Supporting and promoting Vancouver’s vibrant and emerging jazz scene

Gals & Pals with the Leading Ladies at the Pearl

The Pearl 881 Granville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

For over five years, 11-woman big band The Leading Ladies have been thrilling audiences all over the Lower Mainland with their unique blend of modern cool and classic swing, all under the direction of Casey Thomas-Burns. On Sunday, November 10th, The Ladies make their long awaited debut at the Pearl on Granville with Gals & […]

$30

Cory Weeds Trio at Frankie’s After Dark

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds brings his chordless trio to the club for a rare After Dark performance. We say rare because it's not often Weeds can stay up past 10:00pm let alone start a gig at 11:00. The trio has been working it out at Weeds' more favourable time (7:00) around the corner at District […]

$10

Feven Kidane Quartet + Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat at VIFF Centre

VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

A fierce talent on the local jazz scene, trumpeter Feven Kidane presents a very special set of original music inspired by the documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat… music which seeks to connect with the film and embody a learning spirit, remembrance, and decades-old shared grief. Feven explains, “this film gives me mixed feelings. not […]

$40

Karl DeJong at Frankie’s After Dark

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Karl DeJong is a drummer, composer and music producer who resides on the traditional unceded territories of the q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), Máthxwi (Matsqui), and se'mya'me (Semiahmoo) First Nations. Joined by Noah Franche-Nolan on piano and Wynston Minckler on bass, Karl will be performing a suite of original music rooted in the Black American Music […]

$10

Dan Gaucher Quartet Plays Monk at Hero’s Welcome

Hero's Welcome 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Drummer Dan Gaucher has been a high priest in the church of Thelonious Monk for years, and will be leading a special service at Hero's Welcome on November 17, with the help of Jon Bentley, David Sikula, and David Caballero. Sundays at Hero's Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly jazz series presented by Tim […]

$10

Ricardo Galvez at the Lido

The Lido 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Ricardo Galvez is a tremendous young trombonist, making his Infidels debut with a fantastic band featuring Ruthie Ha, Seth Kitamura, Bella Fedrigo & Jordy McIntosh. 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 […]

Kenton Loewen & JP Carter + Wabi at Zameen Art House

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This special edition of the New Thing features two long running improvising duos: Kenton Loewen & JP Carter Wabi, featuring Chris Gestrin & Bernie Arai. These duos will contract and compliment each other, and deliver a unique evening of improvised music. The New Thing is a monthly series dedicated to free jazz and improvised music. […]

$15

Brad Pearson Trio at Frankie’s After Dark

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brad Pearson has performing professionally on the Vancouver music scene since 2016 when he graduated with a bachelors of applied music from Vancouver Community College; studying classical double bass with Laurence Mollerup, and electric bass with Cameron Hood. He has performed with local legends Hugh Fraser, Campbell Ryga, Brad Turner, and Buff Allen. This bassist […]

$10

Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers at The Painted Ship

The Painted Ship 2884 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Over the past decade and a half, Juno nominated percussionist Robin Layne has steeped himself in rhythmic traditions around the world. His search for rhythm and folkloric traditions has led him to Cuba, Guinea, Mali, Mexico, and beyond. He brings these influences to bear in his compositions that are inspired by his travels. He'll be […]

$15

Jordy McIntosh plays John Scofield at Frankie’s After Dark

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Jordy McIntosh is a Vancouver based drummer/educator. Joined by Jake Kostuchuk on Guitar, Erika Chow on Tenor, and David Caballero on Bass, the group will be bringing a catalogue of John Scofield classics. From Scofield records such as “Meant to Be”, “Quiet”, “Time on my Hands”, and “A Go Go”, the group will pay homage […]

$10