Supporting and promoting Vancouver’s vibrant and emerging jazz scene

Dan Gaucher Quartet Plays Monk at Hero’s Welcome

Hero's Welcome 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Drummer Dan Gaucher has been a high priest in the church of Thelonious Monk for years, and will be leading a special service at Hero's Welcome on November 17, with the help of Jon Bentley, David Sikula, and David Caballero. Sundays at Hero's Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly jazz series presented by Tim […]

$10

Ricardo Galvez at the Lido

The Lido 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Ricardo Galvez is a tremendous young trombonist, making his Infidels debut with a fantastic band featuring Ruthie Ha, Seth Kitamura, Bella Fedrigo & Jordy McIntosh. Pass the Hat is a monthly series at the Lido presented by Tim Reinert & Infidels Jazz. At these shows, a hat (debit and credit donations will be accepted that […]

Kenton Loewen & JP Carter + Wabi at Zameen Art House

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This special edition of the New Thing features two long running improvising duos: Kenton Loewen & JP Carter Wabi, featuring Chris Gestrin & Bernie Arai. These duos will contract and compliment each other, and deliver a unique evening of improvised music. The New Thing is a monthly series dedicated to free jazz and improvised music. […]

$15

Brad Pearson Trio at Frankie’s After Dark

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brad Pearson has performing professionally on the Vancouver music scene since 2016 when he graduated with a bachelors of applied music from Vancouver Community College; studying classical double bass with Laurence Mollerup, and electric bass with Cameron Hood. He has performed with local legends Hugh Fraser, Campbell Ryga, Brad Turner, and Buff Allen. This bassist […]

$10

Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers at The Painted Ship

The Painted Ship 2884 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Over the past decade and a half, Juno nominated percussionist Robin Layne has steeped himself in rhythmic traditions around the world. His search for rhythm and folkloric traditions has led him to Cuba, Guinea, Mali, Mexico, and beyond. He brings these influences to bear in his compositions that are inspired by his travels. He'll be […]

$15

Jordy McIntosh plays John Scofield at Frankie’s After Dark

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Jordy McIntosh is a Vancouver based drummer/educator. Joined by Jake Kostuchuk on Guitar, Erika Chow on Tenor, and David Caballero on Bass, the group will be bringing a catalogue of John Scofield classics. From Scofield records such as “Meant to Be”, “Quiet”, “Time on my Hands”, and “A Go Go”, the group will pay homage […]

$10

November Jazz Jam Session at Hero’s Welcome with Bernie Arai Trio

Hero's Welcome 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Infidels Jazz is proud to continue our new bi-weekly Jazz jam session which will take place Hero's Welcome at 3917 Main Street, two Sundays a month at 2PM. In November they will be held on November 10 & 24 and they'll be hosted by Bernie Arai. Bernie has been one of the most in demand […]

$5

Vince Mai Plays Chet Baker + Let’s Get Lost at VIFF Centre

VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

A set of smooth, sublime, and smoky jazz from trumpeter Vince Mai backed up by a stellar band with Steve Maddock on vocals. The set will feature many beloved Chet […]

$40

Harrison Ivaz at Frankie’s After Dark

Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Harrison Ivaz is a young Canadian-American guitarist and vocalist. A Capilano University Jazz Studies Grad, Harrison has studied with Vancouver jazz icon Bill Coon and performed as guitarist in the […]

$10

Scott Smith & Tony Wilson at All-City Athletics

All-City Athletics 130 West Hastings, alley entrance, Vancouver, BC, Canada

In 1978 guitarist Lenny Breau and pedal steel guitarist Buddy Emmons teamed up to recorded an album entitled Minors Aloud. Recorded in Nashville, the album became a hard-to-find classic and […]

$20