12 person Big Band led by Hard Rubber’s John Korsrud

John Korsrud has been a cornerstron of the Vancouver creative music scene for over 30 years.

On April 12, he’ll be debuting a brand new big band: Casual Sports Outfit. This group has been created to perform John’s original music, and will feature some of the city’s most exciting musicians.

This performance is part of Very Big Band, a new monthly series at the American presented by Infidels Jazz.

Jordy McIntosh – drums

Raphael Geronimo – percussion

James Meger – bass

Winston Matshusita – keys

Lisa Miller – keys

Giorgio Magnanensi – electronics

Brent Mah – alto

John Nicholson – tenor

Connor Lum – tenor

Mike WT Allen – bari

John Korsrud – trumpet

Geeta Das – trumpet

John Korsrud’s Casual Sports Outfit

April 12, 2026

The American 926 Main Street

6PM

$20 in advance, $25 at the door.