Infidels Jazz

Chopping Spree at Hero's Welcome
2025-10-16 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
High-Energy Jazz Fusion band blending Japanese jazz, funk, and psychedelia, with the explosive energy of Vancouver’s underground scene!
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Chopping Spree is a jazz fusion/experimental band that delves into the groovy, energetic world of jazz rock. They blend elements of Japanese jazz, funk, and psychedelia, with the explosive energy of Vancouver’s underground hard rock scene. Sometimes smooth jazz, sometimes metal, Chopping Spree is a sight to see with their wild stage presence and captivating riffs. On October 16th, Chopping Spree will be performing their very first show for Infidels Jazz, at Vancouver’s own Hero’s Welcome.
Junny Chen – Guitar
Kyler Young – Saxophone
Hayden Cohen – Keyboards
Olivier Leclerc – Bass
Eddie Naranjo – Drums
Chopping Spree
Hero’s Welcome 3917 Main Street
October 16th, 2025
Doors: 7PM
Show: 8PM
$15 – Limited Early Bird Tickets
$20 – Advance Tickets
$25 at the door
19+
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz

Jimi James Sextet Celebrates Hugh Fraser at Pyatt Hall
2025-10-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 3L4, Canada
One of the Vancouver Jazz scene’s hottest pianists plays the music of Canadian legend Hugh Fraser!
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Jimi James has quickly earned a reputation as one of the Canadian Jazz Scene’s hottest pianists, stemming from his work with his long-running trio, his collaborations with West Coast Legends John Gross & Cambell Ryga, and with the Jimi James Sextet. On October 17, the Sextet performs at Pyatt Hall for the very first time, performing the music of Jimi’s father, Hugh Fraser.
Hugh Fraser was a true Canadian legend, travelling the world as one of the Canadian Jazz Scene’s foremost spokesmen, performing with Icons like Dizzy Gillespie and Clark Terry.
For this rare performance, Jimi’s Sextet will be performing the music of Hugh, in the intimate setting of Vancouver’s legendary Pyatt Hall.
Jimi James – Piano
Tamas Balai – Alto saxophone
Spencer Drody – Trumpet
Connor Lum – Tenor Saxophone
Brad Pearson – Bass
Arvind Ramdas – Drums
Jimi James Sextet Celebrates Hugh Fraser
October 17, 2025
Pyatt Hall 843 Seymour
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz & the VSO School of Music.

Victor Noriega Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-10-17 23:00 - 2025-10-18 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Frankie’s After Dark brings the undeniable talent of The Victor Noriega Trio to the stage. Known for his dynamic energy and soulful touch on the keys, Victor blends tradition with innovation in all the right ways. Featuring Dan Howard on bass and Max Huberdeau on drums, the trio will explore a variety of material ranging from modern jazz standards, reimagined Filipino folk and original compositions.
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio at Revue Stage
2025-10-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Award-winning saxophonist plays his first Vancouver show in over 10 years!
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Alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa is widely known as one of the premier voices in jazz of the 21st century and has been named alto saxophonist of the year for nine of the last eleven years running in Downbeat Magazine’s International Critics’ Polls, and for six years by the Jazz Journalists Association.
His most recent release, Hero Trio, was considered to be one of the best jazz albums of 2020 by critics and fans alike, and is the project he’ll be performing at Revue Stage on October 18, in his first Vancouver concert in over 10 years. This album features music that inspired Rudresh’s formative years as a musician, and include music by Stevie Wonder, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, June Carter Cash, and more.
Rudresh Mahanthappa – Alto Saxophone
Francois Moutin – Bass
Tim Angulo – Drums
Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio
October 18, 2025
Revue Stage – 1601 Johnston Street (Granville Island)
Doors 7:30PM, Show 8:00PM
$42 in advance, $55 at the door.
Presented by Infidels Jazz

(SOLD OUT) Madeleine Elkins Album Release Party at Zameen Art House
2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
One of Vancouver’s most talked-about guitarists celebrates the release of her debut album!
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Madeleine Elkins is one of Vancouver’s most talked-about jazz guitarists, fresh off a sold-out show at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. She’ll be releasing her first album this fall on the Infidels Jazz label, and will be celebrating that on October 18th at the Zameen Art House. She’ll be joined by long-time collaborators Kevin Romain on drums and Will Chernoff on bass.
Madeleine Elkins
CD Release Party
October 18th, 2025
Zameen Art House – 1515 Anderson
Doors: 730PM
Show: 800PM
General Tickets: $20 in advance, $30 at the door
Premium Tickets (includes CD copy of the new album, given out at the show): $35 in advance.
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz.

Teighan Couch Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-10-18 23:00 - 2025-10-19 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Teighan Couch is a dynamic jazz vocalist and composer based on Vancouver Island, celebrated for her warm tone, agile bebop scat and honest, unvarnished storytelling. She made her mark at the Nanaimo Jazz Festival and was hand-picked this year as a featured artist for the Port Theatre Discovery Series. Her debut album, It’s Pronounced Cooch, (released August 22nd 2025) features a vibrant collection that blends the fresh perspective of original compositions and the timeless music of the American Songbook with the driving undercurrents of bebop, blues and soul. She is honoured to be presenting the music from her album live at Frankie’s After Dark with Jillian Lebeck on piano and Conrad Good on bass. Whether scatting over a burning rhythm section or leaning into heartfelt lyrics, Teighan’s performances are a force marked by an unshakable authenticity.
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

Van Django at Hero's Welcome
2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Van Django is a Vancouver based string swing jazz quartet whose music is well-rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930’s Paris France. Since the group’s formation in 1998, they have toured extensively in Canada as well as international forays to the US, Europe and China. The group has had repeat performances at Djangofest Northwest (DFNW) in 2008-2016 sharing the stage with gypsy jazz luminaries such as the John Jorgenson Quintet, the legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Romane and many others.
Violin / Cameron WilsonGuitar / Budge SchachteGuitar & Cello / Finn MannicheBass / Brent Gubbels
This performance is part of Sundays at Hero’s Welcome, a weekly Jazz series presented by Infidels Jazz.
Hero’s WelcomeOctober 19, 20252-4PM$10 at the door

Arvind Ramdas plays Bud Powell at Meo Chinatown
2025-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Arvind Ramdas plays Bud Powell at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Rachael & Vilray at the Hollywood Theatre
2025-10-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 2H2, Canada
Brooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop.
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Though rooted in the language of an earlier age, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a flair for the theatrical. On their third album West of Broadway, vocalist Rachael Price (also of Lake Street Dive) and guitarist/singer/songwriter Vilray evolve their music’s previous dreaminess to achieve a refreshing angularity built on left-of-center instrumentation (e.g., vibraphone and alto saxophone coasting above the moody strains of baritone sax and trombone). Produced by Dan Knobler (Allison Russell, Bahamas), West of Broadway unfolds in a series of sharply drawn vignettes inspired by a recent fascination with classic musicals—bringing their luminous vocals to offbeat tales of love and heartache along city streets.
Recorded at the legendary Sear Sound in Manhattan, West of Broadway took shape with the help of renowned musicians like saxophonist Steve Wilson (a former member of Chick Corea’s Origin sextet) and drummer John Riley (Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie). Over the course of 10 lush and effervescent tracks, the album delivers standouts like “Love Comes Around” (a joyously romantic piece that set the direction for the LP’s West Coast jazz-inspired aesthetic), “My Key to Gramercy Park” (a fantastically salty number narrated by a well-to-do character who lives in lonely suspicion of all those who covet their key to the notoriously exclusive private park), and “Off Broadway” (on which golden-voiced comedian Stephen Colbert joins in for what the duo dubs an “oddly grumpy anti-Broadway screed”). Thanks in large part to the colorful detail and extravagant personality of Rachael & Vilray’s storytelling, West of Broadway ultimately immerses the audience in an exquisitely out-of-time vision of their beloved New York City.
MODO-LIVE, Infidels Jazz present…
Rachael & Vilray
w/ Special Guests
Monday October 20th, 2025
Hollywood
Vancouver, BC

Kody Buchart Sextet at Hot Deli
2025-10-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Kody Buchart is one of Vancouver’s most promising young bassists.
On October 20th, he’ll be leading his first Infidels show as part of the long running Pass the Hat series at Hot Deli, with an all-star band:
Spencer Drody – TrumpetAlfred Albrenica – SaxophoneAfu – SaxophonePatrick Kao – GuitarJamison Ko – Drums
Pass the Hat is a monthly series at the Hot Deli presented by 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.Please note that the Hot Deli is in the same location as the Lido, and that the address is exactly the same: 518 E. BroadwayPlease note the start time of 8:00PM. Doors open at 7:00PM

Cat Toren's Human Kind at Zameen Art House
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Vancouver-born pianist influenced by free-form, socially conscious jazz of the late ’60s as well as today’s resurgent civil rights movement.
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Cat Toren is a Juno award winning pianist, improviser and composer originally from Vancouver, now residing in Belllingham, Washington. Known for her work with Pugs & Crows, and her years as a cornerstone of the Vancouver Jazz scene, Toren returns home on October 24 with her much loved and much missed band: Human Kind.
This group updates 1960’s Spiritual Jazz in new & fresh ways, ensuring that Jazz never strays too far from it’s socially concious roots.
This performance is part of the Expression Sessions, a monthly Jazz series at Zameen Art House presented by Infidels Jazz.
Cat Toren’s Human Kind
Cat Toren (Piano)
Aram Bajakian (Guitar, Oud)
Xavier Del Castillo (Saxophone)
Jake Leckie (Bass)
Matt Honor (Drums)
Zameen Art House (1515 Anderson Street)
October 24, 2025
Doors: 630PM
Show: 700PM
$30 in advance, $40 at the door

Kosma Busheikin Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-10-24 23:00 - 2025-10-25 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Born in the Czech Republic, Kosma moved with his parents to the small island of Denman when he was two years old. When he was 16 he decided to take guitar lessons with local singer-songwriter Kevin Mitchell. After a couple years of lessons, Kosma was accepted into VIUs Jazz Studies program. After completing his degree Kosma settled down in Nanaimo and began working regularly across the island and lower mainland. He quickly earned a reputation as a solid rhythm section player on both upright bass and guitar. Some notable people he has played with include Brad Turner, Cory Weeds, John Lee, Ryan Oliver, Steve Kaldestad, Mike Allen and Miles Black. Kosma has recently moved to Vancouver and plans to bring his love of blues and swing to the mainland music scene.
Kosma Busheikin -guitarJake McIntyre-Paul -upright bassArvind Ramdas -drums
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

Spirits Rejoice: A Celebration of Albert Ayler at All-City Athletics
2025-10-25 20:00 - 22:30 | All-City Athletics, 130 West Hastings, alley entrance, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1G9, Canada
Top Vancouver artists team up to celebrate one of the most innovative jazz musicians that ever lived!
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Combining contemporary jazz & pre-war brass & marching band music in ways that nobody had before or since, Albert Ayler (1936-1970) was one of the foremost innovators behind what would eventually be called “Free jazz”, alongside people like Ornette Coleman & John Coltrane.
On October 25, legendary Vancouver guitarist Tony Wilson assembles some of the city’s finest musicians for a rare tribute concert to this iconoclastic saxophonist, at one of Vancouver’s hippest jazz venues.
Spririts Rejoice – A Celebration of Albert Ayler
Tony Wilson – Guitar
Feven Kidane – Trumpet
James Meger – Bass
Kenton Loewen – Drums
All-City Athletics 130 W. Hastings (Alley Entrance, behind the building)
730PM Doors, 8PM Start
$20 in advance, $30 at the door
This performance is part of Knockouts, a monthly Jazz series at All-City Athletics presented by Infidels Jazz.

Marta Kalmar Quartet at Frankie's After Dark
2025-10-25 23:00 - 2025-10-26 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Márta Kalmar started piano at a young age, and was completing her RCM when she became interested in jazz through her high school music program. She is currently completing her Bachelors degree in Jazz Studies at Capilano University, and enjoying playing music with her friends in venues around Vancouver.
Marta Kalmar – PianoNathan Lintott – TromboneDavid Caballero – BassArvind Ramdas – DrumsSpecial guests: Ayden Landsman and Elliott Ashton.
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

Sharon MInemoto Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Since the age of sixteen, Sharon Minemoto has been performing to audiences around the world. She is the leader of a trio, a quartet and a quintet. Her trio and quintet have each released one CD as well as several shows for CBC Radio. Her quartet’s recording, “Safe Travels”, took the band on a Canadian tour in February and March of 2018. In August, 2023, the quartet released their second album, “Dark Night, Bright Stars.” This performance features Sharon Minemoto piano, Jon Bentley tenor sax, Darren Radtke bass, and Bernie Arai drums.
This performance is part of Sundays at Hero’s Welcome, a weekly Jazz series presented by Infidels Jazz.
Hero’s WelcomeOctober 26, 20252-4PM$10 at the door.

John Nicholson Trio at Meo Chinatown
2025-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
John Nicholson Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Maiden Voyage at the Painted Ship
2025-10-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Painted Ship, 2884 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2G6, Canada
Maiden Voyage is a quartet of femme jazz players who came together in-step to hip-swinging free groove jazz poetry. Inspired by artists such as Alice Coltrane, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Amy Winehouse, and Pharoah Sanders, we are at the port of Vancouver to siren-ade you. Leaning into an alternative meaning to Maiden Voyage, this is not the first voyage of the ship, rather a journey on a friendShip of maidens with musical acuity. Fair winds and following seas.

Clara Lin: KeysSaba Amrei: VocalsKate Johnson: DrumsJulia Farry: Bass

Painted Ship – 2884 W. Broadway8PM-10PMOctober 28th$10, added to your bill.
This show is part of Sea Legs, a monthly Jazz show at the Painted Ship presented by Infidels Jazz.
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Rocky Horror Music Show 2025 at the Fox Cabaret
2025-10-30 19:00 - 22:30 | The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada
13 piece live band playing music from the iconic movie, plus your favourite Halloween songs performed by the Crypt Keepers!
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Please note that this is a LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE and the film will NOT be screened.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show has become a global phenomenon, thrilling audiences at movie theatres all over the world for almost 50 years. For this special performance at Vancouver’s legendary Fox Cabaret, a 13 person live band will perform the soundtrack to this iconic film. Plus a special set of Halloween music peformed by the Cryptkeepers!
The Rocky Horror Music Show is:Vocalists: Jason Winikoff (Frank N. Furter, Brad Majors) Josie Patterson (Janet Weiss) Madeleine Suddaby (Riff Raff, the Lips) Deirdre Morgan (Magenta, Rocky Horror) Meris Goodman (Columbia) with a special guest as Dr. Scott.
Instrumentalists:Cole Tinney (Keys) Jo Grames (Guitar) Brad Pearson (Bass) Nik Focht (Drums) Mike Braverman (Reeds) Tim Sars (Reeds) Matt DeMarcus (Trumpet)
Bandleader & Arranger: Michael Coury
Seating will be limited.
October 30 Fox Cabaret (2321 Main Street)
Doors Open at 7PM
$30 in advance, $40 at the door.

Teresa Marie, Matt Franceschini, & Wynston Minckler at Frankie's After Dark
2025-10-31 23:00 - 2025-11-01 00:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Teresa Marie, Matt Franceschini, and Wynston Minckler form a dynamic jazz trio built on years of friendship and musical connection. Their performances blend expressive vocals, rich harmonies, and intuitive interplay, creating a sound that is both spontaneous and deeply refined. With a repertoire that spans original compositions and reimagined jazz standards, the trio invites listeners into an intimate musical conversation.
Featuring: Teresa Marie – Voice, Matt Franceschini – Guitar, Wynston Minckler – Bass
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

Winston Matsushita plays Nujabes at the Rec Room
2025-11-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Rec Room Granville, 855 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1K7, Canada
A celebration of the music of iconic producer & beatmaker Nujabes!
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Famous for his work on the seminal anime Samurai Champloo, and for almost single-handedly creating Japan’s underground hip-hop scene, the legend of Japanese producer Nujabes has grown to iconic levels since his passing in 2010. Come join Vancouver’s Winston Matsushita as his Keyboard Grinder project pays tribute to the godfather of lo-fi Hip-Hop.
The Palm at the Rec Room – 855 Granville
November 01, 2025 8PM
$15 in advance, $20 at the door.
This performance is part of Cheat Codes, a new monthly series dedicated to video game & anime music presented by Infidels Jazz. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Seating for this event will be limited.

Dan Gaucher Quartet at Frankie's After Dark
2025-11-01 23:00 - 2025-11-02 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
The Daniel Gaucher Quartet traverses the under explored possibilities of the Jazz quartet. Expanding on the repertoire of classic jazz, the group performs originals by each member of the band, graphic scores, and sonic landscapes. Melody and Mood take centre stage as they travel from grounded soundscape to earthy grooves and ethereal sonic textures.
Dan Gaucher – DrumsTyson Naylor – PianoAndrew Skepasts – GuitarDan Howard – Bass

Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

Patrick Kao Trio at Meo Chinatown
2025-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Patrick Kao Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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The Electrifying Seamus Blake at the Rickshaw
2025-11-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P1, Canada
New York based saxophonist/composer Seamus Blake is recognized as one of the finest living exponents of contemporary jazz.
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From his work with John Scofield, Dave Douglas & Gonzalo Rubalcaba to recent tours with Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, Seamus Blake has thrilled jazz and rock audiences all over the world in a wide array of musical projects.
On November 02, Blake returns to his hometown of Vancouver, BC for a special performance featuring the music of Eddie Harris. Known for being a pioneer in instrumental innovation, Harris introduced the “electrified” saxophone to Jazz in the 1960’s, and was known for his long-running collaboration with Les McCann. Harris compositions such as Freedom Jazz Dance are a staple at Jazz clubs to this day, and his performance of Compared to What is still considered the definitive version of that protest anthem.
For this very unique performance at Vancouver’s legendary Rickshaw Theatre, Seamus Blake will be joined by an amazing band featuring some of the American Jazz scene’s heaviest heavy hitters:
Sam Yahel on Organ, known for his work with Bill Frisell, Maceo Parker & Joshua Redman.
Tim Levebre on bass, known for his work with David Bowie & Donny McCaslin.
Corey Fonville on drums, known for his work with Logan Richardson & Christian Scott Atunde, in addition to leading his own band Butcher Brown.
In addition, there will be an opening set by one of Canada’s most exciting contemporary jazz-funk groups, the Mary Ancheta Quartet, led by Vancouver’s Mary Ancheta on organ.
The Electrifying Seamus Blake Plays The Music Of Eddie Harris with the Mary Ancheta Quartet
November 02, 2025
Doors Open at 7PM
Rickshaw Theatre 254 E. Hastings Street
$30 in advance, $40 at the door. Special thanks to the Cellar Music Group.

Venus at Hot Deli
2025-11-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Math Rock/Synthesizer Trio!
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Venus is a new project featuring Feven Kidane, Andromeda Monk & Dan Gaucher. Expect math rock grooves, synth vibes, and exciting good times.
Feven Kidane – Bass
Andromeda Monk – Synthezisers
Dan Gaucher – Drums
Hot Deli 518 E. Broadway
7:30PM Doors
8:00PM Start
$10 in advance, $20 at the door

Gord Grdina's Ru'Ya at Christ Church Cathedral
2025-11-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2L1, Canada
Experimental ensemble bridges cultures and genres with diverse music and poetic vocals!
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Ru’ya—which means “foresight” or “vision” in Arabic—is an ensemble that brings together diverse musical traditions, led by Vancouver-based guitarist and oud player Gord Grdina, with vocalist Ghalia Benali (Belgium/Tunisia), pianist Matt Mitchell (U.S.), violinist Eylem Basaldi (Türkiye/U.S.), percussionist Hamin Honari (Canada), and drummer Christian Lillinger (Germany).
Ru’ya is the culmination of 20 years of musical exploration that started with Grdina’s debut album, Think Like the Waves, recorded with Gary Peacock and Paul Motian. This led to projects examining the edges of tonality and including elements of Persian classical music and Arabic maqam. This new program uses an inclusive focus while creating space for each of these incredible musicians to freely express themselves in their unique voices.
The concept is taken further in collaboration with Ghalia Benali’s idea of poets as the true chroniclers of human history, capturing emotional truths, love, longing, trauma, and memory. This work transforms poetic texts into universal artistic forms, proving that the deeper we dig into our roots, the more we resonate with others. By aligning differences, we discover shared emotions and end up speaking the same language, one of humanity, connection, and beauty.
Ru’ya demonstrates ways music and poetry can transcend borders and blend seamlessly with diverse contemporary artistic expression while we honor our origins.
This show is presented by Capilano University / BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts as part of the CapU Global Roots Series / CapU Jazz Series, in partnership with Infidels Jazz.

L'Eclair at the Fox Cabaret
2025-11-05 19:00 - 22:00 | The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada
MODO-LIVE, I am the Eggplant, Infidels Jazz Presents…
L’Eclair
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w/ Special Guests
Wednesday November 5th, 2025
Fox Cabaret
Vancouver, BC

John Korsrud plays Kenny Wheeler at Zameen Art House
2025-11-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Vancouver’s best musicians pay tribute to jazz legend Kenny Wheeler!
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For this very special performance at Zameen Art House, trumpeter John Korsrud, accompanied by a band comprised of Vancouver’s top musicians, honours the legacy of jazz legend Kenny Wheeler. Wheeler, renowned as one of jazz’s foremost composers and instrumentalists, has profoundly impacted the genre with his emotive and melancholic style, influencing countless contemporary composers.
John will be joined by Jon Bentley on saxophone, Tristan Paxton on guitar, Conrad Good on bass, and Bernie Arai on drums. This performance is part of Expression Sessions, a monthly series at Zameen Art House presented by Infidels Jazz.
John Korsrud Plays Kenny Wheeler
Zameen Art House
November 07
Doors 7:30PM
Show: 8:00PM
Doors: $25 in advance, $35 at the door

JD Rich Funk Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-11-07 23:00 - 2025-11-08 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Keyboardist and composer/songwriter Jared Richardson (JD Rich) delivers a supercharged performance of original funk and jazz fusion compositions, with inspiration from the melodic sensibilities of movie and video game scores. Originally from Victoria, BC, and now based in Vancouver, Jared is a graduate of Berklee College of Music (2016), where he majored in Electronic Production & Design. He has composed works performed by the Victoria Symphony, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Jared Richardson – keyboard/synthColin Sankey – electric bassTrent Otter – drums
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

Rick Son Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-11-08 23:00 - 2025-11-09 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
A Korean-Canadian pianist and composer, Rick Son, presents a night of music with Piyotr Kao on bass and Jordy McIntosh on drums. With influences from Black American tradition to modern thinking, the trio aims to bring a vibe!
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

Chris Fraser Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | British Columbia
Chris Fraser has quickly garnered a reputation as one of Vancouver’s most in-demand Jazz guitarists. On November 09 he’ll be joined by some of the city’s hottest jazz musicians for a great afternoon of standards & originals.
Chris Fraser – GuitarJohn Nicholson – Tenor saxophoneDavid Caballero – BassTodd Stewart – Drums
This performance is part of Sundays at Hero’s Welcome, a weekly series presented by Infidels Jazz
Hero’s Welcome 3917 Main StreetNovember 09, 20252-4PM$10 at the door
