Infidels Jazz

Kokoroko at the Commodore Ballroom
2026-06-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Commodoe Ballroom, 868 Granville St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z1K3, Canada
Acclaimed Afrobeat fusion band KOKOROKO is coming to Vancouver!
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Kokoroko’s artistry has matured to a place that’s now largely representative of the musical melting point and wide range of tastes that comes as Londoners in the black diaspora. It’s this precise notion and the sense of London as an overarching anchor that informs the crux of their forthcoming second studio album ‘Tuff Times Never Last’.
KOKOROKO at the Commodore Ballroom
Sunday, June 21
7PM Doors
8PM Music
19 & Over

The Ostara Project at Revue Stage
2026-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Canadian supergroup featuring 6 of the country’s most acclaimed Jazz musicians

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The Ostara Project, named for the Germanic goddess of the spring equinox, embodies hope and growth by showcasing the strength and creativity of Canadian women in jazz.
Lead by award-winning jazz musicians Jodi Proznick and Amanda Tosoff, The member of The Ostara Project are individually are outstanding artists: collectively, they are a force.
Ostara’s self-titled debut album (Cellar Live, 2022) received a JUNO award nomination 2023, and it’s follow up Roots received rave reviews.
In a genre and industry where women are severely underrepresented, the Ostara Project is a powerful example of perseverance, community and creativity. New growth rising, stretching to claim space, propelled by joy. This is the music of
Ostara.
For their first Vancouver show in two years, they’ll feature a true supergroup of the Canadian Jazz Scene:
Jodi Proznick – Bass
Amanda Tosoff – Piano
Rachel Therrien – Trumpet
Claire Devlin – Saxophones
Kim Zombik – Vocals
Valérie Lacombe – Drums
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz.
Revue Stage 1601 Johnston, Granville Island
June 22, 2026
Doors 6:30PM
Show 7:00PM
$40 in advance, $50 at the door.
All ages.

Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray at Moberly Arts
2026-06-24 20:00 - 21:30 | Moberly Arts Centre, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver, BC, V5X 3Z4, Canada
Two of the most respected legends in Jazz play East Vancouver’s hippest little arts centre.
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Kahil El’Zabar has performed with luminaries like Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley, Pharoah Sanders, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Archie Shepp, Eddie Harris, Donny Hathaway, Paul Simon, Lester Bowie, Hamiet Bluiett, Malachi Favors, Billy Bang & Gene Ammons, to name a few. He is also the former chairman of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), and has been nominated for a Grammy Award.
David Murray is considered to be the most influential tenor saxophonist of his generation. He has recorded more than 300 acclaimed projects and has worked with Max Roach, Charles Mingus, Cecil Taylor, Jack DeJohnette, Chico Hamilton, Elvin Jones, Archie Shepp, Pharoah Sanders, and Randy Weston, He has won 2 Grammys and is the recipient of the Danish Jazz Par Award.
These Jazz legends have been collaborating together for over 40 years, and have performed together all over the world to sold out audiences.
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz, with the support of the VJO Society.
Kahil El’ Zabar & David Murray
Moberly Arts Centre 7646 Prince Albert
Doors 730/Show 8PM
$41 in advance, $50 at the door

Ha Siblings Play Alice Coltrane at Zameen Art House
2026-06-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Vancouver’s hottest Jazz musicians pay tribute to the legendary Alice Coltrane
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For decades, the music of Alice Coltrane has been stoking the imaginations of Jazz lovers and music lovers, with it’s unique blend of spiritual conciousness & Jazz.
On June 26, some of Vancouver’s most fearless young Jazz musicians team up to play the music of this iconic legend.
Ruthie Ha – Saxophone
Paco Ha – Saxophone
Noah France-Nolan – Piano
Harmeet Kaur Virdee – Bass
Karl DeJong – Drums
This performance is part of Infidels Jazz June Jazz Showcase, a series highlighting the best of Canada’s creative music scene at the Zameen Art House, presented by Infidels Jazz.
Ha Siblings Play Alice Coltrane
Zameen Art House
June 26, 2026
7PM
$25 in advance, $30 at the door

nebyoha at Zameen Art House
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Eclectic singer-songwriter straddles Ethio-Jazz, Funk, Jazz & all points in-between
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From being exposed to Motown, rock, and traditional Ethiopian music as a young boy, to discovering jazz, R&B, and classical in his college years, Nebyu has digested a diverse artistic palette from which to draw from when creating. For the last several years, one of his musical priorities has been nebyoha, an eclectic singer-songwriter project that straddles Ethio-Jazz, Funk, Jazz & all points in-between.
Nebyu Yohannes – Vocals, guitar, trombone
Feven Kidane – Bass
Lisa Cay Miller – Keyboards
Miles Wong – Drums
This performance is part of the June Jazz Showcase, an annual event presented by Infidels Jazz showcasing the best Canadian Jazz talent.
nebyoha
June 27, 2026
Zameen Art House 1515 Anderson
7PM
$25 in advance, $35 at the door

Feven Kidane Plays Don Cherry at Zameen Art House
2026-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
One of Canada’s most exciting Jazz musicians pays tribute to the legendary trumpeter Don Cherry
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Feven Kidane is one of Vancouver’s most talked about musicians, selling out venues like the Fox Cabaret, Hero’s Welcome, and more, with a multitude of projects.
On June 28, Feven will be debuting her latest project, a tribute to the music of the legendar trumpeter & composer, Don Cherry.
This performance is part of Infidels Jazz June Jazz Showcase, a series highlighting the best of Canada’s creative music scene at the Zameen Art House, presented by Infidels Jazz.
Feven Kidane Plays Don Cherry
Zameen Art House
June 28, 2026
7PM
$25 in advance, $30 at the door

Gordon Grdina's Haram at the American
2026-07-08 20:30 - 2026-07-09 22:30 | The American, 926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2W1, Canada
A 10-piece Arabic Avant-Garde Band!
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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 MacDonal -Riq
Tommy Babin -Bass
Kenton Loewen -Drums
Francois Houle -Clarinet
Christopher Kelly -Sax
JP Carter -Trumpet
Josh Zubot -Violin
Haram
July 08, 2026
The American – 926 Main St.
8:00PM Door / 8:30PM Show
$25 in advance / $30 at the door
19+
Seating will be limited, and it’s recommended to arrive early if seating is necessary.
This performance is part of Very Big Bands at the American, a monthly big band series presented by Infidels Jazz.

(Kamloops Show) Songs In The Key Of Stevie: A Celebration of Stevie Wonder
2026-07-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9 Ave, Kamloops, BC, V2C 3X5, Canada
For over 50 years, Stevie Wonder has been one of the brightest lights in contemporary soul, pop, R&B, and funk music.
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A perennial critic’s favourite, with over two dozen Grammy’s to his name, Stevie Wonder continues to represent the best of contemporary music.
On July 10 & 11, two-time Western Canadian Music Award winner and Kamloops favourite Krystle Dos Santos takes to the stage at the Sagebrush Theatre to pay tribute to this icon. Backed by an all-star band featuring Vancouver’s best musicians, Krystle promises to bring you nothing but the best from Stevie Wonder’s five decades of hitmaking.
Presented by Infidels Jazz
Audience Advisory:
This is an all ages event.

Erin Kim Trio at the Heatley
2026-07-13 20:00 - 22:00 | The Heatley, 696 E Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1R1, Canada
Erin Kim is quickly earning a reputation one of Vancouver & Montreal’s top young bassists.

For her first Infidels show as a leader, she’ll be joined by:
Amrita Saimi – TromboneSadie Koshan – Drums

This performance is part of Pass the Hat, a monthly Jazz series 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. This series is presented by Infidels Jazz, with support from the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra Society.

Erin Kim TrioThe Heatley 696 E. HastingsJuly 13th, 20268PM

Piyotr's Game Lobby Plays Persona at Rec Room
2026-07-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Rec Room Granville, 855 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1K7, Canada
8 Person Band Plays The Music Of Persona 4 & 5
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Piyotr’s Game Lobby has been earning a rep as one of Vancouver’s premier video game repetoire bands with their sold out shows at Tyrant Studios and Guilt & Co.
For their first Infidels Jazz Show, they’ll be exploring the music of Persona 4 & Persona 5!
This series is part of Cheat Codes, a monthly series at Rec Room presented by Infidels focussing on the best video game & anime soundtracks.
Piyotr’s Game Lobby
July 18, 2026
Rec Room 855 Granville
Doors: 730PM, Show: 8:00PM
$25 in advance, $35 at the door

Gordon Grdina Trio at Hero's Welcome
2026-07-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Iconic Vancouver Trio plays their only show of 2026!

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One of the most iconic trios in Vancouver play their only show this year!
The original Gordon Grdina Trio is one of the most acclaimed and popular Vancouver bands of the past few decades. They combine free jazz with middle eastern groove music and guarantee good times.
They will be performing their only show of 2026 at Hero’s Welcome as part of Infidels Jazz popular Social Music series on July 31.
Gordon Grdina – Guitar, Oud
Tommy Babin – Bass
Kenton Loewen – Drums
Doors: 7PM
Show: 8PM
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
This show is part of Social Music, a monthly music series at Hero’s Welcome presented by Infidels Jazz.

Colin Sankey Band Plays The Music of Mario
2026-08-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Rec Room Granville, 855 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1K7, Canada
Fusion Band Plays The Music of Mario!
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Award Winning Bassist Colin Sankey bring the music of Mario to Infidels Jazz popular Cheat Codes series at Rec Room Granville!
Colin Sankey Band Plays The Music of Mario
August 15th, 2026
Rec Room Granville
855 Granville
Doors: 7PM / Show 8PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Miki Yamanaka Trio + Nicole Glover at Revue Stage
2026-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
One of New York’s hottest Jazz pianists teams up with one of the greatest saxophonists on the planet!
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Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has called New York City home since 2012 and in the past decade has wasted no time establishing herself as one of the leading personalities of her generation on the piano and beyond. Yamanaka has gained international recognition from her albums as a leader; her most recent and most celebrated release, “Chance” (Cellar Music), features her NYC rhythm section, Tyrone Allen II and Jimmy Macbride.
For this very special Vancouver performance, Miki will be joined by her regular trio, and special guest Nicole Glover on tenor saxophone. Nicole is a current member of Christian McBride’s Ursa Major, and is a core member of Rene Rosnes’ Artemis project. She is widely considered to be among the greatest tenor saxophonists of her generation.
Miki Yamanaka – Piano
Nicole Glover – Tenor Saxophone
Tyrone Allen II – Bass
Jimmy Macbride – Drums
Miki Yamanaka Trio + Nicole Glover
August 23, 2026, 7PM
Revue Stage 1601 Johnston Street
$41 in advance, $50 at the door.
This concert is a joint presentation between Infidels Jazz & Cellar Music.

Black Joe Lewis
2026-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Pearl, 881 Granville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1L1, Canada
Black Joe Lewis at The Pearl
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Saturday, August 30th
Presented by MODO:LIVE and Infidels Jazz

Reimagining John Coltrane Ft. Ardeshir & Strings
2026-09-27 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-09-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Music of John Coltrane Reimagined for String Orchestra & Jazz Quartet
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September 2026 is the 100th birthday of one of the most iconic figures in Jazz history, John Coltrane. To celebrate this monumental event, Vancouver saxophonist Ardeshir Poureramati has arranged some of Coltrane’s most famous compositions for a 17 person string orchestra, and Jazz Quartet.
This special performance is presented by Infidels Jazz.
Reimagining John Coltrane
Ft. Ardeshir Quartet & String Orchestra
September 27, 2026
2PM & 7PM
Revue Stage 1601 Johnston
Vancouver BC
$51 in advance, $61 at the door.

Julian Lage Quartet at the Chan Centre
2026-10-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
feat. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder & Kenny Wollesen
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Hailed as one of the most gifted guitarists of his generation and “one of the highest category of improvising musicians,” (The New Yorker) Julian Lage has spent decades exploring the many strains of American music with boundless curiosity and technical mastery. With roots tangled up in jazz, folk, classical, and country music, Lage brings what The New York Times calls “a disarming spirit of generosity” to his playing, approaching tradition as an open field for invention.
A lifelong musician, Lage emerged early as a singular talent. He learned the guitar at age five and was already playing onstage with Carlos Santana at eight. That same year, he was the subject of the short documentary Jules at Eight, showcasing his prodigious talents, performed for the Grammy Awards as a preteen, and later joined Gary Burton’s quartet at just 16. Rather than resting on early acclaim, Lage has continually evolved, recording widely as a leader and collaborating with artists including John Zorn, Fred Hersch, Nels Cline, and Chris Eldridge.
For this concert, he performs music from his newest album Scenes from Above, with bassist Jorge Roeder, drummer Kenny Wollesen, and renowned keyboardist John Medeski. Though conceptualized by Lage, Scenes from Above is not about him as bandleader. Instead, he is firmly rooted as a band member within the quartet, resulting in nine tracks that frame a brilliantly open experience. The four dazzling players give and take space in equal measure as they explore these songs in one space, in real time.
Witness the genius of Julian Lage live in Vancouver for an unforgettable experience.
This event is co-presented with Infidels Jazz as part of the VANJAZZ ’26 Jazz Festival
