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SUMMARY:Open Jazz Jams
DESCRIPTION:Tyrant Studios hosts ten exhilarating nights of artist performances followed by the Festival’s signature latenight\, open jazz jams. The historic venue\, located above Vancouver’s legendary Penthouse Nightclub\, has been a frequent haunt for the greats of performing arts history\, including Frank Sinatra\, Sammy Davis Jr\, Duke Ellington\, Billie Holiday and Oscar Peterson. Come early for 9:30pm sets\, then stay into the night as the headliners become hosts\, sharing the stage with visiting artists and local players alike starting at 11:00pm (jam signup at 10:45pm). All Tyrant Studio shows are $18 in advance\, $20 at the door. The jam is $10 for the public and PWYC for jazz jammers. \nJune 20 – Jimi James Fraser Sextet\nJune 21 – Ard ‘n Saul\nJune 22 – Biboye Onanuga New Standards Quartet\nJune 23 – Chris Fraser Quartet\nJune 24 – MUSICMUSICMUSIC\nJune 25 – Let’s Make the Water Turn Black – Frank Zappa Tribute\nJune 26 – David Blake Trio\nJune 27 – Mili Hong and Friends\nJune 28 – Tom Wherrett Group\nJune 29 – Daniel Deorksen Band
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/open-jazz-jams/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Tom Lee Workshops 2025
DESCRIPTION:728 Granville St\, Vancouver\, BC V6Z 1E4 \nEach year\, Coastal Jazz is proud to offer free 1pm workshops and lectures at Tom Lee Music Hall\, in the heart of downtown. From June 23-27\, learn in an intimate setting from some of the most engaging and thoughtful musicians working today\, including Montréal experimental pop songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Thanya Iyer\, Swedish pianist Fabien Kallerdahl\, Dublin-based Japanese pianist Izumi Kimura\, explorative Australian guitarist Theo Carbo\, and local bass wizard Colin Sankey. \nTom Lee Music Hall Workshops\n1 – 2PM\nFree admission \nJune 23\nColin Sankey\nBassist\, instructor \nJune 24\nThanya Iyer\nMulti-instrumentalist\, singer\, songwriter \nJune 25\nFabian Kallerdahl\nPianist\, composer \nJune 26\nIzumi Kimura\nPianist\, improviser\, and educator \nJune 27\nTheo Carbo\nGuitarist\, composer\, electronic musician\, producer\, and sound engineer \nDon’t miss your chance to see these artists perform on one of our Festival stages! See Calendar for dates and locations. \nAll events are free and open to all. \nPresented by:
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/tom-lee-workshops-2025/
LOCATION:Tom Lee Music Hall\, 728 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Jon Bentley Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Soulful\, bluesy\, funky\, straight ahead\, and swinging: Jon Bentley’s saxophone/organ quartet plays a mix of classic jazz repertoire and originals from their brand new 2025 release “Go Ahead!” on the Cellar Music Group label. A JUNO-nominated veteran jazz saxophonist with over 30 years of international experience and 30+ recordings under his belt as a leader and sideman\, Jon Bentley’s Quartet features Chris Gestrin B3 organ\, Joe Poole drums\, and Tristan Paxton guitar.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/jon-bentley-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Malcolm Aiken Quintet
DESCRIPTION:JUNO-nominated trumpeter and producer Malcolm Aiken leads this stellar ensemble known for its immersive fusion of jazz\, pop and heavy grooves. Currently in residence at one of Vancouver’s hippest new music venues\, Prophecy\, the group crafts a cinematic sound with soulful horn lines\, vintage synth textures\, and downtempo rhythms. \nMalcolm Aiken trumpet\, Max Zipursky piano\, David Mergens saxophone\, Matt Reid bass\, Shaquille Headley drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/malcolm-aiken-quintet/
LOCATION:Dunsmuir Patio at Bentall Centre\, 1025 Dunsmuir Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7X 1L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Suin Park Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Composer/pianist Suin Park finished their graduate studies in jazz piano in Korea before moving to Canada to explore new musical challenges. Active in a variety of projects in both countries\, Suin’s harmonically complex and emotionally expressive music combines traditional jazz\, classical influences\, and contemporary improvisation sensibilities. Park’s deeply-connected Quartet features Wynston Minckler bass\, Kevin Romain drums\, and Feven Kidane trumpet.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/suin-park-quartet/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Susie Ibarra\, Cat Toren\, Tommy Babin\, and Jen Yakamovich
DESCRIPTION:Berlin-based drummer/percussionist Susie Ibarra is joined in collaborative exploration by three of creative music’s most thoughtful improvisers. Cat Toren is a JUNO Award-winning pianist whose atmospheric abstractions and inventive harmonic layering combine deep human warmth with creative fire. Expressive West Coast bassist Tommy Babin (Haram\, Benzene) is equal parts solid\, searching\, and searing. Vancouver-based drummer Jen Yakamovich’s work focuses on the relationship between sound\, social ecologies\, and embodiment.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/susie-ibarra-cat-toren-tommy-babin-and-jen-yakamovich/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Soul Driver
DESCRIPTION:SoulDriver is all about soul. That 60’s soul feel with a modern blues/jazz twist. Taking classic soul/blues/jazz tunes from the 60’s and 70’s\, and re-interpreting modern songs in that style. \nSet times: \n1st – 6:15pm – 7:45pm \n2nd – 8:30pm – 9:45pm
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/soul-driver/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Gastown (at the Water St. Café)\, 300 Water St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B1B6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Early Show:  Paul Fább
DESCRIPTION:Paul Fább is a Brazilian-canadian singer-songwriter inspired by the musical textures of the original Bossa Nova movement created by masters like Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto. He brings a modern approach to the traditional style by mixing Bossa Nova\, Samba and elements of Jazz. His songs are filled with unique melodies and lyricism either with relaxing or more upbeat vibes.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/paul-fabb/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Marquis Hill: Composers Collective
DESCRIPTION:One of the finest trumpeters in jazz today\, Marquis Hill is a composer and bandleader whose “pan-musical vision recognizes all Black music—jazz\, R&B\, hip-hop\, etc.—as one long continuum” (The Big Takeover). \nBorn and raised on Chicago’s South Side\, Hill absorbed the jazz tradition formally and from gigs and jam sessions with elders. By the time he won the 2014 Thelonious Monk competition\, his reputation for fluid virtuosity had been firmly established as a member of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra\, an in-demand sideman\, and a leader with several buzzworthy albums to his credit. Since then\, he’s received glowing critical acclaim\, topped the DownBeat “Rising Star–Trumpet” Critics Poll\, toured nonstop with his group Blacktet\, and worked with a jazz who’s-who that includes Marcus Miller\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Kurt Elling\, Joe Lovano\, and Makaya McCraven. \n“Composers Collective: Beyond the Jukebox” celebrates the compositions of friends\, colleagues\, and heroes invited to compose a piece with Marquis specifically in mind. “I was thinking about the tradition in jazz where Dexter Gordon would record a Lee Morgan composition\, or Freddie Hubbard would record a Wayne Shorter composition\,” muses Hill. “I started to wonder\, ‘When did we stop doing that\, playing each other’s music?’ In addition to Hill’s soulful\, eclectic modern jazz compositions\, the new album includes pieces by Ernest Dawkins\, Jeff Parker\, Marcus Strickland\, SABA\, and Joel Ross\, plus guest appearances by Gerald Clayton\, Makaya McCraven\, Caroline Davis\, and more. \nJoining Hill for this year’s Vancouver International Jazz Festival performance are pianist Michael King and drummer Corey Fonville\, who both contributed pieces to the album\, as well as bassist Micah Collier\, a rising star in the Chicago scene. \nThis is an accessible venue. If assistance is required please contact: boxoffice@coastaljazz.ca \nPlease Note: Seating is limited with a mix of seating and standing room. Arrive early for seating. Box Office & Lobby open at 6:30 PM; House opens at 7:00 PM; the show starts at 7:30 PM \nWe are grateful for the support of the Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Foundation.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/marquis-hill/
LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:John Lee Trio featuring special Guest Ralph Moore
DESCRIPTION:As an artist\, John Lee is widely known for his immense proficiency as a multi-instrumentalist as well as his ability to connect audiences to his music with a charming and positive charisma. Lee has released two records on Cellar Music\, the latest Second Wind features John on piano with the great Kenny Washington on drums and Peter Washington on bass. His first album\, The Aritst featured Carl Allen on drums\, Miles Black on piano and Cory Weeds on tenor saxophone. Both albums have received critical acclaim. \nRalph Moore’s passion and life-long study of the tenor sax can be felt in his music. He has played and recorded music with an amazing list of musicians like Dizzy Gillespie\, Horace Silver\, Freddie Hubbard\, Ray Brown\, Roy Haynes\, J.J. Johnson\, Cedar Walton\, Bobby Hutcherson\, McCoy Tyner\, Roy Hargrove\, Oscar Peterson\, Kenny Barron to name a few. \nMoore spent fifteen years playing tenor saxophone in The Tonight Show Orchestra with Jay Leno. He has released several albums for the Landmark (now 32 Jazz)\, Criss Cross\, Concord\, Reservoir\, Savoy and most recently WJ3 Records. He can also be heard playing sideman on many other great jazz albums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/john-lee-trio-with-ralph-moore/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Jazz Club\, 755 Beatty Sreet\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Kenton Loewen with Jesse Zubot
DESCRIPTION:Centred by his warm and emotional baritone\, Kenton Loewen’s alt/psych/folk debut album is “an explosive listen” (Vancouver Sun). \nOne of Canada’s premier drummers in creative improv (Gord Grdina\, Ken Vandermark\, Mats Gustafsson) and rock (with Dan Mangan + Blacksmith and in the original lineup of Mother Mother)\, the JUNO Award-winner is also a captivating singer-songwriter. His deeply personal songs about obsession\, depression\, and old-school heartbreak take on almost hallucinogenic qualities in collaboration with producer Jesse Zubot. A violinist and sonic shaper unlike any other\, Zubot is known for his longtime collaboration with Tanya Tagaq and film scores like Bones of Crows and Indian Horse. \nPlease note\, Caley Watts was scheduled to be on this bill but her performance has been cancelled for this evening. We hope to present her again at a later date. 
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/kenton-loewen-with-jesse-zubot/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Mili Hong and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nMili Hong is a Montréal-based drummer whose keen sensitivity to dynamics and ability to adapt to different types of music—jazz\, pop\, improv\, rock\, folk\, and beyond—allows her to express a wide range of emotions and connect deeply with her collaborators\, including Bellbird\, Erika Angell\, Pony Girl\, Corey Gulkin\, Shapes\, Melissa Pipe Sextet\, and Watermill Project. Joining Mili is the award-winning Australian saxophonist Julien Wilson (of Open Thread)\, and two phenomenal Vancouver jazz players in bassist Jodi Proznick and saxophonist Jon Bentley. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Mili Hong and Friends.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/mili-hong-and-friends/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:MESTIZX
DESCRIPTION:MESTIZX is an eclectic and celebratory expression of post-genre\, de-colonial latinx music. Bolivian-born singer/multi-instrumentalist Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti and Chicago expat drummer Frank Rosaly’s 2024 debut on International Anthem and Nonesuch Records is “visionary music with boundaryless imagination and creativity” (AllMusic) that steers pre-and post-colonial Latin American rhythms into a collision with avant jazz\, Chicago post-rock\, minimalism\, electronica\, and folk. \nPartners in marriage and art\, the Amsterdam-based Ferragutti and Rosaly dive into their respective Bolivian\, Brazilian\, and Puerto Rican roots to create deeply personal meditations on decolonization and the defiant power of ritual and protest. They chose the title MESTIZX — a non-gendered version of the Spanish colonial word for a “mixed person” — to both challenge and embrace the liminality of their identities and artistic practices. Ferragutti’s notable collaborators include Alabaster DePlume\, jaimie branch\, Ab Baars\, Eric Boeren\, and Mary Oliver\, while Rosaly has worked with Fennesz\, Jeff Parker\, Thurston Moore\, Nels Cline\, Colin Stetson\, and many others. \nWith Ben Boye on keys\, autoharp\, and octatrack\, James McClure on trumpet and synth\, and bassist Nate McBride\, MESTIZX’s “infectiously kinetic compositions” (The Guardian) are a movement-inducing lifeline of communal\, celebratory\, soul-baring music. \nRead their recent interview with Stir.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/mestizx/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:5 Nights in Paradise: CHXMERAS
DESCRIPTION:Summer weekends are for dancing under the stars! Paradise Cultural Society — the team behind the summer-ending\, spectacular event Paradise Island — joins forces with Coastal Jazz to present 5 Nights in Paradise. During opening and closing weekend\, Ocean Artworks turns into an outdoor dance party after dark\, featuring an exciting lineup of the Pacific Riviera’s finest talent. \nDon’t miss all five nights in Paradise:\nJune 20 • Dandelion Records DJ set\nJune 21 • Dane DJ set\nJune 27 • CHXMERAS + DJ Saba\nJune 28 • Paradise Boyz DJ set\nJune 29 • Kozue DJ set \nPresented in association with Talking Stick Festival.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/5-nights-in-paradise-3/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:The Matinee
DESCRIPTION:The Matinee’s words paint an apt depiction of how we’ve all felt these past few years. Having suddenly had time at home\, the band could have easily found themselves passing the days tinkering in the studio. “We were afraid of that freedom\, and didn’t want to fall victim to over-producing or over-thinking the songs\,” says frontman Matt Layzell. Instead\, they opted to track the new album all live off-the-floor and capture the performances they had so dearly been missing with no touring. The band brought in sought-after producer Steve Dawson from Nashville to help craft the sound\, and lend his pedal-steel chops to the record. “It was Steve’s enthusiasm for the songs that gave us the confidence to strip back the recording process from our previous albums\, and just gather around the mics and hit record” adds guitarist Matt Rose. The result is a collection of songs that feels at once both fresh and natural\, a testament to a group that has honed their craft for the past 15 years with relentless touring.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-matinee/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Todd Stewart Trio
DESCRIPTION:One of the city’s most dynamic drummers returns to Frankie’s After Dark with a brand new trio featuring Cole Woodland on upright bass and Ru Ha on tenor and soprano saxophone. Inspired by a range of innovators in Black American music\, including Alice Coltrance\, Jeff Parker and Brian Blade\, this trio embraces the practice of playing into a mood or external (non-musical) source of inspiration with patience and imagination. \nPresented by Infidels Jazz.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/todd-stewart-trio-2/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Jazz Club\, 755 Beatty Sreet\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:5 Nights in Paradise: DJ Saba
DESCRIPTION:Saba Amrei began their musical career at the age of 15 with the Iranian Symphonic Orchestra\, establishing a foundation in classical Persian music. In 2018\, they relocated to Canada\, where they discovered the world of jazz and immersed themselves in its rich traditions and modern expressions. Since then\, Saba has become a dynamic presence in Vancouver’s jazz scene\, performing at iconic venues such as Frankie’s Jazz Club. \nA versatile artist\, Saba has showcased their talents at multiple festivals\, including the Robson Folk Festival in 2023\, and has been a recurring performer at the Vancouver Jazz Festival\, playing both traditional Iranian music in 2023 and freeform improv jazz in 2024. They also took centre stage at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in 2024\, performing at the “Jazz at the Bolt” festival. \nKnown for blending their classical roots with avant-garde jazz\, Saba continues to push boundaries. \nDon’t miss all five nights in Paradise:\nJune 20 • Dandelion Records DJ set\nJune 21 • Dane DJ set\nJune 27 • CHXMERAS + DJ Saba\nJune 28 • Paradise Boyz DJ set\nJune 29 • Kozue DJ set
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/dj-saba/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Time Flies: Night Two
DESCRIPTION:The return of the ‘Time Flies’ event is a nod to the early history of Coastal Jazz. Co-founder and founding artistic director\, Ken Pickering created the series in 1988 and began co-curating with bassist Torsten Müller in 2001 as a “summit meeting” exploring improvisational practices. It was known for featuring local and international improvising musicians in an intimate setting\, playing in unexpected match-ups and combinations. \nHosted by: Torsten Müller \nFeaturing: Frank Rosaly\, Eve Risser\, Ron Samworth\, Peggy Lee\, Johanna Hauser\, and Nebyu Yohannes.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/time-flies-night-two/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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