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 […]
Legendary Jazz pianist Myra Melford returns to Vancouver for the first time in 7 years, along with Michael Formanek & Ches Smith Get Tickets Splash is an adventurous new trio led by visionary pianist/composer Myra Melford, featuring bassist Michael Formanek and drummer/vibraphonist Ches Smith. The project is the latest installment of Melford’s ongoing body of […]
Infidels Jazz Presents: Rocky Horror Music Show Get Tickets 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 Hollywood Theatre , a 13 person live band will perform the soundtrack to this iconic film. […]
Seattle’s Polyrhythmics return to the Rickshaw for a night full of funk, soul, psychedelic rock, R&B, progressive jazz, and Afrobeat! Get Tickets The Rickshaw presents Polyrhythmics With guests, MA: Q […]
Krystle Dos Santos has earned a reputation as one of Western Canada’s finest R&B & soul vocalists, known for her huge tributes to Motown and Stevie Wonder, and for her […]