Supporting and promoting Vancouver’s vibrant and emerging jazz scene

For his first Hero's Welcome show, pianist and composer Chris Gestrin is joined by some of Vancouver's most decorated Jazz musicians: James Danderfer on sax, Jodi Proznick on bass, and Jesse Cahill on drums. Sundays at Hero's Welcome (3917 Main Street) is a bi-weekly jazz series presented by Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz. The concept […]

Arrington de Dionyso is an artist, musician, linguist, and instrument inventor based in Olympia, Washington. From 1995 until 2008 he was the leader of OLD TIME RELIJUN, a beloved art-punk combo that released eight albums with K Records. In 2009 he founded MALAIKAT DAN SINGA, melding free associative Indonesian translations of William Blake with dancehall […]

Local guitar hero Chris Fraser will be hosting a very special jam session at Tyrant Studios designed to highlight the Fraser MacPherson Jazz Fund, and the work it does with young musicians in the Vancouver Jazz community. Come bring your axe and play at this unique jam, co-presented by the Infidels Jazz & the Fraser […]

Vancouver-based Patrick Kao has been performing at clubs and festivals as a jazz guitarist — since graduating from Capilano University with a dean’s award, Patrick has been in demand as a leader and sideman in the music community, as well as a sought after educator and private instructor. During his time at Cap, he had […]

The Connor Lum quartet will perform an extensive assortment of originals and standards, drawing inspiration from contemporary figures all the way back to the pioneers of the jazz tradition. This performance is bound to have a little something for everyone. Connor will be debuting a new group, performing alongside Patrick Kao on guitar, Dan Howard […]

Mandelbrat is an exploratory improvised instrumental trio consisting of Mike WT Allen on sax, Nikko Whitworth on bass, and Morgan Sidky on drums. The instrumentation is augmented by a plethora […]

Amphibioux came together through synchronicity and hope. Seeking out connection and healing, a group of musicians happened upon each other and started jamming. Charged with the electric energy of human […]

Tenor saxophonists Ruthie and Paco Ha are siblings based in Vancouver who, despite sharing the same instrument and many musical idols, both provide their own unique styles to music. Paco […]

Featuring Wynston Matsushita, David Caballero, Arvind Ramdas, Saul Berson.

Tatsuya Nakatani is an avant-garde percussionist, composer, and artist of sound. Active internationally since the 1990s, Nakatani has released over 80 recordings and tours extensively, performing over 150 concerts a […]

This will be a night of traditional vocal jazz from the golden era of american songwriting, featuring Vancouver's own Paul Pigat, Brent Gubbels, and Cam Wilson. Chill X Infidels is […]

Jonah Parzen-Johnson makes music for baritone saxophone & flute that challenges listeners with experimental textures & forms while embracing them with warm approachable melodies. A Chicago native and longtime Brooklyn […]

Driving Latin, swing, and Afrobeat grooves + greasy Hammond organ = good times! The spontaneously combustible trio of Chris Gestrin keyboards, Joe Poole drums, and Jack Duncan congas and percussion delivers the funky goods. Recommended for anyone who loves some “Green Onions” while hanging out “On the Corner”! Jazz Arts at Chill X Studios is […]

Longtime collaborators Chris and Bernie create ephemeral acoustic improvisations based on the Japanese aesthetic principle of shibui. Performance highlights include the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and Powell Street Festival. Their debut self-titled recording garnered a nomination for the Western Canadian Music Award for Jazz Artist of the Year in 2016. Frankie's After Dark takes place […]