Infidels Jazz

Julian Lage Quartet at the Chan Centre
2026-10-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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

Jocelyn Gould & Itamar Erez at Moberly Arts Centre
2026-10-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Alliance Française Theatre, 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2, Canada
Two of Canada’s greatest guitarists team up for one night only.
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Jocelyn is a Juno Award winner, and known for her work with Bria Skonberg, the Ostara Project and Freddy Cole. She’s arguably Canada’s best known Jazz guitarist and tours both the US & Canada constantly.
Itamar has toured all over the world as a guitarist, composer & pianist, and is known for seamlessly fusing Jazz with various Middle Eastern musical genres.
On October 14th they’ll be teaming up for one night only at the Moberly Centre.
This concert is presented by Infidels Jazz and is part of VanJazz 2026
Jocelyn Gould & Itamar Erez
Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre
7646 Prince Albert
Doors – 730PM
Show – 8PM
$33 in advance, $40 at the door.

Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek / Thee Marloes with Special Guests
2026-10-14 20:00 - 22:00 | The American, 926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2W1, Canada
MODO-LIVE, THE PLANT, Infidels Jazz present… Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek / Thee Marloes with Special Guests
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Wednesday, October 14th
8PM
The American
926 Main St
Vancouver, BC

Celebrating Paul Plimley at Alliance Française
2026-10-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Alliance Française Theatre, 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2, Canada
Vancouver’s music scene gathers to pay tribute to one of Canada’s finest pianists and composers
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One of Vancouver’s most beloved musicians, pianist Paul Plimley passed away in May of 2022. “With a stylistic range that recalls the explosiveness and tonal freedom of Cecil Taylor as well as the introspection of Paul Bley” (AllMusic), Plimley’s brand of embodied passionate, forward-thinking improv is much missed.
Some of Vancouver’s finest improvising musicians will pay tribute to the joyful tornado of sound that was Paul. Featured artists and NOW colleagues on the bill include Nikita Carter and Bruce Freedman, saxophones; Clyde Reed, bass; Brian Horswill and Lisa Cay Miller, piano; and Kenton Loewen, drums, plus other special guests.
Like Paul, this concert will unpredictable, indescribable, energetic, and full of playful virtuosity.
Nikita Carter & Clyde Reed
Lisa Cay Miller & Bruce Freedmand Group
Brian Horswill Trio
Celebrating Paul Plimley
Alliances Française Theatre
6161 Cambie
8PM
October 15, 2026
This concert is co-presented by Infidels Jazz & The Alliances Français Theatre as part of VanJazz26.

Beles Band with special guest Gabriel Teodros
2026-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P1, Canada
Ethio-Jazz starring Beles Band w. Gabriel Teodros
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Infidels Jazz Presents Beles Band
with guests, Gabriel Teodros
Friday October 16th, 2026
The Rickshaw Theatre
19+
Doors: 7:00PM
Start Time: 8:00PM
Beles Band
Fresh from their sold-out show at the Fox, Beles Band combines Ethiopian & Eritrean music with western Jazz. This new group is co-led by Feven Kidane & Nebyu Yohannes and features Haleluya Hailu on Vocals.
Gabriel Teodros
Seattle-based rapper Gabriel Teodros will be opening the show with a special performance featuring original Ethiopian Jazz cuts.
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Limited 3-Day Passes are also available for all three Infidels Jazz shows happening October 16th to October 18th!
This pass gives you the chance to see,
Ethiopian jazz Beles Band with special guest Gabriel Teodros on October 16th.
Amy Winehouse Tribute starring Krystle Dos Santos on October 17th. Single Day Tickets Also Available Here: krystle-dos-santos-amy-winehouse.eventbrite.ca
Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar perfoming the music of D’Angelo on October 18th. Single Day Tickets Also Available Here: dawn-pemberton-the-brown-sugar.eventbrite.ca
3-Day Pass link here: infidelsjazz-3-day-pass.eventbrite.ca
This concert is part of VanJazz 2026
Refund Policy
No refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges.
For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com

VEJI Plays Hugh Fraser at Revue Stage
2026-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
One of Canada’s most enduring large Jazz ensembles performs the music of it’s founder, Hugh Fraser.
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Known for founding VEJI (Vancouver Ensemble of Jazz Improvisation) in 1980, being part of legendary big bands run by Maynard Ferguson, Slide Hampton & Clifford Jordan, and for winning two Juno awards, Hugh Fraser was one of the greatest Jazz musicians Canada ever produced.
VEJI is proud to celebrate his musical legacy, and will be performing his music in a rare concert on October 16 at the Revue Stage in Vancouver, as part of VanJazz 2026. Featuring many original members of the band, and under the direction of Bill Clark, this ensemble will be performing many of Hugh’s most loved compositions.
This concert is presented by Infidels Jazz, and is part of VanJazz26.
VEJI Plays Hugh Fraser
October 16, 2026
Revue Stage 1601 Johnston
8PM
$45

Bruce Freedman's Collage at Zameen Art House
2026-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Legendary Canadian saxophonist returns!
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Bruce Freedman has been at the foredront of the Canadian avant-garde for over 40 years, performing with legends like Paul Plimley, Barry Guy & George Lewis. Transposing his cut-up visual art practice over to music, saxophonist Bruce Freedman’s COLLAGE disassembles and reassembles musical elements in ways that can surprise the musicians as much as the audience. With Josh Zubot violin, Jared Burrows guitar, Karlis Silins bass, and Caesar Chew drums, Freedman’s controlled chaos cuts from intense energy to spacious reflection.
Bruce Freedman’s Collage
October 16, 2026
Zameen Art House
1515 Anderson
8PM-10PM
$25 in advance, $30 at the door.
This concert is presented by Infidels Jazz, and is part of VanJazz 2026.
524 Main
October 16, 2026
$30 in advance, $35 at the door

Robert Connely Farr at China Cloud
2026-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 | China Cloud, 524 Main St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2T9, Canada
Blues all the way from Bentonia Mississippi
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Robert Connely Farr grew up in the American deep south, having been mentored by Missippi legends like Jimmy Duck Holmes & RL Boyce. In 2019 Farr was nominated for New Artist of the Year & Songwriter of the Year by Canada’s prestigious Maple Blues Awards for his album Dirty South Blues (Prod. Leeroy Stagger).
He was met with a cancer diagnosis during which he recorded and released his Country Supper, Gasoline & Live In EastVan albums. In 2022 he released Ain’t Enough & Shake It with the Cherry Ball and Pandora Sessions following in 2023. His songs having been used on Netflix, Lifetime & SYFY on shows like Snowpiercer, Resident Alien & Reacher.
For this special performance at China Cloud, he’ll be performing classic Delta Blues songs as well as his own originals. He’ll be joined by Jay Bundy Johnson on drums.
Robert Connely Farr
China Cloud Studios
524 Main
October 16, 2026
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
This performance is presentrd by Infidels Jazz and is part of VanJazz 2026.

Infidels Jazz 3-Day Pass: October 16th, 17th, 18th
2026-10-16 20:00 - 2026-10-18 22:00 | Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P1, Canada
Infidels Jazz 3-Day Pass: Beles Band Oct 16, Krystle Dos Santos Amy Winehouse Tribute Oct 17, and Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar Oct 18
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Infidels Jazz Presents
3-Day Pass for all three Infidels Jazz shows happening October 16th to October 18th!
This pass gives you the chance to see,
Ethiopian jazz Beles Band with special guest Gabriel Teodros on October 16th,
Amy Winehouse Tribute starring Krystle Dos Santos on October 17th,
Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar perfoming the music of D’Angelo on October 18th!
Friday October 16th to Sunday October 18th, 2026
The Rickshaw Theatre
19+
Doors: 7:00PM
Beles Band with Gabriel Teodros
Fresh from their sold-out show at the Fox, Beles Band combines Ethiopian & Eritrean music with western Jazz. This new group is co-led by Feven Kidane & Nebyu Yohannes and features Haleluya Hailu on Vocals. With Seattle-based rapper Gabriel Tedros opening the show with a special performance featuring original Ethiopian Jazz cuts.
Single Day Tickets Also Available: belesband.eventbrite.ca
Amy Winehouse Tribute starring Krystle Dos Santos
Krystle Dos Santos is one of Canada’s greatest Soul & R&B singers, and on October 17th she’ll be performing Amy Winehouse’s iconic Back To Black album in it’s entirety at the Rickshaw, plus other hits from Winehouse’s catalogue and other British soul classics.
Single Day Tickets Also Available: krystle-dos-santos-amy-winehouse.eventbrite.ca
Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar Performing the Music of D’Angelo
Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar perform the music of D’Angelo LIVE at the Rickshaw! This 8 person band will be playing your favourite D’Angelo deep cuts and all of his hits!
Single Day Tickets Also Available: dawn-pemberton-the-brown-sugar.eventbrite.ca
This concert is a part of VanJazz 2026.
Refund Policy
No refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges.
For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com

Warren Wolf at Revue Stage
2026-10-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
One of the greatest vibraphonists in contemporary Jazz performs in Vancouver for the first time, joined by legendary drummer Carl Allen.
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Mack Avenue recording artist, vibraphonist, and multi-instrumentalist Warren Wolf is the premiere jazz vibraphonist on the scene today. Wolf is the drummer of choice for alto saxophonist Tia Fuller, as well as a member of the Bobby Watson’s Live and Learn Sextet, Christian McBride & Inside Straight, and the SFJAZZ Collective. Wolf has performed with The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Jeremy Pelt and Creation, Stefon Harris, Curtis Lundy, Ron Carter, Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding and many others. He recently released his first album for Cellar Live, and has a second arriving shortly.
For his very first Vancouver performance, Warren will be joined by a very special one-night only band, featuring drummer Carl Allen (known for his work with Christian McBride, Benny Golson, Art Farmer, Freddie Hubbard, & Jackie McLean), and two of BC’s very best Jazz musicians: John Lee on Bass and Tilden Webb on piano.
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz and is part of VanJazz 2026.
Warren Wolf
Revue Stage 1601 Johnston
October 17, 2026
2PM
$40 in advance, $50 at the door

The Arvind Ramdas Connections Quartet + The Connection Film Screening
2026-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
As part of the inaugural VanJazz festival, we’re pairing The Arvind Ramdas Connections Quartet with Shirley Clarke’s seminal The Connection (1961), one of the foundational films of American Independent film, featuring hard bop alto sax legend Jackie McLean and pianist/composer Freddie Redd.
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Arvind Ramdas’ Connection Quartet is a dynamic collaboration uniting drummer Arvind Ramdas with some of the very best young Jazz musicians in the Vancouver Jazz scene. They perform music from The Connection, the landmark 1960 film featuring an iconic score by pianist and composer Freddie Redd.
This project brings Redd’s hard bop compositions back to life with reverence and vitality, capturing the raw energy, lyrical depth, and cinematic atmosphere that defined the original recording. The quartet approaches this repertoire not as a museum piece, but as a living, breathing body of work—infused with spontaneity, interplay, and modern sensibility.
With pianist Julian Borkowski, bassist David Caballero, and alto saxophonist Tamas Balai, Ramdas honours Freddie Redd’s legacy while celebrating the enduring vitality of jazz. For this special performance, they will be joined by one of the true bedrocks of the Canadian Jazz scene, Cory Weeds.
About the Film: The Connection (110 mins)
Based on a play by Jack Gelber, The Connection helped break down censorship with its frank depiction of heroin-use among New York jazz musicians. But what’s most striking about the film is how already, in 1961, it undermines conventional ideas of documentary objectivity: William Redfield plays an on-screen filmmaker who is recorded staging scenes and admits to giving the musicians money to get their fix. Piano player Freddie Redd (who played with Mingus and Sonny Rollins) composed the score and also acts in the film, as does the Blue Note legend Jackie McLean.
This performance is part of VanJazz 2026, a new Jazz festival running from October 14-25.
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Amy Winehouse Tribute starring Krystle Dos Santos
2026-10-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P1, Canada
The 20th Anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black Starring Krystle Dos Santos
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Infidels Jazz Presents
The 20th Anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black Starring Krystle Dos Santos
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
The Rickshaw Theatre
19+
Doors: 7:00PM
Start Time: 8:00PM
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of contemporary soul music’s greatest albums, Krystle Dos Santos the music of Amy Winehouse LIVE at the Rickshaw on October 17th!
Krystle Dos Santos
Krystle Dos Santos is one of Canada’s greatest Soul & R&B singers, and on October 17th she’ll be performing Amy Winehouse’s iconic Back To Black album in it’s entirety at the Rickshaw, plus other hits from Winehouse’s catalogue and other British soul classics.
krystledossantos.com
Limited 3-Day Passes are also available for all three Infidels Jazz shows happening October 16th to October 18th!
This pass gives you the chance to see,
Ethiopian jazz Beles Band with special guest Gabriel Teodros on October 16th. Single Day Tickets Also Available Here: belesband.eventbrite.ca,
Amy Winehouse Tribute starring Krystle Dos Santos on October 17th.
Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar perfoming the music of D’Angelo on October 18th. Single Day Tickets Also Available Here: dawn-pemberton-the-brown-sugar.eventbrite.ca
3-Day Pass link here: infidelsjazz-3-day-pass.eventbrite.ca
This concert is part of VanJazz 2026.
Refund Policy
No refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges.
For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com

François Houle/Gordon Grdina/Kenton Loewen @ Zameen
2026-10-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Three of Vancouver’s most exciting improvisers play South African Free Jazz Composers
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François Houle, Gordon Grdina & Kenton Loewen are three of Vancouver’s most exciting musicians, having played together in various ensembles together for 20 years, plus as a trio for over 15 years.
On October 17 they will be playing their first Vancouver concert in 4 years, performing the music of various South African Free Jazz composers such as Louis Maholo-Maholo, Jonny Dyanni, and Chris McGregor.
François Houle – Clarinet
Gordon Grdina – Guitar, Oud
Kenton Loewen – Drums
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz and is part of VanJazz 2026.
October 17, 2026
Zameen Art House
1515 Anderson
8PM
$30 in advance, $40 at the door.

Asef at Alliance Française Theatre
2026-10-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Alliance Française Theatre, 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2, Canada
Middle Eastern Jazz performed LIVE
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Saul Berson’s Asef is a Vancouver phenomenon, selling out venues all over Vancouver with their unique blend of Middle Eastern Jazz. They’re releasing their first album this fall, and will be celebrating with a special release concert at the Alliance Française Theatre on October 17, as part of VanJazz 2026.
Saul Berson – Saxophones
Itamar Erez – Guitars and piano
Sam Shoichet – Bass
TBD – Drums
This concert is presented by Infidels Jazz, and is part of VanJazz 2026.
October 17, 2026
8PM
$35 in advance, $45 at the door.

Jonny Tobin Plays The Music Of Mario 64
2026-10-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Rec Room Granville, 855 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1K7, Canada
One of Vancouver’s most prolific Jazz musicians plays the music of Mario 64!
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The music of Mario 64 holds a special place in the hearts of video game afficionados. On October, Jonny Tobin will be performing this iconic soundtrack LIVE, with some of Vancouver’s best funk & jazz musicians.
This concert is part of Cheat Codes, a video game music series presented by Infidels Jazz. This edition will be part of VanJazz 2026, a new Vancouver-based Jazz festival.
Jonny Tobin Plays Mario 64
Rec Room Granville
October 17th, 2026
855 Granville
Doors – 730PM
Show – 8PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Aretha Tillotson Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2026-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
One of Canada’s finest bassists plays Vancouver for the first time!
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Aretha Tillotson is a Canadian jazz bassist who has performed on national and international stages. Aretha has played across North America with Kris Davis, Francesca Remigi, Allan Chase, Josh Rosen, Ingrid Jensen and Christine Jensen. On October 18th, she will be performing in Vancouver for the very first time as a bandleader, as part of VanJazz 2026.
Aretha Tillotson – Bass
Jacob Do – Saxophone
Andre Wickenheiser – Trumpet
Mark Segger – Drums
October 18, 2026
Hero’s Welcome
3917 Main Street
2-4PM
$10 in advance, $15 at the door.
This concert is presented by Infidels Jazz and is part of VanJazz 2026.

Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar
2026-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P1, Canada
Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar Perform the Music of D’Angelo!
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Infidels Jazz Presents
Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar Performing the Music of D’Angelo.
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
The Rickshaw Theatre
19+
Doors: 7:00PM
Start Time: 8:00PM
Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar
Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar perform the music of D’Angelo LIVE at the Rickshaw! This 8 person band will be playing your favourite D’Angelo deep cuts and all of his hits!
dawnpemberton.ca
Limited 3-Day Passes are also available for all three Infidels Jazz shows happening October 16th to October 18th!
This pass gives you the chance to see,
Ethiopian jazz Beles Band with special guest Gabriel Teodros on October 16th. Single Day Tickets Also Available Here: belesband.eventbrite.ca,
Amy Winehouse Tribute starring Krystle Dos Santos on October 17th. Single Day Tickets Also Available Here: krystle-dos-santos-amy-winehouse.eventbrite.ca,
Dawn Pemberton & The Brown Sugar perfoming the music of D’Angelo on October 18th!
3-Day Pass link here: infidelsjazz-3-day-pass.eventbrite.ca
This concert is part of VanJazz 2026.
Refund Policy
No refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges.
For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com

Darius Jones Trio at Alliance Francaise Theatre
2026-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Alliance Française Theatre, 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2, Canada
Critically Acclaimed Saxophonist & Composer makes his long awaited return to Vancouver
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Darius Jones is one of the most critically acclaimed alto saxophonists & composers currently working in Jazz, avant-garde & Black music. He’s known for collaborations with Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Matana Roberts, Fay Fictor, and more. He was featured on the cover of The Wire magazine for fLuXkit Vancouver (-i-t-s suite but sacred), a monumental album written and recorded at the Western Front in Vancouver, featuring drummer Gerald Cleaver and some of Vancouver’s most lauded musicians.
Darius’ relationship with Vancouver goes back well over a decade, and is excited to be returning to perform in the inaugural year of VanJazz. He’ll be joined by Chris Lightcap (known for his work with Nels Cline, Regina Carter & Anthony Braxton) on bass and Tim Angulo (known for his work with Kamasi Washington, Jeff Parker & Reggie Workman).
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz with support from VJO Society, and is part of VanJazz 2026.
October 18, 2026
Alliances Francaise Theatre
6161 Cambie
$40 in advance, $50 at the door.

GEORGE at Tyrant Studios
2026-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Tyrant Studios, 1019 Seymour St,, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M3, Canada
GEORGE is what happens when groove meets inquiry — when analog warmth and digital edge blur into something both unexpected and deeply human. GEORGE creates music that lives in the margins — between vintage funk and futuristic electronica, jazz and art-pop, structure and improvisation.
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Sunday Oct 18
GEORGE
VanJazz 2026
GEORGE is:
Anna Webber – tenor sax/flute
Sarah Rossy – voice/synth
Chiquita Magic – synths/voice
John Hollenbeck – drums/composition
Doors 7:30 pm
Show 8 pm
Open Jazz Jam to follow at 10 pm
19+
At Tyrant Studios:
1019 Seymour Street above Vancouver’s legendary Penthouse Nightclub.
*After purchase you will receive an email receipt. Your tickets will be held UNDER YOUR NAME AT THE DOOR. We do not mail out tickets.
*Please note that Tyrant Studios is located on the upper floor of an historic building and is NOT wheelchair accessible.

Resavoir with Gregory Uhlmann
2026-10-20 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada
MODO-LIVE, The Plant, Van Jazz, Infidels Jazz present… Resavoir w/ Gregory Uhlmann
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October 20th, 2026
Fox Cabaret
Vancouver, BC
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
19+

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Madeleine Elkins Trio at Gibson Art Museum
2026-10-21 19:00 - 20:15 | Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum, 8888 University Drive West, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada
One of Vancouver’s most exciting jazz guitarists!
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Vancouver-based guitarist Madeleine Elkins writes intricate compositions at the crossroads of jazz, folk, and rock. Named by The Vancouver Sun as one of “10 Vancouver music acts to watch in 2026,” she has been described as “one of the freshest and most varied” players in the city. Elkins is carving out a bold new voice in the Canadian contemporary jazz scene, regularly touring Western Canada as a guitarist in support of independent artists. She has performed with Mali Obomsawin, Wayne Horvitz, Kaïa Kater, Madelyn Read, Maddisun, the Sister Jazz Orchestra, Meredith Louise, Frankie and the Juicebox, Zan Fiskum, and many more.
Elkins’ current focus as a bandleader is her trio, featuring William Chernoff on bass and Kevin Romain on drums. She released her debut album, Brighton Train, with this trio in 2025 on the Infidels Jazz label. Inspired by exploratory artists like Bill Frisell and Mary Halvorson, Elkins merges contemporary jazz with modern bluegrass and post-punk guitar sounds, often using a guitar riff as the central theme of a composition. Based in East Vancouver, she has established herself as a mainstay in the city’s music community.
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz and Gibson Art Museum, is in support of the following exhibit. https://gibson.sfu.ca/whats-on/here-to-play, and part of VanJazz26.
Madeleine Elkins Trio
Gibson Art Museum
8888 University Drive, SFU
Burnaby, BC
$20 in advance, $25 at the door.
7PM
Price include Admission to museum. Bar service will be open.

The Blasting Company Performs Over The Garden Wall
2026-10-21 20:00 - 22:00 | The Pearl, 881 Granville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1L1, Canada
The Blasting Company Performs Over The Garden Wall
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Artist Pre-Sale on Wednesday, June 24th at 10am PDT
Modo-Live Pre-Sale on Thursday, June 25th at 10am PDT
VanJazz Pre-Sale on Thursday, June 25th at 10am PDT
Wednesday, October 21st
8pm
The Pearl
19+

Buster Williams Trio at Alliances Francais Theatre
2026-10-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Alliance Française Theatre, 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2, Canada
Legendary bassist known for his work with Herbie Hancock, Nancy Wilson, Chet Baker, Roy Ayers, and more.
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Bassist Buster Williams is a true Jazz legend, known for his work with Herbie Hancock, Nancy Wilson, Chet Baker, Kenny Barron, Roy Ayers, Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon, Shirley Horn, and dozens of other jazz luminaries.
On October 21 he’ll be performing in Vancouver for the first time in 7 years, along with noted pianist George Colligan (known for his work with Christian McBride, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods and more) and drummer Domo Branch (known for his work with Wynton Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, Diane Reeves and more).
This performance is presnted by Infidels Jazz with assistance from the VJO Society, and is part of VanJazz 2026.
Buster Williams Trio
October 21, 2026
Alliances Français Theatre
6161 Cambie
Doors: 730PM
Show: 8PM
$40 in advance, $50 at the door.

Adam O'Farrill's Elephant
2026-10-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Alliance Française Theatre, 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2, Canada
One of New York’s hottest trumpeters brings his band to Vancouver for the first time.
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“He’s quickly established himself as one of the most important musicians of the 21st Century” —NPR Fresh Air
A figurehead of the new American jazz scene, as much at home in the playful, fusion-oriented world of pianist Hiromi as in the more complex, alternative worlds of artists such as Mary Halvorson and Vijay Iyer, trumpeter Adam O’Farrill invents his own lyrical, harsh and resolutely avant-garde music, reinvesting in a very contemporary way the piano-free quartet immortalized by Ornette Coleman. Against this resolutely open backdrop, Adam O’Farrill develops a naturally syncretic universe of compositions that build bridges between tradition and modernity, reflecting both the melodic and rhythmic richness of his Cuban heritage (he is the grandson of legendary arranger Chico O’Farrill) and the abundance of mixed influences that continue to make New York jazz so distinctive.
Adam O’Farrill trumpet, electronics
Yvonne Rogers piano, synthesizer
Walter Stinson double bass
Russell Holzman drums
This concert is presented by Infidels Jazz and is part of VanJazz2026
Adam O’Farrill’s Elephant
Alliances Theatre Fracais 6161 Cambie
October 23, 2026
730PM Doors
800PM Show
$40 in advance
$50 at the door

Vinny Golia Quartet at Zameen Art House
2026-10-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Legendary saxophonist/reedist Vinny Golia plays his first Vancouver show in years
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Reedist Vinny Golia is a legend in the world of creative music, having performed/recorded with Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, Horace Tapscott, Wadada Leo Smith, and dozens of other legendary luminaries. He’s been mentioned in dozens of Downbeat Critic Awards polls, and was named by JAZZIZ magazine as one of 100 people who have shaped Jazz in the 21st Century.
On October 23, he’ll be making a rare Vancouver appearance, performing with regular Vancouver colleages Jared Burrows on guitar & Clyde Reed on bass, and incendiary Seattle-based drummer Greg Campbell.
This performance is part of VanJazz 2026, and is presented by Infidels Jazz.
Vinny Golia Quartet
Zameen Art House
1515 Anderson
October 23, 2026
8PM
$30 in advance
$40 at the door

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.

Ken Vandermark, James Meger & Kenton Loewen
2026-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Alliance Française Theatre, 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2, Canada
A legend of creative music and avant-garde jazz collaborates with two of Vancouver’s most exciting musicians
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Saxophonist Ken Vandermark has been a cornerstone of the American avant-garde for over 30 years, and is known for his collaborations with Joe McPhee, Barry Guy, Peter Brötzmann, MIsha Mengelberg and more.
On October 24 he’ll be returning to Vancouver to perform with Kenton Loewen and James Meger, two of Canada’s premier improvisers and creative instigators.
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz with support from the VJO Society and is part of VanJazz2026.
Ken Vandermark, James Meger & Kenton Loewen
October 24, 2026
Alliance Theatre Vancouver 6161 Cambie
Doors 7:30PM
Show 8:00PM

Jared Burrows/François Houle/Joe Sorbara at Zameen
2026-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Three of Canada’s greatest improvisers collaborate with Jazz legend Vinny Golia!
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Jared Burrows, François Houle & Joe Sorbara are three of Canada’s most renowned and respected improvisers. On October 24, they will be collaborating with Jazz legend Vinny Golia, known for his work with Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, Horace Tapscott, and many more.
This concert is presented by Infidels Jazz and is part of VanJazz 2026.
October 24, 2026
Zameen Art House
1515 Anderson
8PM
$30 in advance, $40 at the door.

Portraits of the First Ladies of Jazz starring Dawn Pemberton
2026-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Portraits of the First Ladies of Jazz starring Dawn Pemberton
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A true national treasure, Dawn Pemberton is a master of pretty much every vocal style and genre. For her debut at the Telus Studio, Pemberton will be celebrating the women that helped shape the jazz vocal tradition: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and more. This concert is presented by Chan Centre & Infidels Jazz, and is part of VanJazz2026.

Paul Pigat's Western Swing Trio at China Cloud
2026-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | China Cloud, 524 Main St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2T9, Canada
One of Canada’s finest purveyors of Rockabilly & Roots music brings his unique take on Western Swing to China Cloud
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Blessed with a jazz man’s sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hobo’s soul, there aren’t many genres of music that don’t pull at Paul Pigat’s wayfaring imagination like a magnet. He’s one of Canada’s finest purveyors of rockabilly & roots music, and has performed and recorded with Jeff Beck, Jackob Dylan, Michael Kaeshammer, Albert Lee, Brian Setzer, The Reverend Horton Heat, Neko Case, Jim Byrnes, The Sojourners & many more.
On October 24, he’ll be bringing his new Western Swing Trio to China Cloud Studios, as part of VanJazz 2026.
Paul Pigat’s Western Swing Trio
October 24, 2026
China Cloud Studios
524 Main Street
8:00PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
This performance is part of VanJazz 2026, and is presented by Infidels Jazz.
