Infidels Jazz

Sadie Koshan Muppets Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2025-12-20 23:00 - 2025-12-21 00:15 (America/Vancouver) | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
While in high school, Sadie Koshan discovered her love for jazz drumming and ambition to pursue jazz performance as a lifelong career. Sadie is extremely grateful to be able to play at Frankie’s Jazz club, a goal she has had for many years! For this performance, Sadie is joined by two close friends and incredible players, Erin Kim (bass) and Anthony Yuen (piano), returning to Vancouver from their studies in Montreal and Boston, respectively. Together, they comprise the Muppets Trio, a hard-swinging and grooving group heavily inspired by the Oscar Peterson Trio, Ahmad Jamal Trio, and the Cedar Walton Trio.
Anthony Yuen – PianoErin Kim – BassSadie Koshan – 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.

Dean Thiessen Peanuts 5-Tet at Hero's Welcome
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Infidels Jazz has a very special performance scheduled as our annual Christmas show!
Dean Thiessen has been at the forefront of Vancouver’s Jazz scene for much of the past decade, and on December 21 he’s debuting a brand new project, his Peanuts 5-tet! Featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi written for various Peanuts cartoons (holiday and otherwise), this group will bring holiday memories back in no time.
In addition, we’ll be holding a 50/50 draw, with all proceeds going to the Vancouver Food Bank.
Dean Thiessen – PianoBonnie Northgraves – TrumpetJohn Nicholson – SaxophoneBella Fedrigo – BassTyler Murray – Drums
This performance is part of Sundays at Hero’s Welcome, a weekly Jazz series presented by Infidels Jazz.Hero’s WelcomeDecember 21, 20252-4PM$10 at the door.

Kosma Busheikin Trio at Meo Chinatown
2025-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Kosma Busheikin Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Fourth Annual Infidels Jam Session at Hot Deli
2025-12-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Infidels Jazz is proud to announce our fourth annual Jam Session to benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, with all proceeds going to them as part of JAZZ FEEDS VANCOUVER.
This will be a rare opportunity for all of Vancouver’s jazz instrumentalists to come together for three worthy causes: To play, to celebrate the holiday season, and to raise money for those less fortunate.
Donations will be collected through the night (cash, debit, and credit cards accepted), and all given to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank the next day.
This night will feature two different jam sessions happening on the same night. The first one is a straight ahead jam hosted by the Matt Franceschini Quartet featuring Julian Borkowski, Cole Woodland & Todd Stewart, and the second is a free improv jam hosted by Improv Karoake: Bahar Khazei, Nick Marriott & Karl DeJong.
Donations will be collected through the night (cash, debit, and credit cards accepted), and all given to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank the next day. This event is co-sponsored by our friends at the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra Society.
This event is presented by Infidels Jazz.

Jack Duncan's Conga Cartel at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Jack Duncan’s Conga Cartel
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.

Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in January performances
Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers
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.

Dan Howard Trio at Meo Chinatown
2025-12-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Dan Howard Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Tim Sars Quartet at Robson Ice Rink
2025-12-30 18:30 - 21:30 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Tim Sars 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.

Jazz Jam with Jillian Lebeck Trio at Hero's Welcome
2026-01-04 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 January it will be on January 04 and hosted by pianist Jillian Lebeck.
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.

Brad Shigeta Swingtime Band at Robson Square Ice Rink
2026-01-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in December performances
Brad Shigeta Swingtime 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.

Seb Chamney Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-01-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Seb Chamney Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Dean Thiessen's Stranger Friends 4-Tet at Zameen Art House
2026-01-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
One of Vancouver’s foremost Jazz composers performs his original music!
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This band explores Dean Thiessen’s original compositions that tell stories of one’s experiences with struggle and frustration, triumph and delight, nostalgia and chaos. The compositions are thoughtful and exciting as they pull from Thiessen’s many influences: from the landscapes of his childhood in the Alberta prairies to the literary works of John Steinbeck, as well as the creativity of his fellow musicians.
Dean Thiessen on piano, Thad Bailey-Mai on trumpet, Wynston Minckler on Bass, and Ben Parker on Drums.
This performance is part of Expression Sessions, a monthly Jazz series at Zameen Art House presented by Infidels Jazz.
Dean Thiessen’s Stranger Friends 4-Tet
Zameen Art House 1515 Anderson
January 09, 2026
7:30 Doors, 8:00PM Start
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Chopping Spree at the Fox Cabaret SOLD OUT
2026-01-10 19:30 - 22:00 | The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada
Vancouver’s hottest Jazz Fusion shredders are celebrating the release of their first album!
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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 January 10th, Chopping Spree will be celebrating the release of their very first album at Fox Cabaret, with special guests Infidelity opening the show.
Junny Chen – Guitar
Kyler Young – Saxophone
Hayden Cohen – Keyboards
Olivier Leclerc – Bass
Eddie Naranjo – Drums
Chopping Spree
Fox Cabaret 2321 Main
January 10th, 2026
Doors: 7PM
Show: 7:30PM
$25 – In advance
$35 – at the door.
19+
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz

Suin Park Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Pianist Suin Park has been earning a reputation as a truly unique presence in Vancouver’s Jazz scene, as shown by her recent packed performance at the 2025 Vancouver Jazz Festival, and her popular appearances at the Infidels Frankie’s After Dark series.
For her debut performance at Hero’s Welcome, she’ll be joined by Alvin Brendan on guitar, Winston Minckler on bass, and Nino DePasquale on drums.
This performance is part of Sundays at Hero’s Welcome, a weekly series presented by Infidels Jazz.
Hero’s Welcome 3917 Main StreetJanuary 11, 20252-4PM$10 at the door

Colin Sankey Quintet at Robson Square Ice Rink
2026-01-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in January performances
Colin Sankey 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.

Julian Jayme Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Julian Jayme Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Steve Maddock Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
For three decades, Steve Maddock has been establishing himself as one of Western Canada’s most versatile vocal talents. Steve thrives in a variety of musical settings, whether it be singing while playing piano in a hotel lounge, performing with a jazz trio in a cafe, or fronting a 20-piece big band on a concert stage.
For this performance, Steve will be joined by some of the brightest lights in the Vancouver jazz scene:
Bill Coon – GuitarAndre Lachance – BassJoe Poole – Drums
Hero’s Welcome 3917 Main StreetJanuary 18, 20252-4PM$10 at the door

Andrea Superstein at Robson Square Ice Rink
2026-01-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in January performances
Andrea Superstein
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.

Jancis Bautista Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Jancis Bautista Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Jack Colbourne Quartet at the Heatley
2026-01-19 20:00 - 22:00 | The Heatley, 696 E Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1R1, Canada
Drummer Jack Colbourne has been quickly making a name for himself on Vancouver’s Jazz scene. On January 19th he’ll be playing his first major show as a band leader at Infidels Jazz Pass the Hat series, with Ardeshir Pourkeramati on saxophone, Nathan Lintott on bass, and Stanley Zhang on piano.
This performance is part of Pass the Hat, a monthly Jazz series now at the Heatley, featuring the best young musicians in Vancouver’s Jazz scene. All attendees will be asked to donate what they can at each performance, with all funds going to the band.
Jack Colbourne TrioHot Deli / Lido 518 E. BroadwayJanuary 19th, 20268PM

Paul Pigat Trio at the Painted Ship
2026-01-20 20:00 - 22:00 | The Painted Ship, 2884 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2G6, Canada
This will be a night of traditional vocal jazz from the golden era of american songwriting, featuring Vancouver’s own Paul Pigat, Brent Gubbels, and Cam Wilson.
This performance is part of Sea Legs, a monthly live music series at the Painted Ship, presented by Infidels Jazz.
Paul Pigat TrioJanuary 20, 2026Painted Ship2884 W. Broadway8PM$10 at the door.

Jack Duncan's Conga Cartel at Hero's Welcome
2026-01-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Afro-Cuban Jazz Fusion!
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From the roots of Afro Cuban music to Clavé infused Jazz this Vancouver based group led by percussionist extraordinaire Jack Duncan, illuminates and illustrates the historical and evolving intersection of Jazz and traditional Afro-Latin music. Major influences for this group are Afro- Cuban Jazz pioneers Tata Guines, Irakere, Machito, Mario Bauza, Mongo Santamaria and the many others that have created their own voice to make this exciting genre of music what it is today. Featuring musicians that have been involved in Grammy- and Juno-Award winning projects, Conga Cartel not only thrills audiences with their great music but also gets them up on their feet while doing so.
This performance is part of Social Music, a monthly concert series at Hero’s Welcome presented by Infidels Jazz.
Jack Duncan’s Conga Cartel
Hero’s Welcome – 3917 Main Street
Thursday, January 22
Doors: 7:00PM
Show: 8:00PM
$20 in advance, $25 at door

François Houle + Bellbird at Alliance Française Theatre
2026-01-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Alliance Française Theatre, 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2, Canada
Two of Canada’s most exciting jazz ensembles perform on the same stage for the very first time!
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Clarinetist François Houle has been at the forefront of Canada’s creative music scene for over 40 years. In 2025 he debuted his new François Houle 4et, featuring Noah Franche-Nolan on piano, James Meger on bass & Kenton Loewen on drums, to perform Houle’s new original music for Jazz quartet.
Montreal-based Bellbird has been thrilling audiences all over Canada for the last three years, selling out from rooms from coast-to-coast. Featuring Vancouver’s Eli Davidovici & Mili Hong, and Allison Burik & Claire Devlin, Bellbird is set to release their new album on Constellation Records very soon.
On January 23, these two shining examples of Canadian contemporary jazz will share the stage for the first time, at the new Alliance Française Vancouver Theatre at 6161 Cambie.
François Houle 4et + Bellbird
January 23rd, 2026
Alliance Française Vancouver Theatre
Doors: 730PM
Show: 8PM
$30 in advance
$40 at the door
This concert is presented by Infidels Jazz

City Pop City ft. Chen Baker at the Rickshaw
2026-01-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P1, Canada
10 person band playing your favourite Japanese 80’s pop hits!
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Ever since Mariya Takeuchi’s Plastic Love mysteriously went viral on YouTube in 2017, funky Japanese pop music from the late 70s and 80s (collectively known as City Pop) has slowly solidified itself as a mainstay of global internet culture. Through the bittersweet yet relentlessly catchy melodies, slappin’ basslines, energetic disco beats, and ample amounts of reverb; listeners vicariously conjure the memories of a nation basking at the height of economic boom, blissfully unaware of the bright future that will never materialize.
Brought to you by local jazz-fusion group Chen Baker, City Pop Nights will attempt to bring you said experience in the flesh. The night will mostly consist of hits from genre staples such as Miki Matsubara, Taeko Ohnuki, Tasturo Yamashita, and Casiopea; along with Western songs that also echo the sentiment.
Infidels Jazz Presents City Pop Featuring Chen Baker
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
The Rickshaw Theatre
19+
Doors: 8:00pm

Stereo Sonic plays Sonic the Hedgehog at the Rec Room
2026-01-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Rec Room Granville, 855 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1K7, Canada
8 Person Band Plays the Music of Sonic The Hedgehog!
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Sonic The Hedgehog has been captivating gamers for almost 35 years, and it’s energetic soundtrack and music scores are a big part of the reason why. On January 24, Stereo Sonic (led by trumpeter RJ Abella) performs the music of this seminal video game at Cheat Codes, a new series presented by Infidels Jazz that focuses on the music of video games, anime, and other eclectic mediums.
Stereo System Plays Sonic The Hedgehog
January 24, 2026
Rec Room Granville (855 Granville)
Doors: 730PM
Show: 800PM
$20 in advance
This concert is part of Cheat Codes, a series presented by Infidels Jazz.

SOLD OUT Vince Mai Plays Mancini + A Shot in the Dark Film Screening
2026-01-25 14:00 - 17:00 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
Trumpeter and film composer Vince Mai returns to the VIFF Centre with his quintet to play selected hits of celebrated film composer Henry Mancini prior to a screening of the beloved Pink Panther movie A Shot in the Dark.
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Mancini was a well known composer whose scores include Peter Gunn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Days of Wine and Roses, 10, The Party, and of course the Pink Panther series. Mancini’s genius was in his ability to meld jazz with the contemporary in order to evoke the emotions necessary for a memorable dramatic film score.
Joining Vince will be Miles Black on keys, Bernie Arai on drums, Laurence Mollerup on bass, and Steve Kaldestad on saxophone. This should be a very special evening.
About A Shot in the Dark (Blake Edwards, 1964, USA, 103 min)
The second film in the series was rushed into production after the unexpected popularity of Peter Sellers’ bumbling detective Inspector Clouseau in the previous year’s caper The Pink Panther. This is where Clouseau comes into his own, along with first appearances from Herbert Lom as his long-suffering boss Commissioner Dreyfus, and Burt Kwouk as his man servant Cato.

JD Rich Funk Trio at Robson Square Ice Rink
2026-01-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Infidels Jazz Presents: Robson Ice Rink in January performances
JD Rich Funk 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.

Teresa Marie Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Teresa Marie Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Gordon Grdina's Haram at the Hollywood Theatre
2026-01-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 2H2, Canada
Vancouver legend Gordon Grdina brings his band Haram to the Hollywood Theatre!
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JUNO-winner Gordon Grdina formed Haram in 2008 as a large ensemble vehicle to interpret classic Arabic repertoire. These pieces are reinterpreted with an ensemble half studied in the Arabic tradition and half in avant-garde improvisation, making Haram sound like no other band on earth.
Gordon Grdina -Oud
Emad Armoush -Vocals, Ney
Tim Gerwing – Darbuka
Liam MacDonald – Riq
Tommy Babin – Bass
Kenton Loewen – Drums
Francois Houle – Clarinet
Christopher Kelly – Sax
JP Carter – Trumpet
Josh Zubot -Violin
Hollywood Theatre – Vancouver Folk Festival & Infidels Jazz Presents Gordon Grdina’s Haram
Sunday January 25th 2026
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
All Ages with 19+ Bar

SOLD OUT Chris Gestrin Plays Keith Jarrett at Pyatt Hall
2026-01-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 3L4, Canada
Multiple Juno Award winner plays the music of Keith Jarrett with some of Vancouver’s best jazz musicians!
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Following up on his recent sold-out Keith Jarrett show at the Vancouver Playhouse, multiple time Juno winner Chris Gestrin returns to the music of Keith Jarrett at this very special concert at Pyatt Hall. This time he’ll be exploring the music of Jarrett’s European Quartet, which featured Jarrett on piano, Jan Garbarek on reeds, Palle Danielsson on bass, and Jon Christensen on drums.
To help Chris celebrate the music of this acclaimed group, he’s put together a quartet of some of the Canadian jazz scene’s most respected musicians:
Jon Bentley – Saxophones
Jodi Proznick – Bass
Joe Poole – Drums
Chris Gestrin Plays Keith Jarrett’s European Quartet
Pyatt Hall – 843 Seymour Street
Doors: 730PM
Show: 800PM
Tickets starting at $25 in advance, $35 at the door.
This concert is presented by Infidels Jazz.
