Infidels Jazz

Elegant People play the music of Weather Report at All-City Athletics
2025-11-29 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | All-City Athletics, 130 West Hastings, alley entrance, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1G9, Canada
A celebration of the music of Weather Report!
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Five of the city’s best musicians pay tribute to seminal jazz fusion group Weather Report. Spanning their 70’s catalogue, Elegant People has picked a selection of some of Weather Reports’ best tunes from records like Heavy Weather, Mysterious Traveller, Black Market, and more.

All-City Athletics 130 W. Hastings (Alley Entrance, behind the building)
730PM Doors, 8PM Start
$25 in advance, $30 at the door
This performance is part of Knockouts, a monthly Jazz series at All-City Athletics presented by Infidels Jazz.

Josh Krushel Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-11-29 23:00 - 2025-11-30 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Pianist Josh Krushel’s music is filled with conviction and a deep devotion to the idiom. Joining him on this occasion are two of Vancover’s top musicians, Wes Anderson (Drums) and Dan Howard (Bass). Influenced by the evolution of the Black American music, this trio will present a range of creative music rooted in the hard-bop tradition.
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.

Jimi James Trio at Meo Chinatown
2025-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Jimi James Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Lache Cercel & The Roma Jazz Ensemble w/ Laura Crema at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-02 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Lache Cercel & The Roma Jazz Ensemble with guest vocalist Laura Crema
Showtimes: 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
Destination Downtown Vancouver (https://destinationdowntown.co/)
Outdoor skating at Robson Square Ice Rink – there’s nothing that says Vancouver winter more! From December 2 to February 28, take a lap around the rink and cozy up to loved ones to enjoy free entertainment from local performers and artists on select evenings.
Skating is free, and skate rentals are $5.

Bonnie Northgraves Quintet at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Bonnie Northgraves Quintet
Showtimes: 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
Destination Downtown Vancouver (https://destinationdowntown.co/)
Outdoor skating at Robson Square Ice Rink – there’s nothing that says Vancouver winter more! From December 2 to February 28, take a lap around the rink and cozy up to loved ones to enjoy free entertainment from local performers and artists on select evenings.
Skating is free, and skate rentals are $5.

Cory Weeds Quartet at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Cory Weeds Quartet
Showtimes: 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
Destination Downtown Vancouver (https://destinationdowntown.co/)
Outdoor skating at Robson Square Ice Rink – there’s nothing that says Vancouver winter more! From December 2 to February 28, take a lap around the rink and cozy up to loved ones to enjoy free entertainment from local performers and artists on select evenings.
Skating is free, and skate rentals are $5.

Kristin Fung at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Kristin Fung
Showtimes: 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
Destination Downtown Vancouver (https://destinationdowntown.co/)
Outdoor skating at Robson Square Ice Rink – there’s nothing that says Vancouver winter more! From December 2 to February 28, take a lap around the rink and cozy up to loved ones to enjoy free entertainment from local performers and artists on select evenings.
Skating is free, and skate rentals are $5.

Rhythm is Gonna Get You: a Tribute to Miami Sound Machine at the Fox Cabaret
2025-12-05 19:00 - 22:00 | The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada
Join the hottest Latin Dance Party of the Year with Susana Williams as she celebrates Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine!
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Miami Sound Machine was one of the hottest acts of the late 70s and early 80s, with their Latin-themed pop hits & the powerhouse vocals of Gloria Estefan. On December 05, one of Canada’s greatest Latin singers pays tribute to this amazing era with an all-star band, playing all of your favourite hits plus some deep cuts.
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You: Tribute To Miami Sound Machine & Gloria Estefan
Ft. Susana Williams Band
Fox Cabaret 2321 Main Street
December 05, 2025
Doors Open at 7PM
$25 in advance, $35 at the door.
This event is presented by Infidels Jazz.

Torjaka at Zameen Art House
2025-12-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Three of Vancouver’s most creative jazz bassists join forces for the first time!
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Karlis Silins, James Meger & Torsten Muller have been the backbone of Vancouver’s creative music scene for decades, providing low end support on some of the city’s most exciting musicall projects.
These three bassists will be performing at Zameen Art House together for the first time, with special guest Kenton Loewen.
Torjaka ft. Karlis Silins, Torsten Muller & James Meger
Zameen Art House
December 05, 2025
$20 in advance, $30 at the door.
This performance is part of the New Thing, a monthly improvised music series presented by Infidels Jazz, and sponsored by Vancouver Jazz Orchestra Society.

Martin Jasinski Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-12-05 23:00 - 2025-12-06 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Vancouver based guitarist Martin Jasinski brings a new trio of longtime collaborators Piyotr Kao (b) and Rick Son (d) together to present a modern interpretation of Black American music, jazz standards, and various musical pieces which inspired the group. Martin’s inspirations include Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ari Hoenig, and Doxa Murego.
Martin Jasinski – GuitarPiyotr – BassRick Son – 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.

Taras Luka Trio at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Taras Luka Trio
Showtimes: 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
Destination Downtown Vancouver (https://destinationdowntown.co/)
Outdoor skating at Robson Square Ice Rink – there’s nothing that says Vancouver winter more! From December 2 to February 28, take a lap around the rink and cozy up to loved ones to enjoy free entertainment from local performers and artists on select evenings.
Skating is free, and skate rentals are $5.

KneeJerk at Tyrant Studios
2025-12-06 21:30 - 23:30 | Tyrant Studios, 1019 Seymour St,, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M3, Canada
Infidels Jazz presents KneeJerk: Explosive Free Jazz featuring Brian Horswill, Karlis Silins, Kenton Loewen and Cole Schmidt.
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Doors 9 pm, show 9:30 pm, 2 sets.
1019 Seymour Street above Vancouver’s legendary Penthouse Nightclub.
Tickets $20 in advance.

Brittany Or Quartet at Frankie's After Dark
2025-12-06 23:00 - 2025-12-07 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Brittany Or is leading her first show at Frankie’s after dark. Her quartet will be delivering jazz fusion grooves inspired by T square, Butcher Brown, and others.
Brittany Or- keyboard Jeffery Chen- guitar Piyotr Kao – bassColm Mclntosh – 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.

Ardeshir & Lucas Dubovik Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Two of Vancouver’s most fiery saxophonists join forces for a very special afternoon at Vancouver’s best Jazz hang.
Ardeshir – SaxophoneLucas Dubovik – SaxophoneConrad Good – BassJesse Cahill – Drums
This performance is part of Sundays at Hero’s Welcome, a weekly Jazz series presented by Infidels Jazz.Hero’s WelcomeDecember 07, 20252-4PM$10 at the door.

Jason de Couto Organ Trio at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Jason de Couto Organ Trio
Showtimes: 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
Destination Downtown Vancouver (https://destinationdowntown.co/)
Outdoor skating at Robson Square Ice Rink – there’s nothing that says Vancouver winter more! From December 2 to February 28, take a lap around the rink and cozy up to loved ones to enjoy free entertainment from local performers and artists on select evenings.
Skating is free, and skate rentals are $5.

Chris Fraser Trio at Meo Chinatown
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Chris Fraser Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Songs in the Key of Life: A Celebration of Stevie Wonder at the Hollywood Theatre
2025-12-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 2H2, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents…
Songs In The Key Of Life

Sunday, December 7th
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Doors at 7 PM
Show at 8 PM
For over 50 years, Stevie Wonder has been one of the brightest lights in contemporary soul, pop, R&B, and funk music. A perennial critic’s favourite, with over two dozen Grammy’s to his name, Stevie Wonder continues to represent the best of American music.
On December 07, two time Western Canadian Music Award winner Krystle Dos Santos takes to the stage at Vancouver’s legendary Hollywood Theatre to pay tribute to this icon. Backed by an all-star band featuring Vancouver’s best musicians, and very special vocal guests like Janelle Reid & Josh Wyper, and recent Canada’s Got Talent contestant Carsim Birmingham, Krystle promises to bring you nothing but the best from Stevie Wonder’s five decades of hitmaking.

Rowan Whitridge Quartet at Hot Deli
2025-12-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Rowan Whitridge has been a fixture on Vancouver’s jazz scene in recent years, and is pleased to be performing his first Infidels Jazz show on December 08, as part of the long-running Pass the Hat series at Hot Deli.
Rowan Whitridge – SaxophoneDan Howard – BassPatrick Kao – GuitarWes Anderson – 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. Special Thanks to the VJO Society for their support with this series.
Please note that the Hot Deli is in the same location as the Lido, and that the address is exactly the same: 518 E. Broadway
Please note the start time of 8:00PM. Doors open at 7:00PM

Terminal City Brass Band at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Terminal City Brass Band
Showtimes: 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
Destination Downtown Vancouver (https://destinationdowntown.co/)
Outdoor skating at Robson Square Ice Rink – there’s nothing that says Vancouver winter more! From December 2 to February 28, take a lap around the rink and cozy up to loved ones to enjoy free entertainment from local performers and artists on select evenings.
Skating is free, and skate rentals are $5.

Strange Worlds at the Painted Ship
2025-12-09 20:00 - 22:00 | The Painted Ship, 2884 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2G6, Canada
Dan Gaucher’s Strange Worlds crafts melodic, rhythmically nuanced soundscapes that reflect the here and now while attempting to envision alternate futures. An amalgam of Jazz and Rock influences mix the create a grounded journey through earthy grooves and ethereal sonic textures.
For Alvaro Rojas (guitar), James Meger (bass) and Dan Gaucher (drums) familiar melodies and ancient instincts orbit the thrilling unknown.
This show is part of Sea Legs, a monthly Jazz show at the Painted Ship presented by Infidels Jazz.
Strange WorldsDecember 09, 2025Painted Ship – 2884 W. Broadway8PM-10PM$10, added to your bill

Laura Crema Swing Jazz Quintet at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Laura Crema Swing Jazz Quintet
Showtimes: 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
Destination Downtown Vancouver (https://destinationdowntown.co/)
Outdoor skating at Robson Square Ice Rink – there’s nothing that says Vancouver winter more! From December 2 to February 28, take a lap around the rink and cozy up to loved ones to enjoy free entertainment from local performers and artists on select evenings.
Skating is free, and skate rentals are $5.

Benjamin Millman Trio at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Benjamin Millman Trio
Showtimes: 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
Destination Downtown Vancouver (https://destinationdowntown.co/)
Outdoor skating at Robson Square Ice Rink – there’s nothing that says Vancouver winter more! From December 2 to February 28, take a lap around the rink and cozy up to loved ones to enjoy free entertainment from local performers and artists on select evenings.
Skating is free, and skate rentals are $5.

Emilio Suarez String Theory at Frankie's After Dark
2025-12-12 23:00 - 2025-12-13 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Emilio Suarez presents his new string quartet, String Theory, featuring cello, 2 violins, and double bass. They will play songs from the great American song book, original compositions, and arrangements.
Emilio Suarez – celloKatie Stewart – violinIsaac Zee – violinWynston 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.

Kevin Romain's Axis of Evil at Zameen Art House
2025-12-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
New contemporary project featuring some of Vancouver’s best jazz musicians!
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Kevin Romain isn’t just one of the best Jazz drummers in Vancouver, he’s become one of the most lauded composers & bandleaders here as well. On December 13, he’ll be debuting a new band at Zameen Art House, featuring some of the most creative improvisers in the city:
Kevin Romain – Drums
John Nicholson – Tenor Saxophone
Olive Shakur – Bass
Nikko Whitworth – Bass

And Special Guest
Kevin Romain’s Axis of Evil
December 13, 2025
Doors 7:30PM, Show at 8:00PM
Zameen Art House
1515 Anderson Street, Vancouver, BC
This performance is part of the Expression Sessions, a monthly Jazz series presented by Infidels Jazz
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Chelsea McBride Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-12-13 23:00 - 2025-12-14 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Driven by an endless need for expressing herself creatively, composer and multi-instrumentalist Chelsea McBride is establishing herself as a mainstay of the Canadian and American jazz scenes. Now based in Miami, McBride recently made her first international trip guest conducting at the Perth International Jazz Festival and Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival in support of her recent big band recording, Aftermath. She successfully completed an 11-city cross-Canada tour with her big band, Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School, in the summer of 2018, and has performed at JazzYYC, the Halifax Jazz Festival, and the TD Toronto Jazz Festival among others. She has been named one of Canada’s top 35 jazz musicians under 35 by the CBC and was the inaugural recipient of the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Emerging Jazz Artist Award.
Chelsea McBride – SaxophoneWill Chernoff – BassMadeleine Elkins – Guitar
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.

Jazz Jam with Jimi James Trio at Hero's Welcome
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Infidels Jazz is proud to resume our monthly FREE Jazz jam session which will take place at Hero’s Welcome at 3917 Main Street, one Sunday a month at 2PM. In December it will be on December 14 and hosted by pianist Jimi James.
These will be open Jazz jam sessions, which means that everybody from professionals to high school students will be welcome. 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 monthly jazz series presented by 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 jam session will be free to attend.

Leading Ladies play Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite + The Nutcracker at Wethersfield, at VIFF Centre
2025-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
If you’ve never experienced the jazz version of The Nutcracker Suite before, you’re in for a treat!
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Legendary composer/arrangers Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington brilliantly reimagined the classic Tchaikovsky ballet for a full-sized jazz orchestra. Taking cues from the vintage stylings of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, the Leading Ladies blend beloved jazz and blues classics with fresh, original arrangements and a high-energy, swingin’ performance style. Directed by trombonist Casey Thomas-Burns, this dynamic and vibrant group of women first came together to perform a single show in 2019. They’ve stuck together ever since.
About the film: The Nutcracker at Wethersfield (Annie Sundberg, 2025, 83 min)
Back in the long, dark Covid winter of 2020, there was no way the New York City Ballet could mount its beloved traditional Christmas production of Tchaikovsky’s magical fairytale. But choreographer Troy Schumacher had a dream to save the show and get his fellow dancers back to work. Relocating two hours’ drive north of Time Square, Troy set about staging The Nutcracker in and around the magnificent Wethersfield country estate in the Hudson Valley. With only a couple of weeks to rehearse, 50 dancers and production crew come together to reimagine a classic without a stage, wings, or even seats for the socially-distanced audience.
Award-winning filmmaker Annie Sundberg (The Devil Comes on Horseback) was on hand to celebrate their trials and triumphs.

Matt Franceschini Trio at Meo Chinatown
2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Matt Franceschini Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Jacob Wutzke Quartet at Frankie's After Dark
2025-12-19 23:00 - 2025-12-20 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Drummer and bandleader Jacob Wutzke leads a fiery jazz quartet playing original music and fresh takes on classic jazz standards. Falling somewhere between hard-grooving and introspective, Wutzke’s music makes you think AND dance.
Having just returned to Montreal after spending the year in NYC, Wutzke carries with him a hard-hitting New York sensibility that he brings to his music. The quartet will perform music from Wutzke’s recently recorded album “Pedalling Falsehoods” — his 3rd full-length in as many years.
Jacob Wutzke – DrumsIlhan Saferali – TrumpetLucas Dubovik – SaxophoneRaphael Agustin – 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.

Leading Ladies play Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite at the Hollywood Theatre
2025-12-20 17:00 - 20:30 | Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 2H2, Canada
Hollywood Theatre & Infidels Jazz Presents…
Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite
Performed by Casey Thomas-Burns’ Leading Ladies Big Band
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Saturday, December 20th 2026
Doors: 4pm
Show: 5pm
19+
Experience the magic of the holidays—jazz style!
Join the Leading Ladies, a powerhouse all-female jazz orchestra directed by Casey Thomas-Burns, as they bring Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s legendary jazz interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite to life.
Blending the timeless swing and sophistication of the 1940s–60s with dazzling energy and musicianship, the Leading Ladies deliver a performance that’s equal parts vintage glamour and holiday cheer. Alongside Ellington’s masterful arrangements, enjoy fresh takes on seasonal favourites that will have you tapping your toes and feeling festive all night long.
A night of big band brilliance and Christmas spirit—don’t miss this one-of-a-kind holiday concert at the Hollywood Theatre.
