Supporting and promoting Vancouver’s vibrant and emerging jazz scene

Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers at The Painted Ship

The Painted Ship 2884 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Over the past decade and a half, Juno nominated percussionist Robin Layne has steeped himself in rhythmic traditions around the world. His search for rhythm and folkloric traditions has led him to Cuba, Guinea, Mali, Mexico, and beyond. He brings these influences to bear in his compositions that are inspired by his travels. He'll be […]

$15

Jordy McIntosh plays John Scofield at Frankie’s After Dark

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Jordy McIntosh is a Vancouver based drummer/educator. Joined by Jake Kostuchuk on Guitar, Erika Chow on Tenor, and David Caballero on Bass, the group will be bringing a catalogue of John Scofield classics. From Scofield records such as “Meant to Be”, “Quiet”, “Time on my Hands”, and “A Go Go”, the group will pay homage […]

$10

November Jazz Jam Session at Hero’s Welcome with Bernie Arai Trio

Hero's Welcome 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Infidels Jazz is proud to continue our new bi-weekly Jazz jam session which will take place Hero's Welcome at 3917 Main Street, two Sundays a month at 2PM. In November they will be held on November 10 & 24 and they'll be hosted by Bernie Arai. Bernie has been one of the most in demand […]

$5

Vince Mai Plays Chet Baker + Let’s Get Lost at VIFF Centre

VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

A set of smooth, sublime, and smoky jazz from trumpeter Vince Mai backed up by a stellar band with Steve Maddock on vocals. The set will feature many beloved Chet Baker standards and more in the same vein, followed by the first local screening of Bruce Weber’s documentary about Baker, one of essential films about […]

$40

Harrison Ivaz at Frankie’s After Dark

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Harrison Ivaz is a young Canadian-American guitarist and vocalist. A Capilano University Jazz Studies Grad, Harrison has studied with Vancouver jazz icon Bill Coon and performed as guitarist in the renowned Capilano University A Band under the direction of Brad Turner. Born in Chicago and raised in Vancouver, Harrison is also an accomplished rock performer […]

$10

Scott Smith & Tony Wilson at All-City Athletics

All-City Athletics 130 West Hastings, alley entrance, Vancouver, BC, Canada

In 1978 guitarist Lenny Breau and pedal steel guitarist Buddy Emmons teamed up to recorded an album entitled Minors Aloud. Recorded in Nashville, the album became a hard-to-find classic and a must-listen for guitarists of any kind. For this special concert, Tony Wilson (guitar) and Scott Smith (pedal steel), along with Jeremy Holmes (bass) and […]

$20

Raphael Agustin at Frankie’s After Dark

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Raphael Agustin is a young bassist based in Vancouver. He is joined by longtime collaborators Justin Juan and Rishi Dhillon to celebrate music rooted in the electric trio performed by Jaco Pastorius, Moses Yoofee and more.

$10

Anita Eccleston Quintet at Hero’s Welcome

Hero's Welcome 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Unwrapping her new instrumental album Winter Gala, the Anita Eccleston Quintet brings a cozy afternoon of instrumental lofi dream jazz. Chill vibes, hip hop beats, improv, all splashed with a touch of that holiday magic. Anita Eccleston - Trumpet/Vox/Piano/Glock/BellsAshley Pearce - Electric GuitarDean Thiessen - Keyboard/OrganRussell Sholberg - Electric/Upright BassJamison Ko - Drums. Sundays at […]

$10

Brandon Wint: Moving For Love at VIFF Centre

VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver-based poet and filmmaker Brandon Wint presents two deeply-personal short films, each of which is propelled by poetry and jazz. In Moving For Love Brandon explores for the first time […]

$26

Nicholas Wise at the Lido

The Lido 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Nicholas Wise is a fantastic young saxophonist who has been part of some of the Vancouver Jazz scene's biggest concerts this year. He'll be leading a band for Infidels Jazz […]