Vancouver-based poet and filmmaker Brandon Wint presents two deeply-personal short films, each of which is propelled by poetry and jazz. In Moving For Love Brandon explores for the first time the details of his family’s migration from the Caribbean to Canada in the early 1970s. With help from his mother and grandmother, Brandon probes the […]
One of the most popular and intriguing big band leaders of the Swing era, Artie Shaw took jazz clarinet to a new level of artistry and celebrity. On occasion, Shaw […]
To celebrate the music of Sun Ra, two of Vancouver’s strongest creative voices join forces for a one-night only performance at the VIFF Centre, along with a rare screening of […]
The Quincy Mayes Brazilian Soul Experience is thrilled to present a special performance showcasing the diverse, Afro-centric roots of samba, soul, and funk. Featuring musical selections from an eclectic group […]
Qalandar are a contemporary Persian ensemble that strike a balance between tradition and innovation. Get Tickets The ensemble (featuring Ali Razmi on vcocals, Hamin Honari on tombak and daf, Kenton […]
Early bird tickets are available now! There are a limited number of early bird tickets available, so don’t wait! Our latest VIFF Live presentation combines a jazz set led by drummer Kevin Romain and one of the most notorious music docs ever made, Jay Bulger’s bruising encounter with the legendary Ginger Baker, aka “the world’s […]
The Happiest Big Band on Earth had their first show on April 27th, 2018, and was born through Matt Grinke’s love of jazz and Disney. Since then, the Happiest band has continued to morph and shift into many different sounds and sizes, anywhere from a trio to the full 17-piece big band, including this quintet! […]
Returning to the VIFF stage, Biboye Onanuga, presents: ’The Music of Monk’. Get Tickets The Edmonton-based drummer is joined by an iconoclastic ensemble of Vancouver musicians Quincy Mayes (piano), Jodi […]
Early bird tickets are available now! There are a limited number of early bird tickets available, so don’t wait! Get Tickets If you don’t know the Betty Davis, prepare to […]
Four of Vancouver’s best jazz musicians come together as BC’s Blue Note Legacy Quartet! Get Tickets For 85 years, Blue Note Records has been the gold standard for recorded Jazz […]