Infidels Jazz

Sargeant X Comrade at Kingsway Club
2025-05-03 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kingsway Club, 395 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3J7, Canada
Canadian Lo-Fi Soul Music!
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Yolanda Sargeant is the Queen of Lo-Fi Soul, A genre that she and her producer Comrade (Evgeniy) pioneered after not being able to find an appropriate label that fits their eclectic style. The duo infuses jazz, soul, funk, dancehall, hip-hop, as well as other genres into a unique sound that combines the old with the new. For this rare Vancouver performance they’ll be joined by a full band, and will be performing material from their forthcoming album.
Sargeant X Comrade
May 03
Kingsway Club (395 Kingsway)
Doors: 7PM
Show: 8PM
$21 in advance, $30 at the door
19+
This event is presented by Infidels Jazz

Mafuba at Tyrant Studios
2025-05-03 21:30 - 23:30 | Tyrant Studios, 1019 Seymour St,, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M3, Canada
MAFUBA is a Montreal-born band that came together in 2022 to create a beautifully chaotic dish of music. Mixing as many flavours as possible, MAFUBA uses improvised music to make you move and tug on your heartstrings. MAFUBA is inspired by artists such as Makaya McCraven, Nubya Garcia, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, and has recently had the opportunity to perform alongside Takuya Kuroda.

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Sibtaen Humayun – Tenor sax
Duncan Hunter-Neale – Trumpet
Tristan Sisti-Aubé – Upright Bass
Seyjii Schultz – Drums
August McKinney – Keys

Chris Fraser Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-05-03 23:00 - 2025-05-04 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Vancouver first-call guitarist Chris Fraser is known for his uniquely soulful and energetic style on the instrument. He leads an all-star trio featuring Conrad Good (bs) and Todd Stewart (dr) that will explore wily original compositions, not-oft played standard tunes, and contemporary treatments of popular radio hits.
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday and Saturday at Frankie’s Jazz Club in downtown Vancouver and is curated by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. Shows start at 11:00PM and tickets are $10.

Duncan Hunter Neale Quintet at Hero's Welcome
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Duncan Semefah Yao Hunter Neale is a Montreal-based artist originally from Ottawa, Ontario, whose deep connection to music has been shaped since birth. His interest in music emerged from his mother’s involvement with the local arts scene as a music teacher, who frequently involved him in performances, workshops, and various events. This early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for music that Duncan continues to explore through the study of improvised music and composition. He is an active performer with the Montreal-based band MAFUBA, having shared the stage with notable artists such as Takuya Kuroda and Shubh Saran. Duncan is also a member of the project First Rain, a quartet that blends elements of West African, Guadeloupean, and Middle Eastern music while maintaining a strong connection to the Black-American musical tradition.
Duncan Semefah Yao Hunter Neale – TrumpetSibtaen Humayun- tenor saxSeyjii Schultz – drumsTristan Sisti-Aube- upright bassAugust McKinney- keys
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly (ish) jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. The concept is to provide an affordable way for jazz lovers of all ages to gather and celebrate this music we love.
Admission: $10Time: 2PM-4PM

Gordon Grdina & Hamin Honari at Zameen Art House
2025-05-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Rare duo performance by 2 world-renowned musicians!
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Juno award winning guitar and oud player Gordon Grdina mixes elements of Arabic free jazz, rock and punk within the different ensembles he leads.
Hamin Honari is a Iranian-Canadian hand drummer who has specialized on the Persian hand drums Tombak & Daf.
On May 04th, these two cornsterstones of the Canadian music community come together in a rare duo concert at one of the most intimate music venues in Vancouver, Granville Island’s Zameen Art House.
Gordon Grdina & Hamin Honari
Zameen Art House (1515 Anderson)
Doors: 7:30PM
Show: 8:00PM
$15 in advance, $20 at the Door.
This performance is part of the Expression Sessions, a music series presented by Infidels Jazz.

Woodland Critter Quartet at Hot Deli
2025-05-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Exciting Jazz Fusion by some of Vancouver’s best musicians.
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Four of Vancouver’s best young Jazz musicians come out of hibernation to deliver an eclectic mix of originals, modern jazz/fusion tunes and whatever else they can get their paws on.
The Woodland Critter Quartet is:
Cole Woodland – Bass
John Nicholson – Sax
Quincy Mayes – Keys
Kevin Romain – Drums
May 05, 2025
Hot Deli (AKA The Lido) 518 E. Broadway
$15 in advance, $20 at the Door
7:30PM Doors
8:00PM Show
19+
This show is part of the the East Van Shuffle, a monthly Jazz series at the Hot Deli presented by Infidels Jazz.

Free Time Trio at Zameen Art House
2025-05-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Exciting free jazz by three of Vancouver’s best.
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Kevin Romain, Nikko Whitworth, and Dominic Conway are three of Vancouver’s most exciting and creative jazz musicians. For this special performance they’ll play as the Free Time Trio, combining Free Jazz with compositions in new & exciting ways.
Free Time Trio
May 09, 2025
Zameen Art House 1515 Anderson St.
Doors: 7:30 / Show 8:00
$15 in advance, or Pay what you can.
This performance is part of the New Thing, a monthly series at Zameen Art House co-presented by Infidels Jazz & NOW Society.

Brownman Electryc Trio at Frankie's After Dark (Night 1)
2025-05-09 23:00 - 2025-05-10 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
2x National Jazz Award winners BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO from Brooklyn, NY is an electric-jazz powerhouse colliding Black American Music artforms (hip-hop, funk, soul, r’n’b, jungle) with jazz narratives, extrapolating the ideologies of Miles Davis & Randy Brecker. This dynamic threesome combines virtuosic performance skills with a deep knowledge of the jazz lineage, all set against an energized urban sonic backdrop, their chart-topping albums “Juggernaut” and “Gravitation” capturing their energized exploratory sounds perfectly. BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO is led by Trinidadian-born, internationally acclaimed Brooklyn, NY based jazz iconoclast BROWNMAN ALI — a protege of trumpet legend Randy Brecker. Brownman, when not leading the 8 bands he actively writes for and tours with, is a highly sought after soloist, the current touring trumpet player for hip-hop icons Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Missy Elliot, was nominated for a 2024 JUNO award for “Jazz Album of the Year”, after already winning Canada’s Black IMPACT Award (the first jazz musician in history to win this), and has been called “Canada’s preeminent jazz trumpet player” by the New York Village Voice, “the new standard in electric jazz” by NPR, New York (National Public Radio), and “one of the most exploratory voices in jazz trumpet today” by the Chicago Tribune.
Brownman Ali — electric trumpet (Brooklyn, NY)Colin Sankey — 6-string electric bass (Surrey, BC)Jordy McIntosh — drums (Vancouver, BC)
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday and Saturday at Frankie’s Jazz Club in downtown Vancouver and is curated by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. Shows start at 11:00PM and tickets are $10.

Chen Baker's Jpop Extravaganza at Fortune Sound Club
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Fortune Sound Club, 147 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T6, Canada
Chen Baker has been selling out venues all over Vancouver with their City Pop showcase, and now they’re bringing their talents to the legendary Fortune Sound Club, playing your favourite J-Pop Hits! And best of all? It’s absolutely FREE!!!!
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Xirui Wang – vocalsJeffery Chen – guitarNeal Wang – saxJustin Juan – keyboard Piyotr Kao – bassDario Acosta – drums
Chen Baker’s J-Pop ExtravaganzaFortune Sound Club – 147 E. PenderMay 10Doors: 7PMShow: 8PM-930PM19+
This is a FREE Show presented by Infidels Jazz, Fortune Sound Club, and Sapporo.

Brownman Electryc Trio at Frankie's After Dark (Night 2)
2025-05-10 23:00 - 2025-05-11 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada

Martin Jasinski Quartet at Hot Deli
2025-05-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Martin Jasinski is an up and coming jazz guitarist currently making waves on the scene in Vancouver. For his first Infidels show as a bandleader, he’ll be joined by:
Maafu Keteca – Bari SaxPiyotr Kao – BassKarl DeJong – Drums
Pass the Hat is a monthly series at the Hot Deli presented by Infidels Jazz. At these shows, a hat (debit and credit donations will be accepted that night as well) will be passed around to all audience members, to ensure that the musicians are paid fairly for their performance.
All funds collected will go directly to the musicians.
Please note that the Hot Deli is in the same location as the Lido, and that the address is exactly the same: 518 E. Broadway
Please note the new start time of 8:00PM

Mary Ancheta plays Betty Davis at VIFF Centre
2025-05-14 19:30 - 22:00 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
Early bird tickets are available now! There are a limited number of early bird tickets available, so don’t wait!
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If you don’t know the Betty Davis, prepare to be blown away. With her deep, raw, earthy voice, a knack for stringing together funky riffs, and sexually super-charged lyrics, Davis shook and shocked American soul in the early 70s. As her husband Miles Davis said: “She was Madonna before Madonna, Prince before Prince.” Betty introduced Miles to Jimi Hendrix and psychedelic rock, as well as to 70s fashion; he featured her on Filles de Kilimanjaro and produced some of her prime recordings before the inevitable split. Albums Betty Davis, They Say I’m Different and Nasty Gal included musicians from Sly and the Family Stone and Tower of Power, but failed to chart — only to be rediscovered and celebrated decades after her retirement. Coming somewhere in the lineage between Ma Rainey, Tina Turner, and Donna Summer, Davis more than stands the test of time, she’s an electrifying talent.
Davis has long been an influence on Vancouver based keyboardist, producer, and all-around phenom Mary Ancheta, which has led Mary to this special night at VIFF full of Davis’ most loved tunes, as well as some deep cuts, with Dawn Pemberton on vocals. The live music portion of the event will be followed by a short intermission, and then a rare screening of Phil Cox’s invaluable 2017 film (55 min), made in collaboration with Davis a few years before her death from cancer in 2022.
Mary Ancheta Quintet plays Betty Davis featuring Dawn Pemberton
Dawn Pemberton: Vocals
Mary Ancheta: keys
Tristan Paxton: guitar
Dominic Conway: sax
Drums: Paul Clark
Mary Ancheta is a Canadian Filipina born in Hamilton, Ontario. While teaching at the Ontario Conservatory of Music she received her B.A. of Music at McMaster University. Now living in Vancouver, Mary is a composer and bandleader who has performed all across Canada, in Australia, New York etc,

Itamar Erez Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-05-16 23:00 - 2025-05-17 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Join internationally renowned composer, pianist and guitarist Itamar Erez, Kevin Romain (drums) and Dan Howard(bass) for an energetic musical journey where different cultures and musical styles will meet in harmony. Itamar’s music holds a depth and sensitivity that touches listeners deeply by blending the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz and the passion of Brazilian music.
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday and Saturday at Frankie’s Jazz Club in downtown Vancouver and is curated by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. Shows start at 11:00PM and tickets are $10.

KneeJerk Album Release Party at Fox Cabaret
2025-05-17 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada
Album Release Party for the Hottest Free Jazz band in the Country
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KneeJerk is a free jazz project that plays with minimalism and evokes chaos. For their very first performance at Vancouver’s legendary Fox Cabaret, KneeJerk will be celebrating the release of their second album on Infidels Jazz. In addition, there will be a special opening set by Kenton Loewen & JP Carter, who will also be celebrating the release of their second album on Infidels Jazz.
KneeJerk is:
Brian Horswill – Piano
Cole Schmidt – Guitar
Karlis Silins – Bass
Kenton Loewen – Drums
Kenton Loewen & JP Carter are:
Kenton Loewen – Drums
JP Carter – Trumpet
May 17th, 2025
Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main Street
Doors Open: 7PM
Show: 8PM
$20 in advance, $30 at the door.
19+
Please note that seating at the Fox is limited.
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz.

JD Rich Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-05-17 23:00 - 2025-05-18 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Keyboardist and composer/songwriter J.D. Rich (Jared Richardson) delivers a supercharged performance of original funk and jazz fusion compositions, with strong inspiration from the melodic sensibilities of movie and video game scores. Originally from Victoria, BC, and now based in Vancouver, Jared is a graduate of Berklee College of Music (2016), where he majored in Electronic Production & Design. He has composed works performed by the Victoria Symphony, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Jared Richardson – pianoColin Sankey – electric bassEliot Doyle – drums
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday and Saturday at Frankie’s Jazz Club in downtown Vancouver and is curated by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. Shows start at 11:00PM and tickets are $10.

Jon Bentley / Bill Coon Quartet plays The Bridge at Hero's Welcome
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
For this very special performance, some of Vancouver’s best musicians perform the music from one of the most legendary Jazz albums of all time: The Bridge by Sonny Rollins.
Bill Coon – guitar
Jon Bentley – saxophone
Conrad Good – bass
Joe Poole – drums
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly jazz series presented by Infidels Jazz. The concept is to provide an affordable way for jazz lovers of all ages to gather and celebrate this music we love.
Admission: $10Time: 2PM-4PM

Sofia Avelino sings Elis Regina at Zameen Art House
2025-05-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
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.
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Sofia Avelino – Vocals
Vincente Regis – Guitar
Mauricio Zani – Piano
Julia Farry – Bass
Jordy McIntosh – Drums
This performance is part of the Expression Sessions, a monthly concert series at Zameen Art House curated by Infidels Jazz.
Sofia Avelino Sings Elis Regina
Zameen Art House – 1515 Anderson
Sunday, May 18th
Doors: 7:30PM
Show: 8:00PM
$20 in advance, $25 at door

Quincy Mayes Brazilian Experience at Hero's Welcome
2025-05-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
8 person band playing Brazilian funk & soul classics!
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The Quincy Mayes Brazilian Soul Experience is thrilled to present a special performance showcasing the diverse, Afrocentric roots of samba, soul, and funk. Featuring musical selections from an eclectic group of all Black Composers this evening is curated in tribute to the incredible stories, songs and legacy of Afro Brasil. This will feature selections from the legendary catalogues of Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, Elza Soares and others. Quincy Mayes leads a brand new group of some of Vancouver’s finest instrumentalists, who will also be joined by a vibrant guest horn section and feature vocalist throughout the set.
Piano/Keyboards/Percussion — Quincy Mayes
Synths/Percussion — Benjamin Millman
Acoustic/Electric Guitar — Alvin Brendan
Bass — Victor Balconi
Drums — Trent Otter
Special Guests:
Trumpet — Feven Kidane
Tenor Sax/Flute — John Nicholson
Feature Vocalist — Dacey Andrada
This performance is part of Social Music, a monthly series presented by Infidels Jazz at Hero’s Welcome.
Quincy Mayes Brazillian Soul Experience
May 22, 2025
Hero’s Welcome – 3917 Main Street
Doors: 7PM
Show: 8PM
2 sets
$20 in advance
$25 at the door
19+

Haram at Kingsway Club
2025-05-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Kingsway Club, 395 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3J7, Canada
10-Piece Powerhouse Arabic Avant-Garde Band!
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Vancouver legend Gordon Grdina brings his Haram band to one of the hottest new venues in Vancouver! JUNO-winner Gordon Grdina formed Haram in 2008 as a large ensemble vehicle to interpret classic Arabic repertoire. These pieces are reinterpreted with an ensemble half studied in the Arabic tradition and half in avant-garde improvisation, making Haram sound like no other band on earth.
Gordon Grdina -Oud
Emad Armoush -Vocals, Ney
Tim Gerwing -Darbuka
Liam MacDonal -Riq
Tommy Babin -Bass
Kenton Loewen -Drums
Francois Houle -Clarinet
Christopher Kelly -Sax
JP Carter -Trumpet
Josh Zubot -Violin
Haram
May 23rd, Kingsway Club
Kingsway Club – 395 Kingsway Club
7:00PM Door / 8:00PM Show
$25 in advance / $30 at the door
19+
Seating will be limited, and it’s recommended to arrive early if seating is necessary.
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz.

Arvind Ramdas Trio plays Bud Powell at Frankie's After Dark
2025-05-23 23:00 - 2025-05-24 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Join us for an exciting night of music as Arvind Ramdas, a dynamic young Jazz drummer and percussionist based in Vancouver, takes the stage with his trio. Known for his collaborations with some of Canada’s top musicians, including John Gross, Brad Turner, Cory Weeds, Sharon Minemoto and more, Arvinds talent has made him a prominent figure on the Vancouver Jazz community.
On May 23rd, he will be joined by his long time colleagues in pianist Jimi James and bassist David Caballero for a special performance celebrating the music of one of bebops greatest forefathers, Earl “Bud” Powell. The trios collective sound is deeply rooted in the tradition of Black American Music, paying tribute to Powell’s influential compositions and legacy.
This is sure to be a night of unforgettable music, energy and soul as they honour the genius of Bud Powell.
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday and Saturday at Frankie’s Jazz Club in downtown Vancouver and is curated by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. Shows start at 11:00PM and tickets are $10.

BC's Blue Note Legacy Quartet at VIFF Centre
2025-05-24 19:30 - 22:00 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
Four of Vancouver’s best jazz musicians come together as BC’s Blue Note Legacy Quartet!
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For 85 years, Blue Note Records has been the gold standard for recorded Jazz music all over the world, with icons like John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Ornette Coleman, and literally hundreds of others having recorded thousands of seminal albums for the label that have become indispensable touchstones for those of us that love this music. A very special performance of some of Blue Note’s most iconic releases, as well as some serious deep cuts. Immediately following this unique concert VIFF will be screening the documentary, Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes.

BC’s Blue Note Legacy Quartet:
Chris Fraser — Guitar
Ben Sigerson — Keyboards
Piyotr Kao — Bass
Todd Stewart — Drums
About the Film
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2018, 95 min)
Sophie Huber’s musical celebration of Blue Note’s history includes interviews with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Norah Jones, current Blue Note president Don Was, and others, as well as a recording session with star Robert Glasper. Also given just and proper consideration is a history of the stunning LP cover art, most of which featured the graphic artistry of Reid Miles and the gorgeous photography of co-founder Wolff.

Groove Elation: a Celebration of John Scofield at All-City Athletics
2025-05-24 20:00 - 22:00 | All-City Athletics, 130 West Hastings, alley entrance, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1G9, Canada
A celebration of guitarist John Scofield by four of Vancouver’s best young jazz musicians.
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John Scofield’s funky & melodic guitar sound has been captivating audiences for decades. On May 24, four of Vancouver’s best young Jazz musicians celebrate his music and legacy, at the hippest Jazz venue in this city.
Jake Kostuchuk – Guitar
Erika Chow – Saxophone
David Caballero – Bass
Jordy McIntosh – Drums
Groove Elation
All-City Athletics 130 W. Hastings (Back Alley Entrance)
May 24, 2025
Doors: 730PM
Show: 800PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Knockouts at All-City Athletics is a monthly Jazz series presented by Infidels Jazz.

Wes Anderson Quartet at Frankie's After Dark
2025-05-24 23:00 - 2025-05-25 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Prepare for a night of electrifying swing as Vancouver drummer Wes Anderson brings his exciting new quartet to Frankie’s After Dark!
With a deep groove and high-energy style, Wes will be showcasing his new all-star lineup, deliver a thrilling set of straight-ahead jazz that breathes new life into timeless classics while fastidiously honouring the tradition.
The repertoire will feature bold, hard-swinging arrangements of jazz greats such as Charlie Parker, Cole Porter, Tadd Dameron, Thelonious Monk, and much more.
With Tamas Balai – Alto, Ben Sigerson – Piano, Dan Howard – Bass
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday and Saturday at Frankie’s Jazz Club in downtown Vancouver and is curated by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. Shows start at 11:00PM and tickets are $10.

Look Out For Hope: a Celebration of Bill Frisell at the Painted Ship
2025-05-27 20:00 - 22:00 | The Painted Ship, 2884 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2G6, Canada
Since the late 1980’s, Bill Frisell has been inspiring audiences and musicians with his unique guitar sound and captivating improvisations. Look Out For Hope celebrates his music and legacy, featuring Bradshaw Pack on pedal steel, Karlis Silins on bass, and Kenton Loewen on drums.

Look Out For HopeThe Painted Ship – 2884 W. BroadwayMay 27, 20258PM-10PM 2 sets$10 at the door.
This performance is part of Sea Legs, a monthly Jazz series at the Painted Ship presented by Infidels Jazz.

Nicholas Wise Quartet at Frankie's After Dark
2025-05-30 23:00 - 2025-05-31 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Nicholas Wise is a jazz saxophonist, educator, composer, and arranger. Taking influence from artists such as Kenny Garrett and Cannonball Adderley, he has put together a set of original compositions and standards. Nicholas is joined by Julian Borkowski on piano, David Caballero on bass, and Jordy McIntosh on drums.
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday and Saturday at Frankie’s Jazz Club in downtown Vancouver and is curated by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. Shows start at 11:00PM and tickets are $10.

Dean Thiessen's Stranger Friends Orchestra Album Release at Fox Cabaret
2025-05-31 19:00 - 22:00 | The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada
One of the finest large Jazz Ensembles in Canada makes it’s long awaited return to Vancouver’s Fox Cabaret!
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On May 31, Dean Thiessen’s Stranger Friends Orchestra will be celebrating the release of their first album on Infidels Jazz, at the venue that it was recorded at almost two years ago. They’ll be performing a brand new piece by Dean: The John Steinbeck Suite. Each of the piece’s 5 movements is inspired by a different novel or short story by this celebrated American author. Oppressive gender roles and surviving the machine that is Capitalism are the themes in Steinbeck’s writing that read both as a glimpse into our recent past and a foreshadowing into our potential future. The show will also feature some of the bands favourite pieces of Deans and a few crazy antics to always keep you guessing when you come to a SFO show.
Dean Thiessen – Conductor / composer
Brent Mah – Alto Saxophone / woodwinds
John Nicholson – Tenor Saxophone / woodwinds
Adam Kyle – Tenor Saxophone / woodwinds
Sofia Avelino – Bari Saxophone
Rory Hislop – Trumpet
Feven Kidane – Trumpet
Thad Bailey-Mai . Trumpet
Greg Dent – Trombone
Nebyu Yohannes – Trombone
George McNally – Bass Trombone
Chris Fraser – Guitar
Suin Park – Piano
Jason Winikoff – Percussion
Wynston Minckler – Bass
Todd Stewart – Drums
Dean Thiessen’s Stranger Friends Orchestra
Fox Cabaret (2321 Main Street)
May 31, 2025
Doors: 7PM, Show 8PM
19+
Please note that seating is very limited at the FOX, so please arrive early if you require seating.
Presented by Infidels Jazz.

Lone Bear at Frankie's After Dark
2025-05-31 23:00 - 2025-06-01 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Grinningly growling it’s way out of the darkness, Lone Bear, Vancouver’s most playfully mauling instrumental trio, unleashes its love of heavy grooves, pretty songs and no-rules improvisation in a return to the Frankie’s After Dark stage. Featuring an OG lineup of LB players (guitarist Jeff Younger, bassist Russell Sholberg, and drummer Bernie Arai), the band mashes classic hits from The Temptations, Black Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Beatles through a celestial arrangement funhouse and a free jazz improv blender. There’s a good chance a couple of Younger’s original compositions will make an appearance too. Always beastly, always fun, and always an unpredictable musical adventure.
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday and Saturday at Frankie’s Jazz Club in downtown Vancouver and is curated by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. Shows start at 11:00PM and tickets are $10.

La Syrie Libre at Hot Deli
2025-06-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Syrian music meets Free Jazz!
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Taking liberty to express both middle eastern melody and wild improvisation on the ancient flute Ney, Syrian born Emad Armoush joins the unbound and enigmatic rhythm section of James Meger (upright bass) and Kenton Loewen (drums) in the revolutionary, singular, free jazz trio La Syrie Libre.
The East Van Shuffle is a monthly Jazz Series curated by Infidels Jazz.
La Syrie Libre
Hot Deli (AKA The Lido) 518 E. Broadway
June 02, 2025
Doors: 7:30PM
Show: 8:00PM
$15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Mandopop R&B Night ft. Chen Baker at Hero's Welcome
2025-06-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
7 person band playing your favourite Mandopop R&B tunes!
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From Teresa Teng to Jay Chou, Li Ronghao to Waa Wei, Mandopop is thrilling music lovers around the world. On June 05 at Hero’s Welcome, local fusion upstarts Chen Baker will be covering Mandopop songs from a wide range of artists and time periods, often with their own unique (spelled J-A-Z-Z) twist. Fans of the genre can expect some mega hits, as well as lesser-known songs from top artists.
Mia Wang – vocals
Xirui Wang – vocals
Neal Wang – Alto Sax
Jeffrey Chen – guitar
Justin Juan – keys
Dario Acosta – Drums
Piyotr Kao – Bass
Hero’s Welcome
3917 Main Street
$15 in advance, $20 at the door
Doors: 7PM
Show: 8PM
19+
Mandopop R&B Featuring Chen Baker is part of the monthly Social Music series presented at Hero’s Welcome by Infidels Jazz.

Briggan Krauss, Wayne Horvitz, & Dylan van der Schyff at Zameen Art House
2025-06-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
A rare opportunity to hear three internationally renowned improvisers in an intimate space.
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Briggan Krauss, Wayne Horvitz & Dylan van der Scyff are three of the improvising worlds most respected participants. Collectively their resumes read like a who’s who of the creative jazz world, and include repeated mentions by luminaries such as John Zorn, Bill Frisell, Steven Bernstein, and more.
On June 06, they come together for a rare performance in one of Vancouver’s most intimate new music venues.
This performance is part of the New Thing, a monthly improvised music series presented by Infidels Jazz & NOW Society.
Briggan Krauss, Wayne Horvitz & Dylan van der Schyff
June 06, 2025
Zameen Art House (1515 Anderson)
Doors: 730
Show: 800PM
$20 in advance, or pay what you can.
