“When does one begin dying?” That’s the first question posed by this poetical but direct contemplation of mortality. A unique collaboration between guitarist Ron Samworth and filmmaker Melissa Hubert, The Etiquette of Dying came out of Ron’s experience with cancer a few years ago, which inspired a suite, and which in turn inspired Hubert’s 50-minute […]
Infidels Jazz is proud to continue our new bi-weekly Jazz jam session which will take place Hero's Welcome at 3917 Main Street, two Sundays a month at 2PM. In October they will be held on October 13 & 27 and they'll be hosted by Chris Fraser. Chris Fraser is one of the most exciting guitarists […]
American violist Mat Maneri & Romanian pianist Lucian Ban are two of the international improvising community's brightest stars. They have been performing together for many years, and in August of 2024 are releasing their second album on ECM, a revisit of the Transylvanian folk music that inspired the great composer, Bela Bartok. For this very […]
Trailblazing trombonist and composer Naomi Moon Siegel has “crafted a truly unique aesthetic, combining elements of straightahead, fusion and modern jazz with world-music flavors in a way that sounds entirely of the 21st century” (JAZZIZ), and on November 01, she'll be performing at Tyrant Studios to support the Nov. 8 release of her third album […]
Making his Frankie’s After Dark debut Ian Shaw is a North Vancouver born baritone and tenor saxophonist, composer arranger who leads, The Material Culture Project, Little Big Band! Julia & Chris play in this ensemble and will join Ian to play from The Great American Songbook. The Ian Shaw Trio featuring Julia Farry Acoustic Bass […]
Drummer Arvind Ramdas makes a return as a leader to Infidels Jazz Frankie’s After Dark. Joining him are two of Vancouver’s best: David Caballero on the bass and Canadian master Bill coon on guitar. Together the trio will be bringing together a swinging repertoire of music/arrangements by some of the innovators of the music, such […]
Jerry Cook has been a mainstay of Vancouver's R&B & Blues scenes for over 30 years, lending his talents to artists like Colin James & The Powder Blues Band. He can occasionally be tempted to showcase his prestigious talents as a Jazz tenor saxophonist, and will be doing so at Hero's Welcome on November 03 […]
Postcards From Zambia are a polyrhythmic fusion of modal jazz and traditional percussion music from various Zambian cultures. Though the group draws inspiration from all over this central/southern African country, their repertoire is especially focussed on Luvale (and related) music from Zambia's Northwestern Province. In essence, the Postcards recreate a traditional ngoma ensemble through the […]
This brand new trio is an exciting new collaboration, featuring Madeleine Elkins on Guitar, Karlis Silins on Bass and Dan Gaucher on Drums. Playing a collection of covers and originals, this band’s approach starts with beautifully framed melodies, playful interaction, and genuine musical expression.
Teapot in the Tuba dials up a special set in honour of the music that we all love to hate: Hold Music. Katheryn Petersen (Balkan Shmalkan, Alley Flowers) on accordion […]
