Keyboardist Mary Ancheta is a Canadian / Filipina artist who steps into the spotlight with her genre-bending organic, modern take on jazz and electro-funk. Inspired by the likes of Squarepusher, The Meters, John Scofield, and Prince, Ancheta knows what’s up when it comes to arresting melodies and irresistible grooves. Her long-running Quartet features Paul Clark […]
To celebrate the spotlight on Filipino director Lino Brocka, we are pairing his best known film with jazz interpretations of Filipino music led by Victor Noriega, with his band Kuyatet (“Kuya” means “Brother” in Tagalog). Brocka (1939-1991) directed over 50 films until his untimely death, many of them comic book soap operas (in his own […]
Steve Maddock is one of the most celebrated Vocalists on the Vancouver Jazz scene, and wowed audiences recently at Vince Mai's recent sold out performance at the VIFF Centre. For his long-overdue first Infidels show as a leader, Steve will be joined by Bill Coon, Conrad Good, and Joe Poole. Sundays at Hero's Welcome (3917 […]
Bill Weeds is a great guitarist known for his sold out performances at Frankie's Jazz Club. For his first Infidels show ever, he'll be joined by Steve Holy and Joe Poole, and also a saxophonist. Sundays at Hero's Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a bi-weekly jazz series presented by Infidels Jazz. The concept is to […]
Drummer Wesley Anderson makes his leader's debut for Infidels Jazz, with a tribute to one of the greatest drummers that ever lived, Philly Joe Jones. He'll be joined by: Julian Borkowski - TrumpetConnor Lum - Tenor SaxMaafu Keteca - Bari SaxHarrison Ivaz - GuitarDavid Caballero - Bass Pass the Hat is a monthly series at […]
Julian Borkowski has quickly become one of the most talked about Jazz trumpeters in our country, despite having spent most of the last several years working on his masters degree in Oregon. For this special performance at the Painted Ship, Julian has assembled a group of some the brightest young lights on the Vancouver scene: […]
Vancouver's Electric Miles Band has been together in one form or another for literally decades, featuring musicians that been exploring the electric music of Miles Davis together for 40 years. With a deep relationship and respect for the repertoire of Bitches Brew, In a Silent Way, On the Corner, Jack Johnson, Live Evil and more, […]
Róisín Adams’ visionary work combines ethereal, textured melodicism with an underpinning of intellectual rigor. An imaginative and prolific composer, pianist, bandleader and educator, Adams is also an astute collaborator in a range of projects. She founded the improvisatory instrumental jazz quartet Hildegard’s Ghost in 2013, and also performs with contemporary electro-acoustic trio Beatings Are in […]
The name Ásef has its origins in Arabic and Persian cultures. It is a popular name in Muslim communities and carries spiritual and cultural significance. In Hebrew, the word means to gather or harvest. Ásef has a unique sound melding Middle eastern overtones with jazz improvisation. The members of the group bring to the stage […]
Only the second performance by a new band co-led by Vancouver Jazz icons Tony Wilson (guitar/composition) and John Korsrud (trumpet/composition), and featuring original new music by both. The ensemble also features Ron Samworth (guitar), John NIcholson (sax), Jeremy Berkman (trombone), James Meger (bass) and Kevin Romain (drums). The Expression Sessions is a semi-regular series dedicated […]
