One of Vancouver's most exciting jazz guitarists! Get Tickets Vancouver-based guitarist Madeleine Elkins writes intricate compositions at the crossroads of jazz, folk, and rock. Named by The Vancouver Sun as one of “10 Vancouver music acts to watch in 2026,” she has been described as “one of the freshest and most varied” players in the […]
The Blasting Company Performs Over The Garden Wall Get Tickets Artist Pre-Sale on Wednesday, June 24th at 10am PDT Modo-Live Pre-Sale on Thursday, June 25th at 10am PDT VanJazz Pre-Sale on Thursday, June 25th at 10am PDT Wednesday, October 21st 8pm The Pearl 19+
Legendary bassist known for his work with Herbie Hancock, Nancy Wilson, Chet Baker, Roy Ayers, and more. Get Tickets Bassist Buster Williams is a true Jazz legend, known for his work with Herbie Hancock, Nancy Wilson, Chet Baker, Kenny Barron, Roy Ayers, Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon, Shirley Horn, and dozens of other jazz luminaries. On […]
One of New York's hottest trumpeters brings his band to Vancouver for the first time. Get Tickets "He's quickly established himself as one of the most important musicians of the 21st Century" —NPR Fresh Air A figurehead of the new American jazz scene, as much at home in the playful, fusion-oriented world of pianist Hiromi […]
Legendary saxophonist/reedist Vinny Golia plays his first Vancouver show in years Get Tickets Reedist Vinny Golia is a legend in the world of creative music, having performed/recorded with Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, Horace Tapscott, Wadada Leo Smith, and dozens of other legendary luminaries. He's been mentioned in dozens of Downbeat Critic Awards polls, and was […]
https://tickets.ubc.ca/online/mapSelect.aspUnder the direction of Isabel Leong, Vancouver's Ghibli Jazz Orchestra is composed of 18 musicians who combine their love of Studio Ghibli films & video games with a deep reverence of the big bands of the 1940s. Get Tickets Their repertoire consists of compositions by Joe Hisaishi featured in Studio Ghibli films like Spirited Away & […]
A legend of creative music and avant-garde jazz collaborates with two of Vancouver's most exciting musicians Get Tickets Saxophonist Ken Vandermark has been a cornerstone of the American avant-garde for over 30 years, and is known for his collaborations with Joe McPhee, Barry Guy, Peter Brötzmann, MIsha Mengelberg and more. On October 24 he'll be […]
Three of Canada's greatest improvisers collaborate with Jazz legend Vinny Golia! Get Tickets Jared Burrows, François Houle & Joe Sorbara are three of Canada's most renowned and respected improvisers. On October 24, they will be collaborating with Jazz legend Vinny Golia, known for his work with Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, Horace Tapscott, and many more. […]
Portraits of the First Ladies of Jazz starring Dawn Pemberton Get Tickets A true national treasure, Dawn Pemberton is a master of pretty much every vocal style and genre. For her debut at the Telus Studio, Pemberton will be celebrating the women that helped shape the jazz vocal tradition: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan […]
One of Canada's finest purveyors of Rockabilly & Roots music brings his unique take on Western Swing to China Cloud Get Tickets Blessed with a jazz man’s sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hobo’s soul, there aren’t many genres of music that don’t pull at Paul Pigat’s wayfaring imagination like a magnet. He's one of […]