Kahil El'Zabar & Isaiah Collier
2025-06-30 21:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3R5, Canada
Chicago Jazz legend Kahil El’Zabar has been performing all over the world for over 50 years with luminaries such as Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Dizzy Gillespie, Anthony Braxton and many more. He is a true icon of spritual and free Jazz. On June 30, this percussionist/vocalist/composer will be performing two rare concerts with one of the most dynamic up and coming saxophonists in Jazz–Isaiah Collier. In a relatively short period of time, Collier has performed with people like William Parker, Chance the Rapper, and William Hooker, and released several critically acclaimed album with his band, the Chosen Few.
For one night only, they will be performing two concerts together at the Zameen Art House, an intimate performance space on Granville Island, as part of an Infidels Jazz Showcase taking place during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
Presented by Infidels Jazz.
Note: This is an Infidels Jazz production, and Jazz Festival artist, staff, or volunteer passes are not applicable.

Evan Arntzen Quartet with special guest Lloyd Arntzen
2025-07-01 12:00 - 13:50 | Ocean Artworks, 1531 Johnston Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V3E 2T1, Canada
Vancouver-born saxophonist, clarinetist, and vocalist Evan Arntzen blends modern jazz influences with deep roots in the genre’s history. Now NYC-based, he’s performed with greats like Catherine Russell and Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks, developing a swinging style that Grammy-winning jazz historian Ricky Riccardi calls “the very definition of timeless.”
Joining Evan is his grandfather, Lloyd Arntzen, a legendary clarinetist, saxophonist, and vocalist who’s been a pillar of Vancouver’s traditional jazz scene since the 1940s. With Arnt Arntzen guitar/banjo, Don Ogilvie guitar, and Jennifer Hodge bass, they’ll share their joyful take on classic New Orleans jazz, plus stories of how the music made its way to Vancouver.

Feven Kidane Plays Dido & The Handpeople
2025-07-01 14:45 - 16:30 | Ocean Artworks, 1531 Johnston Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V3E 2T1, Canada
Formed in late-1970s Vancouver by percussionist Mandido Morris, Dido & The Handpeople were a trailblazing group dedicated to the cultural expression of Afro jazz fusion. For this performance, bassist Feven Kidane and her band—including original Dido & The Handpeople saxophonist/flutist Graham Ord—recreate the band’s energetic 1980 album Spirit Dance in its entirety. With infectious grooves, intricate rhythms, and inspired improvisation, this performance offers a rare opportunity to celebrate the iconic sounds of one of Vancouver’s most vibrant and important ensembles.
With Biboye Onanuga drums, Yoro Noukoussi percussion, Jonny Tobin synths, and Ben Millman keys.

The ReViberators
2025-07-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Ocean Artworks, 1531 Johnston Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V3E 2T1, Canada
The ReViberators are an instrumental surf rock trio from Vancouver featuring guitarist Noah Walker and drummer Jodie Ponto (aka Kitty & The Rooster), plus bassist Joseph Lubinsky-Mast. Since the death of surf legends Dick Dale and The Ventures, The ReViberators have stepped up to keep this wild, raucous music alive by taking a deep dive into surf music’s first wave, playing early-1960s surf guitar hits alongside their own originals with an intensity and authenticity rarely heard today.

Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band
2025-07-01 20:15 - 22:05 | Ocean Artworks, 1531 Johnston Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V3E 2T1, Canada
The Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band features some of Vancouver’s finest young jazz players interpreting music from the 90s cult classic Japanese anime Cowboy Bebop, a futuristic, neo-noir space western about a ragtag group of bounty hunters.
Taking on well-known and obscure numbers from Yoko Kanno’s jazzy, funky, and incredibly catchy original soundtrack, The Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band are led by drummer Steven Zhu, with RJ Abella trumpet, Gordy Li soprano and tenor sax, Ma’afu Keteca baritone sax, Martin Jasinski guitar, Justin Juan keyboard and bongos, Piyotr Kao bass, and Michelle Escudero, Deni Olivares, and Daniel Deorksen vocals.

Ndidi O
2026-06-19 19:30 - 21:30 | West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7V 1J8, Canada
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.
Presented in association with North Shore Jazz.

Ensemble Constellation and Guests
2026-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Civic Plaza (North Vancouver), 126 14th St W, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7M 2M9, Canada
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.
Presented in association with North Shore Jazz and Festival d’été francophone de Vancouver.

Ivan Hartle
2026-06-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Valley Village, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7K 2A1, Canada
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.
Presented in association with North Shore Jazz.

Ron Di Lauro Sextet - Kind of Blue: Tribute to Miles Davis
2026-06-22 19:30 - 22:30 | BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7J 3H5, Canada
Montreal-based Ron Di Lauro Sextet is known for its sophisticated arrangements and emotive performances as well as for the incredibly astute homage it pays to Miles Davis’ iconic album Kind of Blue – widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz albums of all time. Ron Di Lauro Sextet’s masterful interpretation captures the spirit of the album while infusing it with a modern sensibility – its timeless qualities blend with the individual voices of the musicians. Di Lauro channels the essence of Davis, whose playing was characterized by lyrical beauty and understated yet relentless adventurism. With Jean-Pierre Zanella alto sax, André Leroux tenor sax, Taurey Butler piano, Ira Coleman bass, Martin Auguste drums.
Presented in association with North Shore Jazz.

Brandon Woody’s Upendo (EARLY SHOW)
2026-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada
Brandon Woody is a Baltimore-born, Bach-endorsed trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose music flows from the rich lineage of Black music, including jazz, gospel, improvisation, and beyond, to explore themes of love, resilience, and community. Widely hailed as a rising force in contemporary jazz, Woody signed with the legendary Blue Note Records in November 2024 and released his debut album, For The Love Of It All, in May 2025. Featuring his longtime band Upendo—Troy Long keys, Quincy Phillips drums, and Michael Saunders bass—the album showcases Woody’s ability to craft music that’s both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Rooted in Baltimore, Woody has built his career from his hometown, drawing on its vibrant creative culture and community spirit. His work has received praise across major publications, with DownBeat highlighting his “rich and expressive” tone, and the Financial Times noting the album’s emotional range “from gentle lyricism to swaggering virtuosity.” The Washington Post described Woody’s music as “staggeringly self-assured” and “radiating warmth, purpose, and a sense of place,” reflecting both the clarity of his artistic vision and his deep connection to his community.
Woody has collaborated with artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington, BADBADNOTGOOD, Danilo Pérez, Casey Benjamin, Marcus Gilmore, the Robert Glasper Black Radio Orchestra, Paul Russell, Derrick Hodge, Marc Cary, and Solange Knowles. Dedicated to bridging generations through music, Woody has led masterclasses and workshops at institutions across the country. Through both his performances and community work, Brandon Woody uses music as a tool for healing, connection, and joy.
This venue is 19+.

Brandon Woody’s Upendo (LATE SHOW)
2026-06-24 21:30 - 23:00 | Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3C9, Canada

Dálava
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia
Led by vocalist/keyboardist Julia Úlehla and guitarist Aram Bajakian (Lou Reed, John Zorn), the “utterly captivating” (Vancouver Sun) Dálava takes Czech folk melodies transcribed over 100 years ago by Úlehla’s great-grandfather and places them in a compelling contemporary context. Cinematic and wide-ranging, the music of Dálava is beautifully rendered and hauntingly expressive. Their deeply evocative most recent album Understories explores uncharted territories of sound.

Coastal Jazz & False Creek Ferries present: Band on a Boat. The event takes place by Canoe Bridge pedestrian bridge in Olympic Village. The timing of this event is only as exact as the tides.

Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra featuring Darynn Dean
2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:30 | BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7J 3H5, Canada
Vancouver trumpeter and composer Daniel Hersog leads an adventurous orchestra comprised of the cream of the Vancouver jazz community. This show features guest vocalist Darynn Dean, who studied with Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and brings a commanding, soulful presence. Together, Hersog, whose writing is “directly in the lineage of great jazz composers like Gil Evans,” per Jazz Times, and L.A.-based Dean deliver a thrilling big-band experience, blending sophisticated orchestral arrangements with expressive, powerful vocals. Hersog’s 17-member orchestra features Brad Turner, Steve Kaldestad, Bruno Hubert, James Danderfer and Bernie Arai.
Presented in association with North Shore Jazz.

Tomoki Sanders Quartet with Todd Stewart Trio
2026-06-25 20:00 - 23:00 | The Birdhouse
Tomoki Sanders is a free electron who greedily explores Great Black Music, urban music, electronic, and the avant-garde. Child of the legendary Pharoah Sanders, Tomoki has been making their mark for the past five years with Kassa Overall‘s supergroup, and as an active member of the new generation of New York musicians that they present during Tomo Tuesdays, a vector of openness and diversity reflective of Tomoki’s dual Afro-American and Japanese culture and their non-binarity.
Born in New York City in 1994, Tomoki (they/them) started playing percussion at age 4, and clarinet at 6. At 10, their father gave them a saxophone. They had their first gig at 13, and began performing in schools, venues, and clubs around Japan’s Kanto Region, before studying performance and music production at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. On their first album, to be released in 2026, they recreate the link with the rich hours of the Impulse! label and, with all their fantastic personality, rush through the door re-opened by Kamasi Washington and Shabaka Hutchings.
Sanders has performed with their late father, as well as with the Jack DeJohnette Trio. They currently live in New York, performing alongside artists such as Moses Sumney, Ravi Coltrane, Tatsuya Nakamura, Taylor McFerrin, Mark de Clive-Lowe, KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET, George Garzone, Hajime Yoshizawa, ROOT SOUL, Fumio Itabashi, TOKU, Trap Music Orchestra, and more.
Todd Stewart Trio
Drummer Todd Stewart has been making quite a name for themself on the Vancouver creative music scene, whether alongside contemporaries like Feven Kidane and Dean Thiessen, or with veterans like Chris Davis, Brad Turner, and Chris Gestrin. In a trio with Cole Woodland bass and Ruthie Ha tenor/soprano saxophones, Stewart brings passion and melodic sensitivity to detailed post-bop arrangements and expressive original tunes informed by the likes of John Coltrane, Brad Mehldau, and Immanuel Wilkins.
Presented in association with Queer Arts Festival.

Jimi James Fraser Quintet
2026-06-25 21:30 - 23:00 | Tyrant Studios, 1019 Seymour St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 3M3, Canada
Since 2018, pianist/composer Jimi James Fraser has called upon a shifting cast of Vancouver JazzHouse roommates and alumni to form sublime, energetic combos. Early on, the young cohort met John Gross, and the veteran saxophonist’s mentorship has helped guide them beyond their limits ever since. Playing jazz tunes ranging from all-time classics to lesser known gems, as well as music from Vancouver jazz legend Hugh Fraser, the Jimi James Fraser Quintet features bassist Brad Pearson, drummer Max Huberdeau, and a front line of Maafu Keteca baritone sax and John Gross on tenor.
Open Jazz Jam to follow, hosted by Jimi James Fraser Quintet. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.

William Chernoff's Western Red Cedar
2026-06-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Bentall Centre Dunsmuir Patio
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.

The Steve Lloyd Smith Trio
2026-06-26 18:30 - 22:00 | 2nd Floor Gastown (at the Water St. Café), 300 Water St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B1B6, Canada
For over three decades bassist/composer/bandleader Steve Lloyd Smith has had the privilege of writing over a hundred and twenty-five songs including fifteen suites, and the honour of releasing fifteen albums as a leader with some of the best musicians in New York (Richie Beirach, Billy Hart, Adam Rogers, Clarence Penn, Taylor Eigsti, Eric Harland, Aaron Parks, Joe Dyson, Dayna Stephens, Victor Gould, and Marcus Gilmore) and Vancouver (Dave Say, Kevin Elaschuk, Lisa Cay Miller, Dylan van der Schyff, Dave Sikula, Tom Foster, Jillian Lebeck, Paul Townsend, Chris Gestrin, Joe Poole, Dave Robbins, Andrew Skepasts, Dan Reynolds, and Nicholas Bracewell).
Featuring Andrew Skepasts guitar, Steve Smith bass, and Karl DeJong drums.

The Zach Saunders Trio (Early Show)
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Guilt & Co., 1 Alexander Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1B2, Canada
The Zach Saunders Trio is a Vancouver-based soul and blues-rock power trio known for smooth vocals, tasteful guitar work, and tight, dynamic grooves. Their sound blends classic soul warmth with modern edge — a mix of heart, grit, and groove that keeps audiences locked in from the first note.

The Ex with Grdina/Lillinger
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Hollywood Theatre
*Please note, doors will open at 6:30pm and show will start promptly at 7pm.*
The Ex is a band resolutely focused on the future. After more than 45 years of existence and constant reinvention, it rejects all nostalgia, preferring to explore new alliances and continually take on musical challenges far from any comfort zone.
Emerging from the punk and squat movements of the late 1970s, The Ex has become an independent and unclassifiable force, performing in over 45 countries and paving the way for significant intercultural collaborations, notably with Ethiopian artists. Returning to the international stage with new compositions and a new album, If Your Mirror Breaks, the group continues to embody a living, collective and curious music — forward in all directions. “If Your Mirror Breaks is too honest to lie to you about the times, but so exhilarating that it makes you believe that the truth will make it through” (Magnet Magazine).
The Ex are Terrie Hessels guitar, Arnold de Boer vocals/guitar, Andy Moor guitar, and Katherina Bornefeld drums/vocals.

Grdina/Lillinger
The phenomenal, genre-mashing juggernaut duo Grdina/Lillinger mixes electronica, drum and bass, metal, punk, and free jazz into their explosively self-expressive sound. A force of nature on guitar and oud, Gordon Grdina and virtuosic powerhouse drummer Christian Lillinger intersperse intense, complex, spacious, heavily grooving free improv with modular composition ideas. Equal parts rock, punk, and exploratory atonality, these next-level innovators take unexpected turns at every corner, while taking their wildfire chemistry to the next level in this duo setting.
Gordon Grdina is a Vancouver-based JUNO Award-winner who has collaborated with an array of field-leading artists, including Gary Peacock, Paul Motion, Marc Ribot, Mats Gustafsson, Matt Shipp, Colin Stetson, Joëlle Léandre, and Jim Black. Deutscher Jazzpreis Artist of the Year winner Christian Lillinger is a Berlin-based German drummer, composer and percussionist who has played with Wadada Leo Smith, William Parker, Evan Parker, Louis Sclavis, Joe Lovano, Peter Brötzmann and Tony Malaby.
Co-Presented with Timbre Concerts and Dutch BC.
STANDING ROOM ONLY. Seating is limited, and available only on a first-come, first-serve basis. We encourage you to get on the dance floor!
This is a 19+ event, minors will be denied entry at the door

Krystle Dos Santos - Songs in the Key of Life: A Celebration of Stevie Wonder
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 | BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7J 3H5, Canada
Backed by an all-star 11-piece ensemble comprising Vancouver’s best musicians, including guest vocalists Janelle Reid, Josh Wyper, and recent Canada’s Got Talent contestant Carsim Birmingham, Krystle Dos Santos guarantees nothing but the best from Stevie Wonder’s five decades of hitmaking. From dance-floor burners to soul-soaked ballads, expect bold harmonies, impeccable musicianship, and that unmistakable Stevie spirit that turns a concert into a room-wide singalong. Stevie’s catalogue brought joy to the world. This night brings the joy right back. With Jon Holisko drums, Liam MacDonald percussion, Cole Tinney keys, Gavin Youngash guitar, Phil Bell bass, Kent Wallace trumpet, and Mike Allen saxophone.
Presented in association with North Shore Jazz.

Honeybear, the Band
2026-06-26 20:30 - 23:00 | Ocean Artworks, 1531 Johnston Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V3E 2T1, Canada
Advanced tickets are SOLD OUT, but there will be tickets available at the door.
Vancouver’s Honeybear, the Band kicks up a lotta dust on their old-school road trip through the back roads of American soul, blues, and roots. As the music blog B-Side Guys puts it, “it’s as if the Teskey Brothers decided to collaborate with the ghost of Muddy Waters.”
Fast becoming a cross-country festival favourite, Honeybear has been recently nominated for a Blues Music Award from the Memphis-based Blues Foundation, was Roots Music Canada’s “New Discovery of the Year”, and was one of the Vancouver Sun’s “10 Artists to Watch in 2026”. They’re pretty great to listen to, too!
With Ian Beaty bass and vocals, Colin Brumelle guitar, Mike Kenney keyboards, Tyler Murray drums.
Thanks to the Graham and Gayle Cooke Foundation.

Tess Meckling Quartet
2026-06-26 21:30 - 23:00 | Tyrant Studios, 1019 Seymour St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 3M3, Canada
A graduate of Capilano University’s jazz and classical programs, vocalist/composer/pianist Tess Meckling’s music stems from her classical roots and branches out to jazz, contemporary pop, folk, and electronic music. With dynamic vocals and keen instrumental improv, she takes inspiration from the beloved standards of the Black American Music tradition, with original work that’s influenced by vocalists such as Julie London, Norma Winstone, and Sienna Dahlen. Alongside her main project, she also releases music under her solo alias, Leizel.
Meckling’s quartet features Benjamin Millman keys, Bella Fedrigo bass, and Jamison Ko drums.
Open Jazz Jam to follow, hosted by Tess Meckling Quartet. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.

Tanika Charles (Late Show)
2026-06-26 22:00 - 23:30 | Guilt & Co., 1 Alexander Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1B2, Canada
2x Juno Awards R&B/Soul Recording of the Year nominee and 3x Polaris Music Prize long-list nominee Tanika Charles is synonymous with Canadian Soul music. She has embraced the sound and aesthetic of the genre without gimmick, whilst pushing the boundaries of what audiences can expect. Tanika is most at home on the stage having now performed in over 150 cities across a dozen countries. Her music revels in honesty and attitude with a live show equal parts high energy and endearing. Tanika’s rise to prominence began with the independent release of her 2016 album Soul Run, later released internationally through through the Milan-based label Record Kicks in 2017. She followed that album up with 2019’s The Gumption, 2022’s Papillon de Nuit: The Night Butterfly, and 2023’s The Union Sessions EP. Now in 2025 she returns with Reasons To Stay, her most intimate and revealing project to date.

5 Nights in Paradise: Dane
2026-06-26 22:30 - 23:30 | Ocean Artworks, 1531 Johnston Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V3E 2T1, Canada
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.
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.

Sofia Avelino sings Elis Regina
2026-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Civic Plaza (North Vancouver), 126 14th St W, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7M 2M9, Canada
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.
Presented in association with North Shore Jazz.

Sounds of Youth: Day 1
2026-06-27 13:00 - 19:00 | Sounds of Youth Stage, Robson Square, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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.
Saturday June 27 & Sunday June 28, Robson Square, Ice Rink Level.
Saturday June 27
1pm Burnett Senior Jazz Ensemble
2:15pm Sarah McLachlan School of Music Jazz Combo
3:30pm VSO School of Music Jazz Combo
4:45pm Wellington Multi School Jazz Combo
6pm Capilano University Jazz Combo

Ruthie Ha Big Band
2026-06-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Downtown – Georgia Street Stage, 850 W Georgia St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2H7, Canada
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.
With 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.

Brad Turner Quartet
2026-06-27 14:00 - 17:00 | La Fabrique St. George Winery, 7 E 7th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 1M4, Canada
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.
Brad 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.
Price includes $10 bar voucher (redeemable day-of).

Bonnie Northgraves and the Big Loud
2026-06-27 15:15 - 16:15 | Downtown – Georgia Street Stage, 850 W Georgia St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2H7, Canada
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!
With Kevin Jackson trombone, Wynston Minckler bass, Josh Roberts guitar/banjo, Dean Thiessen piano, Seth Kitamura drums, and Thomas Harris clarinet/sax.

James Vickers Band
2026-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Ocean Artworks, 1531 Johnston Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V3E 2T1, Canada
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.
A 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.
Presented in association with Talking Stick Festival.
