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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
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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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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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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:20260626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T220000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260523T180011Z
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T210000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
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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:20260623T091604
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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:20260623T091604
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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:20260623T091604
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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:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T170000
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SUMMARY:Brad Turner Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Brad Turner is one of Canada’s most highly esteemed jazz musicians. Brad has performed and/or recorded with such artists as Joe Lovano\, Bill Frisell\, Kenny Wheeler\, Terry-Lynn Carrington\, John Scofield\, Lewis Nash\, Reneé Rosnes\, Ingrid Jensen\, Dan Weiss\, Seamus Blake\, Russell Malone\, Steve Davis\, and Joe Farnsworth. \nBrad is a three time Juno Award winner\, and has been nominated on four other occasions; he is currently a member of the jazz studies faculty at Capilano University in North Vancouver\, B.C. \nPrice includes $10 bar voucher (redeemable day-of).
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/brad-turner-quartet-5/
LOCATION:La Fabrique St. George Winery\, 7 E 7th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 1M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
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SUMMARY:Nightingale North
DESCRIPTION:Nightingale North is a dynamic West Coast jazz band from the vibrant city of Vancouver\, BC. Comprised of seasoned and professional musicians\, this collective brings a fusion of traditional jazz\, blues and funky covers to the forefront of the music scene. \nBrian Bird keys\, Bob Walker saxophone\, Emily Lechevallier vocals\, and Michael Toth guitar.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/nightingale-north/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Gastown (at the Water St. Café)\, 300 Water St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B1B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T210000
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SUMMARY:The Marcus Abramzik Band (Early Show)
DESCRIPTION:Veteran Vancouver bass player/band leader Marcus Abramzik brings his own group tonight for 2 sets of funk\, jazz and fusion.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-marcus-abramzik-band-early-show/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
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SUMMARY:Arvind Ramdas Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Arvind Ramdas continues to celebrate the release of his brand new recording Here We Go on Cellar Music. Ramdas is a dynamic young jazz drummer based in Vancouver\, recognized as one of the city’s busiest percussionists. Over the years\, he has had the privilege of performing alongside many of Vancouver’s jazz legends and trailblazers in Brad Turner\, John Gross\, Steve Kaldestsd\, Cory Weeds to name a few. \nThe group features Noah Franche-Nolan on piano\, David Caballero on bass\, Spencer Drody on trumpet\, and Tamas Balai on alto saxophone. Offering a thrilling night of hard-hitting\, swinging compositions and arrangements from the Great American Song Book.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/arvind-ramdas-quintet-2/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Jazz Club\, 755 Beatty Sreet\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260413T151721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T203325Z
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SUMMARY:SHEBAD
DESCRIPTION:Called “one of the coolest neo-soul jazz bands to come out of Canada” by CBC Music’s Vibin’\, SHEBAD’s jazz-influenced melodies\, danceable basslines\, and transcendent\, layered vocals synthesize influences like Stevie Wonder\, Hiatus Kaiyote\, Amy Winehouse\, Daft Punk\, and Erykah Badu. Steered in sonic indie-soul exploration by vocalist/guitarist Claire Voy and Ciccio Spagnolo on bass/keyboards/flute\, Guelph’s SHEBAD makes compelling\, ever-curious music with lyrics from the heart. With Emil White saxophone/keyboards/vocals/percussion\, Bella Tian keyboards/vocals\, and Emmitt Leacock drums\, “SHEBAD has a certain kind of effortless synergy. They pour themselves into a jam-y\, porous take on jazz-inflected soul music as a cathartic exercise” (Exclaim!). \nThanks to the Graham and Gayle Cooke Foundation. \nThere will be tickets available at the door.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/shebad/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260505T150046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T162108Z
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SUMMARY:Greasy G and the Poole Party featuring JAKITO!
DESCRIPTION:Driving Latin\, swing\, and Afrobeat grooves + greasy Hammond organ = good times!\nThe spontaneously combustible trio of Chris Gestrin keyboards\, Joe Poole drums\, and Jack Duncan congas and percussion delivers the funky goods. Recommended for anyone who loves some “Green Onions” while hanging out “On the Corner”! \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Greasy G and the Poole Party featuring JAKITO!
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/greasy-g-and-the-poole-party-featuring-jakito-2/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T233000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260521T191457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T221952Z
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SUMMARY:Cannery Row (Late Show)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/cannery-row-late-show/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260520T025603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T222330Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Coon Trio
DESCRIPTION:Bill Coon has been an important part of the Canadian and West Coast jazz community for more than three decades as a performer\, composer\, and educator. He has performed alongside jazz legends including Jimmy Heath\, Peter Bernstein\, and Dr. Lonnie Smith\, led acclaimed projects such as the Bill Coon Trio and BC Double Quartet\, and released numerous celebrated recordings. A recipient of the 2009 national Jazz Award for Guitarist of the Year\, Coon also teaches at the VSO School of Music and continues an active career in performance\, composition\, and mentorship. \nPrice includes $10 bar voucher (redeemable day-of).
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/bill-coon-trio-3/
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:20260628T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T193000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260519T175619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T222358Z
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SUMMARY:Fuego en Tres
DESCRIPTION:Fuego en Tres come together as a dynamic trio pushing the boundaries of instrumental Latin jazz. Blending rich harmonic textures with deep rhythmic roots\, their sound draws from Afro-Cuban grooves\, modern jazz improvisation\, and global influences. \nFeaturing Malcolm Aiken trumpet\, Jay Esplana keys\, and Chris Couto percussion.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/fuego-en-tres/
LOCATION:Prophecy\, 801 W Georgia St. (Entrance on Howe St.)\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 2E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260521T181427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T222054Z
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SUMMARY:Van Django
DESCRIPTION:Van Django’s music is well-rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930’s Paris France\, but beyond that it’s all pure blue-skying; flights of dazzling fancy\, driving rhythms and boundless creativity\, featuring original compositions and arrangements including humorous mash-ups wearing their eclectic influences in full regalia. With Cameron Wilson violin\, Budge Schachte guitar\, Finn Manniche cello\, and Brent Gubbels bass.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/van-django-6/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Jazz Club\, 755 Beatty Sreet\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260515T203423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T222433Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Caldwell
DESCRIPTION:Irish singer/songwriter Paul Caldwell has the ability to seamlessly blend the soul of Irish ballads with the nuance of modern folk. Growing up with music echoing through the rugged coastline in his hometown of Buncrana Co. Donegal. These traditional Irish tunes have reverberated deep into his heart\, that he carries with him throughout his time in Canada. His music has gained a respectable following\, with radio play on CBC\, RTE\, Bbc\, Today Fm & Rte 2fm to name a few. His live performance can have you hanging on to every word or swaying to unforgettable melody’s.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/paul-caldwell-2/
LOCATION:Coquette Brasserie\, 2685 Arbutus Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J3Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T220000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260523T180609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T232542Z
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SUMMARY:Ikuko May Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Ikuko May is a Vancouver-based vocalist whose sound blends pop\, blues\, and jazz influences. Known for her warm tone and expressive phrasing\, She brings soulful interpretations to classic pop songs and jazz standards. Performing with some of Vancouver’s finest musicians\, her performances move between swing\, groove\, and heartfelt ballads\, creating an intimate and engaging live music experience. \nFeaturing Ikuko May vocals\, Michael Toth guitar\, Mark Bender bass\, and Terry Keller trumpet.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ikuko-may-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:20260628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260521T191714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T221947Z
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SUMMARY:Lenny Pallerstein (Early Show)
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver-based musician Lenny Pallerstein has been establishing himself in the music scene as a solo finger-style guitarist. His repertoire is a blend of pop\, funk\, and jazz allowing him to create unique arrangements of songs you know & love.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/lenny-pallerstein-early-show/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260505T230450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T231051Z
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SUMMARY:Lina Nyberg and Strings: "The Norrtull Gang" Live Score
DESCRIPTION:Although it’s little known outside Sweden\, The Norrtull Gang proves a fascinating and distinctive melodrama from the early 1920s\, the tale of four young women sharing an apartment on Norrtull Street in Stockholm. “Modern women”\, they’re nonetheless exploited and harassed in their “pink collar” jobs\, and victims of society’s hypocritical attitudes towards sex. It’s sensitively directed by Per Lindberg\, adapted by his brother-in-law\, the playwright Hjalmar Bergman\, from the classic novel by the groundbreaking feminist author and politician Elin Wägner. Unusually\, the intertitle cards are written in the first person\, giving the film the intimate feel of a journal. \nThe Norrtull Gang will be screened with newly composed music by Lina Nyberg – performed live in the auditorium by Nyberg (voice and live electronics) and a Canadian string quartet of Meredith Bates violin\, Joshua Zubot violin\, Parmela Attariwala viola\, and Peggy Lee cello. \nLina Nyberg is one of Sweden’s most creative and innovative jazz singers and contemporary composers. As a solo artist she has released 24 albums. As a composer she has written works on commission from big bands\, string quartets\, other chamber settings and symphony orchestras. \nPresented in association with VIFF. Score commissioned by Lidköping Folkets Hus with support from the Swedish Arts Council (Kulturrådet) and Swedish Arts Grant Committee (Konstnårsnåmnde).
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/lina-nyberg-and-strings-the-norrtull-gang-live-score/
LOCATION:VIFF Centre\, 1181 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260413T151608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T204235Z
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SUMMARY:Wallgrin + Devours
DESCRIPTION:Wallgrin \nWallgrin is the experimental art-pop project of Toronto-based composer\, vocalist and violinist Tegan Wahlgren. Drawing from a background in Celtic fiddle and choral singing\, Wallgrin moves between lush string-based orchestration\, beat-driven pop\, and ornate vocal arrangements. From their 2018 debut Bird/Alien to their most recent album\, Yet Again The Wheel Turns\, Wallgrin’s world-building has always revolved around fantastical and mythological imagery. Called “an innovative artist who is just starting to flex their myriad skills and talents” (CBC Music)\, and a songwriter who “measures up to standards set by art-pop visionaries like Björk and Kate Bush” (Northern Transmissions)\, their spirited and raw live performances have led them to international festivals like Iceland Airwaves\, The Great Escape\, and Tallinn Music Week. \nWith Jen Yakamovich drums\, Elisa Thorn harp\, Nikko Whitworth bass\, Amanda Sum keys/synth. \nDevours \nDevours is the dark synth-pop project of Vancouver-based DIY musician Jeff Cancade. Across five acclaimed underground albums\, including 2023’s Polaris Prize-longlisted Homecoming Queen\, Devours has written confessional and confrontational electronic music about masculinity\, body image\, gay politics\, and inner-city queer existence. They’ve toured Canada and the US\, received coverage from Vice\, CBC\, Exclaim!\, and the Globe and Mail\, and brought ecstatic introspection to festivals such as SXSW\, Treefort Music Fest\, Sled Island\, JunoFest\, and more. Exclaim! calls Devours’ subversive and club-bangingly inclusive underground queer pop “unpredictable\, and relentlessly catchy.” Better still\, it’s completely\, irresistibly danceable. \nPresented in association with Queer Arts Festival. \nThanks to the Graham and Gayle Cooke Foundation. \nThere will be tickets available at the door.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/wallgrin-devours/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T233000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260521T192025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T221631Z
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SUMMARY:The Gang (Late Show)
DESCRIPTION:‘The Gang’ is a Vancouver-based Latin jazz sextet bringing together some of the city’s finest musicians for an electrifying blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythm\, classic Latin jazz\, and soulful improvisation. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of Latin jazz and salsa—while embracing the spontaneity of modern jazz—The Gang creates performances where groove\, musicianship\, and storytelling meet on stage. Their repertoire moves seamlessly between Latin jazz standards\, Afro-Cuban classics\, and reimagined gems from the Caribbean songbook. \nAt the heart of the band is vocalist Daniel Avilán\, whose expressive phrasing and deep connection to Latin musical traditions bring warmth and character to every performance. Around him\, the ensemble’s vibraphone-driven sound gives the group a distinctive sonic identity rarely heard in contemporary Latin bands. Whether delivering driving Descarga-style improvisations or intimate bolero-inspired moments\, The Gang invites audiences into a musical conversation where rhythm\, melody\, and energy take centre stage.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-gang-late-show/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260505T150006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T162125Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Fraser Organ Trio with John Lee and Joe Poole
DESCRIPTION:Taking inspiration from the great organ trio masters like Jimmy Smith\, Melvin Rhyne\, and Larry Young\, Vancouver jazz guitar phenom Chris Fraser takes the stage in greasy\, hard-swinging fashion alongside Canadian jazz heavyweights John Lee on Hammond B3 organ and Joe Poole on drums. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Chris Fraser Organ Trio with John Lee and Joe Poole. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/chris-fraser-organ-trio-with-john-lee-and-joe-poole/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T193000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091604
CREATED:20260519T180009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T222353Z
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SUMMARY:JIMI
DESCRIPTION:At just 24\, Canadian singer/songwriter and producer Julia Nicholson pairs vivid storytelling\, soulful guitar work\, and an intimate vocal style with a musical maturity beyond her years. Influenced by artists like Fleetwood Mac\, Bill Withers\, Etta James\, and the Eagles\, she blends timeless pop\, soul\, and R&B influences into a sound that feels distinctly her own. Since releasing her debut EP at 15\, she has recorded internationally\, performed on major stages\, and co-produced her debut album What A Feeling. Her latest single I Got You further showcases her polished songwriting and evolving artistry.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/jimi-2/
LOCATION:Prophecy\, 801 W Georgia St. (Entrance on Howe St.)\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 2E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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