Infidels Jazz

Pulp Fiction + The ReViberators
2026-06-19 18:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
As decades must, the 1990s had a beginning, a middle and an end. But in the spirit of Quentin Tarantino we’re going to launch our big summer series 90s, Baby smack in the middle, with 1994’s Pulp Fiction, the most original, exciting and influential movie of its era. On 35mm. Preceded by surf guitar band The ReViberators performing live!
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A pop post-modernist and voracious cultural magpie, Tarantino came out of nowhere (well, Video Archives), who was hailed as a new god of filmmaking overnight. With Reservoir Dogs (1992), Pulp Fiction and his screenplays for True Romance (1993) and Natural Born Killers (1994) he electrified 90s film culture, changing the way movies sounded, the way they flowed, and how they connected with an audience already saturated in media and schooled in video stores. His emergence coincided with the advent of the world wide web, and Tarantino constructed his genre hybrids from a wide array of international influences — French new wave, American noir and 70s exploitation pictures, Hong Kong action cinema — rewriting the rule book as he did so.
Pulp Fiction scrambles the chronology of three interlocking narratives, as if in homage to Godard’s observation that a story should have a beginning, a middle and an end, “but not necessarily in that order”. Revitalizing the careers of several flagging A-list stars at a stroke (John Travolta, Bruce Willis and Harvey Keitel), Tarantino unleashed a torrent of black comic verbal riffs and repartee. If the tone is glib, the characters are vivid, and the momentum never flags throughout the 154-minute running time. Backed by Miramax Films, the indie company that dominated movie talk in the 90s (even as it was bought up by Disney), Pulp Fiction won the Palme d’Or and broke the $100 million barrier at the North American box office, ushering in the era of the “mini-major”, through which the studios co-opted many of the best and brightest of the independent sector.
The ReViberators is an instrumental surf rock trio from Vancouver featuring Kitty & The Rooster’s Noah Walker on guitar and Jodie Ponto on drums and bass. Since the passing of surf legends Dick Dale and The Ventures, The ReViberators answered the call to keep this wild raucous music alive by taking a deep dive into surf music’s first wave. The band plays the early 1960s surf guitar hits alongside their own originals with an intensity and authenticity rarely heard today.
Join us at 6:30 for The ReViberators live set followed by Pulp Fiction at 7:45.
Film Content Considerations: Graphic violence
It is everything you have heard, and many things you haven’t. Audacious, outrageous, indulgent, extreme. Mischievously brutal. Giddily visceral. Wildly enthusiastic. More fun than a barrel of monkeys. Mad, bad and dangerous to know.
Rob Salem, Toronto Star

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ES:MO at Zameen Art House
2026-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Elizabeth Shepherd & Michael Occhipinti perform in Vancouver!
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ES:MO is Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti, two imaginative musicians who blend genres to create music that is uniquely their own. ES:MO fuses a love of songwriting with the inventive musicianship they’re known for as perennial Juno Award nominees and veterans of Canada’s music scene.
They’ll be performing in Vancouver for the first time in four years at the Zameen Art House on June 19, as part of Infidels Jazz June Jazz Showcase there.
ES:MO Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti
June 19, 2026
Zameen Art House 1515 Anderson
7PM
$25 in advance, $35 at the door.
This performance is part of Infidels Jazz June Jazz Showcase, a series highlighting the best of Canada’s creative music scene at the Zameen Art House, presented by Infidels Jazz.

Teresa Marie Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2026-06-19 23:00 - 2026-06-20 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Teresa Marie is a Vancouver-based Jazz and R&B vocalist.

Her warm and rich voice has captured audiences all over the city—typically performing creative arrangements and unique, soulful interpretations of music from the Great American Songbook and beyond. She takes inspiration from iconic vocalists from Soul and Jazz traditions such as Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan. Teresa has a particular love for ballads, and loves telling stories through meaningful lyrics. Joining her on stage are two of her longtime musical collaborators and friends: Wynston Minckler (bass) and Dean Thiessen (piano).

Frankie’s Jazz is presented by Infidels Jazz, and takes place every Friday and Saturday night from 11PM-12:15AM. Admission is $10, which is added to your bill at the end of the night.

Sadie Koshan Quartet at Zameen Art House
2026-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Jazz drumming sensation leads a band of Vancouver’s finest musicians!
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Drumming sensation Sadie Koshan has been blowing up the Vancouver & Montral Jazz scenes in recent years. For her first ticketed Infidels show, she’s assemble a band of Vancouver’s finest musicians to play a unique set of original music & deep cut standards.
Sadie Koshan – Drums
Ruthie Ha – Saxophone
Anthony Yuen – Piano
Erin Kim – Bass
This performance is part of Infidels Jazz June Jazz Showcase, a series highlighting the best of Canada’s creative music scene at the Zameen Art House, presented by Infidels Jazz.
Sadie Koshan Quartet
Zameen Art House
June 20, 2026
7PM
$25 in advance, $30 at the door

Ti Meter I Taket at Frankie's After Dark
2026-06-20 23:00 - 2026-06-21 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Ti Meter I Taket brings Scandinavia to Canada!

Applying Norwegian folk and jazz influence, this trio defies distance to create an exciting new sound with original tunes never before seen in Canada. With members from Vancouver and Norway, the band utilizes their musical differences with improvisation at the forefront, so no two concerts are the same!

Drums: Milan StangaPiano: Ola Birgitsonn (from Tromsø, Norway)Vocals: Sarah Spånberg (from Lillestrøm, Norway)

Frankie’s Jazz is presented by Infidels Jazz, and takes place every Friday and Saturday night from 11PM-12:15AM. Admission is $10, which is added to your bill at the end of the night.

John Nicholson Quintet at Hero's Welcome
2026-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
John Nicholson is one of Vancouver’s most in demand saxophonists, performing regularly in Jazz bands, Persian pop groups, Video game bands, and all points in between.

Created last year, his John Nicholson Quintet was created to perform John’s original music, in the Jazz tradition that he loves the best.

John Nicholson – Tenor SaxophoneBrad Turner – Piano Chris Fraser – GuitarConrad Good – BassTodd Stewart – Drums
This performance is part of Sundays at Hero’s Welcome, a weekly Jazz series presented by Infidels Jazz.
June 21, 20262-4PM$10 at the door

Jennifer Scott Plays Carla Bley at Zameen Art House
2026-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
The music of Carla Bley & Steve Swallow performed live!
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Jennifer Scott & Rene Worst are two of Vancouver’s most prolific & talented Jazz luminaries. They’ve been entertaining audiences in our city for decades, both together & in various projects. On June 21, they will be performing the music of legends Carla Bley & Steve Swallow at the Zameen Art House, along with Bernie Arai on drums.
This performance is part of Infidels Jazz June Jazz Showcase, a series highlighting the best of Canada’s creative music scene at the Zameen Art House, presented by Infidels Jazz.
June 21, 2026
Zameen Art House – 1515 Anderson (Granville Island)
7:00PM
$25 in advance, $30 at the door

Julian Borkowski Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Julian Borkowski Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Kokoroko at the Commodore Ballroom
2026-06-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Commodoe Ballroom, 868 Granville St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z1K3, Canada
Acclaimed Afrobeat fusion band KOKOROKO is coming to Vancouver!
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Kokoroko’s artistry has matured to a place that’s now largely representative of the musical melting point and wide range of tastes that comes as Londoners in the black diaspora. It’s this precise notion and the sense of London as an overarching anchor that informs the crux of their forthcoming second studio album ‘Tuff Times Never Last’.
KOKOROKO at the Commodore Ballroom
Sunday, June 21
7PM Doors
8PM Music
19 & Over

The Ostara Project at Revue Stage
2026-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Canadian supergroup featuring 6 of the country’s most acclaimed Jazz musicians

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The Ostara Project, named for the Germanic goddess of the spring equinox, embodies hope and growth by showcasing the strength and creativity of Canadian women in jazz.
Lead by award-winning jazz musicians Jodi Proznick and Amanda Tosoff, The member of The Ostara Project are individually are outstanding artists: collectively, they are a force.
Ostara’s self-titled debut album (Cellar Live, 2022) received a JUNO award nomination 2023, and it’s follow up Roots received rave reviews.
In a genre and industry where women are severely underrepresented, the Ostara Project is a powerful example of perseverance, community and creativity. New growth rising, stretching to claim space, propelled by joy. This is the music of
Ostara.
For their first Vancouver show in two years, they’ll feature a true supergroup of the Canadian Jazz Scene:
Jodi Proznick – Bass
Amanda Tosoff – Piano
Rachel Therrien – Trumpet
Claire Devlin – Saxophones
Kim Zombik – Vocals
Valérie Lacombe – Drums
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz.
Revue Stage 1601 Johnston, Granville Island
June 22, 2026
Doors 6:30PM
Show 7:00PM
$40 in advance, $50 at the door.
All ages.

Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray at Revue Stage
2026-06-24 20:00 - 21:30 | Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Two of the most respected legends in Jazz play East Vancouver’s hippest little arts centre.
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Kahil El’Zabar has performed with luminaries like Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley, Pharoah Sanders, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Archie Shepp, Eddie Harris, Donny Hathaway, Paul Simon, Lester Bowie, Hamiet Bluiett, Malachi Favors, Billy Bang & Gene Ammons, to name a few. He is also the former chairman of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), and has been nominated for a Grammy Award.
David Murray is considered to be the most influential tenor saxophonist of his generation. He has recorded more than 300 acclaimed projects and has worked with Max Roach, Charles Mingus, Cecil Taylor, Jack DeJohnette, Chico Hamilton, Elvin Jones, Archie Shepp, Pharoah Sanders, and Randy Weston, He has won 2 Grammys and is the recipient of the Danish Jazz Par Award.
These Jazz legends have been collaborating together for over 40 years, and have performed together all over the world to sold out audiences.
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz, with the support of the VJO Society.
Kahil El’ Zabar & David Murray
Revue Stage 1601 Johnston St
Doors 730/Show 8PM
$41 in advance, $50 at the door

Ha Siblings Play Alice Coltrane at Zameen Art House
2026-06-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Vancouver’s hottest Jazz musicians pay tribute to the legendary Alice Coltrane
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For decades, the music of Alice Coltrane has been stoking the imaginations of Jazz lovers and music lovers, with it’s unique blend of spiritual conciousness & Jazz.
On June 26, some of Vancouver’s most fearless young Jazz musicians team up to play the music of this iconic legend.
Ruthie Ha – Saxophone
Paco Ha – Saxophone
Noah France-Nolan – Piano
Harmeet Kaur Virdee – Bass
Karl DeJong – Drums
This performance is part of Infidels Jazz June Jazz Showcase, a series highlighting the best of Canada’s creative music scene at the Zameen Art House, presented by Infidels Jazz.
Ha Siblings Play Alice Coltrane
Zameen Art House
June 26, 2026
7PM
$25 in advance, $30 at the door

nebyoha at Zameen Art House
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Eclectic singer-songwriter straddles Ethio-Jazz, Funk, Jazz & all points in-between
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From being exposed to Motown, rock, and traditional Ethiopian music as a young boy, to discovering jazz, R&B, and classical in his college years, Nebyu has digested a diverse artistic palette from which to draw from when creating. For the last several years, one of his musical priorities has been nebyoha, an eclectic singer-songwriter project that straddles Ethio-Jazz, Funk, Jazz & all points in-between.
Nebyu Yohannes – Vocals, guitar, trombone
Feven Kidane – Bass
Lisa Cay Miller – Keyboards
Miles Wong – Drums
This performance is part of the June Jazz Showcase, an annual event presented by Infidels Jazz showcasing the best Canadian Jazz talent.
nebyoha
June 27, 2026
Zameen Art House 1515 Anderson
7PM
$25 in advance, $35 at the door

Julio Avila Cuban Band Live + The Mambo Kings Film Screening
2026-06-27 19:00 - 23:00 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
Feel the heat! Tonight is a night to shake your booty in the best seats in town as we combine a live set of exhilarating Cuban music with a rediscovered 90s barnstormer of a movie starring Latin heartthrobs Armand Assante and Antonio Banderas alongside the likes of Tito Puente and Celia Cruz.
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The Julio Avila Cuban Band is a powerhouse ensemble bringing the infectious rhythms and rich traditions of Cuban music to the West Coast. Led by bassist, vocalist, and composer Julio Avila, the group combines musical excellence with deep cultural authenticity. Each member, most of whom hail from Cuba, contributes world-class talent on vocals, horns, percussion, and keys, creating a vibrant, rich sound.
Together, they perform a dynamic mix of salsa, son, merengue, cumbia, and bachata, captivating audiences with irresistible energy and rhythm. Formed in Vancouver in 2015, the band quickly became a local favourite, celebrated for electrifying live performances and a strong commitment to preserving and sharing Cuban musical heritage. Whether performing at festivals, concerts, or community events, the Julio Avila Cuban Band delivers an unforgettable experience that gets people dancing and fills hearts with joy. This is Cuban music at its finest – alive, passionate, and deeply soulful.
About the film: The Mambo Kings (Arne Glimcher, 1992, 104 min)
Armand Assante and Antonio Banderas (in his American movie debut) play brothers, Cuban musicians exiled in the 1950s New York City, trying to get their lives back on track. Based on the Pulitzer prize winning novel, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, by Oscar Hijuelos.
Band Members
Julio Avila – bass, vocals
Ernesto Benitez – keyboards
Hector Ramos – congas
Julio Orlando Avila – saxophone, clarinet, flute
Isidora Basanovic – vocals, minor percussion
Hamilton Feraud – vocals, minor percussion
Reinaldo Burgues – vocals, minor percussion
Filled with energy, passion, and heedless vitality… glows with sensuality… the soundtrack is terrific… energizing to watch.
Roger Ebert
A stunner… extravagantly sexy and witty… suffused with romantic longing.
Rolling Stone
Fills the screen with gaudy life… In Armand Assante it boasts a mesmerizing actor working near the top of his form.
Kenneth Turan, LA Times

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Spencer Drody Quartet at Frankie's After Dark
2026-06-27 23:00 - 2026-06-28 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Spencer Drody is a Vancouver-based trumpeter with a deep love for jazz and small ensemble playing.

Alongside performing, he has a strong interest in transcribing and arranging for small groups. He’s been an active part of the local scene through his work with the Jimi James Sextet and the Arvind Ramdas Quintet. Listeners can expect an evening of straight-ahead, swinging music.

He’ll be joined by his good friends Arvind Ramdas on drums, Patrick Kao on guitar, and Dan Howard on bass—three active and accomplished members of Vancouver’s jazz community.

Frankie’s Jazz is presented by Infidels Jazz, and takes place every Friday and Saturday night from 11PM-12:15AM. Admission is $10, which is added to your bill at the end of the night

Feven Kidane Plays Don Cherry at Zameen Art House
2026-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
One of Canada’s most exciting Jazz musicians pays tribute to the legendary trumpeter Don Cherry
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Feven Kidane is one of Vancouver’s most talked about musicians, selling out venues like the Fox Cabaret, Hero’s Welcome, and more, with a multitude of projects.
On June 28, Feven will be debuting her latest project, a tribute to the music of the legendar trumpeter & composer, Don Cherry.
This performance is part of Infidels Jazz June Jazz Showcase, a series highlighting the best of Canada’s creative music scene at the Zameen Art House, presented by Infidels Jazz.
Feven Kidane Plays Don Cherry
Zameen Art House
June 28, 2026
7PM
$25 in advance, $30 at the door

Graham Villette Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Graham Villette Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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DM Electric Ko at Frankie's After Dark
2026-07-03 23:00 - 2026-07-04 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Dean Thiessen, Marcus Abramzik, and Jamison Ko bring their unique take on the ‘organ trio’ with a mix of original music and covers that are cut from the same cloth of the funk, jazz, gospel, and r&b traditions.

Frankie’s Jazz is presented by Infidels Jazz, and takes place every Friday and Saturday night from 11PM-1215AM. Admission is $10, which is added to your bill at the end of the night

Graham Villette Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2026-07-04 23:00 - 2026-07-05 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Graham Villette was born on Vancouver Island and has been playing drums for over a decade.

In 2021 Villette completed a Masters Degree in Jazz Performance at the University of Toronto where he was fortunate enough to study with Canadian drumming legend Terry Clarke. Even though Villette’s home base is Nanaimo, he finds himself playing music all over Vancouver Island and the lower mainland. For the last 9 years he has had the pleasure of working with many leading jazz musicians from the USA and Canada including Cory Weeds, Peter Bernstein, Joe Magnarelli, Akiko Tsuruga, Champian Fulton, Ray Gallon, John Lee, Steve Wallace, Brad Turner, Steve Kaldestad, Miles Black, and Mike Allen.

Frankie’s Jazz is presented by Infidels Jazz, and takes place every Friday and Saturday night from 11PM-1215AM. Admission is $10, which is added to your bill at the end of the night

Connor Lum Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-07-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Connor Lum Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Gordon Grdina's Haram at the American
2026-07-08 20:30 - 2026-07-09 22:30 | The American, 926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2W1, Canada
A 10-piece Arabic Avant-Garde Band!
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JUNO-winner Gordon Grdina formed Haram in 2008 as a large ensemble vehicle to interpret classic Arabic repertoire. These pieces are reinterpreted with an ensemble half studied in the Arabic tradition and half in avant-garde improvisation, making Haram sound like no other band on earth.
Gordon Grdina -Oud
Emad Armoush -Vocals, Ney
Tim Gerwing -Darbuka
Liam MacDonal -Riq
Tommy Babin -Bass
Kenton Loewen -Drums
Francois Houle -Clarinet
Christopher Kelly -Sax
JP Carter -Trumpet
Josh Zubot -Violin
Haram
July 08, 2026
The American – 926 Main St.
8:00PM Door / 8:30PM Show
$25 in advance / $30 at the door
19+
Seating will be limited, and it’s recommended to arrive early if seating is necessary.
This performance is part of Very Big Bands at the American, a monthly big band series presented by Infidels Jazz.

(Kamloops Show) Songs In The Key Of Stevie: A Celebration of Stevie Wonder
2026-07-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9 Ave, Kamloops, BC, V2C 3X5, Canada
For over 50 years, Stevie Wonder has been one of the brightest lights in contemporary soul, pop, R&B, and funk music.
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A perennial critic’s favourite, with over two dozen Grammy’s to his name, Stevie Wonder continues to represent the best of contemporary music.
On July 10 & 11, two-time Western Canadian Music Award winner and Kamloops favourite Krystle Dos Santos takes to the stage at the Sagebrush Theatre to pay tribute to this icon. Backed by an all-star band featuring Vancouver’s best musicians, Krystle promises to bring you nothing but the best from Stevie Wonder’s five decades of hitmaking.
Presented by Infidels Jazz
Audience Advisory:
This is an all ages event.

Jade Decker Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2026-07-10 23:00 - 2026-07-11 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Jade Decker is a vocalist and composer who wants to encourage LGBTQIA2S+ people in her community to find their voices, but the only way to encourage that is to be the example.

This trio will be presenting Jade’s original vocal jazz compositions, which musically explore diasporic longing, found family, and the spiritual devotion of queerness

Frankie’s Jazz is presented by Infidels Jazz, and takes place every Friday and Saturday night from 11PM-1215AM. Admission is $10, which is added to your bill at the end of the night

Klee Zubot Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2026-07-11 23:00 - 2026-07-12 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Inspired by the innovations of Thelonious Monk and Ornette Coleman, emerging guitarist, Klee Zubot brings a driving energy to the stage through his unique fingerstyle technique and evolving voice as an improviser.

From his studies at McGill University’s Jazz Performance program, he gathers the lovely Erin Kim on bass and recruits Vancouver local Kai Basanta on drums to perform at Frankie’s After Dark Series.
Klee Zubot – GuitarErin Kim – Bass Kai Basanta – Drums
Frankie’s Jazz is presented by Infidels Jazz, and takes place every Friday and Saturday night from 11PM-1215AM. Admission is $10, which is added to your bill at the end of the night

Neil Gray Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2026-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Western Canadian drummer Neil Gray recently celebrated the release of his first album on Cellar Live, and is proud to be playing his first Infidels Jazz show as part of their popular Sunday Jazz series at Hero’s Welcome on July 12th.

For this special concert, he’ll be joined by Vancouver piano legend Bruno Hubert, as well as Ben Lockwood on tenor sax and Conrad Good on bass.
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome is presented by Infidels Jazz.

Neil Gray QuartetJuly 12Hero’s Welcome 3917 Main Street2-4PM$10 in advance.

Teresa Marie Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Teresa Marie Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Chungking Express + Chen Baker: Cantopop
2026-07-12 19:00 - 21:45 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
The first Wong Kar-Wai movie to make an impression on North American audiences (the Miramax release was sponsored by Quentin Tarantino), Chungking Express is a fast, fluid, almost throwaway picture set in contemporary Hong Kong, and comprising two simple, short story-like through-lines involving lovelorn policemen.
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It was this smaller film that made Wong’s name in the West. After the studied inertia of Days of Being Wild, Chungking is a frenetic visual blur that’s been likened to an action painting. Still the prevailing tone is wistful melancholy: even a cop’s ragged dishcloth joins in the tears.
Before the movie (102 minutes) Chen Baker will get us in the mood for love with their brand of Canto pop. Chen Baker is a group of seasoned musicians who frequently present jazz-influenced interpretations of Asian pop music, including mandopop and Japanese city pop. On July 12, they’ll be returning to VIFF, pairing their performance with a screening of Chungking Express. To complement the film, they will be covering and reimagining Cantonese pop music from the 80s to early 2000s, in addition to songs from the Chungking Express soundtrack. Alvin Fung (vocals, guitar) Jeffery Chen (guitar) Brittany Or (keyboard) Alex Cheng (bass) Dario Acosta (drums)
Chen Baker: 7:00 pm
Chungking Express: 8:15 pm approx (102 min)
This is what Godard movies were once like: fast, hand-held, funny and very, very catchy.
Tony Rayns, Time Out
Wong Kar-Wai’s Chungking Express is as fresh as falling rain, a pair of love stories full of pain and humor.
Kevin Thomas, LA Times
Chungking Express gets by and gets off on sheer innocence, exuberance, and cinematic freedom, a striking triumph of style over substance that give life to the grunge and chaos at the heart of contemporary Hong Kong.
Joshua Klein, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

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Erin Kim Trio at the Heatley
2026-07-13 20:00 - 22:00 | The Heatley, 696 E Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1R1, Canada
Erin Kim is quickly earning a reputation one of Vancouver & Montreal’s top young bassists.

For her first Infidels show as a leader, she’ll be joined by:
Amrita Saimi – TromboneSadie Koshan – Drums

This performance is part of Pass the Hat, a monthly Jazz series at the Heatley, featuring the best young musicians in Vancouver’s Jazz scene. All attendees will be asked to donate what they can at each performance, with all funds going to the band. This series is presented by Infidels Jazz, with support from the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra Society.

Erin Kim TrioThe Heatley 696 E. HastingsJuly 13th, 20268PM

ghosti at Zameen Art House
2026-07-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
A new Jazz-based project led by Julia Farry & Julia Uhlehla.
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ghosti is a new Jazz-based project led by Julia Farry & Julia Uhlela, ft. Reed Jackson
They will be playing their first performance on July 17 at Zameen Art House as part of the Expression Sessions, a live music series presented by Infidels Jazz.
Julia Farry – Bass
Julia Uhlela – Vocals
Reed Jackson – Guitars
July 17, 2026
Zameen Art House
1515 Anderson
Doors – 730
Show – 8PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door.
