Canadian jazz pianist, composer, and vocalist Jillian Lebeck is one of the most dynamic and exciting voices on the Canadian Jazz scene. Her debut recording "Living in Pieces" (MaximumJazz/Universal) spent several weeks in the number 1 position on the national Chart Attack radio charts. For this After Dark performance she’ll be joined by Steve Holy […]
Visionary percussionist, vocalist, and composer Kahil El'Zabar has been at the forefront of creative music and Jazz for over five decades. On February 24, 2025 this legend will be bringing his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble to the Pearl in Vancouver, as part of Heart & Soul, a record-breaking tour celebrating Black History Month This group has […]
Blueshore at CapU, The Rickshaw, & Infidels Jazz present Nik Bärtsch's RONIN Nik Bärtsch's RONIN is a prog-jazz-band from Zurich, Switzerland. The quartet was founded in 2001 by the Swiss pianist, composer and producer Nik Bärtsch. Ronin’s music combines various musical styles including funk, new classical music and elements of Japanese ritual music. The insistent […]
Over the past several years, Gordy Li has earned a reputation as one of the most expressive and exciting young saxophonists in the country. For his debut as a leader at the Painted Ship, Gordy has assembled a cross-country band, featuring the scene's best and brightest: Feven Kidane - TrumpetCole Schmidt - GuitarMili Hong (special […]
Pianist, and composer, Jancis Bautista (he/him/his), is a passionate artist whose music is heavily inspired from jazz, classical, R'n'B, pop, and folk. He will be showcasing all of his influences through his compositions and select tunes in a piano trio setting. He’ll be joined by David Caballero on bass and Karl DeJong on drums. Frankie's […]
Harmeet Kaur Virdee is a double bassist, improvisor, composer, music teacher, and arts administrator from Surrey BC. Joining her is Ru Ha (tenor sax), Suin Park (piano), Karl DeJong (drums). They will perform compositions written by Harmeet that explore the sounds of nature, emotions, and visual images. Frankie's After Dark takes place every Friday and […]
Infidels Jazz Presents Otaku Bop with Ghibli Jazz Orchestra, MissingNo, Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band Friday, March 7th, 2025 The Rickshaw Theatre 19+ Doors: 7:00pm Get Tickets Ghibli Jazz Orchestra An […]
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 […]
