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 […]
Only the second performance by a new band co-led by Vancouver Jazz icons Tony Wilson (guitar/composition) and John Korsrud (trumpet/composition), and featuring original new music by both. The ensemble also features Ron Samworth (guitar), John NIcholson (sax), Jeremy Berkman (trombone), James Meger (bass) and Kevin Romain (drums). The Expression Sessions is a semi-regular series dedicated […]
To celebrate the music of Sun Ra, two of Vancouver’s strongest creative voices join forces for a one-night only performance at the VIFF Centre, along with a rare screening of […]
Vocalist Teresa Marie is a vibrant new (ish) voice on the Vancouver Jazz scene, selling out shows at Tyrant Studios, Frankie's Jazz club, and every other space in town. For […]
Experience a soulful Valentine’s Day with Krystle Dos Santos as she pays tribute to the timeless music of Sade. Backed by a stunning 6-piece band, Dos Santos captures the smooth, […]
Learn more about all the weekend shows at the 5th annual Jazz at the Bolt here. Jazz at the Bolt, now in its fifth year, has become an annual treasure […]
Born in North Benin, Africa and chief’s son of the Waama people, this multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter learned the art of storytelling and drumming from his family as they traveled the region […]
Blueshore at CapU, The Rickshaw, & Infidels Jazz present Nik Bärtsch's Ronin Nik Bärtsch's Ronin is a prog-jazz-band from Zurich, Switzerland. The quartet was founded in 2001 by the Swiss […]
Infidels Jazz Presents Otaku Bop with Ghibli Jazz Orchestra, MissingNo, Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band Friday, March 7th, 2025 The Rickshaw Theatre 19+ Doors: 7:00pm Get Tickets Ghibli Jazz Orchestra An […]
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 […]
