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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T142500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T221516
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T190000
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T183000
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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
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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:20260603T221516
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T221516
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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:20260603T221516
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T220000
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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:20260603T221516
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T230000
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SUMMARY:smurf
DESCRIPTION:“GORDY 黎名卓 is a former jungler turned ex-ghost writer and cd Videographer who retired from the chess.com blitz solo q ladder to fulfill his lifelong Jazz Dream. \nHe calls on goated ascendants Rick Son piano\, Piyotr Kao bass\, Sadie Koshan drums\, with an almost funny sense of improvised collectivity that finds itself stripped of all performativity – it could be modern or it could be a return to tradition depending on who you ask…\n“With no costumes no routines no secret code no masters and no songs…Will all that’s left be summ primordial shi ? stay for the jam lets c.” – Gordy Li \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by smurf. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/smurf/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T221516
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SUMMARY:Ben Frost Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Trumpeter and composer Ben Frost is a quietly essential voice in Vancouver’s jazz community\, known for his lyrical approach to the horn and deeply considered original writing. His music balances clarity and openness\, drawing listeners into expansive\, melodic worlds\, a sound clearly captured on his 2022 album Pixies. Influenced by masters like Wayne Shorter and Kenny Wheeler\, his Quartet featuring Miles Wong drums\, David Caballero bass\, Noah Franche-Nolan piano\, and Ben Frost trumpet brings his compositions into sharp focus through a collaborative\, improvisational lens.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ben-frost-quartet/
LOCATION:Bentall Centre Dunsmuir Patio
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T143000
DTSTAMP:20260603T221516
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SUMMARY:Jillian Lebeck's Starlight
DESCRIPTION:Jillian Lebeck’s Starlight explores a dreamland that ranges from British jazz soundscapes\, 1960s American pop\, 21st-century classical\, chamber jazz\, and modern Canadian jazz. Vancouver-based pianist\, composer\, and vocalist Jillian Lebeck is one of the most exciting voices on the Canadian Jazz scene. An alumni of the prestigious Berklee College of Music\, Jillian has worked with Christine Jensen\, Mike Allen\, Dave Robbins\, Seamus Blake\, Kate Hammett-Vaughan\, Melody Diachun\, and many more. Her sparkling Starlight ensemble features Jon Bentley saxophone\, Conrad Good double bass\, and Bernie Arai drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/jillian-lebecks-starlight/
LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T221516
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SUMMARY:Song Form // Less: Wendy Eisenberg // Lisa Cay Miller
DESCRIPTION:Wendy Eisenberg has spent the past decade as a fixture of independent music and an artist of inspired multiplicity. As a singer-songwriter\, improviser\, and virtuoso guitarist\, the coordinates of their artistry are ever-shifting\, from art-rock to jazz to blistering free improv and eloquent folk. The poetic\, formally daring folk songs of her new album Wendy Eisenberg comprise their most certain vision yet\, creating a quietly euphoric atmosphere while examining “happiness\, love\, and memory with a forensic curiosity (Pitchfork). \nA master of extended technique and ardently cerebral composition\, pianist Lisa Cay Miller is “making some of the most intricate and beautiful music that can be heard in Vancouver today” (The Georgia Straight). Her recent recording 682/681 documents her work in duos and trios with some of the Amsterdam improv scene’s greats\, including Ig Henneman\, Anne La Berge\, John Dikeman\, and Wilbert De Joode. The album perfectly encapsulates Miller’s artistry: intense\, diverse improvisations\, and an uncompromising focus on using timbre\, texture\, form\, and function in the service of brilliant abstraction and passionate expression. \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.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/song-form-less-wendy-eisenberg-lisa-cay-miller/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T170000
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SUMMARY:Erika Chow’s General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver-based saxophonist Erika Chow’s General Assembly is a new ensemble dedicated to playing the music of the late\, great\, Wayne Shorter. The group made its debut in August\, 2025 as a quartet\, but has recently expanded to a quintet\, adding trumpet to allow the band to explore more of Shorter’s extensive repertoire. From the early 60s Jazz Messengers\, to Miles’ Second Great Quintet\, to the pioneering jazz fusion of Weather Report and beyond\, Wayne Shorter helped shape one of the most innovative and influential periods in jazz history. With RJ Abella trumpet\, Jancis Bautista piano\, Dan Howard bass\, and Jordy McIntosh drums\, Erika Chow’s General Assembly keeps that spirit alive and adventurous.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/erika-chows-general-assembly/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T221516
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SUMMARY:Steve Gunn "Music for Writers”
DESCRIPTION:“Peaceful\, empathic\, atmospheric. Gunn paints aural pictures to wander through.” – The Big Takeover \nSteve Gunn is a New York-based guitarist and songwriter who has been at the vanguard of American experimental and guitar-oriented rock music for over a decade\, and close listening reveals the influence of blues\, folk\, ecstatic free jazz\, and psych in his continually unfolding output. In 2025\, Gunn released Music for Writers\, his first official solo instrumental album\, on Three Lobed Recordings. The release highlights his ongoing exploration of tone\, atmosphere\, and composition\, and as Pitchfork said\, it “aims to inspire creativity and reflection\, to ignite synapses\, to spur you along in whatever writerly endeavor you might be undertaking. It’s meant to exist somewhere between atmospheric and meditative.”
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/steve-gunn-music-for-writers/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T221516
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SUMMARY:Van Django Trio
DESCRIPTION:Van Django is a Vancouver-based string swing quartet rooted in the gypsy jazz traditions of 1930s Paris\, blending virtuosity\, charm\, and infectious energy. Since forming in 1998\, the group has toured extensively across Canada and internationally\, with performances in the United States\, Europe\, and China. A favourite at Djangofest Northwest\, Van Django has shared the stage with celebrated artists including the John Jorgenson Quintet and Romane\, while their recordings have received international radio play on CBC\, NPR\, and beyond.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/van-django-trio-2/
LOCATION:Coquette Brasserie\, 2685 Arbutus Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J3Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T221516
CREATED:20260523T181557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T182647Z
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SUMMARY:The Jake Huse Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Jake Huse Quartet makes its Jazz Fest debut with a groove-filled set of jazz-blues\, classics by Coltrane\, Miles\, and Mingus\, plus rhythmically adventurous originals. Saxophonist Jake Huse has performed around the world—from Montreal and Paris to Mombasa and Tokyo—bringing global influences\, reggae-inspired rhythms\, and a deep love of jazz into his music. Joining him are some of Vancouver’s standout young jazz talents: Max Huberdeau piano\, Wynston Minckler bass\, and Arvind Ramdas drums. Together\, they promise an energetic and deeply grooving performance.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-jake-huse-quartet/
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:20260702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T200000
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SUMMARY:Sarah Stark (Early Show)
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Stark is a singer/songwriter based in Vancouver\, BC. Her powerhouse vocals and soulful songs are not to be missed. Her lyrics are heartbreakingly candid\, and her melodies are hard to keep out of your head. In the footprints of Adele\, Billie Eilish\, and Amy Winehouse\, Sarah showcases the same lyrical vulnerability and confidence. Her latest single Dull Glow can be found on all streaming platforms.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/sarah-stark/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T221516
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SUMMARY:MA:Q & Sharon Minemoto Quartet (Double Release)
DESCRIPTION:MA:Q \nFormerly known as the Mary Ancheta Quartet\, the newly renamed MA:Q (pronounced M-A-Q) pushes the boundaries of genre\, drawing inspiration from Weather Report\, Betty Davis\, McCoy Tyner\, and David Byrne to create a “crisp\, fresh\, funky fusion\, landing somewhere between vintage Headhunters and swinging organist Jimmy Smith” (Vancouver Sun). A Vancouver-based Canadian Filipina\, Ancheta’s forthcoming MA:Q album When the Light Comes to Play deals with themes of resilience\, moments of clarity\, and the transitional state between waking and sleeping. The LP incorporates more piano than her Level Up EP\, as MA:Q moves toward modern jazz with dynamic elements of funk\, hip-hop\, and Afrobeat. \nWith Dominic Conway sax\, Matt Reid bass\, and Paul Clark drums\, MA:Q come to play\, and come correct\, with their groove-driven\, future-facing “supercharged jazz and funk” (Georgia Straight). \nSharon Minemoto Quartet \nFollowing the 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbour\, nearly 22\,000 Japanese Canadians were stripped of their civil rights and forced to leave their homes. Sharon’s paternal grandmother took her children to Japan\, and the family was stranded near Hiroshima when the US atomic bomb was dropped. With his family stuck in Japan\, Minemoto’s grandfather died in an internment camp in Moose Jaw. After the war\, Japanese Canadians were forbidden to return to the West Coast. Their choice: move east of the Rockies or “Repatriate” to Japan. Sharon’s maternal grandparents took their Canadian-born children to Japan\, where they faced years of discrimination before returning to Canada. \nWith the support of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society\, pianist Sharon Minemoto composed nine works that reflect on her family’s experience during WWII. A fixture on the Vancouver contemporary jazz scene\, Minemoto is known for her “tasteful and engaging work at the keyboard\, which is never short of inventive” (All About Jazz) and her tight-knit quartet with Jon Bentley tenor saxophone\, Bernie Arai drums\, and Darren Radtke bass. \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. Arrive early for seating.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/maq-and-sharon-minemoto-quartet/
LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T230000
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SUMMARY:Rich Hope
DESCRIPTION:“An exhilarating slice of primal blues-rock. It’s what rock and roll should be” – Blues Blast Magazine \nYou can almost feel the floorboards rattle as Rich Hope and his band blaze through their original repertoire of blues-boogie and Americana on Live At The ANZA Club\, which was named one of the 10 best B.C. albums of 2025 by the Vancouver Sun. A live document seems only natural for vocalist/guitarist Rich Hope\, considering he plays with some of Canada’s best musicians\, including the City & Colour rhythm section of drummer Leon Power and bassist Erik Nielsen (who also oversaw the recording with the legendary Howard Redekopp)\, as well as Vancouver roots scene mainstays Scott Smith on electric and pedal steel guitars and Darryl Havers on keyboards. But it’s Hope who drives the mayhem right from the opening notes of “It Come Alive”—a garage-rock stomper that should give Little Steven chills—to the triumphant final notes that ring out amidst full-throated calls for another encore! \nThanks to the Graham and Gayle Cooke Foundation. \nThere will be tickets available at the door.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/rich-hope/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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