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SUMMARY:Sofia Avelino sings Elis Regina
DESCRIPTION:Singing the songs bossa nova icon Elis Regina made famous during her brief life\, Vancouver-based\, Brazilian-Canadian singer Sofia Avelino drew a sizable Brazilian crowd and sold-out her Granville Island show last year. Regina’s fiery personality may be legendary – her nickname was “Hurricane” – but her greatest qualities were her immense vocal power\, technical precision\, and emotional intensity. This is what inspires Avelino. With her ace band\, including guitarist Vicente Regis\, pianist Mauricio Zani\, bassist Julia Farry\, trumpeter Rory Hislop and drummer Jordy McIntosh\, Avelino sings 1970s Brazilian classics in a style both sultry and powerful. \nPresented in association with North Shore Jazz.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/sofia-avelino-sings-elis-regina/
LOCATION:Civic Plaza (North Vancouver)\, 126 14th St W\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7M 2M9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
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SUMMARY:Sounds of Youth: Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Come hear BC’s burgeoning young talent! Music education is an essential part of the jazz ecosystem\, and this initiative showcases ten of the best high school jazz combos and big bands from Metro Vancouver and around the province. With great young players and dedicated educators stepping up to the Festival stage\, it’s always a highlight of the Downtown Jazz weekend. \nSaturday June 27 & Sunday June 28\, Robson Square\, Ice Rink Level. \nSaturday June 27 \n1pm Burnett Senior Jazz Ensemble\n2:15pm Sarah McLachlan School of Music Jazz Combo\n3:30pm VSO School of Music Jazz Combo\n4:45pm Wellington Multi School Jazz Combo\n6pm Capilano University Jazz Combo
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/sounds-of-youth-day-1-2/
LOCATION:Sounds of Youth Stage\, Robson Square\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T133000
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DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260505T150049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T163757Z
UID:24064-1782567000-1782570600@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:Ruthie Ha Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Ruthie Ha is a saxophonist and composer based in Vancouver\, and a recent graduate of Capilano University’s Jazz program. Their Big Band plays entirely original music by Ha\, who draws inspiration from Joe Henderson\, The Zombies\, and Cats–musically speaking–but also from nature\, colours\, books\, and the emotionally-resonant details found in daily life. \nWith Connor Lum alto sax\, Ingrid Stitt alto sax\, Adam Kyle tenor sax\, Erika Chow tenor sax\, Kayla Price bari sax\, Cam Henderson trombone\, Casey Thomas-Burns trombone\, Ricardo Galvez trombone\, George Mcnally bass trombone\, Ayden Landsman trumpet\, Bonnie Northgraves trumpet\, John Korsrud trumpet\, Jack Lee trumpet\, Todd Stewart drums\, Dean Thiessen piano\, Chris Fraser guitar\, Bella Fedrigo bass.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ruthie-ha-big-band/
LOCATION:Downtown – Georgia Street Stage\, 850 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T170000
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CREATED:20260520T025014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T222337Z
UID:24581-1782568800-1782579600@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:Brad Turner Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Brad Turner is one of Canada’s most highly esteemed jazz musicians. Brad has performed and/or recorded with such artists as Joe Lovano\, Bill Frisell\, Kenny Wheeler\, Terry-Lynn Carrington\, John Scofield\, Lewis Nash\, Reneé Rosnes\, Ingrid Jensen\, Dan Weiss\, Seamus Blake\, Russell Malone\, Steve Davis\, and Joe Farnsworth. \nBrad is a three time Juno Award winner\, and has been nominated on four other occasions; he is currently a member of the jazz studies faculty at Capilano University in North Vancouver\, B.C. \nPrice includes $10 bar voucher (redeemable day-of).
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/brad-turner-quartet-5/
LOCATION:La Fabrique St. George Winery\, 7 E 7th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 1M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T161500
DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260505T150051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T163742Z
UID:24069-1782573300-1782576900@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:Bonnie Northgraves and the Big Loud
DESCRIPTION:Bonnie Northgraves and the Big Loud is a seven-piece joy machine serving up bold\, brassy\, foot-stomping hot jazz with irresistible charm. Fronted by Bonnie’s magnetic trumpet and vocals\, the band turns heads and fills dance floors. Though rooted in the spirit of New Orleans\, they love to take playful offramps to hot jazz takes on modern favourites. Whether you’re a seasoned swing dancer\, a subtle swayer\, or you just love to sit back and listen to hot jazz at its finest\, the Big Loud is feel-good\, celebratory music that invites everyone in. Come ready to clap\, hoot\, sway\, and leave smiling! \nWith Kevin Jackson trombone\, Wynston Minckler bass\, Josh Roberts guitar/banjo\, Dean Thiessen piano\, Seth Kitamura drums\, and Thomas Harris clarinet/sax.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/bonnie-northgraves-and-the-big-loud/
LOCATION:Downtown – Georgia Street Stage\, 850 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T180000
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CREATED:20260505T150032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T181542Z
UID:24196-1782576000-1782583200@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:James Vickers Band
DESCRIPTION:Formed in 2023\, the James Vickers Band has quickly become a standout on Canada’s West Coast blues and roots scene\, known for their high-energy performances\, sharp musicianship\, and guitar-driven songs by their impressive 16-year-old frontman\, James Vickers. \nA fast-rising Indigenous vocalist\, songwriter\, and guitarist of Gitxaala\, Heiltsuk\, Haida\, and British ancestry\, James began performing at age 11. In 2024\, he represented the Fraser Valley Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis\, and became the youngest artist to host the Queen’s Sunday Blues Jam in Nanaimo. But with the 2025 release of their debut album\, Last Goodbye\, the band’s reach is extending well beyond the bounds of British Columbia. James is joined in modern blues-rooted rollicking by guitarist Carson Maertz\, drummer Sara Varro\, and Rick Becker\, a veteran bassist whose five decades in the blues-rock pocket help drive the energetic grooves of his young bandmates. \nPresented in association with Talking Stick Festival.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/james-vickers-band/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T174500
DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260505T150026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T163350Z
UID:24111-1782578700-1782582300@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:ADHD
DESCRIPTION:A performance by the four Vikings that comprise Iceland’s ADHD is an all-encompassing ritual\, a magic potion made from incantation and dance. Drummer Magnús Trygvason Elíassen\, guitarist Ómar Guðjónsson\, saxophonist Óskar Guðjónsson\, and keyboardist Tómas Jónsson’s innovative blend of jazz\, improv\, and contemporary music demonstrates how the island people in the very north of Europe have been able to survive long\, icy winters through the centuries: they simply produce crackling energy out of themselves! \nContinually expanding their artistic terrain\, ADHD’s creative vibrations override genre and fascinate jazz heads as much as rock fans and ravers. Their tenth album will be released in October on the respected German label enja & yellowbird\, so not only will the Vancouver International Jazz Festival audience get a sneak peek at the new material\, ADHD’s set on the Georgia Stage will serve as the grand finale of the group’s first ever cross-Canada tour. \nThanks to Iceland Music Centre (Tónlistarmiðstöð).
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/adhd/
LOCATION:Downtown – Georgia Street Stage\, 850 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260505T150038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T163658Z
UID:24074-1782585000-1782590400@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:The Rumble feat. Big Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr.
DESCRIPTION:On Mardi Gras\, your eyes might feast on the intricate and elaborate beadwork of the Indians as they dance down the street\, but the first thing you’ll hear when they make their way toward you is the propulsive back line\, known as “the rumble”. GRAMMY-nominated septet The Rumble is more than just a band\, it’s an opportunity to be immersed in a wholly unique facet of New Orleans culture\, and “a funky\, feather rufflin’ extravaganza good for second line strutting no matter the season” (No Depression). \nFeaturing Big Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. of the Young Eagles on vocals and percussion\, Aurélien Barnes trumpet/vocals\, José Maize Jr. trombone/vocals\, TJ Norris bass/vocals\, Ari Teitel guitar/vocals\, Andriu Yanovski keyboards/vocals\, and Trenton O’Neal drums/vocals\, The Rumble is a symphony of rich colour and propulsive sound that fuses iconic New Orleans funk à la The Meters and The Neville Brothers\, with electrifying brass and the singular visual splendour of the Black Masking carnival tradition.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-rumble-feat-big-chief-joseph-boudreaux-jr/
LOCATION:Downtown – Georgia Street Stage\, 850 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260523T180344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T232438Z
UID:24803-1782585000-1782597600@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:Nightingale North
DESCRIPTION:Nightingale North is a dynamic West Coast jazz band from the vibrant city of Vancouver\, BC. Comprised of seasoned and professional musicians\, this collective brings a fusion of traditional jazz\, blues and funky covers to the forefront of the music scene. \nBrian Bird keys\, Bob Walker saxophone\, Emily Lechevallier vocals\, and Michael Toth guitar.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/nightingale-north/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Gastown (at the Water St. Café)\, 300 Water St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B1B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260521T191213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T221958Z
UID:24699-1782586800-1782594000@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:The Marcus Abramzik Band (Early Show)
DESCRIPTION:Veteran Vancouver bass player/band leader Marcus Abramzik brings his own group tonight for 2 sets of funk\, jazz and fusion.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-marcus-abramzik-band-early-show/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260521T181051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T222100Z
UID:24656-1782590400-1782601200@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:Arvind Ramdas Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Arvind Ramdas continues to celebrate the release of his brand new recording Here We Go on Cellar Music. 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. \nThe 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-2/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Jazz Club\, 755 Beatty Sreet\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260505T150048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T163621Z
UID:24079-1782592200-1782597600@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:Leenalchi
DESCRIPTION:“Sometimes haunting\, often hilarious\, always highly expressive\, Leenalchi’s radical arrangements\, and the inspired deliveries of the band’s five sorriggun (traditional singers) amount to one of the most impressive episodes of collective vocal music-making this reviewer has heard in years. Most importantly\, it’s incredibly fun.” — PANM360 \nA seven-piece from Seoul\, South Korea that draws on the folk storytelling tradition of pansori\, and will remind you of the Talking Heads\, Leenalchi’s post-punk\, new wave\, krautrock\, and space disco-informed sound is as singular as their line-up\, which features two bassists\, drums\, keys\, three singers\, and not a guitar in sight. The band’s creator\, bassist Young Gyu Jang\, is also behind several beloved horror soundtracks and the now-disbanded art band SsingSsing\, whose Tiny Desk Concert performance NPR’s Bob Boilen described as “one of my most memorable of all time.”
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/leenalchi/
LOCATION:Downtown – Georgia Street Stage\, 850 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260413T151721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T203325Z
UID:23916-1782592200-1782601200@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:SHEBAD
DESCRIPTION:Called “one of the coolest neo-soul jazz bands to come out of Canada” by CBC Music’s Vibin’\, SHEBAD’s jazz-influenced melodies\, danceable basslines\, and transcendent\, layered vocals synthesize influences like Stevie Wonder\, Hiatus Kaiyote\, Amy Winehouse\, Daft Punk\, and Erykah Badu. Steered in sonic indie-soul exploration by vocalist/guitarist Claire Voy and Ciccio Spagnolo on bass/keyboards/flute\, Guelph’s SHEBAD makes compelling\, ever-curious music with lyrics from the heart. With Emil White saxophone/keyboards/vocals/percussion\, Bella Tian keyboards/vocals\, and Emmitt Leacock drums\, “SHEBAD has a certain kind of effortless synergy. They pour themselves into a jam-y\, porous take on jazz-inflected soul music as a cathartic exercise” (Exclaim!). \nThanks to the Graham and Gayle Cooke Foundation. \nThere will be tickets available at the door.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/shebad/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260505T150046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T162108Z
UID:24136-1782595800-1782601200@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:Greasy G and the Poole Party featuring JAKITO!
DESCRIPTION:Driving Latin\, swing\, and Afrobeat grooves + greasy Hammond organ = good times!\nThe 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”! \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Greasy G and the Poole Party featuring JAKITO!
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/greasy-g-and-the-poole-party-featuring-jakito-2/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T233000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260521T191457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T221952Z
UID:24711-1782597600-1782603000@www.coastaljazz.ca
SUMMARY:Cannery Row (Late Show)
DESCRIPTION:Cannery Row features the unique and individual talents of Gary Comeau\, Tim Hearsey and Chris Nordquist. These significantly skilled musicians bring their collective focus together in a humorous and highly entertaining presentation. Covering an impressive sphere of genres\, blending and bending blues\, latin\, zydeco\, jazz\, cajun\, country\, rock ‘n roll into a musical experience unlike any other.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/cannery-row-late-show/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T233000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160132
CREATED:20260505T213640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T213640Z
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SUMMARY:5 Nights in Paradise: Special Surprise Guest
DESCRIPTION:5 Nights in Paradise is a late-night series at Ocean Artworks on Granville Island\, running across five evenings of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Co-presented by UV\, Paradise Cultural Society\, and Coastal Jazz\, the series brings together some of the most respected selectors and performers from Vancouver’s soulful underground and independent music communities — artists rooted in the city who have spent years shaping its dance floors\, record culture\, and DIY creative scene.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/5-nights-in-paradise-special-surprise-guest/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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