Infidels Jazz

Crescent Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Jason Winikoff is an ethnomusicologist, drummer, percussionist, and educator, now living in the US, and formerly residing in Vancouver. He is a firm believer in music’s ability to respond to, influence, and reflect culture. His Crescent Quartet plays music from various points of New Orleans’ rich history. The quartet contends that New Olreanian music is not (and has never been) just one thing. As such, a Crescent Quartet show features traditional BAM, Silverbook classics, modern compositions, arrangements made famous by New Orleanians, and songs inspired by the Crescent City. The group boasts a revolving door of Vancouver’s best jazz musicians, ensuring that every show will bring something new.
Crescent QuartetSaul Berson – reedsSuin Park – PianoWynston Minckler – bassJason Winikoff – drums
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly (ish) 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

Ardeshir Quartet at the Painted Ship
2025-07-15 20:00 - 22:00 | The Painted Ship, 2884 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2G6, Canada
One of this city’s finest tenor saxophonists returns to perform his first Infidels show in a year. For this special performance at the Painted Ship, Ardeshir will be joined by Wintson Matsushita, David Caballero & Graham Villette.
This show is part of Sea Legs, a monthly jazz show series at the Painted Ship presented by Infidels Jazz.
Ardeshir QuartetJuly 15Painted Ship – 2884 W. Broadway8PM-10PM$10, added to your bill.

Zach Wong Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-07-18 23:00 - 2025-07-19 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
North Vancouver born Bass Player Zach Wong has been involved in music since the age of 10. Having graduated from Vancouver Community College with a Bachelors of Applied Music in 2020, he has now performed at various venues & festivals all across Canada. Drawing upon influences from the likes of Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, and Janek Gwizdala, this trio aims to deliver a selection of repertoire that presents a deep love & respect for these Musical Traditions.
Justin Juan – KeysJohneil Viñas – 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.

Paco Ha Trio plays Joe Henderson at Frankie's After Dark
2025-07-19 23:00 - 2025-07-20 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Paco Ha is a tenor saxophonist, educator, and composer based in Vancouver, BC. For this performance, joined by Jordy McIntosh on drums and David Caballero on bass, the trio will pay tribute to the great Joe Henderson, performing repertoire composed, or made famous, by the legendary saxophonist.
Paco Ha – Tenor Saxophone
David Caballero – Bass
Jordy McIntosh – 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.

Cory Weeds & The Jimi James Trio at Hero's Welcome
2025-07-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Cory Weeds is an amazing saxophonist, label owner & Jazz promoter….and a perpetual thorn in the side of Tim Reinert.
On July 20th, he’ll be performing with one of the Vancouver’s hottest groups, the Jimi James Trio, at Hero’s Welcome.
Cory Weeds – SaxophoneJimi James – PianoBrad Pearson – BassArvind Ramdas – Drums
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly (ish) 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

Afu Quintet at Hot Deli
2025-07-21 20:00 - 22:30 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Afu has been quickly making a name for himself on the Vancouver scene, adding his huge Baritone sax sound to the Cowboy Bebop Band and other exciting projects. He’s finally doing his first Infidels show as a band leader, as part of the Pass the Hat series at Hot Deli.
Afu – Baritone SaxophoneSpencer Drody – TrumpetJillian Lebeck – PianoKody Buchart – BassJamison Ko – 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 start time of 8:00PM

Gordon Grdina Trio at Hero's Welcome
2025-07-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
One of the most iconic trios in Vancouver play their only show this year!
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The original Gordon Grdina Trio is one of the most acclaimed and popular Vancouver bands of the past few decades. They combine free jazz with middle eastern groove music and guarantee good times.
They will be performing their only show of 2025 at Hero’s Welcome as part of Infidels Jazz popular Social Music series on July 24.
Gordon Grdina – Guitar, Oud
Tommy Babin – Bass
Kenton Loewen – Drums
Doors: 7PM
Show: 8PM
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
This show is part of Social Music, a monthly music series at Hero’s Welcome presented by Infidels Jazz.

Avant-Garde Flamenco Trio at Zameen Art House
2025-07-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Flamenco Music as you’ve never heard it before!
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Multi-instrumentalist Emad Armoush has been one of Vancouver’s foremost practicioners of Flamenco music for many years. On July 25 he’ll be introducing his new project which fuses that amazing music with Free Improvisation in new & exciting ways.
The Avant-Garde Flamenco Trio
Emad Armoush – Oud
JP Carter – Trumpet
Kenton Loewen – Drums
Zameen Art House – 1515 Anderson (Granville Island)
Doors 730PM, Show 8PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door.
This performance is part of the Expression Sessions, a concert series at the Zameen Art House presented by Infidels Jazz.

Connor Lum Quartet at Frankie's After Dark
2025-07-25 23:00 - 2025-07-26 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Connor Lum brings to the stage a night of original music from both himself and his band, drawing inspiration from artists such as Kenny Garrett, Immanuel Wilkins, and Ben Wendel. Their compositions blend intricate, dynamic, and playful melodies, promising a performance that is both contrasting and memorable. Joining him for the evening are Josh Krushel on piano, Dan Howard on bass, and Karl DeJong on drums.”
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday and Saturday at Frankie’s Jazz Club in downtown Vancouver and is curated by Infidels Jazz. Shows start at 11:00PM and tickets are $10.

Neal Wang's Trad Jazz Night at Frankie's After Dark
2025-07-26 23:00 - 2025-07-27 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Join saxophonist Neal Wang for an evening dedicated to the timeless magic of traditional jazz！Rooted in the rich legacy of swing and blues.this concert celebrates the golden age of jazz with fresh energy and deep respect for its pioneers. A group of seasoned performers features Neal Wang on sax，Jeffery Chen on guitar，Ben Rossouw on piano，Piyotr Kao on Bass and Steven Zhu on Drum，brings the soulful tones and storytelling spirit of the classic era to life—From smoky ballads to foot-tapping swing, this performance invites listeners on a journey back to when jazz was raw, real, and alive.
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.

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek with Peregrine Falls and DJ Tony P at the Pearl
2025-07-30 19:00 - 22:30 | The Pearl, 881 Granville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1L1, Canada
Greetings valued concert goers! Unfortunately due to health concerns Surprise Chef will no longer be able to perform in Vancouver tonight. We are gutted, but their health comes first and we wish them a speedy recovery!
Derya Yildirim & Grup şimşek will still perform tonight for their first ever Canadian performance. The incomparable Peregrine Falls (Gord Grdina + Kenton Loewen) will also be filling in as direct support for Derya with DJ Tony P holding down the decks with all vinyl DJ sets. The show must go on!
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Our hope is that you will still join us tonight in support of live music along with our efforts to bring global and culturally diverse programming to the city of Vancouver. Limited tickets are still available online and at the door.
Statement from Surprise Chef: We’re deeply disappointed to report that we’ve had to pull out of our shows in Vancouver tonight and Bellingham tomorrow. Jethro has hurt his back, and is currently unable to perform. With some rest and recuperation, we’re confident he’ll be able to perform at Pickathon in Oregon this weekend. To the crew coming out to Vancouver, our mates Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, will still be holding it down. Don’t miss them!
MODO-LIVE x I am the Eggplant x The Infidels Jazz

Josh Warren / Ingrid Li 4tet at Frankie's After Dark
2025-08-01 23:00 - 2025-08-02 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Rooted in the jazz tradition but drawing influences from pop, soul, rock, hip-hop and beyond, Josh Warren is a Victoria-born bassist, composer and arranger currently finishing his bachelor’s degree in music at Humber College (Toronto, ON). At only 21 years old, Josh has been featured on stages across Canada and had the opportunity to share the stage and record with internationally recognized talents, including JUNO award-winners such as trumpeter Ingrid Jensen and saxophonist Allison Au, and NYC heavyweights such as vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan and saxophonist Grant Stewart.
Ingrid Li is a Vancouver-born saxophonist, composer, and arranger turning heads on the Canadian jazz scene. Currently attending Montreal’s Schulich School of Music, her warm, powerful alto sound fuels her bop-driven music. At only 19 years old, she enjoys working as a bandleader and sidewoman across Canada. Ingrid owes it to her wonderful mentors Camille Thurman, Remi Bolduc, and James Danderfer.
Ingrid and Josh are thrilled to be joining forces on August 1st at Frankie’s After Dark. They will share a fiery set of pocketed groove and hard-hitting swing originals featuring incredible players Karl DeJong on drums and Ben Sigerson on piano.
Frankie’s After Dark is a late night series at Vancouver’s Premier Jazz Club taking place every Friday & Saturday night, and presented and curated by Infidels Jazz. All shows go from 11PM-1215AM and are $10.

Clara Lin Trio plays Oscar Peterson at Frankie's After Dark
2025-08-02 23:00 - 2025-08-03 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Clara Lin is a pianist and vocalist based in Vancouver, originally from China. Classically trained from a young age, she holds a BM in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music and an MM in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado. These experiences helped her grow alongside some of the best musicians and develop her versatility and skill. Clara recently released her single, “You and I.” For Clara, music is more than just a career—it’s a way of life she can’t live without, and a language for connecting and spending time with friends. In this show, She will be leading a trio featuring her favorite friends—bassist Emilio Suárez and drummer Karl DeJong—for a night of soulful, joyful, and swinging music in tribute to Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson, described by CBC Music as “more than a jazz icon. He was a Canadian treasure whose music broke barriers and redefined excellence.”
Frankie’s After Dark is a late night series at Vancouver’s Premier Jazz Club taking place every Friday & Saturday night, and presented and curated by Infidels Jazz. All shows go from 11PM-1215AM and are $10.

(Venue change) Bill Orcutt at the Pearl
2025-08-07 19:00 - 22:00 | The Pearl, 881 Granville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1L1, Canada
Legendary guitarist plays first Vancouver show in 30 years!
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Guitarist Bill Orcutt is a legendary figure in the American noise / experimental scene, known for his work with Harry Pussy, Alan Bishop, Peter Brötzmann, Tashi Dorji, Joe McPhee and many more. Recently, his Four Guitars project and his duo with Chris Corsano have been exposing new international audiences to Bill’s work. Infidels Jazz is proud to present Bill’s first Vancouver concert in over 30 years on August 7, with special support by Trumpeter JP Carter (known for his work with Haram & Destoyer), and his new band: The Battery (featuring drummers Cesar Chew & John Brennan).

Clyde Reed, Jared Burrows, Brian Horswill, & Kenton Loewen at New Thing
2025-08-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
A pillar of the Canadian avant-garde scene with some of Vancouver’s finest musicians.
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Bassist Clyde Reed is one of the founding members of the NOW Orchestra and has performed with Barry Guy, Leo Smith, George Lewis, Bobby Bradford, Vinny Golia, Rich Halley, Peter Brotzmann, and many leading Canadian musicians. He has performed at the Vancouver Jazz Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville, Penofin Jazz Festival (California), Bumbershoot Festival (Seattle), Earshot Jazz Festival (Seattle), Berlin Jazz Festival and the Lisbon Jazz Festival. For this very special edition of the New Thing series, he’ll be joined by long-time musical colleagues Jared Burrows on guitar, Brian Horswill on piano, and Kenton Loewen on drums.
August 08, 2025
Zameen Art House (1515 Anderson)
Doors: 730Show: 800PM$20 in advance, $25 at the door
This performance is part of the New Thing, a monthly improvised music series presented by Infidels Jazz. Special Thanks to the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra Society.

Lucy Lambert Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-08-08 23:00 - 2025-08-09 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Lucy Lambert is a jazz pianist, accordionist, jazz singer, artist, and music producer based in Vancouver.
Her romantic and dreamy songwriting, sultry singing voice and hot jazz ambiance are complemented by her virtuosic piano and accordion playing.
She is the bandleader and creative director of her jazz quintets albums and music videos. Her jazz band, “Lucy Lambert’s Violet Drift”, features a rotating cast of some of Canada and Americas best jazz players, such as John Nicholson, Seb Chamney, Noah Gotfrit, Kevin Romain, Juliette Malgrange and Joe Abbott. Lucy’s singing is influenced by the great vocalists of early jazz music. Her unique voice is often compared to jazz singers such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, and Bessie SmithShe has performed extensively across Canada and internationally.
Hailing from Vancouver, she lived in Montreal for eight years where she was influenced by European jazz, as well as touring and performing in her early twenties throughout Europe and America. She traveled to both New Orleans and New York city in the last year to perform in iconic venues and be influenced by the lineage of jazz in American music.
Lucy recently released Violet Drift’s second full length jazz album, “Lost Caravan”, which was featured on CBC and Jazz FM radio.
Frankie’s After Dark is a late night series at Vancouver’s Premier Jazz Club taking place every Friday & Saturday night, and presented and curated by Infidels Jazz. All shows go from 11PM-1215AM and are $10.

Erika Chow Quartet plays Wayne Shorter at Frankie's After Dark
2025-08-09 23:00 - 2025-08-10 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Erika Chow, a tenor saxophonist based in Vancouver, draws inspiration from many greats, but holds a deep admiration for the legendary Wayne Shorter as one of her all-time favourites. Joined by Ben Sigerson on piano, Bella Fedrigo on bass, and Jordy Mcintosh, the quartet will perform a set dedicated to Shorter’s music— focusing on his work with Blue Note Records during the mid-1960s.
Frankie’s After Dark is a late night series at Vancouver’s Premier Jazz Club taking place every Friday & Saturday night, and presented and curated by Infidels Jazz. All shows go from 11PM-1215AM and are $10.

Dan Howard Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2025-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Dan Howard has taken Vancouver by storm in recent years, becoming one of its most in-demand jazz bassists, and working with some of the city’s very best musicians.
On August 10, he’ll be playing Hero’s Welcome for the first time as a band leader, and performing with an all-star band.
Dan Howard – BassJames Danderfer – Bass ClarinetMax Huberdeau – PianoJoe Poole – Drums
August 10, 20252-4PMHero’s Welcome – 3917 Main Street$10 at the door.
This performance is part of Sundays at Hero’s Welcome, a weekly jazz series curated by Infidels Jazz.

Bonnie Northgraves Quintet: To Louis with Love + Jazz on a Summer’s Day at VIFF Centre
2025-08-10 14:00 - 16:30 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
A joyful celebration of the legendary Louis Armstrong.
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Experience the magic of Armstrong’s timeless tunes as Bonnie Northgraves and her band brings his music to life, capturing the spirit and brilliance of his remarkable career. After Bonnie’s set and a brief intermission, enjoy one of the most beloved and revered of all jazz concert films, Bert Stern’s Jazz on a Summer’s Day.
About Jazz on a Summer’s Day (Bert Stern, 1959, 85 min)
Filmed at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island and directed by world-renowned photographer Bert Stern, Jazz on a Summer’s Day features intimate performances by an all-star line-up of musical legends including Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk, Gerry Mulligan, Anita O’Day, Chuck Berry, Dinah Washington, and closes with a beautiful rendition of The Lord’s Prayer by Mahalia Jackson at midnight to usher in Sunday morning. The film has been beautifully and extensively restored in 4K.

Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band + Chopping Spree at the Pearl
2025-08-10 19:00 - 22:00 | The Pearl, 881 Granville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1L1, Canada
Jazz Fusion Freak Out!
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Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band & Chopping Spree have been selling out venues all over Vancouver, including the Fox, the Rickshaw, and more. They’ll be teaming up for the very first time on August 10th at the Pearl to bring you Jazz Fusion Freak Out, a celebration of the best of the flourishing jazz fusion scene in Vancouver.
Sun Aug 10 2025
7:00 PM Doors
The Pearl
881 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K7
Ages 19+

(SOLD OUT) Miles Black Trio Celebrates Oscar Peterson's 100th at Pyatt Hall
2025-08-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 3L4, Canada
One of Canada’s most gifted pianists celebrates the 100th birthday of our most famous jazz musician!
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For over 40 years, Miles Black has been revered as one of Canda’s most versatile & swinging pianists, known for his work on over 800 recordings, and for performing with artists like Max Roach, Slide Hampton, Sheila Jordan, Lee Konitz, and many others.
On August 15th, Miles will be joined at Pyatt Hall by Russ Botten & Dave Robbins to celebrate the 100th birthday of Canada’s most beloved Jazz musician, the legendary Oscar Peterson.
Miles Black Trio Celebrates Oscar Peterson
Pyatt Hall – 843 Seymour Street
August 15th
Doors – 730PM
Show – 800PM
Tickets start at $25 in advance, and start at $30 at the door.
This is co-presentation between Infidels Jazz & the VSO School of Music.

Daniel Marmer Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-08-15 23:00 - 2025-08-16 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Joined by legendary bassist and educator Jodi Proznick and dynamic drummer Eamon van den Berg, guitarist Daniel Marmer presents a captivating showcase of originals, standards, and arrangements inspired by the themes of love, freedom, and energy. As longtime collaborators, van den Berg and Marmer explore a wide range of musical styles and contexts shaped by their experiences as in-demand rhythm section players on the Montreal scene. In Montreal, Marmer has had the opportunity to collaborate with, and learn from notable musicians such as Darrell Green, Camille Thurman, Kevin Dean, and others.
He was awarded the Hnatyshyn Foundation Developing Artist Grant in 2023 and the Fraser MacPherson Jazz Scholarship in 2024, recognizing his excellence in performance, band leadership, and composition. Rounding out the trio is Marmer’s former teacher, Juno nominee, and national treasure Jodi Proznick for what promises to be a thrilling night of music!
Frankie’s After Dark is a late night series at Vancouver’s Premier Jazz Club taking place every Friday & Saturday night, and presented and curated by Infidels Jazz. All shows go from 11PM-1215AM and are $10.

Afu Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-08-16 23:00 - 2025-08-17 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Based off of Nat King Cole’s revolutionary Trio, Afu brings together two of his closest pals to brew the sweet and savoury sounds of piano trio. With Harrison Ivaz on guitar and Kody Buchart on Bass, Afu and his Trio offer to bring some colourful takes on standards, intriguing deep cuts, and fresh new originals.
Frankie’s After Dark is a late night series at Vancouver’s Premier Jazz Club taking place every Friday & Saturday night, and presented and curated by Infidels Jazz. All shows go from 11PM-1215AM and are $10.

Sadie Koshan Quartet at Hot Deli
2025-08-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Drummer Sadie Koshan has been a mainstay of local Jazz jam sessions for years, and has recently completed her second year at McGill in their Jazz Studies program. For her first Infidels show as a bandleader, she’ll be joined by Ru Ha on saxophone, Saige Adams on guitar, and Erin Kim on Bass.
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. BroadwayPlease note the start time of 8:00PM

Lone Bear at the Painted Ship
2025-08-19 20:00 - 23:00 | The Painted Ship, 2884 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2G6, Canada
Grinningly growling its 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 their first performance at the Painted Ship. Featuring a lineup of LB players (guitarist Jeff Younger, bassist Karlis Silins, and drummer Max Ley), 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.
This show is part of Sea Legs, a monthly Jazz show at the Painted Ship presented by Infidels Jazz.
Lone BearAugust 19, 2025Painted Ship – 2884 W. Broadway8PM-10PM$10, added to your bill.

Susana Williams Latin Jazz Ensemble at Hero's Welcome
2025-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
One of Canada’s foremost proponents of latin jazz turns Hero’s Welcome into a dance floor.
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Susana Williams is one of Canada’s most respected latin jazz singers and musicians, and on August 21 she’ll be bringing her blend of hot salsa, rumba, mambo, and pretty much ever other latin genre you can think of to Social Music, a monthly live music series at Hero’s Welcome.
Susana Williams Latin Jazz Ensemble
August 21, 2025
Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main St, Vancouver)
Doors Open: 7PM
Show: 8PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The concert is part of Social Music, a monthly music series at Hero’s Welcome, presented by Infidels Jazz.

Itamar Erez & Hamin Honari Album Release Party at Pyatt Hall
2025-08-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 3L4, Canada
Middle Eastern music meets improvisation.
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Migrant Voices is an improvisational music album by Itamar Erez (Israeli-Canadian guitarist and pianist) and Hamin Honari (Iranian-Canadian percussionist). This unique project blends diverse cultural influences, highlighting the spontaneous interplay between guitar and percussion.
On August 21, these two mainstays of the Canadian music scene will be performing a rare duo concert at Vancouver’s Pyatt Hall, to celebrate the release of this album.
Hamin Honari & Itamar Erez
Pyatt Hall (843 Seymour)
August 21, 2025
Doors 730PM, Show 8PM
$20/$25/$30 in advance, $40 at the door
The performance is presented by Infidels Jazz. Special thanks to Pyatt Hall, and Old World New World Society.

Early show: Ghibli Jazz Orchestra at Hollywood Theatre
2025-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 2H2, Canada
Early show added! 18-piece ensemble playing the music of Studio Ghibli
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Early show: 4pm doors
Hollywood Theatre is rounding out its Studio Ghibli summer series with a rare and unforgettable live performance by the Ghibli Jazz Orchestra—an 18-piece ensemble led by Isabel Leong and composed of Vancouver-based musicians united by their love of Studio Ghibli, anime, and video game soundtracks.
This one-night-only event brings to life the iconic scores of Joe Hisaishi, reimagined through the soulful lens of jazz. From Spirited Away to My Neighbor Totoro, expect rich arrangements—many crafted in-house by the musicians themselves—that pay tribute to the magic, emotion, and wonder of Ghibli’s cinematic universe.
Performances by this ensemble are few and far between—and they always sell out. Don’t miss your chance to experience these beloved themes as you’ve never heard them before.
Hollywood Theatre & Infidels Jazz Present
The Ghibli Jazz Orchestra
Saturday, August 22nd

(SOLD OUT) Evening show: Ghibli Jazz Orchestra at Hollywood Theatre
2025-08-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 2H2, Canada
18-piece ensemble playing the music of Studio Ghibli!
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7pm doors
Hollywood Theatre is rounding out its Studio Ghibli summer series with a rare and unforgettable live performance by the Ghibli Jazz Orchestra—an 18-piece ensemble led by Isabel Leong and composed of Vancouver-based musicians united by their love of Studio Ghibli, anime, and video game soundtracks.
This one-night-only event brings to life the iconic scores of Joe Hisaishi, reimagined through the soulful lens of jazz. From Spirited Away to My Neighbor Totoro, expect rich arrangements—many crafted in-house by the musicians themselves—that pay tribute to the magic, emotion, and wonder of Ghibli’s cinematic universe.
Performances by this ensemble are few and far between—and they always sell out. Don’t miss your chance to experience these beloved themes as you’ve never heard them before.
Hollywood Theatre & Infidels Jazz Present
The Ghibli Jazz Orchestra
Saturday, August 22nd

Laura Crema / Jillian Lebeck Quartet at Frankie's After Dark
2025-08-22 23:00 - 2025-08-23 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Inspired by the duet recordings of Norma Winstone and John Taylor, Jillian Lebeck and Laura Crema come together to explore art song, folk song, jazz and improvisation. They will be joined by bassist Conrad Good and saxophonist Jon Bentley
Frankie’s After Dark is a late night series at Vancouver’s Premier Jazz Club taking place every Friday & Saturday night, and presented and curated by Infidels Jazz. All shows go from 11PM-1215AM and are $10.
