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SUMMARY:Ndidi O
DESCRIPTION:Ndidi O’s remarkable seventh studio album\, It’s About Time\, merges riveting alt-country\, jazzy blues\, and Irish traditional elements – it was recorded in Cork\, Ireland\, and features members of Irish folk star Mick Flannery’s band. For this show\, Ndidi’s group comprises guitarist Mike Kenney\, bassist Brad Ferguson and a special surprise drummer. JUNO-nominated Ndidi Onukwulu\, also known as Ndidi O\, has collaborated with Grammy-winning artists Allison Russell\, Gregory Porter\, and Rhiannon Giddens. In addition to her solo career\, the singer-guitarist continues working on new music with The Blue and Gold\, her collaboration with Trish Klein (Be Good Tanyas). Ndidi now divides her time between Vancouver and Ireland. \nPresented in association with North Shore Jazz.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ndidi-o-2/
LOCATION:West Vancouver Memorial Library\, 1950 Marine Dr\, West Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7V 1J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Ensemble Constellation and Guests
DESCRIPTION:The music of Montreal-based Ensemble Constellation blends traditions from Africa\, Iran and Baroque music. For this show\, two of the group’s members\, Deo Munyakazi\, a Rwandan musician renowned for his mastery of the inanga\, a traditional zither from Africa\, and Reza Abaee\, originally from Iran\, who plays the fiddle ghaychak\, will be featured. Joining them are West African guitar virtuoso and singer Alpha Yaya Diallo and Ensemble Absinthe. Comprising violinist Edgar Bridwell\, violist Martina Smazal and Anne Duranceau on contrabass\, Ensemble Absinthe’s unusual addition of the contrabass rather than a string trio’s typical cello adds unexpected contrast to the rich\, fluid sounds of the violin and viola. \nPresented in association with North Shore Jazz and Festival d’ete.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ensemble-constellation-and-guests/
LOCATION:Civic Plaza (North Vancouver)\, 126 14th St W\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7M 2M9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Ivan Hartle
DESCRIPTION:Chill grooves and timeless soulful vibes mark performances by Vancouver guitarist and singer-songwriter Ivan Hartle. Fusing a vintage acid-jazz sonic aesthetic with modern soul\, R&B\, and pop elements\, Hartle draws inspiration from the classic soul sounds of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding\, and newer artists like John Mayer and Leon Bridges. His smooth danceable grooves also recall 1990s band Jamiroquai. Hartle’s band includes guitarist and backing vocalist Matt Storm\, drummer Trent Otter and bassist Yamil Chain-Haddad. \nPresented in association with North Shore Jazz.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ivan-hartle-2/
LOCATION:Lynn Valley Village\, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7K 2A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
CREATED:20260505T150052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T180428Z
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SUMMARY:William Chernoff's Western Red Cedar
DESCRIPTION:William Chernoff’s Western Red Cedar brings Celtic-based music\, including Irish\, Scottish\, Franco-Canadian\, and more traditions\, into a creative instrumental ensemble. Playing both electric bass and acoustic guitar\, Will is joined by multi-reedist John Nicholson\, guitarist Madeleine Elkins\, keyboardist Suin Park\, and drummer Jamison Ko. Weaving traditional tunes together through improvisation\, combined with never-before-played original Chernoff compositions\, Western Red Cedar represents the genre-bending west coast in a new wave of “avant-folk” that has emerged from Glasgow to Québec.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/william-chernoffs-western-red-cedar/
LOCATION:Bentall Centre Dunsmuir Patio
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T233000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T213200Z
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SUMMARY:5 Nights in Paradise: Dane
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Edmonton\, Dane MacDonald discovered the dance floor at 15 and never looked back. A record shop veteran\, label head (Common Edit)\, and longstanding promoter\, Dane’s influence on Western Canadian house and disco is hard to overstate. His Vancouver party series Dane’s Dance Emporium became a fixture of the city’s underground scene\, earning him a reputation as one of the region’s most trusted tastemakers. \n5 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-dane/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T150000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T190000
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CREATED:20260505T231315Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T143000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T161500
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T174500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T163350Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T200000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T233000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T190000
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SUMMARY:Sounds of Youth: Day 2
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. \nSunday June 28 \n1pm Holy Cross Senior Jazz Ensemble\n2:15pm Gladstone Senior Jazz Ensemble\n3:30pm Magee Senior Jazz Ensemble\n4:45pm McNair Senior Jazz Ensemble\n6pm Semiahmoo Jazz Mailers
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/sounds-of-youth-day-2-2/
LOCATION:Sounds of Youth Stage\, Robson Square\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T143000
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SUMMARY:Mike WT Allen's Space Elevator
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its 10-year anniversary\, the 20-person jazz-metal powerhouse that is Space Elevator channels Mike WT Allen’s ideas of what big band music can sound like in the modern age…and it sounds pretty wild! Mike’s compositions travel between big band jazz\, heavy metal\, funk\, experimental\, and the avant-garde\, while boasting a 14-piece horn section\, guitars\, synths\, and not one but TWO drummers. Don’t forget your ear plugs\, it’s gonna get loud! \nWith Evan Cribb\, Jen Davidson\, Dom Conway\, James Wilfred Martin\, and David Brown saxophones; Robin Comeau\, Jocelyn Waugh\, Heather Anderson\, Thad Bailey-Mai\, and Trevor Whitridge trumpets; Nicky Walsh\, Casey Thomas-Burns\, Janine King\, and George McNally trombones; Terrence Trusdale keys; Thomas Hoeller and Seb Chamney guitars; Nikko Whitworth bass; Eliot Doyle and Max Ley drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/mike-wt-allens-space-elevator-2/
LOCATION:Downtown – Georgia Street Stage\, 850 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T161500
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SUMMARY:Missy D
DESCRIPTION:Missy D is a bilingual and electrifyingly charismatic female emcee who has been flowing seamlessly in both French and English since age 11. Born in Rwanda\, with roots in Côte d’Ivoire and Zimbabwe\, she embodies the rich cultural diversity of the motherland as she blends hip-hop\, R&B\, soul\, jazz\, and rock\, inspired by icons like Missy Elliott\, MC Solaar\, Lauryn Hill\, and J. Cole. \nNow based in Vancouver\, Missy D is a force of nature. A proud member of Laydy Jams\, she was named Francophone Artist of the Year in 2024 by the Western Canadian Music Awards\, and was nominated again in 2025. Her dizzyingly-diverse sense of genre is matched by her stellar band featuring Yato Noukoussi drums\, Dave Taylor guitar\, Feven Kidane bass\, Nebyu Yohannes trombone\, and Sejal Lal violin and vocals.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/missy-d-3/
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:20260628T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T181611Z
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SUMMARY:Erin Propp
DESCRIPTION:“If you could bottle the purity of Erin’s voice\, singers around the world would line up to drink it” – Tim Tamashiro\, CBC Tonic \nJUNO-nominated\, WCMA-winning singer-songwriter and keyboardist Erin Propp’s 2026 debut album as a band leader is a melody-driven exploration of her jazz\, folk\, and gospel roots. Aptly named The Longing Years\, it finds the Winnipeg-based artist empathically mining lyrical inspiration from the early years of motherhood with a voice that’s equal parts quiet in its acknowledgement of relational struggles\, and passionately impatient in seeking resolve. Co-produced by Joey Landreth (of the Bros. Landreth)\, the record features a jazz trio\, Grammy Award-winning chamber ensemble Attacca Quartet\, and Landreth himself. Live\, she’ll be joined by Julian Bradford bass\, Fabio Ragnelli drums\, and NYC-based guitarist Tristan Clark.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/erin-propp/
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:20260628T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T174500
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
CREATED:20260505T150010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T163536Z
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SUMMARY:Julian Borkowski Quintet
DESCRIPTION:The Julian Borkowski Quintet plays a mix of originals\, jazz standards\, and lesser-known gems by unsung heroes of jazz trumpet history. Trumpeter/composer Julian Borkowski is joined in spirited jazz\, hard bop\, and post-bop cooking by Steve Kaldestad saxophone\, Tilden Webb piano\, Conrad Good bass\, and Graham Villette drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/julian-borkowski-quintet/
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:20260628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
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SUMMARY:Étran de L'Aïr
DESCRIPTION:Étran de L’Aïr (or “stars of the Aïr region”) have been stars of the wedding circuit around Agadez\, Niger\, since forming in 1995\, when current band leader Moussa “Abindi” Ibra was only nine years old. Beloved for their hypnotic solos\, propulsive rhythms\, and sun-glazed melodies\, Étran celebrates the sounds of the “capital city of Saharan rock” with the dynamism and joy of a hometown wedding. \nFrom the days of the Trans-Saharan caravan in the 14th century\, to becoming a modern-day stopover for Europe-bound migrants\, Agadez has been a crossroads city where people and ideas come together. Understandably\, it’s here where one of the most ambitious Tuareg styles has taken hold\, as exemplified by Étran’s frenetic electric guitar solos\, driving drum-kit\, and flamboyant dancing guitarists. \nWhile other Tuareg guitarists look to Western rock\, Étran de L’Aïr explores a pan-African style that cites a myriad of cultural influences\, from Northern Malian blues\, Hausa bar bands\, to Congolese Soukous\, while always being rooted in the celebratory exuberance of an Agadez wedding. This is music for dancing\, after all! \nPresented in association with Festival d’été francophone de Vancouver.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/etran-de-lair/
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:20260628T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
CREATED:20260505T150032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T163428Z
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SUMMARY:GeminiCrab - Malika Tirolien + Caulder Nash
DESCRIPTION:An artist residency in the Laurentians led them to create with binaural technology; their obvious musical chemistry inspired them to create GeminiCrab! \nGeminiCrab is an eclectic HighSoul collaboration between Grammy-nominated vocalist/producer Malika Tirolien (Bokanté) and award-winning keyboardist/producer Caulder Nash. Their new album Gen Y Lens explores R&B\, soul\, jazz\, and hip-hop\, enhanced by honest lyrics from a lens that’s distinctly Generation Y. Through Tirolien’s powerful yet nuanced vocal delivery and Nash’s creative performance and production skills\, the Montréal-based artists have fun reflecting on several eras of music through catchy songs about love\, adulting\, and the multi-faceted realities of Millennials. \nWith Rémi-Jean LeBlanc bass and Ronny Désinor drums. \nThanks to Société de développement des entreprises culturelles.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/geminicrab/
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:20260629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T180452Z
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SUMMARY:Clara Lin Trio
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver-based pianist and vocalist Clara Lin leads a trio that blends lyrical jazz\, groove-forward interplay\, and emotionally direct storytelling. Performing with bassist Emilio Saurez and drummer Diego Pérez\, Lin draws on a wide range of cultural and musical influences to create a sound that is fluid\, bold\, and deeply felt. The trio thrives in the tension between structure and spontaneity\, where melody and rhythm continuously reshape each other.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/clara-lin-trio/
LOCATION:Bentall Centre Dunsmuir Patio
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
CREATED:20260505T150025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T180041Z
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SUMMARY:Dabin Ryu Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dabin Ryu is an award-winning NYC-based jazz pianist and composer from Seoul\, South Korea. She holds a BMus from Berklee College of Music\, a Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music\, an Artist Diploma from Juilliard\, and has collaborated with world-renowned artists such as Billy Harper\, Randy Brecker\, Johnathan Blake\, Joe Martin\, Anat Cohen\, Jaleel Shaw\, and many more. A versatile pianist\, she leads her own band and has contributed to notable projects including Ralph Peterson’s Next Generation Big Band\, David Virelles’ Nosotros Ensemble\, and others. She won the 15th UNISA International Piano Competition and the 2025 Jazz Gallery Residency Commission. Currently\, she serves as an associate professor at Berklee College of Music. \nDon’t miss Dabin Ryu performing with David Blake NYC Quartet\, July 1 • Performance Works @ 1:30pm
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/dabin-ryu-workshop/
LOCATION:Tom Lee Music Hall\, 728 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
CREATED:20260505T150043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T180512Z
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SUMMARY:My Sister Maria
DESCRIPTION:Vocalist Maria Gabrielle is carving out a distinctive voice across BC and Toronto with original music that moves between folk and jazz\, alongside a strikingly unique approach to jazz standards. Raised performing alongside her father\, she absorbed a deep sense of stagecraft and play from an early age. That foundation continues to shape her live performances today\, where spontaneity\, storytelling\, and a natural sense of connection define her presence on stage. \nFeaturing Maria Gabrielle on vocals/acoustic guitar/wurlitzer\, Daniel Deorksen electric guitar\, Jake Kostuchuk electric guitar\, Bella Fedrigo upright bass\, and Nicholas Bracewell drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/my-sister-maria/
LOCATION:Bentall Centre Dunsmuir Patio
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:20260630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260630T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
CREATED:20260505T150015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T180109Z
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SUMMARY:Rhythm Changes Podcast Live feat. Wendy Eisenberg
DESCRIPTION:Rhythm Changes is a Vancouver-based\, Canadian music-focussed website founded by Will Chernoff in 2020 as “a home for creative\, improvising\, local music people”. It’s best known for a curated local live music listing service called “the gig list” and for publishing weekly stories and artist interviews. The Rhythm Changes podcast is at over 125 episodes and counting! For this special live podcast recording\, Chernoff will sit down with 2026 Coastal Jazz Artist in Residence Wendy Eisenberg for a conversation about their genre-defying work\, before opening the floor to questions from audience members.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/rhythm-changes-podcast-live/
LOCATION:Tom Lee Music Hall\, 728 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
CREATED:20260505T150029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T181205Z
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SUMMARY:Company B Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Company B Jazz Band is one of Canada’s foremost vintage jazz ensembles\, featuring a vocal trio inspired by renowned female harmony groups like the Andrews Sisters and the Boswell Sisters. With pitch-perfect melodies and an infectious sense of fun\, they take on a vast repertoire that dates from the 1920s to today\, all performed in classic Swing Era style. Since their 2007 inception\, Company B has performed throughout North America\, Europe\, and Asia\, and this May released their first live album\, Live From the Hive. \nShannon Scott vocals\, Bonnie Northgraves vocals and trumpet\, Juhli Weiss vocals\, Josh Roberts guitar\, Jens Christiansen sax\, Noah Gotfrit bass.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/company-b-jazz-band-3/
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:20260701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
CREATED:20260505T150006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T180142Z
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SUMMARY:Madeleine Elkins Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Madeleine Elkins writes intricate compositions at the crossroads of jazz\, folk\, and rock. Inspired by exploratory artists like Bill Frisell and Mary Halvorson\, Elkins merges contemporary jazz with modern bluegrass and with post-punk guitar sounds. Named as one of the “10 Vancouver music acts to watch in 2026” by the Vancouver Sun\, she has performed with Mali Obomsawin\, Wayne Horvitz\, Kaïa Kater\, the Sister Jazz Orchestra\, and many more diverse bands and artists. She released her first album\, Brighton Train\, on the Infidels Jazz label in October 2025.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/madeleine-elkins/
LOCATION:Tom Lee Music Hall\, 728 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
CREATED:20260505T150027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T182537Z
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SUMMARY:David Blake NYC Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver-born guitarist/composer David Blake has been making a name for himself in New York’s vibrant contemporary jazz community in recent years. “With engaging melodies in the forefront\, underscored by intricate harmonies and shifting time signatures” (All About Jazz)\, the Brooklyn-based Blake leads a quartet featuring some of NYCs finest\, most dynamic players in pianist Dabin Ryu\, bassist Warren Louie\, and drummer Jonas Esser.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/david-blake-nyc-quartet/
LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T142500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T152500
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
CREATED:20260505T150059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T181233Z
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SUMMARY:Ard n’ Saul
DESCRIPTION:Ard ‘n Saul pays hot-soloing homage to the classic two horns+rhythm section tradition. Led by the dynamic duo of alto saxophonist Saul Berson and tenor saxophonist Ardeshir\, Ard ‘n Saul’s rich repertoire of standards and originals brings exhilarating\, hard-swinging tradition and innovation to the stage. With Winston Matsushita piano\, David Caballero bass\, and Arvind Ramdas drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ard-n-saul-3/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043439
CREATED:20260505T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T182800Z
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SUMMARY:Song Form // Less: Caley Watts // Kevin Romain
DESCRIPTION:Caley Watts is a singer/songwriter who grew up along the riverbanks\, mountain ranges\, and ancient conifers that fill the Great Bear Rainforest\, and her blend of folk and roots draws heavily on the pace and beauty of her home. Spotlighted by CBC Music as one of 5 Indigenous musicians to know in 2025\, they praised the “understated magic” of Caley’s music\, saying “it’s easy to imagine oneself whisked far away from the insularity of daily life\, to somewhere wilder and grander.” Watts’ debut album\, River’s Daughter\, was just released this spring. \nEmploying unorthodox polyrhythmic vocabulary\, drummer\, improviser\, composer and researcher Kevin Romain’s Autopoietic summons an illusory and paradoxical embodied sensation of movement through space on multiple simultaneous temporal planes. These improvisations are miniature explorations of the phenomenology of polyrhythm and the complex affective states to which it gives rise. \nSolo sets will be followed by a short duo collaboration and artist talk about form in music\, presented in association with IICSI at the University of British Columbia. Thanks to Talking Stick Festival.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/song-form-less-caley-watts-kevin-romain/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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