Coastal Jazz | Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Cory Weeds Quartet with special guest Natasha D'Agostino
2018-12-20 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Join saxophonist Cory Weeds and his quartet with special guest vocalist Natasha D’Agostino.
A distinct new voice in the Canadian jazz and improvised scene, Natasha D’Agostino’s captivating performances showcase her ability to weave together classic jazz sensibilities, nuanced harmony, and contemporary rhythm and form. Whether she is performing familiar standards or her own compelling originals, Natasha’s soulful voice soars with her dynamic band.
With John Lee piano, Paul Rushka bass and Jesse Cahill drums.
ABOUT JAZZ FOR BARB SERIES AND THE ITALIAN CULTURAL CENTRE
Barbara Fudge was a passionate and loyal fan of jazz music. She could be seen all over the city at various jazz events talking and laughing with her friends, mingling with the musicians and enjoying a glass of fine wine. Her personality and laugh were contagious and although no longer with us, her larger than life spirit shines bright. We are so happy to be able to honour her with our ‘Jazz For Barb’ Series.

Steve Kozak Band
2018-12-21 20:00 - 22:30
Vancouver born Steve Kozak has been a mainstay on the Canadian Blues scene since the mid-eighties. Backed by some of Vancouver’s top musicians, Kozak has built a reputation as one of Canada’s premier Blues acts and is known as the go to guy in Vancouver for the west coast Blues sound.
Gaining national recognition in 2013, Steve Kozak was awarded with a prestigious Maple Blues Award for New Artist or Group of the Year in Canada by the Toronto Blues Society. The Steve Kozak Band has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award as Blues Artist of the Year in 2017 and 2018.
The Steve Kozak Band features Mike Kalanj on keys, Roger Brant on bass, ‘Steady Rollin’ John Nolan on drums, and Steve Kozak on guitar and vocals.

We Three Queens
2018-12-22 20:00 - 22:30
The Vancouver vocal trio of Jennifer Scott, Karin Plato and Kate Hammett-Vaughan have been singing holiday music together for a decade, and Frankie’s is thrilled to have them back again this year. Their ever-growing repertoire includes classic carols, holiday favorites, carols from around the world, and even some original songs.
With Chris Sigerson piano, Rene Worst bass, and Dave Robbins drums.
Don’t miss this special holiday event!

We Three Queens
2018-12-23 20:00 - 22:30
The Vancouver vocal trio of Jennifer Scott, Karin Plato and Kate Hammett-Vaughan have been singing holiday music together for a decade, and Frankie’s is thrilled to have them back again this year. Their ever-growing repertoire includes classic carols, holiday favorites, carols from around the world, and even some original songs.
With Chris Sigerson piano, Rene Worst bass, and Dave Robbins drums
Don’t miss this special holiday event!

Brad Turner Quartet with guest Seamus Blake
2018-12-27 20:00 - 22:30
“Extraordinary. A total saxophonist.” —John Scofield
In 2000, the Brad Turner Quartet and saxophonist Seamus Blake recorded Live at the Cellar—a seminal record for the Vancouver jazz scene, and one that cemented the cult-like devotion audiences and musicians alike have for this dynamic pairing.
Don’t miss this special three-night holiday reunion of some of the finest musicians Vancouver has ever produced. With Brad Turner trumpet, Bruno Hubert keys, André Lachance bass, Dylan van der Schyff drums.
3 nights! Shows on the 28th & 29th too!

Brad Turner Quartet with guest Seamus Blake
2018-12-28 20:00 - 22:30
“Extraordinary. A total saxophonist.” —John Scofield
In 2000, the Brad Turner Quartet and saxophonist Seamus Blake recorded Live at the Cellar—a seminal record for the Vancouver jazz scene, and one that cemented the cult-like devotion audiences and musicians alike have for this dynamic pairing.
Don’t miss this special three-night holiday reunion of some of the finest musicians Vancouver has ever produced. With Brad Turner trumpet, Bruno Hubert keys, André Lachance bass, Dylan van der Schyff drums.
Three nights: December 27th, 28th, 29th

Brad Turner Quartet with guest Seamus Blake
2018-12-29 20:00 - 22:30
“Extraordinary. A total saxophonist.” —John Scofield
In 2000, the Brad Turner Quartet and saxophonist Seamus Blake recorded Live at the Cellar—a seminal record for the Vancouver jazz scene, and one that cemented the cult-like devotion audiences and musicians alike have for this dynamic pairing.
Don’t miss this special three-night holiday reunion of some of the finest musicians Vancouver has ever produced. With Brad Turner trumpet, Bruno Hubert keys, André Lachance bass, Dylan van der Schyff drums.
Three nights: December 27, 28, 29

Gabriel Hasselbach
2018-12-30 20:00 - 22:30
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach brings to life the music of the unsung trumpeters of the golden age of jazz. Artful, underrated, and arguably forgotten hornmen such as Joe Newman, Bill Hardman, Joe Gordon, Carmell Jones, Chet Baker, Donald Byrd, Blue Mitchell, Lew Soloff, and even Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, and Freddie Hubbard are represented.
Featuring Gabriel on trumpet, Jason Decouto on piano, Joel Fountain on drums, Wynston Minckler on bass, plus special guest Kinga Heming debuting tracks from her upcoming release.

Ring in 2019 with Mazacote
2018-12-31 21:00 - 2019-01-01 01:00
Say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019 with Mazacote!

Mazacote is a hard hitting 6-piece world/Latin band from Vancouver, Canada with deep roots in Nicaragua, Mozambique, and Colombia. Inspired by Afro-Caribbean percussion and tropical party sounds, they play brass-heavy Latin dance beats with a socially conscious message. Performing together since 2009, Mazacote features the captivating voice of Nicaraguan singer/songwriter David Lopez and a groove-heavy rhythm section with Carlos Arias on bass, Chris Couto on timbales, Robin Layne on congas, Japanese pianist Niho Takase, jazz trumpeter Malcolm Aiken and special guest Rod Murray on trombone.
This special New Year’s Eve concert includes show and three course dinner.

Lesismore
2019-01-03 20:00 - 22:30
Lesismore seamlessly mixes elements of roots, R&B, funk and blues into a high energy sound that is uniquely their own. Charismatic lead singer Leslie Harris has often been compared to Dinah Washington and Bonnie Raitt. The musicians are guitar virtuoso Curtis DeBray, Nino DiPasquale – one of Vancouver’s most in-demand drummers, and Lee Oliphant – one of the great veteran bassists of the West Coast scene.

Rob Montgomery's Incognito
2019-01-04 20:00 - 23:00
INCOGNITO has been a Vancouver favourite for over 25 years. Performed by a line-up of Vancouver’s top session musicians and fronted by soul powerhouse Amanda Dean, this will be a wonderful evening of blues/soul/jazz, holiday favourites, and beyond.
The Frankie’s stage is their favourite stage in town. They have rocked the house before and they are sure to do it again.
Rob Montgomery’s INCOGNITO features Amanda Dean lead vocals, Rob Montgomery guitar and lead vocals, Steve Werbicki keyboards and vocals, Dave Barton bass, and Darrell Mayes drums.

Cannery Row
2019-01-05 20:00 - 23:00
Cannery Row features the unique and individual talents of Gary Comeau, Tim Hearsey and Chris Nordquist. These significantly skilled musicians, bring their collective focus together in a humorous and highly entertaining presentation. Covering an impressive sphere of genres, blending and bending blues, latin, zydeco, jazz, cajun, country, rock ‘n roll into a musical experience unlike any other.

Miles Black Quintet Plays the Music of David Rehorick
2019-01-06 20:00 - 22:30
David Rehorick started studying jazz piano around age thirty. During the 1970s and 80s, he performed with The Ungroupables, and later Jazz Configuration in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Two early compositions—Vancouver (1977) and Song of Joy (1984)—appear on the album. In 2016, David discovered a folder of compositional drafts that he began developing, in dialogue with Miles Black. In quick succession, Remembering Ian, Pedal Off, and Soft Green were charted. Other tunes emerged through open-ended piano explorations, usually late at night: Da-De-Do Blues, Step Up, Hoo You, Neville-san, and Route Canal. Cozy Sizzle marks David’s first lyrical conception. The Miles Black Quartet recorded the eleven original tunes in July 2018, featuring Steve Maddock on Cozy Sizzle. Recently, David’s album was featured on Mélojazz, hosted by Diane Laflamme Millette at 94.5, uniqueFM in Ottawa.
This evening features Miles Black piano/guitar, Jodi Proznick bass, Steve Kaldestad alto/tenor sax, Julian MacDonough drums, and special guest Steve Maddock vocals.

Coco Jafro
2019-01-09 20:00 - 22:30
Coco Jafro’s music creates a unique tapestry of sounds that captures the pulse, energy and vibrancy of innovative world music. From North African traditional music to Afro-Latin funk fused with throwback 60s rhythms, their latest album, Forces of Nature is the reflection of the band’s high energy performances while still following its mantra of remaining grounded, protecting our earth and being in harmony with it.
Seize the future and start the party with the always relevant, always exciting, always progressive COCO JAFRO.

Morgan Childs Quartet
2019-01-10 20:00 - 22:30
Drummer Morgan Childs returns to his native city for a performance with Vancouver-based musical associates old and new. A seasoned veteran of the Canadian music scene, Morgan spent 10 years in Vancouver before moving to Toronto in 2009. He has been in demand as a sideman with the best of the Canadian and International jazz scene, including Phil Dwyer, Guido Basso, Amanda Tosoff, Brandi Disterheft, Ian Hendrickson-Smith, Bernie Senensky, Zach Brock, Bria Skonberg and many more.
With Steve Kaldestad on tenor saxophone, John Stetch on piano ,and André Lachance on bass.

Roy Styffe Quartet
2019-01-11 20:00 - 23:00
The Roy Styffe Quartet is releasing their CD ‘Stories within Stories’. The CD features original melodic jazz in the style of Paul Desmond and Jim Hall. Lee Konitz was also an early mentor and teacher. Alto saxophonist Roy Styffe’s writing and playing reflects mature artistry developed through a lifetime of dedication and love of jazz music, both on the West Coast and in Toronto.
This ensemble features the artistry of Bill Coon on guitar, Ken Lister on bass, and Buff Allen on drums.

LJ Mounteney
2019-01-12 20:00 - 22:30
LJ Mounteney has been exercising her powerful, unique voice from an early age. LJ combines a bluesy sound, keen musicianship and a commanding stage presence while she takes her listeners through a wide variety of styles rooted in jazz and blues.
Mounteney produced her first album, Here in the Dark, in 2017 which has been receiving radio play on CBC, CITR, Pacific Northwest Radio and Coop Radio. LJ was featured as a guest artist in several notable shows in 2018 including the Strong Women Strong Music series, Spring Fever, The White Album Revisited and Cool Yule Christmas Tour (with Van Django). 2019 sees LJ cultivating her roots and blues side with plans to produce original music beginning with the single Watch Me (due out in the Spring) co-written, produced and arranged by Jon Roper (who also contributes on guitar).
With Daryl Jahnke guitar, Michael Creber keys, Laurence Mollerup bass, Kristian Braathen drums, and Graham Howell sax.

Neil Gonsalves Trio featuring Vanessa Mood
2019-01-13 20:00 - 22:30
Rights, rites and riots.
South African pianist/composer, Neil Gonsalves presents a selection of original compositions and standards that are evocative of the majesty and beauty of South Africa and its people, and of a young democracy that often fights its battles in song.
Gonsalves’ musical interests and range of influence is broad, and while steeped in the hymnal tradition, township jive and Zulu and Xhosa folk music of South Africa, his is a multicultural approach that will turn to swing, Latin, Afro-beat, bhangra or bulerias in a heartbeat. It is often his modus operandi to recontextualise music, and especially to reorientate the American songbook within the simpler harmonic movements and the rooted rhythmic gestures of South African traditional and popular music grooves.
He will be accompanied by Kerry Galloway on bass and Tony Ferraro on drums, and will feature South African-born, Vancouver-based singer, Vanessa Mood.

Siobhan Walsh
2019-01-16 20:00 - 22:30
Siobhan is one of Vancouver’s most versatile and authentic vocalists. After moving to the city from Vancouver Island four years ago, Siobhan is hitting hard with her soulful, resonant, and powerful voice! With flavours of R&B, neo-soul, and jazz, her music is bound to make you groove! Siobhan is currently working on her debut EP, set to release in Spring 2019.
The band will feature Jonny Tobin on keys, Johnny Andrews on drums ,and Tristan Paxton on guitar.

Way North
2019-01-17 20:00 - 22:30
The best kind of musical collaboration is born out of the joy of playing together and Way North is the perfect example of that. The band brings together four musicians who love to use jazz and improvisation as a means of exploring folk and world music.
Way North was formed in Brooklyn in 2014 by three Canadians – saxophonist Petr Cancura (Down Home – JUNO nominee), trumpeter Rebecca Hennessy (FOG Brass Band/Women’s Blues Revue bandleader), bassist Michael Herring (Peripheral Vision – JUNO nominee) and one American, drummer Richie Barshay (Herbie Hancock/Chick Corea).
They are touring the release of their second album, “Fearless And Kind”.

Cory Weeds Quintet featuring Roy McCurdy
2019-01-18 20:00 - 23:00
This marks the release of a historic recording from the late Cannonball Adderley. Released on Vancouver’s Reel To Real Recordings Ltd., Swingin’ In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse finds the quintet at the height of its powers mere weeks before they would go into the Capitol Studios and record “Live At The Club,” that yielded the hit Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.
Weeds has assembled a hard swinging band including the drummer on the Swingin’ In Seattle date and the only living member of the original quintet, drummer Roy McCurdy to celebrate this historic release.
With Cory Weeds on alto saxophone, Thomas Marriott on trumpet, Brad Turner on piano and Michael Gynn on bass.
RELATED EVENTS
CORY WEEDS QUINTET FEATURING ROY MCCURDY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019
FRANKIE’S JAZZ CLUB
8PM | $25

Cory Weeds Quintet featuring Roy McCurdy
2019-01-19 20:00 - 23:00
This marks the release of a historic recording from the late Cannonball Adderley. Released on Vancouver’s Reel To Real Recordings Ltd., Swingin’ In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse finds the quintet at the height of its powers mere weeks before they would go into the Capitol Studios and record “Live At The Club,” that yielded the hit Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.
Weeds has assembled a hard swinging band including the drummer on the Swingin’ In Seattle date and the only living member of the original quintet, drummer Roy McCurdy to celebrate this historic release.
With Cory Weeds on alto saxophone, Thomas Marriott on trumpet, Brad Turner on piano and Michael Gynn on bass.

RELATED EVENTS
CORY WEEDS QUINTET FEATURING ROY MCCURDY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019
FRANKIE’S JAZZ CLUB
8PM | $25

Two To Tango: Jennifer Hayes & Steve Maddock
2019-01-20 20:00 - 22:30
Join veteran Vancouver jazz vocalists Jennifer Hayes and Steve Maddock, as they pay tribute to some of the iconic jazz duos of the past – Ella & Louis, Betty Carter & Ray Charles, Louis Prima & Keely Smith, Elis Regina & Antonio Carlos Jobim – to name just a few. From swing to bossa nova to blues and ballads, this evening will be a fun, nostalgic, and entertaining program you won’t want to miss!
Featuring Jodi Proznick on bass, Tilden Webb on piano, and Joel Fountain on drums.

Dave Say's Soul Serenade
2019-01-23 20:00 - 22:30
Known for his soulful melodic sound and powerhouse improvisation, the multi-talented Say plays in a diverse number of bands ranging from jazz, R&B, funk, and big band. His latest project is a tribute to soul / jazz songs from the likes of Tom Scott, Grover Washington, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Harris and more.
Dave is joined by his smokin’ hot band featuring Bruno Hubert on piano, Olaf de Shield on guitar, Darren Paris on bass, and Randall Stoll on drums. Not to be missed!

Dawn Pemberton with The Sharon Minemoto Trio
2019-01-24 20:00 - 22:30
Reel to Real Recordings is proud to announce the label’s co-inaugural release, A Soulful Sunday: Live at the Left Bank, a previously unissued live recording of the under-appreciated songstress Etta Jones featuring the Cedar Walton Trio with bassist Sam Jones and drummer Billy Higgins recorded on February 27, 1972 at the Famous Ballroom in Baltimore, Maryland. There has been no recorded documentation of Etta Jones during this stretch between 1971 and 1974, so this never-before-heard recording fills in an important gap in Jones’s discography and showcases her in fine form.
With Dawn Pemberton vocals, Sharon Minemoto piano, John Lee bass, and Joe Poole drums.

Black Art Jazz Collective
2019-01-25 20:00 - 23:00, 2019-01-26 20:00 - 23:00
Founded by some of contemporary jazz’s leading lights, the Black Art Jazz Collective’s original compositions both highlight the impressive chops each member possesses and reveal the deeply entwined history of jazz and the African-American civil rights movement.
At its core is a modernism that conjures up the classic bands of Art Blakey and acoustic Miles Davis. But, with contemporary soul-fuelled solos and locked-in rhythm, the band is more likely to launch into a counterpoint riff or the spacious funk of hip-hop than the svelte lines of classic walking bass. The Black Art Jazz Collective delivers strong original tunes and purposeful, form-hugging improvisation that keeps things looking forward rather than back
With Jeremy Pelt trumpet, Wayne Escoffery saxophone, James Burton III trombone, Xavier Davis piano, Corcoran Holt bass, and Johnathan Blake drums.
This evening’s performance is supported by an anonymous donor.

Hogan Sings Holiday
2019-01-27 20:00 - 22:30
“The distinctive near-tuneless lilt and wonderfully understated sense of rhythm are eerily present… very much in the style of early Holiday.”
– Cadence
Hogan Sings Holiday revisits some favourites from the Billie Holiday catalog. With Ron Thompson guitar, Nick Peck piano, Tom Keenlyside sax/clarinet, Brent Gubbels bass, and Craig Scott drums.

Krystle Dos Santos
2019-01-30 20:00 - 22:30
Flow is a group of passionate musicians dedicated to performing the music of British soul artist Sade. Hits such as Smooth Operator, Your Love Is King and By Your Side – just to name a few. Sade is a Grammy award winning artist and has composed a sophisticated blend of soul, funk and afro Cuban music spanning over 35 years. To add more flavor to the performance we have also included the music of British artists such as Joss Stone, Adele, and others.
The band members consist of Krystle Dos Santos vocals, Michael Aihoshi guitar, Meshe Mooette keyboards, Terry Williams drums, Emerson Tanaka bass, and Richard Craven saxophones. Come join for an evening of relaxing soul and great vibes.

Bill Runge Quintet
2019-01-31 20:00 - 22:30
In 1990 Bill’s first quintet, “The Creatures of Habit” won the Grand Prix at the CBC-Alcan Jazz Competition in Montreal. He has recorded with such artists as Michael Buble, INXS, Jim Byrnes, K-os, Long John Baldry, Divine Brown, Tower Of Power Horns, Hard Rubber Orchestra, Powder Blues & VEJI. Live shows include; The Funk Bros., Frank Sinatra Jr., Michael Feinstein,
Josh Groban, the VSO, Colin James, Arturo Sandoval, Natalie Cole, & Heart. Bill’s last CD; “A Tribute to the South American Masters” was released in 2006. This new quintet features some of Canada’s finest jazz musicians performing a variety of favourite tunes from Steps Ahead, Weather Report, Michael Brecker, and others in a traditional acoustic setting.
With Kristian Alexandrov on piano, Nick Apivor on vibes, Miles Hill on bass and Bernie Arai on drums
ABOUT JAZZ FOR BARB SERIES AND THE ITALIAN CULTURAL CENTRE
Barbara Fudge was a passionate and loyal fan of jazz music. She could be seen all over the city at various jazz events talking and laughing with her friends, mingling with the musicians and enjoying a glass of fine wine. Her personality and laugh were contagious and although no longer with us, her larger than life spirit shines bright. We are so happy to be able to honour her with our ‘Jazz For Barb’ Series.
