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) […]
Arvind Ramdas plays Bud Powell at Meo Chinatown 7-9pm | No cover Learn More / Reservations
Brooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. Get Tickets 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) […]
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 […]
Vancouver-born pianist influenced by free-form, socially conscious jazz of the late '60s as well as today's resurgent civil rights movement. Get Tickets 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 […]
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 […]
Top Vancouver artists team up to celebrate one of the most innovative jazz musicians that ever lived! Get Tickets 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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
John Nicholson Trio at Meo Chinatown 7-9pm | No cover Learn More / Reservations