City Pop Nights Ft. Chen Baker at Hero's Welcome
2024-09-19 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
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 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.
Mia Wang – vocals
Xirui Wang – vocals
Neal Wang – Alto Sax
Jeffrey Chen – guitar
Justin Juan – keys
Dario Acosta – Drums
Piyotr Kao – Bass
City Pop Nights is presented by Infidels Jazz, and will be at Hero’s Welcome: 3917 Main Street.
Doors Open: 7PM
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.Buy tickets today

TenorRiffik ft. Steve Kaldestad & Mike Allen at Hero's Welcome
2024-09-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
TenorRiffik is the aptly named group featuring two of Canada’s most highly regarded saxophonists: Mike Allen & Steve Kaldestad.
For this special performance, they will be joined by the great rhythm section of Joe Poole & Steve Holy.
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. The concept is to provide an affordable way for jazz lovers of all ages to gather and celebrate this music we love.
Please note the new admission cost of $10. Also please note the new start time of 2PM

Greg Dent Quintet at The Lido
2024-09-23 21:00 - 23:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Trombonist Greg Dent leads a great Quintet for our next show at the Lido, featuring Feven Kidane, Dom Hallberg, Francis Naluz & Kate Johnson!

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 night as well) will be passed around to all audience members, to ensure that the musicians are paid fairly for their performance.

All funds collected will go directly to the musicians.

Dana & Alden at Fox Cabaret
2024-09-25 19:00 - 21:30 | The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada
MODO-LIVE, I am the Eggplant and Infidels Jazz present…
Dana and Alden
w/ Nick Gamer
Wednesday September 25th, 2024
Fox Cabaret
Vancouver, BC
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Handmade Blade at Zameen Art House
2024-09-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Handmade Blade features Vancouver improvisers Aram Bajakian (John Zorn, Lou Reed, Diana Krall) on guitar JP Carter (Destroyer, Dan Mangan) on trumpet and Peggy Lee ( Peggy Lee Band, Wayne Horvitz, Waxwing) on cello.
The three each contribute compositions which launch striking and explosive improvisations. This will be Handmade Blade’s First Vancouver performance in 3 years.
The New Thing is a monthly series dedicated to free jazz and improvised music. It’s co-presented by Infidels Jazz & NOW Society, and takes place at Zameen Studios (1515 Anderson Street, Granville Island) one Friday a month. Tickets are $15, or PWC.
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Ron Samworth & Pat Pending at Trio All-City Athletics
2024-09-28 20:00 - 23:00 | All-City Athletics, 130 West Hastings, alley entrance, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1G9, Canada
Ron Samworth has been at the forefront of Vancouver’s creative music scene for over 30 years. For this special performance at All-City, he leads the Pat Pending Trio, a forward looking ensemble performing original compositions and the occasional deconstructed
standard. Samworth and the Pat Pending Trio celebrate freedom and innovation, and draw froma wide sonic palette and are indebted to everything in the natural world. The music is spacious and textural, swinging and thoughtful.
Ron Samworth – guitar and effects
Bradshaw Pack – pedal steel and effects
Karlis Silins – bass
Jesus Caballero – drums and percussion
This event is on September 28 at All-City Athletics at 130 W. Hastings. 7:30 Doors, 8:00PM Start.It’s only accessible from the the Alley Entrance, and is presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz.
Tickets will be $20 in advance via Eventbrite below, and $25 at the door.
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Jillian Lebeck at Hero's Welcome
2024-09-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
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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 September they will be held on September 08 & 29 and hosted by Jillian Lebeck.
Jillian Lebeck is one of the most dynamic and exciting voices on the Canadian Jazz scene, and her projects have been featured on CBC Radio’s Studio One Jazz Series CBC’s “Hot Air”, and NPR. For these jam sessions she’ll be joined by two of Vancouver’s very best: Conrad Good on bass, and Arvind Ramdas on drums.
These will be open jam sessions, which means that everybody from professionals to high school students will be welcome. Helping us in making sure that the jam is accessible to those younger members of our community will be the Fraser MacPherson Jazz Fund, who has signed on as a sponsor of the Jams. 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 bi-weekly jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. The concept is to provide an affordable way for jazz lovers of all ages to gather and celebrate this music we love.
Admission for the jam sessions are only $5. Please note the new time of 2PM

Asef at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-04 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
The name Ásef has its origins in Arabic and Persian cultures. It is a popular name in Muslim communities and carries spiritual and cultural significance. In Hebrew, the word means to gather or harvest. Ásef has a unique sound melding Middle eastern overtones with jazz improvisation. The members of the group bring to the stage many years of experience playing a variety of music from around the world including Balkan folk, Tango, Klezmer, Flamenco and Bebop. Their compositions embrace this vast range of musical sounds taking the audience on a truly unique musical journey.
The band members hope this music will help us all to come together peacefully despite our differences.
Saul Berson – saxophonesItamar Erez – guitarSam Shoichet – bassLiam Macdonald – drums/percussion

Julian Borkowski Quartet at All-City Athletics
2024-10-05 19:30 - 23:00 | All-City Athletics, 130 West Hastings, alley entrance, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1G9, Canada
Julian Borkowski has quickly become one of the most talked about young Jazz trumpeters on the Canadian scene, despite having spent most of the last several years working on his masters degree in Oregon.
For this special performance at All-City Athletics, Julian has assembled a group of some the brightest young lights on the Vancouver scene: Quincy Mayes on keyboards, David Caballero on bass, and Todd Stewart on drums. This will be Julian’s first Vancouver show on trumpet in over two years, and will feature two scorching sets of Julian’s original music, most of which has never been performed in Vancouver.
This event is on October 05 at All-City Athletics at 130 W. Hastings. 7:30 Doors, 8:00PM Start.
It’s only accessible from the the Alley Entrance, and is presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz.
Tickets will $20 in advance via eventbrite, and $25 at the door. All tickets to the postponed August All-City Jazz show will be honoured.
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Adam Kyle at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-05 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Adam Kyle is a saxophonist based in Vancouver, BC. Most often seen performing as a sideman, Adam is looking forward to making his Infidels band leading debut. Drawing inspiration from many sources and people, Adam has put together a band to interpret choice standards and originals. Adam will be joined by Dean Thiessen on keys/organ and Tyler Murray on drums for a set of grooving and swinging music that you will not want to miss
Band members:
Dean Thiessen – keysTyler Murray – drums

Bill Coon at Hero's Welcome
2024-10-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Bill Coon is a legend on the Canadian Jazz scene, and is considered one of the finest guitarists this country has ever produced. For this special performance at Hero’s Welcome, Bill will be joined by James Danderfer on reeds, Conrad Good on bass, and Joe Poole on drums.
Sundays at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a weekly jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. The concept is to provide an affordable way for jazz lovers of all ages to gather and celebrate this music we love.

John Paton's Small Pleasures at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-11 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
John Paton is a saxophonist, composer and guitarist based in Vancouver, BC. He has collaborated with local and international artists including Peggy Lee, Tony Wilson, Rene Lussier, Kenny Wollesen and Han Bennink.
Composed in Dec 2019, John Paton’s Small Pleasures is a large scale work inspired by and dedicated to the Russian modernist painter Wassily Kandinsky. The work has been described as “futuristic jazz” and draws from Minimalism, 70s Rock and Classical Composition.
John Paton – Guitar, CompositionDavid Sikula – GuitarConrad Good – Bass

Jake Kostuchuk at Frankies After Dark
2024-10-12 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Jake Kostuchuk is a guitarist from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. In 2021, he graduated from Selkirk College where he studied with Canadian jazz guitarist Mike Rud. He is currently finishing his jazz degree at Capilano University. For his Infidels debut as a leader, he will be playing a mix of original music and select tunes from his favourite composers. Joining him will be David Caballero on bass and Jordy McIntosh on drums.

October Jazz Jam at Hero's Welcome with Chris Fraser Trio
2024-10-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, 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 October they will be held on October 13 & 27 and they’ll be hosted by Chris Fraser.
Chris Fraser is one of the most exciting guitarists on the Vancouver scene, and is known for his dynamic performances at Tyrant Studios, Frankie’s After Dark, and elsewhere. Backing him up for these jams will be David Caballero on bass, and Todd Stewart on drums.
These will be open jam sessions, which means that everybody from professionals to high school students will be welcome. Helping us in making sure that the jam is accessible to those younger members of our community will be the Fraser MacPherson Jazz Fund, who has signed on as a sponsor of the Jams. 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.

Mary Ancheta Plays Betty Davis at Hero's Welcome
2024-10-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Betty Davis was one of the most important voices of 1970’s funk….a flamboyant pop diva a full decade before there was such a thing, with a discography full of sexually aggressive and incredibly funky tunes that weren’t hits, but should have been.
She’s long been an influence on Vancouver based keyboardist, producer, and all-around phenom Mary Ancheta, which has led Mary to this special night at Hero’s Welcome full of Davis’ most loved tunes, as well as some deep cuts.
For this can’t miss show, Mary’s MAQkestra will feature:
Mary Ancheta – Keys
Dominic Conway – Saxophones
Feven Kidane – Trumpet
Tristan Paxton – Guitar
Matt Reid – Bass
Paul Clark – Drums
As well as extremely special guest vocalists:
Dawn Pemberton
Leo D.E. Johnson
Krystle Dos Santos
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz, and will be at Hero’s Welcome: 3917 Main Street.
Thursday, October 17
Doors Open: 7PM
Tickets: Advance sales SOLD OUT. Limited availability for $25 at the door.

Joel Faulkner at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-18 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
A Toronto transplant, Joel Faulkner is one of Vancouver’s most exciting guitarists. Since the age of 4,and throughout his life, Joel has been playing many different styles of music. With a background playing gospel music in church growing up followed by 10 years of performing in bars and clubs around Ontario (as a frontman and sideman for different Blues, Funk, Folk and Rock groups), Faulkner has spent the last 10 years focused on Jazz.
The Joel Faulkner Trio is a Vancouver based jazz group led by Joel Faulkner (Guitar), and accompanied by Brad Pearson (Bass), and Max Huberdeau (Drums). Although the threehave been playing together and friends for years, they have recently found themselves for the second time as roommates. This will also be the first time the group has performed in this configuration, which promises to be an exciting event! While mostly performing their take on standards from the Great American Song book, the collective musical experience brought to the table by each musician makes for a unique sound that is equally soulful, playful and edgy.

KneeJerk at Tyrant Studios
2024-10-19 21:30 - 23:30 | Tyrant Studios, 1019 Seymour St,, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M3, Canada
KneeJerk has quickly become one of the most exciting Free Jazz groups in Canada, with Brian Horswill (piano), Karlis Silins (bass), and Kenton Loewen (drums) thrilling audiences both with their dynamic live performances, and with their debut album, released in 2023 on the Infidels Jazz label. Now with the inclusion of Cole Schmidt on guitar, they’ve added new complexities to their sound, while keeping the chaotic minimalism that has become a hallmark of their performances.On Saturday, October 19th, KneeJerk will be returning to Tyrant Studios, for only their second performance in Vancouver with their new lineup. With a second album right around the corner, this is a perfect time to check out what the group has been up to, and where they’re headed.KneeJerkTyrant Studios – 1019 SeymourOctober 19, 2024Doors: 9:00PMShow: 9:30PM$20 in advance, $25 at the door
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Mackenzie Tran at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-19 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Mackenzie is a vocalist, pianist and bandleader based in Vancouver, BC. She recently completed her BEd at UBC after completing her BMus from Capilano University. Mackenzie is excited to be joined by Seth Kitamura (piano), Emilio Suarez (bass) and Jordy McIntosh (drums) to share an evening of treasured standards from the Black American Music tradition, along with a few select pieces from genres such as R&B, pop, and soul.

Bill Runge Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2024-10-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Bill Runge is one of the finest saxophonists in the country, known for his work with Veji, Tower of Power, Jim Byrnes, K-os, Long John Baldry, Frank Sinatra Jr, Powder Blues, Colin James, and so many more.
For this special performance at Hero’s Welcome, Bill will be joined by:
Kristian Alexandrov-PianoAndre Lachance-BassBernie Arai-Drums

Marta Kalmar Quintet at The Lido
2024-10-21 21:00 - 23:00 | Hot Deli, 518 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X4, Canada
Marta Kalmar is a pianist working on her BMUS at Capilano College. For her first Infidels Jazz show, she’ll be joined by Tamás Balai on saxophones, Nathan Lintott on trombone, Bella Fedrigo on bass, and Karl DeJong on drums.
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 night as well) will be passed around to all audience members, to ensure that the musicians are paid fairly for their performance.
All funds collected will go directly to the musicians.

Feven Kidane Quartet at the Painted Ship
2024-10-22 18:00 - 20:30 | The Painted Ship, 2884 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2G6, Canada
Feven Kidane is a jazz trumpeter whose vision in the Black American Music practice is one of tradition, focus, and spirituality. Tunes and arrangements chosen for this special performance at the Painted Ship will be by some of the greats, as well as originals by Kidane.
Recent shows by Kidane at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the Vancouver International Film Centre, and Chill X Studios have all sold out, so make sure you get to the Painted Ship early on this one. Tickets won’t be sold in advance, and it’s first come, first serve. In addition, make sure you get your tickets for the Kokoroko show happening at the Hollywood Theatre later that night, and have two special musical performances in one night.
Feven Kidane Quartet
Feven Kidane – TrumpetSuin Park – KeyboardsHarmeet Kaur Virdee – BassTodd Stewart – Drums
The Painted Ship (2884 West Broadway)
6PM, 2 sets
$15 admission
First come, first serve.
This show is presented by Infidels Jazz.
Tickets to Kokoroko later that night can be purchased here:
https://www.ticketweb.ca/…/kokoroko-north…/13373184

Kokoroko North American Tour
2024-10-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 2H2, Canada
Acclaimed Afrobeat fusion band KOKOROKO is coming to Vancouver! Featuring 8 of the most exciting Jazz musicians on the London scene, and fresh off of several fantastic releases on Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood label, this band is coming to Vancouver for the first time ever at the legendary Hollywood Theatre!

MODO-LIVE, I am the Eggplant, Infidels Jazz present…
Kokoroko North American Tour October 2024
w/ Special Guests
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024
Hollywood Theatre
Vancouver, BC

Chris Corsano, Joe Baiza & Mike Watt at Hero's Welcome
2024-10-23 19:00 - 23:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Drummer Chris Corsano (Bjork, Bill Orcutt) Guitarist Joe Baiza (Saccharine Trust, Universal Congress Of) and Bassist Mike Watt (Minutemen, fIREHOSE, Stooges) are absolute legends of the free jazz and punk scenes, respectively.
On October 23, they will be joining forces for the first time in Vancouver, for a set that combines the improvisation of Free Jazz music with the aethestics and energy of Punk.
October 23, 2024
Doors Open: 7:00PM
Show Stars: 8:00PM
Hero’s Welcome – 3917 Main Street
$20 in advance
$25 at the door
This special performance is presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz.
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Bruce Freedman Quartet at Zameen Art House
2024-10-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Transposing his cut-up visual art practice over to music, saxophonist Bruce Freedman disassembles and reassembles musical elements in ways that can surprise the musicians as much as the audience. With Josh Zubot violin, James Meger bass, and Cesar Chew drums, Freedman’s controlled chaos cuts from intense energy to spacious reflection.
Bruce Freedman’s Collage album was released earlier this year through Infidels Jazz.
The New Thing is a monthly series dedicated to free jazz and improvised music. It’s co-presented by Infidels Jazz & NOW Society, and takes place at Zameen Art House one Friday a month.
Bruce Freedman Quartet
October 22, 2024
Zameen Art House
1515 Anderson Street (Granville Island)
Doors: 7:30PM
Show: 8:00PM
$15
Or
Pay What You Can

Julian Jayme at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-25 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Julian Jayme is a Vancouver-based guitarist, vocalist, bassist, composer and teacher. Spending nearly half his lifetime studying music, he has attended Capilano University, Berklee College of Music and McGill University and has had the opportunity to perform and collaborate with many different types of musicians as well as study with some of his heroes such as Terence Blanchard, Ambrose Akinmusire, John Hollenbeck and Jean-Michel Pilc. In 2016 and 2017, Julian had the opportunity to take part in the Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Residency in Wilmington, DE, where he was fortunate to workshop his compositions with some of his favourite musicians, including Aaron Parks, Aaron Goldberg and Ari Hoenig, as well as meet some of the top up-and-coming jazz musicians in the United States. Coming from an eclectic background, Julian blends the musical influences of his past with the Jazz music of his present, most notably so in his group “Julian Jayme: City Folk”. As a performer, he has played at venues all over Canada and the United States as well as been part of the pit band for several musical theater productions including (most recently) a 5-month run of Red Rock Diner produced by Drayton Entertainment in St Jacobs, ON.
Band:
Julian Jayme – GuitarDavid Caballero – BassJohn Lee – Drums

Rocky Horror Music Show at the Fox Cabaret
2024-10-26 19:00 - 23:00 | The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada
The Rocky Horror Picture Show has become a global phenomenon, thrilling audiences at movie theatures all over the world for almost 50 years. For this special performance at Vancouver’s legendary Fox Cabaret, a 13 person live band will perform the soundtrack to this iconic film. Plus a special set of Halloween music peformed by the Cryptkeepers!
The Rocky Horror Music Show is:
Vocalists:
Jason Winikoff (Frank N Further, Brad Majors, Doctor Scott)
Josie Patterson (Janet Weiss)
Madeleine Suddaby (Riff Raff, The Lips
Deirdre Morgan (Magenta, Rocky Horror)
Meris Goodman (Columbia)
Instrumentalists:
Cole Tinney (Keys)
Jo Grames (Guitar)
Brad Pearson (Bass)
Nik Focht (Drums)
Mike Braverman (Reeds)
Tim Sars (Reeds)
Feven Kidane (Trumpet)
Bandleader & Arranger: Michael Coury
This special performance is presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. Seating will be limited.
October 26
Fox Cabaret (2321 Main Street)
Doors Open at 7PM
$25 in advance, $30 at the door.

Gordon Grdina, Kenton Loewen, Mat Maneri, & Lucian Ban at Frankie's After Dark
2024-10-26 23:00 - 23:59 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Four world class improvisers will be taking over the After Dark stage in a one time only performance: Gordon Grdina, Kenton Loewen, Mat Maneri, and Lucian Ban. If you love creative music you can’t miss this one.
All of our After Darks start at 11PM, and are only ten bucks.

Ron Samworth & Melissa Hubert's Etiquette of Dying at VIFF Centre
2024-10-27 14:00 - 16:30 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
“When does one begin dying?” That’s the first question posed by this poetical but direct contemplation of mortality. A unique collaboration between guitarist Ron Samworth and filmmaker Melissa Hubert, The Etiquette of Dying came out of Ron’s experience with cancer a few years ago, which inspired a suite, and which in turn inspired Hubert’s 50-minute animated film. After the screening Ron and Melissa will take audience questions, and then Ron will lead a 4-piece band in an improvised live performance featuring Peggy Lee (Cello), Elisa Thorn (Harp) and and Jesus Caballero (Drums).
The Etiquette of Dying invites audiences on a transformative audiovisual journey, encouraging reflection on the human experience and our relationship with mortality. With evocative music and striking visuals, the piece explores the dimensions of the dying process, encompassing its mental, emotional, and physical aspects. Samworth’s composition captures the nuanced emotions of this transitional period. Through her visual direction, Hubert evokes a sense of contemplation and contemplation in viewers. Featuring Vancouver musicians Peggy Lee, JP Carter, Elise Thorn, André Lachance, and Jesus Adrian Caballero Ramirez and narrator Patti Wotherspoon, the suite provides a rich listening experience through various musical energies, improvisation, and instrumental textures.

Mat Maneri & Lucian Ban at Pyatt Hall
2024-10-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 3L4, Canada
American violist Mat Maneri & Romanian pianist Lucian Ban are two of the international improvising community’s brightest stars. They have been performing together for many years, and in August of 2024 are releasing their second album on ECM, a revisit of the Transylvanian folk music that inspired the great composer, Bela Bartok.
For this very special performance at Pyatt Hall, they will be exploring the Transylvanian folk music that this album stemmed from, as well as other Bartok themes.
Mat Maneri & Lucian Ban
Pyatt Hall at VSO School of Music (843 Seymour)
October 27, 2024
Doors: 7:30PM
Show: 8:00PM
Premium Seating: $40 in advance / $45 at the door
Regular Seating: $35 in advance / $40 at the door
Limited VSO School Seating: $25 in advance / $30 at the door
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