The Connor Lum quartet will perform an extensive assortment of originals and standards, drawing inspiration from contemporary figures all the way back to the pioneers of the jazz tradition. This performance is bound to have a little something for everyone. Connor will be debuting a new group, performing alongside Patrick Kao on guitar, Dan Howard […]
Mandelbrat is an exploratory improvised instrumental trio consisting of Mike WT Allen on sax, Nikko Whitworth on bass, and Morgan Sidky on drums. The instrumentation is augmented by a plethora of effects pedals and electronics that are used to create otherworldly soundscapes and textures. The music can travel between ambient explorations, heavy grooves, soaring melodies, […]
Amphibioux came together through synchronicity and hope. Seeking out connection and healing, a group of musicians happened upon each other and started jamming. Charged with the electric energy of human connection, the Amphibians were brought to mellifluous wetlands fertile with harmony and rhythm. Drawing from the roots of choro, forró, samba, baião, bossa nova and […]
Tenor saxophonists Ruthie and Paco Ha are siblings based in Vancouver who, despite sharing the same instrument and many musical idols, both provide their own unique styles to music. Paco is a recent grad of Capilano’s Jazz studies program, while Ruthie is in their third year. They are both pleased to be playing their first […]
Featuring Wynston Matsushita, David Caballero, Arvind Ramdas, Saul Berson.
Tatsuya Nakatani is an avant-garde percussionist, composer, and artist of sound. Active internationally since the 1990s, Nakatani has released over 80 recordings and tours extensively, performing over 150 concerts a year. His primary focus is his solo work and his large ensemble project, the Nakatani Gong Orchestra. He teaches master classes and lectures at universities […]
This will be a night of traditional vocal jazz from the golden era of american songwriting, featuring Vancouver's own Paul Pigat, Brent Gubbels, and Cam Wilson. Chill X Infidels is a new weekly Wednesday night Jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz and hosted by Chill X, an exciting new comedy club/events space […]
Jonah Parzen-Johnson makes music for baritone saxophone & flute that challenges listeners with experimental textures & forms while embracing them with warm approachable melodies. A Chicago native and longtime Brooklyn […]
