Infidels Jazz

Hejira's Brew at the American
2026-09-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | The American, 926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2W1, Canada
10 Piece Band Inspired by Joni Mitchell & Miles Davis
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Hejra’s Brew, led by Lisa Cay Miller, performs improvised and composed music that is inspired by the deep groves of the revolutionary Miles Davis album, Bitches Brew, and the songwriting poetic and Harmonic genius Of Joni Mitchell, especially the album Hejira. Performing for over 10 years in various incantations, this ensemble features some of vancouver‘s best improvisers.
This concert is part of Very Big Bands at the American, a monthly concert series focussing on the very best big band in the Vancouver area.
Hejira’s Brew
The American
September 13, 2026
Doors – 5PM
Show – 6PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Celebration of John Coltrane at Zameen Art House
2026-09-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
An improvised musical celebration of John Coltrane’s 100th Birthday featuring 6 of Vancouver’s most exciting improvisers.
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On September 18th, 6 of Vancouver’s most exciting improvisers will be playing together for the first time, to create an improvised experience that will celebrate John Coltrane’s life and work.
Feven Kidane – Trumpet
Gordy Li – Saxophones
Nebyu Yohannes – Trombone
Brian Horswill – Piano
Clyde Reed – Bass
Kenton Loewen – Drums
John Coltrane is one of the most iconic figures in the history of Jazz, known for his technical process and his williingess to buck conventional wisdom and create new forms for his music. In September 2026th, Vancouver’s Jazz scene is celebrating his 100th birthday, with a series of concerts featuring the very best local musicians.
This performance will be part of the New Thing, a monthly improvised music series at Zameen Art House presented by Infidels Jazz & VJO Society.

Cuba X Coltrane at Hero's Welcome
2026-09-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
To celebrate the 100th birthday of John Coltrane, Ryan Oliver brings Coltrane’s music to Hero’s Welcome, with a Cuban band!
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Ryan Oliver is one of Western Canada’s most celebrated saxophonists, having been nominated for a Juno, winning best jazz musician of the year at the 2022 Western Canadian music awards, and having been a member of the Shuffle Demons for over 15 years.
To celebrate the 100th birthday of John Coltrane, Ryan Oliver brings Coltrane’s music to Hero’s Welcome, with a Cuban band!
This concert is part of Social Music, a monthly live music series at Hero’s Welcome presented by Infidels Jazz, and part of Vancouver Celebrates Coltrane.
Cuba X Coltrane
Ft. Ryan Oliver Sextet
September 24, 2026
Hero’s Welcome 3917 Main Street
Doors 7PM
Show 8PM
19+

Reimagining John Coltrane Ft. Ardeshir & Strings
2026-09-27 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-09-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Music of John Coltrane Reimagined for String Orchestra & Jazz Quartet
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September 2026 is the 100th birthday of one of the most iconic figures in Jazz history, John Coltrane. To celebrate this monumental event, Vancouver saxophonist Ardeshir Poureramati has arranged some of Coltrane’s most famous compositions for a 17 person string orchestra, and Jazz Quartet.
This special performance is presented by Infidels Jazz.
Reimagining John Coltrane
Ft. Ardeshir Quartet & String Orchestra
September 27, 2026
2PM & 7PM
Revue Stage 1601 Johnston
Vancouver BC
$51 in advance, $61 at the door.

PAT METHENY -- Side-Eye III+ -- Quebec City
2026-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Grand Théâtre de Québec, 269 Bd René-Lévesque E, Quebec, QC, G1R 2B3, Canada
MODO-LIVE, The Infidels Jazz present…PAT METHENY – SIDE-EYE III+

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Monday October 5th, 2026Le Grand TheatreQuebec, QC
Doors: 6:30pmShow: 7:30pmGA

Ticketmaster CEN Presale: May 28th 10 AM – 10 PM ESTArtist & Modo-Live Presale May 28th @ 10AM -10 PM EST Password: [REDACTED] Onsale May 29th @ 10AM Local

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Le guitariste et compositeur Pat Metheny, lauréat de 20 Grammy Awards, est de retour avec « Side-Eye III+ », sa plus imposante formation en plus de dix ans. Il est accompagné de Joe Dyson (batterie), Chris Fishman (claviers), Jermaine Paul (basse) et Leonard Patton (percussions et voix).
Porté par Side-Eye III+, premier album studio en groupe de Metheny depuis six ans, le spectacle propose de nouvelles compositions ambitieuses ainsi que des relectures audacieuses de pièces marquantes et de classiques de son répertoire.
Le résultat : une performance puissante et résolument tournée vers l’avenir, qui témoigne de l’évolution constante de Metheny tout en célébrant le son unique qui a façonné sa carrière légendaire.
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20-time Grammy Award–winning guitarist and composer Pat Metheny returns with “Side-Eye III+”, his largest ensemble in over a decade—joined by Joe Dyson (drums), Chris Fishman (keyboards), Jermaine Paul (bass), and Leonard Patton (percussion & vocals).
Supported by Side-Eye III+, Metheny’s first studio album with a group in six years, the show offers ambitious new compositions as well as bold reinterpretations of landmark pieces and classics from their repertoire.
The result is a powerful, forward-looking performance that highlights Metheny’s ongoing evolution while honoring the sound that has defined his legendary career.

PAT METHENY -- Side-Eye III+ -- Montreal
2026-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | L’Olympia, billetterie@olympiamontreal.com, Montréal, QC, H2L 2G2, Canada
MODO-LIVE, The Infidels Jazz present…PAT METHENY – SIDE-EYE III+

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Mardi 6 octobre/ Tuesday, October 6, 2026Portes : 18h30 / Doors : 6:30 pmSpectacle: 19h30 / Show : 7:30 pm

Configuration: Théâtre, sièges assignés / Theater, assigned seats
BILLETS / TICKETS (taxes et frais de service inclus / tax and service fees included)Régulier / Regular I À partir de / from 82,50

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Le guitariste et compositeur Pat Metheny, lauréat de 20 Grammy Awards, est de retour avec « Side-Eye III+ », sa plus imposante formation en plus de dix ans. Il est accompagné de Joe Dyson (batterie), Chris Fishman (claviers), Jermaine Paul (basse) et Leonard Patton (percussions et voix).
Porté par Side-Eye III+, premier album studio en groupe de Metheny depuis six ans, le spectacle propose de nouvelles compositions ambitieuses ainsi que des relectures audacieuses de pièces marquantes et de classiques de son répertoire.
Le résultat : une performance puissante et résolument tournée vers l’avenir, qui témoigne de l’évolution constante de Metheny tout en célébrant le son unique qui a façonné sa carrière légendaire.
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20-time Grammy Award–winning guitarist and composer Pat Metheny returns with “Side-Eye III+”, his largest ensemble in over a decade—joined by Joe Dyson (drums), Chris Fishman (keyboards), Jermaine Paul (bass), and Leonard Patton (percussion & vocals).
Supported by Side-Eye III+, Metheny’s first studio album with a group in six years, the show offers ambitious new compositions as well as bold reinterpretations of landmark pieces and classics from their repertoire.
The result is a powerful, forward-looking performance that highlights Metheny’s ongoing evolution while honoring the sound that has defined his legendary career.

PAT METHENY -- Side-Eye III+ -- Ottawa
2026-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Algonquin College - Bldg E, Robert C. Gillett Student Commons, Nepean, ON, K2G 1V8, Canada
Pat Metheny, born August 12, 1954, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, has stood at the forefront of modern music for more than five decades.
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Beginning on trumpet at age eight and switching to guitar at twelve, Metheny was performing with Kansas City’s top jazz musicians by fifteen—an early start that helped shape his unmistakable sound.
After joining vibraphonist Gary Burton’s group in 1974, Metheny’s horn-like phrasing, lyrical touch, and rhythmic fluidity quickly distinguished him. His debut album, Bright Size Life (1975), redefined the possibilities of jazz guitar, introducing a new sonic openness and melodic clarity that inspired generations of players.
With more than 20 million albums sold and 20 Grammy Awards in ten different categories—a record unmatched by any other artist—Metheny’s influence extends across genres and generations.
His collaborations span from Steve Reich and Ornette Coleman to Herbie Hancock, Jim Hall, Milton Nascimento, and David Bowie. His compositions encompass everything from solo guitar works and orchestral pieces to the groundbreaking Orchestrion project.
A dedicated educator, Metheny became the youngest instructor in the history of both the University of Miami and Berklee College of Music, where he later received an honorary doctorate. He is a member of the DownBeat Hall of Fame, a NEA Jazz Master, and an inductee of both the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and the Missouri Hall of Fame.
In 2026, Metheny will embark on a world tour with his new ensemble Side-Eye III+, supporting the release of their self-titled album—the first on his new label, Uniquity Music, which will encompass all of his recordings since 1984 and all future projects.
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Presale: ACT pre-sale: Thursday, May 28th, 2026 at 10 AM to 10 PM (PW: [REDACTED] On Sale: Friday, May 29th, 2026 at 10 AM
Cost: $99.50 to $$159.50 (plus applicable fees)Detail: https://www.algonquinsa.com/event/pat-metheny-side-eye-iii
All ages event. Children aged 2 and under may attend the event at no cost (with no ticket), provided they sit on a parent’s lap.

PAT METHENY -- Side-Eye III+ -- Toronto
2026-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1A6, Canada
MODO-LIVE, The Infidels Jazz present…PAT METHENY – SIDE-EYE III+
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Friday October 9th, 2026Massey HallToronto, ON
Doors: 7pmShow: 8pmAA

Ticketmaster CEN Presale: May 28th 10 AM – 10 PM ESTArtist & Modo-Live Presale May 28th @ 10AM -10 PM EST Password: [REDACTED] Onsale May 29th @ 10AM Local

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Le guitariste et compositeur Pat Metheny, lauréat de 20 Grammy Awards, est de retour avec « Side-Eye III+ », sa plus imposante formation en plus de dix ans. Il est accompagné de Joe Dyson (batterie), Chris Fishman (claviers), Jermaine Paul (basse) et Leonard Patton (percussions et voix).
Porté par Side-Eye III+, premier album studio en groupe de Metheny depuis six ans, le spectacle propose de nouvelles compositions ambitieuses ainsi que des relectures audacieuses de pièces marquantes et de classiques de son répertoire.
Le résultat : une performance puissante et résolument tournée vers l’avenir, qui témoigne de l’évolution constante de Metheny tout en célébrant le son unique qui a façonné sa carrière légendaire.
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20-time Grammy Award–winning guitarist and composer Pat Metheny returns with “Side-Eye III+”, his largest ensemble in over a decade—joined by Joe Dyson (drums), Chris Fishman (keyboards), Jermaine Paul (bass), and Leonard Patton (percussion & vocals).
Supported by Side-Eye III+, Metheny’s first studio album with a group in six years, the show offers ambitious new compositions as well as bold reinterpretations of landmark pieces and classics from their repertoire.
The result is a powerful, forward-looking performance that highlights Metheny’s ongoing evolution while honoring the sound that has defined his legendary career.

Julian Lage Quartet at the Chan Centre
2026-10-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
feat. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder & Kenny Wollesen
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Hailed as one of the most gifted guitarists of his generation and “one of the highest category of improvising musicians,” (The New Yorker) Julian Lage has spent decades exploring the many strains of American music with boundless curiosity and technical mastery. With roots tangled up in jazz, folk, classical, and country music, Lage brings what The New York Times calls “a disarming spirit of generosity” to his playing, approaching tradition as an open field for invention.
A lifelong musician, Lage emerged early as a singular talent. He learned the guitar at age five and was already playing onstage with Carlos Santana at eight. That same year, he was the subject of the short documentary Jules at Eight, showcasing his prodigious talents, performed for the Grammy Awards as a preteen, and later joined Gary Burton’s quartet at just 16. Rather than resting on early acclaim, Lage has continually evolved, recording widely as a leader and collaborating with artists including John Zorn, Fred Hersch, Nels Cline, and Chris Eldridge.
For this concert, he performs music from his newest album Scenes from Above, with bassist Jorge Roeder, drummer Kenny Wollesen, and renowned keyboardist John Medeski. Though conceptualized by Lage, Scenes from Above is not about him as bandleader. Instead, he is firmly rooted as a band member within the quartet, resulting in nine tracks that frame a brilliantly open experience. The four dazzling players give and take space in equal measure as they explore these songs in one space, in real time.
Witness the genius of Julian Lage live in Vancouver for an unforgettable experience.
This event is co-presented with Infidels Jazz as part of the VANJAZZ ’26 Jazz Festival

Ghibli Jazz Orchestra
2026-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
https://tickets.ubc.ca/online/mapSelect.aspUnder the direction of Isabel Leong, Vancouver’s Ghibli Jazz Orchestra is composed of 18 musicians who combine their love of Studio Ghibli films & video games with a deep reverence of the big bands of the 1940s.
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Their repertoire consists of compositions by Joe Hisaishi featured in Studio Ghibli films like Spirited Away & Princess Monokoke, with all music arranged by members of the band, in a style heavily influenced by big bands, wind ensembles & orchestral music.
