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SUMMARY:Confiture
DESCRIPTION:Confiture celebrates 30 years of house music\, blending iconic classics with original tracks to create electrifying\, groove-infused live experiences. Led by vocalist Tim Fuller— whose notable collaborators include Miguel Migs\, Groove Armada\, and Sean Dimitrie—the Vancouver-based seven-piece distills decades of deep grooves and soulful energy into some seriously potent dance-floor magic. \nWith Sam Cartwright drums\, Raphael Geronimo percussion\, Darren Parris bass\, Mary Ancheta keyboards\, Max Zipursky keyboards\, Karina Morin vocals.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/confiture/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Latin Music Sundays feat. Brejera
DESCRIPTION:In the spring of 2004 we see the beginning of Brejera when Mario Silva (Sao Paulo\, Brazil) and Trevor Murray (Nova Scotia\, Canada) started to experiment with samba and choro music together. From this point on the band was serving up styles of traditional samba\, baião\, frevo and choro. Venturing into a mix of Mario Silva on 7 string guitar/vocals\, Trevor Murray on cavaquinho/vocals\, Bruno Matos on pandeiro/vocals\, Steve Bagnell on sax and Aiko Sato on trombone. Brejera will deliver authentic and spontaneous fine Brazilian music to the audience.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/brejera/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Daniel Deorksen Band
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nDaniel Deorksen is an actor\, producer\, multi-instrumentalist\, and award-winning composer/sound designer born in small town Quebec and based in Vancouver\, BC. His original music\, drawing inspiration from his jazz training\, funk-rock sensibilities\, and professional theatre career\, comes to life via an eight-piece band featuring Thomas Houlden trumpet/vocals\, Choenden Kyirong trombone\, Connor Lum saxophone\, Kurt Schindelka piano/vocals\, Ingrid Valou flute/vocals\, Michael Wadham drums\, and Cole Woodland bass. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Daniel Deorksen Band.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/daniel-deorksen-band/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T230000
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SUMMARY:Open Thread
DESCRIPTION:Open Thread—the innovative Melbourne-based ensemble of cellist Peggy Lee\, saxophonist Julien Wilson\, guitarist Theo Carbo\, and drummer/percussionist Dylan van der Schyff—weaves anthemic melodies\, diverse rhythmic structures\, and ear-awakening improvised soundscapes into an idiosyncratic collective identity. \nThe group was sparked by Peggy Lee’s move from Vancouver to Melbourne in 2023 and her desire to connect with local musicians (in addition to longtime collaborator van der Schyff). This led to a gathering of attuned talents\, and a leap into the rich\, joyful possibilities of a collective sound that’s as challenging as it is rewarding. \nWith compositions from each member alongside open-eared\, emotionally far-ranging improvisations\, the group calls equally on deep vocabularies of extended techniques and their shared\, playfully experimental love of melody and song forms. “The quartet dabbles in discordant soundscapes. But overall\, Open Thread conjures a delicate sound world\, asking that listeners put aside distractions and give themselves over to these carefully wrought melodies\, thronged with strange beauty and otherness.” – Rhythms Magazine
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/open-thread/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T233000
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SUMMARY:5 Nights in Paradise: Kozue DJ set
DESCRIPTION:Summer weekends are for dancing under the stars! Paradise Cultural Society — the team behind the summer-ending\, spectacular event Paradise Island — joins forces with Coastal Jazz to present 5 Nights in Paradise. During opening and closing weekend\, Ocean Artworks turns into an outdoor dance party after dark\, featuring an exciting lineup of the Pacific Riviera’s finest talent. \nDon’t miss all five nights in Paradise:\nJune 20 • Dandelion Records DJ set\nJune 21 • Dane DJ set\nJune 27 • CHXMERAS + DJ Saba\nJune 28 • Paradise Boyz DJ set\nJune 29 • Kozue DJ set
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/5-nights-in-paradise-5/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Mad Jazz Live
DESCRIPTION:Dane Warren has had the privilege of travelling the world\, bringing his love of big band music to thousands\, through concerts\, tours\, and as a performer and entertainer aboard Holland America and Princess Cruise Lines. He has had the pleasure of performing with some of Canada’s most talent jazz musicians\, such as Juno Award winning legend Rick Kilburn. He has also performed with the likes of Tom Arntzen\, Dan Brubeck\, Roy Styffe\, Diane Lines\, Joe Poole\, Derry Bird\, Dean Thiessen and many more… With style and an air of cool\, Dane definitely exudes the presence\, talent and excitement that harkens back to an earlier era. Dane had great success with a world premiere concert series tour of “Christmas with Sinatra” in 2018 in Victoria\, Nanaimo\, and Campbell River on Vancouver Island\, and in 2019 in 6 different citites throughout the lower mainland bringing his love of vintage music\, the big band era\, and the iconic style of Frank Sinatra to a Christmas setting which received high praise from concert goers and critics alike. Recently he wrote\, co-produced\, co-directed with his lovely partner Mandy Rushton (the ‘M’ in MAD JAZZ LIVE)\, and starred in a “Bio-Musical” of the life of Frank Sinatra entitled “Ol’Blue Eyes” which was arrranged and scored by Dean Thiessen and a six piece little big band. Dane will be accompanied by his long-time friend and collaborator Aaron Pang (The ‘A’ in MAD JAZZ LIVE). \nAaron Pang is a classically trained jazz pianist from Vancouver\, BC. After graduating from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Music\, Aaron has delved deep into the Vancouver music scene\, playing in countless bands spanning multiple genres from blues\, funk\, soul\, indie\, country\, pop\, and hip hop. After performing numerous shows for almost a decade\, he has returned his focus to his dearest musical love\, jazz. Since their inception in 2020\, he has been the arranger and pianist for MAD Jazz LIVE\, performing all over BC and through online streaming platforms. Aaron hopes to continue entertaining communities\, family\, and friends\, and inspire the livelihood of those around him with his music. \nMAD JAZZ LIVE will be doing a special live concert at Coquette for this year’s Coastal Jazz Festival\, doing a LIVE ALBUM RECREATION of the iconic Francis Albert Sinatra And Antonio Carlos Jobim Album recorded in 1967 on Sinatra’s personal record label Reprise. This concert will truly be a ONE OF A KIND experience you will not want to miss out on wether you are a a die hard Jazz or Bossa Nova fan\, or just a music\, and fine French food lover in general!
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/mad-jazz-live/
LOCATION:Coquette Brasserie\, 2685 Arbutus Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J3Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Kahil El'Zabar & Isaiah Collier
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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. \nPresented by Infidels Jazz. \nNote: This is an Infidels Jazz production\, and Jazz Festival artist\, staff\, or volunteer passes are not applicable.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/kahil-el-zabar-and-isaiah-collier/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250630T220000
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SUMMARY:Kahil El'Zabar & Isaiah Collier
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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. \nPresented by Infidels Jazz. \nNote: This is an Infidels Jazz production\, and Jazz Festival artist\, staff\, or volunteer passes are not applicable.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/kahil-el-zabar-and-isaiah-collier-2/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250701T135000
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SUMMARY:Evan Arntzen Quartet with special guest Lloyd Arntzen
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nJoining 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.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/evan-arntzen-quartet-with-special-guest-lloyd-arntzen/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Feven Kidane Plays Dido & The Handpeople
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith Biboye Onanuga drums\, Yoro Noukoussi percussion\, Jonny Tobin synths\, and Ben Millman keys.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/feven-kidane-plays-dido-the-handpeople/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250701T190000
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SUMMARY:The ReViberators
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-reviberators/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250701T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250701T220500
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SUMMARY:Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTaking 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.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/cowboy-bebop-bebop-band/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T190719Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260621T150000
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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:20260622T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T223000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
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SUMMARY:Ron Di Lauro Sextet - Kind of Blue: Tribute to Miles Davis
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresented in association with North Shore Jazz.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ron-di-lauro-sextet-kind-of-blue/
LOCATION:BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University\, 2055 Purcell Way\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7J 3H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
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SUMMARY:Brandon Woody’s Upendo (EARLY SHOW)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRooted 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. \nWoody 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. \nThis venue is 19+.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/brandon-woodys-upendo-early-show/
LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 3C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260624T230000
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SUMMARY:Brandon Woody’s Upendo (LATE SHOW)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRooted 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. \nWoody 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. \nThis venue is 19+.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/brandon-woodys-upendo-late-show/
LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 3C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T190833Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra featuring Darynn Dean
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresented in association with North Shore Jazz.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/daniel-hersog-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University\, 2055 Purcell Way\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7J 3H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T230000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
CREATED:20260317T161331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T201448Z
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SUMMARY:Tomoki Sanders Quartet with Todd Stewart Trio
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBorn 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. \nSanders 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. \nTodd Stewart Trio \nDrummer 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. \nPresented in association with Queer Arts Festival.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/tomoki-sanders-quartet/
LOCATION:The Birdhouse
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T230000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T162029Z
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SUMMARY:Jimi James Fraser Quintet
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Jimi James Fraser Quintet. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/jimi-james-fraser-quintet/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
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:20260626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
CREATED:20260523T180011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T182503Z
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SUMMARY:The Steve Lloyd Smith Trio
DESCRIPTION: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). \nFeaturing Andrew Skepasts guitar\, Steve Smith bass\, and Karl DeJong drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-steve-lloyd-smith-trio/
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:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T200605Z
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SUMMARY:The Zach Saunders Trio (Early Show)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-zach-saunders-trio/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
CREATED:20260331T170015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T203221Z
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SUMMARY:The Ex with Grdina/Lillinger
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEmerging 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). \nThe Ex are Terrie Hessels guitar\, Arnold de Boer vocals/guitar\, Andy Moor guitar\, and Katherina Bornefeld drums/vocals. \n\nGrdina/Lillinger\nThe 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. \nGordon 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. \nCo-Presented with Timbre Concerts and Dutch BC. \nSTANDING ROOM ONLY. Seating is limited\, and available only on a first-come\, first-serve basis. We encourage you to get on the dance floor! \nThis is a 19+ event\, minors will be denied entry at the door
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-ex-with-grdina-lillinger/
LOCATION:Hollywood Theatre
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
CREATED:20260521T160630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T190852Z
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SUMMARY:Krystle Dos Santos - Songs in the Key of Life: A Celebration of Stevie Wonder
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresented in association with North Shore Jazz.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/krystle-dos-santos-songs-in-the-key-of-life/
LOCATION:BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University\, 2055 Purcell Way\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7J 3H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T230000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
CREATED:20260413T151749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T203615Z
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SUMMARY:Honeybear\, the Band
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nFast 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! \nWith Ian Beaty bass and vocals\, Colin Brumelle guitar\, Mike Kenney keyboards\, Tyler Murray drums. \nThanks to the Graham and Gayle Cooke Foundation. \nThere will be tickets available at the door.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/honeybear-the-band-2/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T230000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
CREATED:20260505T150019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T162054Z
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SUMMARY:Tess Meckling Quartet
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeckling’s quartet features Benjamin Millman keys\, Bella Fedrigo bass\, and Jamison Ko drums. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Tess Meckling Quartet. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/tess-meckling-quartet/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T233000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
CREATED:20260521T190508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T190508Z
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SUMMARY:Tanika Charles (Late Show)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/tanika-charles-late-show/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T233000
DTSTAMP:20260607T020022
CREATED:20260505T213200Z
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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