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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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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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SUMMARY:Malcolm Aiken Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Malcolm Aiken is a JUNO-nominated jazz trumpeter and producer. He has performed with noteble artists such as Chucho Valdez\, Noel Gallagher (Oasis)\, John Hammond Jr\, David Hidalgo\, Jim Byrnes\, Patrick Watson and Jimmy Bosch. He’s played for global audiences at the 2010 Winter Olympics\, and for world figures including the Dalai Lama\, Reverend Desmond Tutu and Shirin Ebadi. He performs every Wednesday with his quartet fearuring Max Zipursky on piano\, Matt Reid on bass and Joe Poole on drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/malcolm-aiken-quartet/
LOCATION:Prophecy\, 801 W Georgia St. (Entrance on Howe St.)\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 2E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:The Dog Ears
DESCRIPTION:The Dog Ears is a Vancouver-based quartet made up of four seasoned musicians whose backgrounds span jazz\, blues\, soul\, rock\, Latin\, and R&B. Guitarist Les Toth\, drummer Ken Leedham\, saxophonist Bob Walker\, and bassist Glenn Rowley each bring decades of performance experience and a lifelong passion for music to the group. Drawing on influences ranging from Motown and classic rock to jazz and swing\, they’ve developed a sound rooted in both musicianship and joy. The Dog Ears delivers an engaging mix of jazz standards\, swing\, R&B\, and blues with warmth\, groove\, and personality.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-dog-ears-2/
LOCATION:Coquette Brasserie\, 2685 Arbutus Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J3Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:MC 4
DESCRIPTION:Mark Campbell plays guitar in this incendiary and adventurous quartet. Mark is a long standing performer from the Vancouver area and mixes elements of rock\, jazz and reggae into his playing. An in demand and seasoned performer\, Jason Overy holds down drum kit duties with the MC4. He has developed curriculum in percussion\, hand drumming and Taiko drumming and teaches music in a variety of settings. Upright bassist Russell Scholberg brings his many years of expertise and creativity to the MC4. He is a veteran musician and teacher from the Vancouver scene having performed with many different and diverse groups. Multi instrumentalist Laurence Santos adds tenor saxophone and keyboards to the group. A performer\, composer and teacher\, Lzo brings his talented gifts to the West Coast scene\, recording and performing out of Vancouver.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/mc-4/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Gastown (at the Water St. Café)\, 300 Water St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B1B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Scotty Hills (Early Show)
DESCRIPTION:Scotty Hills is originally from the Canadian prairies but has travelled the world gathering stories and sounds for making music that connects to our human nature\, deep in the soul. Candid heartbreak lullabies to soulful songs with a message\, all with a gentle reverence for world rhythms. His sound is somewhere between the magic he heard on his grandma’s Carpenter records\, and the Carter Family radio show his grandpa would yodel to. Mix this with the sophisticated arrangements of his mom’s Anita Baker tapes\, and his deep love for Chicago Blues. All of these influences produce a harmonic density which glues together his honest\, poignant lyrics\, and soulful voice.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/scotty-hills/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Keyon Harrold "Foreverland and Songs For Miles"
DESCRIPTION:Keyon Harrold is a Grammy Award-winning trumpeter\, vocalist\, and producer hailed by Wynton Marsalis as “the future of the trumpet.” On Foreverland\, a Grammy-nominated album that features crossover collaborations with Common\, Robert Glasper\, PJ Morton\, and Laura Mvula\, Keyon’s world-class band freestyles and solos across through the spectrum of African American music to create a brand of sonic expression that‘s been enthusiastically called “Bop Pop Hip-Hop Jazz!!!”. \nHarrold first stepped into the international spotlight with his work as the trumpet voice in Don Cheadle’s Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead\, and his genre-defying career includes work with Beyoncé\, Rihanna\, Jeff Beck\, and Keith Richards. Whether leading his powerhouse ensemble\, performing with orchestras\, or presenting special programs like Jazz and the Birth of Hip Hop\, Harrold’s emotionally-charged compositions are in constant\, thrilling variation\, flowing from rock to hip-hop to classical piano and back again\, glued together by Keyon’s bright\, jazz-rooted melodic motifs. \nCalled “a scorching trumpeter” by the New York Times\, Harrold’s current ensemble is making some of the strongest artistic statements of any musical group today. \nFor Accessible seating please contact: boxoffice@coastaljazz.ca
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/keyon-harrold/
LOCATION:The Vancouver Playhouse
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Chris Gestrin Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Keith Jarrett’s European Quartet was a modern jazz group featuring pianist Keith Jarrett\, saxophonist Jan Garbarek\, bassist Palle Danielsson\, and drummer Jon Christensen\, active in the mid-to-late 1970s. Their distinctive sound\, a blend of lyrical melody and free improvisation\, became synonymous with the aesthetic of the German record label\, ECM. It was and continues to be hugely influential to the sound of jazz and creative music. For this concert\, Chris has put together a quartet featuring some of his great friends and musicians from Vancouver to pay tribute to some of Jarrett’s unique and beautiful compositions from this time frame. \nWith Chris Gestrin piano\, Jon Bentley tenor & soprano sax\, Jodi Proznick acoustic bass\, and Joe Poole drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/chris-gestrin-quartet/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Jazz Club\, 755 Beatty Sreet\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Caley Watts + Great Aunt Ida
DESCRIPTION:Caley Watts \nCaley Watts is a Cree singer/songwriter who grew up along the river banks\, mountain ranges\, and rainforest of Nuxalk Territory\, and her blend of folk and roots draws heavily on the pace and beauty of her home. In praising the “understated magic” of Caley’s music\, CBC Music said “it’s easy to imagine oneself whisked far away from the insularity of daily life\, to somewhere wilder and grander.” Caley’s debut album River’s Daughter is the result of more than three years of mentorship and co-writing sessions with an incredible community of artists\, including William Prince\, Serena Ryder\, Kinnie Starr\, and Katie Pruitt. \nJoining Watts are Kenton Loewen drums\, Scott Smith guitar\, and James Meger bass. \nPresented in association with Talking Stick Festival. \n\nGreat Aunt Ida \nPianist and songwriter Ida Nilsen’s Great Aunt Ida project has existed in various shapes and places since 2003\, beginning in and returning to Vancouver\, BC. Influenced by a variety of genres but rooted in popular song\, Nilsen’s writing has been called “intimate and honest”\, “warm and spare\,” bordering on misanthropic\, and “somehow unlike any other girl/piano combo.” Active in the Vancouver music scene in the late 90s and 2000s\, Nilsen was a member of The Buttless Chaps\, acclaimed post-rock group The Beans\, and experimental improv group Cunt. Flash forward to 2026\, and Great Aunt Ida’s absorbing new material reflects on grief\, change\, connection\, and relationships with space and place.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/caley-watts-great-aunt-ida/
LOCATION:The China Cloud\, 524 Main Street\, 2nd Floor\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Petunia & the Vipers (Late Show)
DESCRIPTION:Louis Armstrong was once asked what his favourite kind of music was\, and his response was simple; “Good music”. Petunia & the Vipers’ sound may not sit comfortably in one certain genre\, but “Good Music” describes it well. Hank Williams on acid… Tom Waits meets Elvis at Woody Guthrie’s Hobo junction… Avant-Country night club scene music… One of the best bands in the world today\, of any kind… hillbilly-flavoured-swing inflected-ragtime-goodtime-thunderously rolling-one-of-a-kind-you-don’t-want-to-miss-this-sort-of-a-show… A new music that springboards off of music of the past and jumps into the present day\, left with only echoes of the past… Something in between 1920’s and steam punk. It’s good for your mind… These are just a few of the words uttered by folks around the globe trying to pin down a description of all that is Petunia & the Vipers.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/petunia-the-vipers/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Tom Wherrett Trio with Cuong Vu
DESCRIPTION:Three veterans of the Vancouver creative jazz scene—guitarist Tom Wherrett\, drummer Dan Gaucher\, and bassist Karlis Silins—come together to explore the intersection of jazz\, rock\, and improvised music with one of the most dynamic masters of genre-shunning innovation\, trumpeter Cuong Vu. Crossing “idiosyncratic sonic territory and blurred stylistic borders” in service of “riveting instrumental fire” (Earshot Jazz)\, the Seattle-based innovator won two Grammy Awards as part of the Pat Metheny Group\, and has played with the likes of Jamie Saft\, Chris Speed\, and Myra Melford. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Tom Wherrett Trio. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/tom-wherrett-trio-with-cuong-vu/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T193000
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SUMMARY:Makeshift Rhythm & Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:Makeshift Rhythm & Blues Band is a four-piece outfit rooted in the golden era of blues and soul music. Inspired by icons such as B.B. King\, Bill Withers\, Aretha Franklin\, and Etta James\, the band delivers tight grooves\, infectious harmonies\, and standout musicianship\, with every member stepping up to the mic. Grounded in tradition but delivered with fresh energy\, Makeshift is classic\, soulful\, and built to move a room.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/makeshift-rhythm-and-blues/
LOCATION:Prophecy\, 801 W Georgia St. (Entrance on Howe St.)\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 2E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164102
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T201910Z
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SUMMARY:Dream Baby Dream (short film)
DESCRIPTION:Dream Baby Dream is a 20-minute experimental film produced by Jazzfest Berlin that explores the intersection of music\, collective memory\, and trauma through movement. Directed by a ten-person creative collective\, the project was filmed at iconic Berlin locations like the Gropius Bau and the former Tegel Airport with the participation of sixty community members. The film serves as a visual and poetic journey\, blending avant-garde performance with the “inner and outer landscapes” of its diverse cast. \nThis show will also feature a performance by Immix.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/dream-baby-dream/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T190000
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SUMMARY:Immix
DESCRIPTION:With a sound world that embraces the magnetism of bodies\, the emotions of late-capitalist hearts\, and the dreams of ghosts and angels\, Immix’s songs dance between the vulnerability of the human voice and the potential of an emergent vocabulary hidden within the glitch and grain of synthesized voice.\nThe burgeoning solo project of Robyn Jacob–a composer\, performer and educator who has worked with Grammy-winning ensembles Third Coast Percussion and Sō Percussion\, Chor Leoni\, and others–Immix sees Jacob exploring voice and harmonizer alongside Olive Shakur double bass\, Nico Whitworth double bass\, Haley Bird oboe\, and Liam Hockley bass clarinet. \nThis event will also be screening the short film Dream Baby Dream.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/immix/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164102
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T181308Z
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SUMMARY:Dave Sikula Trio feat. Sean Cronin and Dan Gaucher
DESCRIPTION:One of Vancouver’s most versatile guitarists\, Dave Sikula has brought textured\, highly-melodic playing to Inhabitants\, Brian Charette\, Brad Turner\, Jennifer Scott\, and many more. With an emphasis on groove\, melodic interplay\, and risk-taking\, the Dave Sikula Trio draws from jazz classics by Monk\, Ornette Coleman\, and others\, alongside original tunes from each member of the group. A former Vancouverite who now hails from Catskill\, NY\, bassist Sean Cronin has played with Very Good\, Matt Munisteri\, and The Lovestruck Balladeers. Drummer Dan Gaucher has played with October Trio\, Fond of Tigers\, and Tiny Pyramids. As a trio\, these forward-thinking players share an intimate sense of swing and a reverence for the great jazz composers of the past.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/dave-sikula-trio-2/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164102
CREATED:20260520T030115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T030823Z
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SUMMARY:Julian Borkowski Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Julian Borkowski is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer and educator based in Vancouver\, British Columbia. Having started with the trumpet\, Borkowski began playing the piano while earning his Bachelor’s Degree at Capilano University under the mentorship of Brad Turner. He later earned his Master’s Degree from The University of Oregon while studying with Paul Krueger trumpet and Keith Brown piano. Having shared the stage with such musicians as Carl Allen\, Cory Weeds\, and Eric Alexander on trumpet as well as Nick Biello and Charlie Porter on piano\, Julian continues to teach and perform in the Vancouver area. \nPrice includes $10 bar voucher (redeemable day-of).
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/julian-borkowski-quartet/
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:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164102
CREATED:20260515T204621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T205942Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Lloyd Smith Trio
DESCRIPTION:For over three decades bassist/composer/bandleader Steve Lloyd Smith has written more than 125 compositions\, including 15 suites\, while building an expansive body of work as a recording artist. Across his career\, he has collaborated with some of New York’s most celebrated musicians\, including Richie Beirach\, Billy Hart\, Adam Rogers\, Aaron Parks\, and Marcus Gilmore. His recordings as a leader span projects such as Chantal’s Way\, Roll\, Breathe\, and Sins & Virtues\, each showcasing different phases of his evolving creative vision. Most recently\, Smith released Three Circles in 2024\, featuring Dayna Stephens\, Victor Gould\, and Marcus Gilmore.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/steve-lloyd-smith-trio/
LOCATION:Coquette Brasserie\, 2685 Arbutus Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J3Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T220000
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CREATED:20260523T181348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T182634Z
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SUMMARY:Souldriver
DESCRIPTION:Soul Driver is all about soul. That 60’s soul feel with a modern blues/jazz twist. Taking classic soul/blues/jazz tunes from the 60’s and 70’s\, and re-interpreting modern songs in that style. \nFeaturing Bob Walker saxophones\, Jay MacDonald keyboards\, Gord Robertson guitar\, Mark Geraghty bass\, and Jennifer Orme drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/souldriver/
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:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T200000
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SUMMARY:Mya Lowe (Early Show)
DESCRIPTION:Mya Lowe is a captivating pop artist based in Vancouver BC who derives her lyrical storytelling through clever lyricism and tales of heartache. From her light and airy vocals to her soulful belts\, Mya cultivates an emotional and powerful indie pop sonic experience.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/mya-lowe/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164102
CREATED:20260331T170055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T170020Z
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SUMMARY:Voodoo: The Music of D'Angelo
DESCRIPTION:A musical celebration of neo-soul icon and musical visionary Michael Eugene Archer—aka D’Angelo! Alongside legendary music collective The Soulquarians (which included Questlove\, J Dilla\, Erykah Badu\, and more)\, D’Angelo created music integral to the sound of modern R&B\, soul\, pop and jazz. Fusing elements of hip-hop production and gospel soulfulness\, the lush vocal harmonies and hypnotic grooves heard on acclaimed albums Brown Sugar\, Voodoo\, and Black Messiah have influenced artists like H.E.R.\, Badbadnotgood\, Hiatus Coyote\, Frank Ocean\, and countless more. Now\, an ensemble of all-stars from Vancouver’s intersecting funk\, soul\, and jazz scenes honour a man who forever changed the sound of music. With Timothy Fuller vocals\, Karina Morin vocals\, Dawn Pemberton vocals\, Jay Esplana vocals/keyboards\, Feven Kidane trumpet\, Jocelyn Waugh trumpet\, Darren Parris bass\, Mike Ardagh drums\, Kai Basanta percussion\, and Gavin Youngash guitar. \nThis is an accessible venue. If assistance is required please contact: boxoffice@coastaljazz.ca \nPlease Note: Seating is limited with a mix of seating and standing room.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/voodoo-the-music-of-dangelo/
LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T210000
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SUMMARY:Isaiah Collier "Collier Plays Coltrane"
DESCRIPTION:“The next sax giant” – DownBeat Magazine \nSaxophonist\, composer\, arranger\, educator\, and self-described “Sonic Scientist” Isaiah Collier is making some of modern music’s most ecstatic and transportive sonic statements. A maverick of creative and improvisational force\, he’s collaborated with jazz luminaries Kahil El’Zabar\, Ambrose Akinmusire\, Nicole Mitchell\, Marquis Hill\, and Makaya McCraven\, and NEA Jazz Masters Billy Hart\, Marshall Allen\, and Denardo Coleman. He’s also known for his ensemble\, The Chosen Few\, who blew the Vancouver International Jazz Fest roof off back in 2023. \nCollier\, a proud member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM)\, was named Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz (2024)\, and Up and Coming Artist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. In 2025\, he was named DownBeat Rising Star Tenor Saxophonist\, Flautist\, and Group of the Year\, and was featured on the venerable publication’s cover. \nAn artist who continues to reshape the sonic landscape of modern jazz\, Collier stands firmly within the lineage of Chicago’s rich tenor saxophone legacy. He’s a mystic of sound\, a servant to his craft and culture\, and an artist who channels both reverence and innovation in every note. \nIn a special celebration of John Coltrane’s centennial\, Collier is joined by Tim Regis drums\, Conway Campbell bass\, and Davis Whitfield piano.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/isaiah-collier-collier-plays-coltrane/
LOCATION:The Vancouver Playhouse
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T164102
CREATED:20260521T182819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T182819Z
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SUMMARY:Jodi Proznick Quartet
DESCRIPTION:​​Formed in 2004\, the Jodi Proznick Quartet has become one of Canada’s most celebrated jazz ensembles\, earning multiple awards and two JUNO nominations. The group features Jodi Proznick bass\, Tilden Webb piano\, Nick Bracewell drums\, and Jon Bentley saxophones. The evening will feature original works from the quartet’s JUNO-nominated albums Foundations and Sun Songs\, alongside inspired arrangements of music by Joni Mitchell\, Duke Ellington\, Joe Henderson\, Freddie Hubbard\, Kenny Wheeler and more — a vibrant celebration of jazz tradition and innovation.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/jodi-proznick-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Jazz Club\, 755 Beatty Sreet\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T211500
DTSTAMP:20260603T164102
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SUMMARY:Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers feat. Kia Kadiri and Yoro Noukoussi
DESCRIPTION:“A remarkable journey into a world of rhythmic mastery” – Sound Cafe \nLed by globetrotting marimbist and percussionist Robin Layne\, this groove-heavy ensemble transcends traditions in a cultural fusion of sounds and rhythms. Riding the recent release of their sophomore album Pacifico\, the Rhythm Makers have been bringing their vibrant sound to festivals and venues across the Pacific Northwest. For this show\, Layne’s Rhythm Makers\, featuring Daniel Ruiz drums\, Liam MacDonald percussion\, Wynston Minckler bass\, and JP Carter trumpet\, are joined by special guests Yoro Noukoussi and Kia Kadiri. \nPercussionist/guitarist Yoro Noukoussi explores the rich cultural heritage of West Africa through powerful playing and storytelling that celebrates vibrant traditions and new journeys. \n\nTwo decades ago\, Exclaim! said that trying to pin down Kia Kadiri’s style was “like nailing the proverbial Jello to the wall.” Today\, the eclectic West Coast MC/vocalist/educator’s R&B\, jazz\, dub poetry\, hip-hop\, funk\, stylings are as irrepressible as ever.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/robin-layne-the-rhythm-makers-3/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T230000
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SUMMARY:Talking Pictures with Fredrik Ljungkvist
DESCRIPTION:“Treading the blurry line between new music and jazz\, Talking Pictures excels in juxtaposing sonic textures.” – Ottawa Citizen \nFormed in 1993 by guitarist/composer Ron Samworth (NOW Orchestra\, DarkBlueWorld)\, the wide-ranging sonic palette and ecstatic\, empathic interplay of Talking Pictures has had a massive influence on Vancouver’s creative music community. They’ve also played a vital role as West Coast cultural ambassadors through their extensive touring and collaborations with the likes of Robin Holcomb\, Achim Kaufmann and Wayne Horvitz. \nFeaturing Peggy Lee cello\, Bill Clark trumpet/EWI\, and Dylan van der Schyff drums/percussion alongside Samworth\, Talking Pictures will be joined by Fredrik Ljungkvist\, the innovative Swedish saxophonist/clarinettist whose “playing can be fiery and expressive\, but also fragile and poetic” (All About Jazz). A member of LSB Trio and Atomic\, Ljungkvist has worked with international heavyweights like Ken Vandermark\, Kris Davis\, Mats Gustafsson\, and many others.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/talking-pictures-with-fredrik-ljungkvist/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T233000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T172335Z
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SUMMARY:The JD Rich Trio (Late Show)
DESCRIPTION:Keyboardist and composer/songwriter JD Rich (Jared Richardson) delivers a supercharged evening of melodic originals\, reimagined pop covers\, and memorable themes from movies & video games\, tied together with a groovy funk/fusion sound. Featuring Colin Sankey on bass and Trent Otter on drums. \nJared is from Victoria\, BC\, and currently based in Vancouver. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music (2016)\, where he majored in Electronic Production & Design. He has written and produced music across many genres\, including pop\, jazz\, film scores\, and orchestral compositions performed by the Victoria Symphony\, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra\, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-jd-rich-trio/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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