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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:Jonny Tobin
DESCRIPTION:Vibrating in an alternate dimension somewhere between 60s Blue Note records and a video game from the 90s\, Jonny Tobin’s house-inspired synth-funk playfully collides with abstract jazz undertones to create introspective\, irresistibly danceable West Coast lowrider grooves. The Vancouver-based keyboardist/producer‘s work spans an eclectic variety of worlds – from releasing his own original music\, to collaborating on GRAMMY and JUNO-nominated projects with artists from all over the world\, to composing for film\, TV\, and video games. \nTobin is joined by Tristan Paxton guitar\, Feven Kidane bass\, and Todd Stewart drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/jonny-tobin-3/
LOCATION:Dunsmuir Patio at Bentall Centre\, 1025 Dunsmuir Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7X 1L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Jimi
DESCRIPTION:As a 24 year old Canadian singer-songwriter/producer\, Julia Nicholson balances storytelling\, soulful guitar lines\, and an intimacy of voice with a musical maturity beyond her years. \nInspired by a childhood listening to Fleetwood Mac\, Bill Withers\, Etta James\, and the Eagles’ records\, her debut album exhibits musicality and artistic clarity unparalleled by her contemporaries in the pop world. Since releasing her first self titled EP at age 15 some of her highlighted accomplishments have been recording sessions in LA\, showcases and songwriting camps in Nashville\, opening a 10\,000 seat show in Singapore\, to recording and establishing herself as a co-producer for her debut album What A Feeling in Toronto with Ari Rhodes and Mikhail Cronin. \nListen closely to her latest single\, I Got You\, With impeccable attention to production and dynamics inspired by the legends of pop\, soul\, and R&B\, Julia’s latest work mediates that delicate line between pushing the sonic boundaries of genre and performance\, positioning her firmly among the musical greats of Canada’s pop and songwriting worlds.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/jimi/
LOCATION:Prophecy\, 801 W Georgia St. (Entrance on Howe St.)\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 2E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Van Django Trio
DESCRIPTION:Van Django is a Vancouver based string swing jazz quartet whose music is well-rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930’s Paris France. Since the group’s formation in 1998\, they have toured extensively in Canada as well as international forays to the US\, Europe and China. The group has had repeat performances at Djangofest Northwest (DFNW) in 2008-2016 sharing the stage with gypsy jazz luminaries such as the John Jorgenson Quintet\, the legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Romane and many others. \nThe group have released 4 CD’s: “Tiptoe Trip”\, “Waltz in the Shape of a Tree”\, “Hotel Europe” and a Christmas CD with special guests titled\, “Cool Yule”. They have been well received and played on many radio stations including; CBC\, RDI\, Espace Musique\, NPR and Lyric FM in Ireland CD.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/van-django-trio/
LOCATION:Coquette Brasserie\, 2685 Arbutus Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J3Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:John Gross Trio
DESCRIPTION:John has been playing with the greats of the Jazz and entertainment world since 1961. This extensive list includes Harry James\, Stan Kenton\, Johnny Mathis\, Lionel Hampton\, Shelly Manne\, Toshiko Akioshi\, Stevie Wonder\, Hugh Fraser\, and many others. He has been featured at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival many times and has been a welcome addition to the Vancouver Jazz scene since 2016. He is a unique and masterful musician who loves to play songs that are beautiful and interesting. \nBill Coon was the recipient of the 2009 National Jazz Awards\, Guitarist of the Year. He leads several of his own groups including the BC Double Quartet whose recording\, Departure with Brad Turner on trumpet and violinist Cameron Wilson was nominated for a 2019 Western Canadian Music Award. He is featured on three Western Canadian Music Award winning recordings\, including the genre-bending Jasmine Jazz\, winner of the Best Instrumental Recording of 2023. \nSet times: \n1st – 6:15pm – 7:45pm \n2nd – 8:30pm – 9:45pm
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/john-gross-trio/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Gastown (at the Water St. Café)\, 300 Water St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B1B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Early Show: Emmett Jerome (solo)
DESCRIPTION:Emmett Jerome is a young blues musician hailing from the foothills of southern Alberta. Growing up in a rural community\, he became enthralled with the music of Doc Watson\, Merle Travis\, and Robert Johnson. His sound has grown dramatically in recent years\, mixing flavors of jazz and bluegrass into his traditional roots. As a solo act\, Emmett provides an exciting\, emotional performance brimming with energy.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/emmett-jerome/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Richard Bona Asante Trio
DESCRIPTION:Richard Bona is a Grammy-winning musician\, one of the most accomplished international bass players\, composers and multi-instrumentalists. With his unique sound and vocal gift he is continuously representing his African origins. Bona’s music addresses the continent’s traditions\, culture\, beauty and issues. His purpose\, and the way he connects with his audience has turned him into a staple name in world\, jazz and Afropop music. \nBona’s new group\, Asante Trio\, is testament to his philosophy of cultural collaboration. Joining Bona is pianist Jesus Pupo\, who pays tribute to the “piano Cubano” style and its vibrant Afro-Cuban rhythmic and melodic heritage. Percussionist Harvel Nakundi provides the groove and layered rhythmic complexity inherent to the many styles that influence the group’s sound. In their collective fusion of jazz\, Afro-Cuban\, and African styles\, Asante Trio embodies the transatlantic musical affinities that trace their roots back to the African continent. \nRichard Bona has toured\, composed\, recorded\, and created musical forms of art with the greatest: Herbie Hancock\, Harry Belafonte\, Steps Ahead\, Quincy Jones\, Chick Corea\, Buena Vista Social Club\, Cesária Évora\, Sting\, Mike Stern\, Pat Metheny\, Stevie Wonder\, Bobby McFerrin\, Chucho Valdés\, George Benson\, Oumou Sangaré and many more. Along the diverse notable collaborations Richard has also taught Jazz Improvisation at NYU and is constantly teaching and mentoring young talents throughout the world. He’s also a TED speaker and ambassador for various non-profit projects. He is currently producing and recording for Latin and Brazilian artists in the realm of pop\, Brazilian songbook\, Flamenco and Caribbean music.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/richard-bona-asante-trio/
LOCATION:Vancouver Playhouse\, 600 Hamilton Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 2P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Mick Flannery
DESCRIPTION:Irish singer-songwriter star Flannery has an undeniable knack for putting the layered aspects of the human condition to verse. Renowned for having a voice for the ages\, The Sunday Times states he “conjures up exquisite story-telling.” The singer-songwriter’s chart-topping eighth studio album\, Goodtime Charlie\, is the first international release on the late John Prine’s Oh Boy Records. \nPresented in association with North Shore Jazz.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/mick-flannery/
LOCATION:BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University\, 2055 Purcell Way\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7J 3H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Arvind Ramdas Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Arvind Ramdas is a dynamic young jazz drummer based in Vancouver\, recognized as one of the city’s busiest percussionists. Over the years\, he has had the privilege of performing alongside many of Vancouver’s jazz legends and trailblazers in Brad Turner\, John Gross\, Steve Kaldestsd\, Cory Weeds to name a few. In 2025\, he brings his quintet to the International Jazz Festival\, showcasing some of the most talented young musicians in the city. The group features Noah Franche-Nolan on piano\, David Caballero on bass\, Spencer Drody on trumpet\, and Tamas Balai on alto saxophone. Offering a thrilling night of hard-hitting\, swinging compositions and arrangements from the Great American Song Book.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/arvind-ramdas-quintet/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Jazz Club\, 755 Beatty Sreet\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Just a Season
DESCRIPTION:Just A Season is a Vancouver folk-rock band fronted by singer-songwriter Scott Smith. Smith has been a key player in Vancouver’s roots scene for a couple decades\, playing guitar and pedal steel with artists such as Barney Bentall\, Rich Hope\, The Real Ponchos\, and Aaron Pritchett. Influenced by Gram Parsons\, Ryan Adams\, Neil Young and country period Grateful Dead\, Just A Season’s songs recall a time when folk\, rock and country met in a sun-baked embrace.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/just-a-season/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Chris Fraser Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nVancouver guitarist Chris Fraser’s soulful and electrifying original compositions take far-ranging inspiration from Kenny Wheeler\, John Scofield\, Joni Mitchell\, and Stephen Sondheim\, to name just a few. His new quartet features John Nicholson tenor saxophone\, Todd Stewart drums\, and Conrad Good bass. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Chris Fraser Quartet.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/chris-fraser-quartet/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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