Infidels Jazz

Seraphina Crema Black Quartet
2024-08-16 23:00 - 2024-08-17 00:30 (America/Vancouver) | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Seraphina Crema Black is a musician and composer from Vancouver who studies vocal jazz and philosophy at McGill University. She has a strong musical theatre and drama background with 10 years of experience. Seraphina enjoys playing classical piano and has completed her Grade 7 Royal Conservatory of Music exam. She is very grateful to have had the opportunity to study with Ranee Lee, Jean-Michel Pilc, and Dan Reynolds. She has also participated in workshops with jazz legend, Charles Tolliver, and prolific gospel composer and arranger, Karen Burke. She enjoys exploring various genres such as Jazz, Latin, Country, R&B, Musical Theatre, and Soul.
For her Frankie’s debut she’ll be joined by Lennox Wong-Chor on Drums, Emmet Murray on Bass, and Francis Reyes on piano.
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.

Ingrid Li Quartet
2024-08-17 23:00 - 2024-08-18 00:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Ingrid Li is an alto saxophonist bringing an eclectic voice to the Vancouver and Montreal jazz scene. Just completing her first year at McGill’s Schulich School of Music, she has enjoyed working as a bandleader and side woman. Though versatile, her love for music is rooted in straight-ahead bop. She had the honour of receiving the 2023 Fraser Macpherson Jazz Fund Scholarship and owes it to her wonderful mentors Camille Thurman, James Danderfer, and Daniel Hersog.
Ingrid is excited to bring her band to Frankie’s After Dark: Emmet Murray on Bass, EJ Bown on piano, and Julian Ferrer on 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.

Laura Crema Quartet
2024-08-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Laura Crema’s captivating voice is “unadulterated musical silk, and not to be missed.”CBC Radio
Distinguished Canadian jazz vocalist, Laura Crema has a purity of tone that can only be achieved by one gifted with a rare natural instrument. She has performed, recorded, and collaborated with some of the finest musicians in Canadian jazz, country, new and improvised music. Laura has recorded six critically acclaimed albums under her name, the most recent is collection of original songs co-created with guitarist, Bill Coon. She has toured and performed across Canada and Europe and has had the great honor to play many of Canada’s most prestigious jazz venues, including The National Art Centre in Ottawa.
Laura Crema has a rare interpretive gift that allows her to inhabit a song and dive deeply into the lyrics of an old standard to suggest new meanings, shades and inferences that have lain dormant until they were lit up by the resonance, depth, and warmth of her voice. Born and raised in Burnaby BC, Laura Crema has performed and recorded with some of the finest musicians in Canadian jazz, country, roots, and new and improvised music. She has toured and performed across Canada and Europe.
Vocalist Laura Crema is a great interpreter of songbook standards as well as Brazilian music, and obscure pieces from her own repertoire. She has a purity of tone that can only be achieved by one gifted with a rare natural instrument.
For this special Hero’s Welcome show, Laura will be joined by Sharon Minemoto, Conrad Good, and Bernie Arai.
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. The concept is to provide an affordable way for jazz lovers of all ages to gather and celebrate this music we love.
Please note the new admission cost of $10. Also please note the new start time of 2PM.

Mike Allen Trio Plays John Coltrane's Blue World at VIFF Centre
2024-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
Get your tickets at the early bird price of $18 before September 5. Regular tickets will be $25.
Sixty years ago, inspired by Jean-Luc Godard and John Cassavetes, Gilles Groulx made a French-Canadian nouvelle vague movie in Montreal. Le chat dans le sac is a portrait of an earnest, self-absorbed young man — a would-be revolutionary — and his exploitative relationship with a naive theatre student. To compose the score, Groulx turned to bebop saxophonist John Coltrane… whose score was finally released in 2022 as the album Blue World. The film is a fascinating time capsule capturing Montreal in the early 60s, the cultural currents of the time (with newspapers looming large), and the sexual attitudes of the period. This screening will be preceded by a live jazz concert by the Mike Allen Trio.
Mike Allen is a legendary tenor saxophonist who has been at the forefront of the Canadian Jazz scene for 30 years. Known for his work with everybody from Michael Bublé to Sonny Greenwich, Mike is particularly adept at interpreting the music of John Coltrane. Before this special screening of Le chat dans le sac (The Cat in the Bag) Mike will be joined by Adam Thomas on bass, and Julian MacDonough on drums, for a unique performance featuring the music of Coltrane’s Blue Room (featuring the soundtrack of the film), and other Coltrane compositions.
Join us as we celebrate the 98th birthday of John Coltrane and the 60th Anniversary of a French Canadian classic.
An accomplished musician who has studied Coltrane in depth and forged a style that is fresh and vital
Jazz Journal International
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Jazz Jam Session with Jimi James
2024-08-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
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 August they will be held on Aug 11 & 25
Jimi James is the perfect musician to host the house band in August, known for hosting countless jam session at Marpole’s famed Jazz House, and for his work with VEJI and John Gross. Joining him in August will be Brad Pearson & Jamison Ko.
These will be open jam sessions, which means that everybody from professionals to high school students will be welcome. Helping us in making sure that the jam is accessible to those younger members of our community will be the Fraser MacPherson Jazz Fund, who has signed on as a sponsor of the Jams. If you’re under the age of 19, just make sure you have a guardian of legal age with you. You can use the instruments of the house band, but please be respectful of them.
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a bi-weekly jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of 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 for the jam sessions are only $5. Please note the new time of 2PM

Gordon Grdina Trio | Zameen Art House
2024-08-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
The original Gordon Grdina Trio is one of the most acclaimed and popular Vancouver bands of the past few decades. They will be performing their last show of 2024 at Zameen Art House on August 31 at 8:00PM.
Gordon Grdina – Guitar, Oud
Tommy Babin – Bass
Kenton Loewen – Drums
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
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This show is presented by Tim Reinert of the Infidels Jazz and will be at Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson on Granville Island.

Jazz Jam with Jillian Lebeck
2024-09-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
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 September they will be held on September 08 & 29 and hosted by Jillian Lebeck.
Jillian Lebeck is one of the most dynamic and exciting voices on the Canadian Jazz scene, and her projects have been featured on CBC Radio’s Studio One Jazz Series CBC’s “Hot Air”, and NPR. For these jam sessions she’ll be joined by two of Vancouver’s very best: Conrad Good on bass, and Arvind Ramdas on drums.
These will be open jam sessions, which means that everybody from professionals to high school students will be welcome. Helping us in making sure that the jam is accessible to those younger members of our community will be the Fraser MacPherson Jazz Fund, who has signed on as a sponsor of the Jams. If you’re under the age of 19, just make sure you have a guardian of legal age with you. You can use the instruments of the house band, but please be respectful of them.
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a bi-weekly jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of 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 for the jam sessions are only $5. Please note the new time of 2PM

Jason de Couto Organ Trio at Hero's Welcome
2024-09-15 14:30 - 15:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
The Jason de Couto Organ Trio is a Vancouver organ trio led by Jason de Couto on Organ, and features Chris Fraser on Guitar and Buff Allen on Drums. All three members are active and integral musicians in the local music scene and work in a variety of ensembles as leaders and sidemen. They have come together to form a unique and dynamic sound rarely heard in Vancouver. The group plays a mix of Jazz, Funk, Pop, Latin, and Blues music, with influences ranging from Jimmy Smith, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Jimmy McGriff, to Larry Goldings, Sam Yahel, and Joey deFrancesco.
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. The concept is to provide an affordable way for jazz lovers of all ages to gather and celebrate this music we love.
This very special edition of Sundays at Hero’s Welcome will be part of the Main Street Car Free Days celebration and will be held outside the bar, and is free to the public.

City Pop Nights Ft. Chen Baker at Hero's Welcome
2024-09-19 19:00 - 23:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Ever since Mariya Takeuchi’s Plastic Love mysteriously went viral on YouTube in 2017, funky Japanese pop music from the late 70s and 80s (collectively known as city pop) has slowly solidified itself as a mainstay of global internet culture. Through the bittersweet yet relentlessly catchy melodies, slappin’ basslines, energetic disco beats, and ample amounts of reverb; listeners vicariously conjure the memories of a nation basking at the height of economic boom, blissfully unaware of the bright future that will never materialize.
Brought to you by local jazz-fusion group Chen Baker, City Pop Nights will attempt to bring you said experience in flesh. The night will mostly consist of hits from genre staples such as Miki Matsubara, Taeko Ohnuki, Tasturo Yamashita, and Casiopea; along with Western songs that also echo the sentiment.
Mia Wang – vocals
Xirui Wang – vocals
Neal Wang – Alto Sax
Jeffrey Chen – guitar
Justin Juan – keys
Dario Acosta – Drums
Piyotr Kao – Bass
City Pop Nights is presented by Infidels Jazz, and will be at Hero’s Welcome: 3917 Main Street.
Doors Open: 7PM
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.Buy tickets today

TenorRiffik ft. Steve Kaldestad & Mike Allen at Hero's Welcome
2024-09-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
TenorRiffik is the aptly named group featuring two of Canada’s most highly regarded saxophonists: Mike Allen & Steve Kaldestad.
For this special performance, they will be joined by the great rhythm section of Joe Poole & Steve Holy.
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. The concept is to provide an affordable way for jazz lovers of all ages to gather and celebrate this music we love.
Please note the new admission cost of $10. Also please note the new start time of 2PM

Greg Dent Quintet at The Lido
2024-09-23 21:00 - 23:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Trombonist Greg Dent leads a great Quintet for our next show at the Lido, featuring Feven Kidane, Dom Hallberg, Francis Naluz & Kate Johnson!

Pass the Hat is a monthly series at the Lido presented by Tim Reinert & 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.

Dana & Alden at Fox Cabaret
2024-09-25 19:00 - 21:30 | The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada
MODO-LIVE, I am the Eggplant and Infidels Jazz present…
Dana and Alden
w/ Nick Gamer
Wednesday September 25th, 2024
Fox Cabaret
Vancouver, BC
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Handmade Blade at Zameen Art House
2024-09-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Handmade Blade features Vancouver improvisers Aram Bajakian (John Zorn, Lou Reed, Diana Krall) on guitar JP Carter (Destroyer, Dan Mangan) on trumpet and Peggy Lee ( Peggy Lee Band, Wayne Horvitz, Waxwing) on cello.
The three each contribute compositions which launch striking and explosive improvisations. This will be Handmade Blade’s First Vancouver performance in 3 years.
The New Thing is a monthly series dedicated to free jazz and improvised music. It’s co-presented by Infidels Jazz & NOW Society, and takes place at Zameen Studios (1515 Anderson Street, Granville Island) one Friday a month. Tickets are $15, or PWC.
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Ron Samworth & Pat Pending at Trio All-City Athletics
2024-09-28 20:00 - 23:00 | All-City Athletics, 130 West Hastings, alley entrance, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1G9, Canada
Ron Samworth has been at the forefront of Vancouver’s creative music scene for over 30 years. For this special performance at All-City, he leads the Pat Pending Trio, a forward looking ensemble performing original compositions and the occasional deconstructed
standard. Samworth and the Pat Pending Trio celebrate freedom and innovation, and draw froma wide sonic palette and are indebted to everything in the natural world. The music is spacious and textural, swinging and thoughtful.
Ron Samworth – guitar and effects
Bradshaw Pack – pedal steel and effects
Karlis Silins – bass
Jesus Caballero – drums and percussion
This event is on September 28 at All-City Athletics at 130 W. Hastings. 7:30 Doors, 8:00PM Start.It’s only accessible from the the Alley Entrance, and is presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz.
Tickets will be $20 in advance via Eventbrite below, and $25 at the door.
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Jillian Lebeck at Hero's Welcome
2024-09-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
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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 September they will be held on September 08 & 29 and hosted by Jillian Lebeck.
Jillian Lebeck is one of the most dynamic and exciting voices on the Canadian Jazz scene, and her projects have been featured on CBC Radio’s Studio One Jazz Series CBC’s “Hot Air”, and NPR. For these jam sessions she’ll be joined by two of Vancouver’s very best: Conrad Good on bass, and Arvind Ramdas on drums.
These will be open jam sessions, which means that everybody from professionals to high school students will be welcome. Helping us in making sure that the jam is accessible to those younger members of our community will be the Fraser MacPherson Jazz Fund, who has signed on as a sponsor of the Jams. If you’re under the age of 19, just make sure you have a guardian of legal age with you. You can use the instruments of the house band, but please be respectful of them.
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a bi-weekly jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of 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 for the jam sessions are only $5. Please note the new time of 2PM

Asef at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-04 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
The name Ásef has its origins in Arabic and Persian cultures. It is a popular name in Muslim communities and carries spiritual and cultural significance. In Hebrew, the word means to gather or harvest. Ásef has a unique sound melding Middle eastern overtones with jazz improvisation. The members of the group bring to the stage many years of experience playing a variety of music from around the world including Balkan folk, Tango, Klezmer, Flamenco and Bebop. Their compositions embrace this vast range of musical sounds taking the audience on a truly unique musical journey.
The band members hope this music will help us all to come together peacefully despite our differences.
Saul Berson – saxophonesItamar Erez – guitarSam Shoichet – bassLiam Macdonald – drums/percussion

Julian Borkowski Quartet at All-City Athletics
2024-10-05 19:30 - 23:00 | All-City Athletics, 130 West Hastings, alley entrance, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1G9, Canada
Julian Borkowski has quickly become one of the most talked about young Jazz trumpeters on the Canadian scene, despite having spent most of the last several years working on his masters degree in Oregon.
For this special performance at All-City Athletics, Julian has assembled a group of some the brightest young lights on the Vancouver scene: Quincy Mayes on keyboards, David Caballero on bass, and Todd Stewart on drums. This will be Julian’s first Vancouver show on trumpet in over two years, and will feature two scorching sets of Julian’s original music, most of which has never been performed in Vancouver.
This event is on October 05 at All-City Athletics at 130 W. Hastings. 7:30 Doors, 8:00PM Start.
It’s only accessible from the the Alley Entrance, and is presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz.
Tickets will $20 in advance via eventbrite, and $25 at the door. All tickets to the postponed August All-City Jazz show will be honoured.
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Adam Kyle at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-05 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Adam Kyle is a saxophonist based in Vancouver, BC. Most often seen performing as a sideman, Adam is looking forward to making his Infidels band leading debut. Drawing inspiration from many sources and people, Adam has put together a band to interpret choice standards and originals. Adam will be joined by Dean Thiessen on keys/organ and Tyler Murray on drums for a set of grooving and swinging music that you will not want to miss
Band members:
Dean Thiessen – keysTyler Murray – drums

Bill Coon at Hero's Welcome
2024-10-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Bill Coon is a legend on the Canadian Jazz scene, and is considered one of the finest guitarists this country has ever produced. For this special performance at Hero’s Welcome, Bill will be joined by James Danderfer on reeds, Conrad Good on bass, and Joe Poole on drums.
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. The concept is to provide an affordable way for jazz lovers of all ages to gather and celebrate this music we love.

John Paton's Small Pleasures at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-11 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
John Paton is a saxophonist, composer and guitarist based in Vancouver, BC. He has collaborated with local and international artists including Peggy Lee, Tony Wilson, Rene Lussier, Kenny Wollesen and Han Bennink.
Composed in Dec 2019, John Paton’s Small Pleasures is a large scale work inspired by and dedicated to the Russian modernist painter Wassily Kandinsky. The work has been described as “futuristic jazz” and draws from Minimalism, 70s Rock and Classical Composition.
John Paton – Guitar, CompositionDavid Sikula – GuitarConrad Good – Bass

Jake Kostuchuk at Frankies After Dark
2024-10-12 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Jake Kostuchuk is a guitarist from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. In 2021, he graduated from Selkirk College where he studied with Canadian jazz guitarist Mike Rud. He is currently finishing his jazz degree at Capilano University. For his Infidels debut as a leader, he will be playing a mix of original music and select tunes from his favourite composers. Joining him will be David Caballero on bass and Jordy McIntosh on drums.

October Jazz Jam at Hero's Welcome with Chris Fraser Trio
2024-10-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
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 on the Vancouver scene, and is known for his dynamic performances at Tyrant Studios, Frankie’s After Dark, and elsewhere. Backing him up for these jams will be David Caballero on bass, and Todd Stewart on drums.
These will be open jam sessions, which means that everybody from professionals to high school students will be welcome. Helping us in making sure that the jam is accessible to those younger members of our community will be the Fraser MacPherson Jazz Fund, who has signed on as a sponsor of the Jams. If you’re under the age of 19, just make sure you have a guardian of legal age with you. You can use the instruments of the house band, but please be respectful of them.

Mary Ancheta Plays Betty Davis at Hero's Welcome
2024-10-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Betty Davis was one of the most important voices of 1970’s funk….a flamboyant pop diva a full decade before there was such a thing, with a discography full of sexually aggressive and incredibly funky tunes that weren’t hits, but should have been.
She’s long been an influence on Vancouver based keyboardist, producer, and all-around phenom Mary Ancheta, which has led Mary to this special night at Hero’s Welcome full of Davis’ most loved tunes, as well as some deep cuts.
For this can’t miss show, Mary’s MAQkestra will feature:
Mary Ancheta – Keys
Dominic Conway – Saxophones
Feven Kidane – Trumpet
Tristan Paxton – Guitar
Matt Reid – Bass
Paul Clark – Drums
As well as extremely special guest vocalists:
Dawn Pemberton
Leo D.E. Johnson
Krystle Dos Santos
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz, and will be at Hero’s Welcome: 3917 Main Street.
Thursday, October 17
Doors Open: 7PM
Tickets: Advance sales SOLD OUT. Limited availability for $25 at the door.

Joel Faulkner at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-18 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
A Toronto transplant, Joel Faulkner is one of Vancouver’s most exciting guitarists. Since the age of 4,and throughout his life, Joel has been playing many different styles of music. With a background playing gospel music in church growing up followed by 10 years of performing in bars and clubs around Ontario (as a frontman and sideman for different Blues, Funk, Folk and Rock groups), Faulkner has spent the last 10 years focused on Jazz.
The Joel Faulkner Trio is a Vancouver based jazz group led by Joel Faulkner (Guitar), and accompanied by Brad Pearson (Bass), and Max Huberdeau (Drums). Although the threehave been playing together and friends for years, they have recently found themselves for the second time as roommates. This will also be the first time the group has performed in this configuration, which promises to be an exciting event! While mostly performing their take on standards from the Great American Song book, the collective musical experience brought to the table by each musician makes for a unique sound that is equally soulful, playful and edgy.

KneeJerk at Tyrant Studios
2024-10-19 21:30 - 23:30 | Tyrant Studios, 1019 Seymour St,, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M3, Canada
KneeJerk has quickly become one of the most exciting Free Jazz groups in Canada, with Brian Horswill (piano), Karlis Silins (bass), and Kenton Loewen (drums) thrilling audiences both with their dynamic live performances, and with their debut album, released in 2023 on the Infidels Jazz label. Now with the inclusion of Cole Schmidt on guitar, they’ve added new complexities to their sound, while keeping the chaotic minimalism that has become a hallmark of their performances.On Saturday, October 19th, KneeJerk will be returning to Tyrant Studios, for only their second performance in Vancouver with their new lineup. With a second album right around the corner, this is a perfect time to check out what the group has been up to, and where they’re headed.KneeJerkTyrant Studios – 1019 SeymourOctober 19, 2024Doors: 9:00PMShow: 9:30PM$20 in advance, $25 at the door
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Mackenzie Tran at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-19 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Mackenzie is a vocalist, pianist and bandleader based in Vancouver, BC. She recently completed her BEd at UBC after completing her BMus from Capilano University. Mackenzie is excited to be joined by Seth Kitamura (piano), Emilio Suarez (bass) and Jordy McIntosh (drums) to share an evening of treasured standards from the Black American Music tradition, along with a few select pieces from genres such as R&B, pop, and soul.

Bill Runge Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2024-10-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Bill Runge is one of the finest saxophonists in the country, known for his work with Veji, Tower of Power, Jim Byrnes, K-os, Long John Baldry, Frank Sinatra Jr, Powder Blues, Colin James, and so many more.
For this special performance at Hero’s Welcome, Bill will be joined by:
Kristian Alexandrov-PianoAndre Lachance-BassBernie Arai-Drums

Marta Kalmar Quintet at The Lido
2024-10-21 21:00 - 23:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Marta Kalmar is a pianist working on her BMUS at Capilano College. For her first Infidels Jazz show, she’ll be joined by Tamás Balai on saxophones, Nathan Lintott on trombone, Bella Fedrigo on bass, and Karl DeJong on drums.
Pass the Hat is a monthly series at the Lido presented by Tim Reinert & 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.

Feven Kidane Quartet at the Painted Ship
2024-10-22 18:00 - 20:30 | The Painted Ship, 2884 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2G6, Canada
Feven Kidane is a jazz trumpeter whose vision in the Black American Music practice is one of tradition, focus, and spirituality. Tunes and arrangements chosen for this special performance at the Painted Ship will be by some of the greats, as well as originals by Kidane.
Recent shows by Kidane at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the Vancouver International Film Centre, and Chill X Studios have all sold out, so make sure you get to the Painted Ship early on this one. Tickets won’t be sold in advance, and it’s first come, first serve. In addition, make sure you get your tickets for the Kokoroko show happening at the Hollywood Theatre later that night, and have two special musical performances in one night.
Feven Kidane Quartet
Feven Kidane – TrumpetSuin Park – KeyboardsHarmeet Kaur Virdee – BassTodd Stewart – Drums
The Painted Ship (2884 West Broadway)
6PM, 2 sets
$15 admission
First come, first serve.
This show is presented by Infidels Jazz.
Tickets to Kokoroko later that night can be purchased here:
https://www.ticketweb.ca/…/kokoroko-north…/13373184

Kokoroko North American Tour
2024-10-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 2H2, Canada
Acclaimed Afrobeat fusion band KOKOROKO is coming to Vancouver! Featuring 8 of the most exciting Jazz musicians on the London scene, and fresh off of several fantastic releases on Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood label, this band is coming to Vancouver for the first time ever at the legendary Hollywood Theatre!

MODO-LIVE, I am the Eggplant, Infidels Jazz present…
Kokoroko North American Tour October 2024
w/ Special Guests
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024
Hollywood Theatre
Vancouver, BC
