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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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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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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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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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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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