death. For this one-night only performance, Vancouver singer Sofia Avelino will be interepeting some of Regina’s best known songs.
François Houle, Jared Burrows & Joe Sorbara at New Thing
Three of Canada’s most exciting improvising musicians reunite in Vancouver as part of the New Thing, a series dedicated to improvising & experimental music. François Houle, Jared Burrows, and Joe Sorbara have been collaborating for years in various groups and contexts, and they’ll be reuniting at the Zameen Art House for a special intimate concert that highlights the best in the Canadian improvisational scene.
Erika Chow plays Wayne Shorter at All-City Athletics
One of Vancouver’s hottest saxophonists pays tribute to a jazz legend! Since the late 1950’s, Wayne Shorter has been at the forefront of Jazz innovation, eventually becoming one of the most important Jazz figures of the 20th Century. On November 22 at All-City Athletics, Vancouver saxophonist Erika Chow will pay tribute to the music of this genius, alongside some of the city’s finest young jazz talent.