Ana Velinova
2019-02-10 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Seattle based jazz vocalist Ana Velinova presents her brand new CD featuring original compositions and jazz favourites.
With Tilden Webb piano, Rene Worst bass, Ben Henriques sax, and Joel Fountain drums.

Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers
2019-02-13 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Award winning percussionist and composer Robin Layne has put together a project that showcases the marimba and his energetic and virtuosic style on the instrument. Known for his collaborations with a wide spectrum of folk and world artists across Canada, including Locarno, Mazacote and Juno Award winners such as Quique Escamilla, Celso Machado, and the Paperboys, Robin’s passion for rhythm has led him around the world. He has toured in China, Europe, Mexico, the US and Canada and pursued his studies in LA, Cuba, Mexico and West Africa.
Robin released his debut album Memories on May 10 2018 at the Fox Cabaret in Vancouver with TrebleFive Records and spent the summer across Washington and BC, appearing at the FolkLife Festival in Seattle, Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Carnaval del Sol, Stony Ground Concert Series on Pender Island, and ArtsWells Festival among others.

Valentines Day with Black Gardenia featuring Daphne Roubini
2019-02-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Black Gardenia is a different kind of vintage jazz band. Their exploration of the mysterious place where jazz, blues, folk and old country meet has yielded a sound that takes listeners to a time and place where cool was always classy and noir was the norm. The band’s second album, ‘Lucky Star’, released to rave reviews (#2 Earshot charts – National Jazz chart), blends reinterpreted classics from the 20’s,30’s, and 40’s, with vintage-inspired originals, and an all-star line-up of musical talent refining their distinct sound to deliver their finest work yet. See this band, perfect for Valentine’s or any other night.
“Daphne Roubini’s original tunes bring to mind Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy Jazz with Billie Holiday as vocalist.” Vancouver Sun
With Daphne Roubini vocals/ukulele, Andrew Smith guitar/ukulele, Paul Pigat guitar, Brent Gubbels double bass, and Cameron Wilson violin.

Karin Plato
2019-02-15 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Karin Plato is an accomplished and respected Vancouver-based vocalist, composer and arranger. She is a Juno Award nominee, a West Coast Music Award nominee and a multiple time nominee at The National Jazz Awards in Toronto for Canadian Jazz Vocalist of The Year.
In September 2018 she released a new recording, “This Could Be The One,” featuring several original songs as well as her arrangements of pop, country, and jazz standards created specifically for this ensemble of exceptional players joining Karin for the Frankie’s Jazz Club appearance.
Featuring pianist Chris Gestrin, clarinetist James Danderfer, bassist Laurence Mollerup, drummer Joe Poole, along with special guest Rod Murray on trombone.

Mike Downes Root Structure
2019-02-16 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Fresh off his 2018 JUNO Awards win for Jazz Album Of The Year, Mike Downes is undertaking a cross-Canada tour in support of this acclaimed album Root Structure. Joined by Canadian jazz all-stars Robi Botos, Larnell Lewis Ted Quinlan, and special guest Shirantha Beddage, this band arrives in Vancouver for a performance at Frankie’s Jazz Club on February 16th!
“A team that has everything covered. Together, they carry out Downes’ mission of foundational exploration while shedding light on his compositional gifts.” Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz

Kendra Shank & John Stowell
2019-02-17 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
New York vocalist Kendra Shank and Portland guitarist John Stowell have been having musical conversations for three decades, resulting in a deep synergy. “New York Conversations” – their co-led duo CD dubbed “magical…ingenious…original” by the Wall Street Journal – pushes boundaries with a mix of modern jazz originals, reimagined standards, bossas, folk influences, and improvised pieces. Stowell plays pianistic chords and rich unexpected harmonies on a colourful array of guitars: electric, steel string acoustic, nylon acoustic, and fretless. In addition to her soulful interpretations of lyrics, Shank employs electronic looping and effects to improvise multi-layered wordless collages in organic interplay with Stowell.
Shank – who has also performed with Abbey Lincoln, Fred Hersch, Geoffrey Keezer, Frank Kimbrough, and Matt Wilson – sounds like “sunlight shining through a stained-glass window, her crystalline tone illuminating each song. Working her voice like a horn, she phrases inventively, whether crisp and sizzling or sensuously smoky” (Jazz Times). Stowell has also performed with Tom Harrell, David Friesen, David Liebman, Lionel Hampton, Art Farmer, and Larry Coryell who declared “John Stowell plays jazz, but he doesn’t use any of the clichés; he has an incredible originality. John is a master creator.”
With Kendra Shank voice/looper and John Stowell guitars.

Rumba Calzada
2019-02-20 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Countless tours, festivals and sold out shows across Canada, the US, and Asia have earned Rumba Calzada the title of Canada’s tightest Latin band. Originally formed in 1991 by Boying Geronimo and now headed by his son, Raphael Geronimo, the band has recorded four albums with an array of nominations and awards, and is gearing up for more tours and recordings, with an all-new album planned for this year. With Lou Mastroianni piano, Allan Johnston bass, Roderick Murray trombone, Rolando Preza congas/vocals, and Raphael Geronimo timbales/vocals.

Davidovici/Hong Quintet
2019-02-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Emerging bass and drum duo, Eli Davidovici and Mili Hong, have been performing in Canada for over a decade now, playing with Canadian Jazz icons such as Brad Turner, Kevin Dean, and John Gross. Now based in Montreal after meeting and playing for years in Vancouver, the two unite in this formation to perform original music ranging from swing to rubato, as well as traditional jazz classics from the masters that they love, including Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, and Thelonius Monk – just to name a few.
Joined by Mike Bjella on sax, David Blake guitar, and Dan Reynolds piano.

Peggy Lee's Echo Painting plus Joshua Zubot & Strings
2019-02-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R8, Canada
“Combines the timeless and the otherworldly in equal measure,”—(The Georgia Straight)
From incendiary improvisation to achingly beautiful melodic compositions, cellist/composer Peggy Lee takes anything she touches to a deeper and more artful level. The Coastal Jazz-commissioned Echo Painting brings together some of Vancouver’s most active and interesting improvisers—all highly accomplished leaders of their own projects—to draw multi-layered, melodically rich connections between musical generations.
With Brad Turner trumpet, John Bentley tenor/soprano saxophone, Dylan van der Schyff drums, James Meger bass, Cole Schmidt guitar, John Paton tenor saxophone, Meredith Bates violin, Roderick Murray trombone, Bradshaw Pack pedal steel guitar.

Violinist Joshua Zubot continues to turn heads as a masterful musician and composer. Playing everything from jazz to bluegrass to electronic to rock, he is a virtuosic performer of spectacular diversity.
This string-stravaganza will also feature Meredith Bates violin, Jesse Zubot violin/viola, Peggy Lee cello, and James Meger bass.

* Please note! RSVPs for this show have reached online capacity. An RSVP does not guarantee admittance. Doors open at 7:30pm. We advise to arrive between 7:00pm-7:30pm.

Presented with

From New York: Champian Fulton
2019-02-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Vocalist and pianist Champian Fulton brings her classic, swinging jazz to Frankie’s. Fulton’s effortless voice, humour, and upbeat and classic song selection (including Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and George Gershwin) will ensure that everyone in the club is feelin’ good and tapping their feet. Her crowd-pleasing, award-nominated voice is supported by equally impressive piano chops (quite a feat when featured simultaneously), along with a killer backing band. This is the type of traditional vocal/piano jazz that never goes out of style, perfect for an intimate setting and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
With Cory Weeds tenor saxophone, Paul Rushka bass, and Joe Poole drums.
RELATED EVENTS
FROM NEW YORK: CHAMPIAN FULTON
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019
FRANKIE’S JAZZ CLUB
8PM | $25

Malleus Trio
2019-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R8, Canada
High-energy originals and choice standards from three of Vancouver’s most in-demand, cutting-edge young talents. Drawing on each member’s taste and experience across genres—jazz, R&B, rock, and world music—their sound is a unique hybrid of improvised music and deep groove.
With bassist Geordie Hart (The Boom Booms), tenor saxophonist Dominic Conway (Coco Jafro, Enemy Pigeon), and JUNO Award-winning drummer Ben Brown (Pugs & Crows).
Presented with

Eli Davidovici's Shapes
2019-02-23 15:45 - 17:45 | Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R8, Canada
Moving from trance-like grooves to shimmering, amorphous textures, emerging Vancouver bassist/composer Eli Davidovici’s Shapes embraces the vast creative potential of constant flux.
Featuring Mili Hong drums, Mike Bjella sax, Dan Reynolds keyboards, and Tristan Paxton guitar, Eli Davidovici’s Shapes moves listeners through ever-shifting environments and sweeping moods.
Presented with

Erica Dee & Tonye Aganaba
2019-02-23 20:00 - 20:50 | Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R8, Canada
With playful melodies and an infectiously warm personality, Vancouver-based vocalist/DJ/writer/producer Erica Dee brings it every time. Her magnetic presence and honey-laced voice is sure to get the beats bumping and the crowds moving. She is a Shambhala Festival mainstay and a captivating performer with deep roots in funk and soul. She’s toured with artists such as Mos Def, Quest Love, LiL Kim, DJ Shadow and Beats Antique to name a few.
With Dave Mergens sax/keys, Sean Mitchell drums, Nate Drobner bass/keys, Jena Fair vocals, and Scott Verbeek guitar.

Soul/Neo-Folk/Hiphop: that’s the genre defying style of singer-songwriter Tonye Aganaba. London-born and Vancouver-based, Tonye’s music heals, connects, and draws the listener in—all while maintaining its wicked groove. With ‘90s hooks and R&B and pop melodies, she’ll have you moving to the rhythm in no time.
In 2015 her trajectory was almost cut short by a multiple sclerosis diagnosis and a car accident where she fractured her spine in six places. But like a phoenix emerging from the proverbial ashes, nothing can keep this queen down. Come prepared to dance and be inspired.
With Scott Verbeek guitar, Mary Ancheta keyboards, JeanSe Le Doujet bass, Tim Proznick drums, and Aaron Hamblin percussion.

*Please note! RSVPs for this show have reached online capacity. An RSVP does not guarantee admittance. Come early (we advise to arrive between 7:00pm-7:30pm) and come prepared to dance! The venue is set up cabaret style and there will be more room to dance than there will be seats.

Presented with

From New York: Champian Fulton
2019-02-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Vocalist and pianist Champian Fulton brings her classic, swinging jazz to Frankie’s. Fulton’s effortless voice, humour, and upbeat and classic song selection (including Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and George Gershwin) will ensure that everyone in the club is feelin’ good and tapping their feet. Her crowd-pleasing, award-nominated voice is supported by equally impressive piano chops (quite a feat when featured simultaneously), along with a killer backing band. This is the type of traditional vocal/piano jazz that never goes out of style, perfect for an intimate setting and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
With Cory Weeds tenor saxophone, Paul Rushka bass, and Joe Poole drums.
RELATED EVENTS
FROM NEW YORK: CHAMPIAN FULTON
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019
FRANKIE’S JAZZ CLUB
8PM | $25

Sharon Minemoto Quartet
2019-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R8, Canada
Sharon Minemoto’s quartet is one of the tightest live jazz groups on the scene. With Sharon on piano, Jon Bentley on tenor sax, Adam Robert Thomas on bass, and Bernie Arai on drums, this highly interactive unit never misses a beat.
Her original and memorable compositions are influenced by a wide range of composers such as Herbie Hancock, Kenny Wheeler, Stevie Wonder, and Alexander Scriabin.
Presented with

David Blake Quartet
2019-02-24 15:45 - 17:45 | Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R8, Canada
Guitarist David Blake connects his deep passion for the jazz tradition to his fascination with contemporary improvisation and composition. His contemporary sound straddles the line between conventional song forms and free jazz.
He has performed at jazz festivals across Canada, including the 2015 Montreal Jazz Festival, where David was nominated for best emerging artist as well as best emerging composer. The Montreal Jazz Festival raved, “David plays with an energized style that offers a genuine feast for the soul.”
With Brad Turner trumpet, André Lachance bass, and Joe Poole drums.
Presented with

Rudy Petschauer Quartet
2019-02-24 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Jazz drummer Rudy Petschauer has played with jazz greats such as Lou Donaldson, David Fathead Newman, and Diana Krall.
Rudy can be heard in heavy rotation on NPR, getting rave reviews with Hart, Scone and Albin (he’s Albin) on their new organ trio recording, Leading the British Invasion. Earlier in his career, he worked extensively with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, organist Jack McDuff, and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. With Dave Say saxophone, Oliver Gannon guitar, and Russ Botten bass.

John Korsrud Latin Band
2019-02-27 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
An evening of high-energy Latin-jazz standards and originals featuring John Korsrud trumpet, Dave Say saxophones, Andre Carrasquero piano, Allan Johnston bass, and Juan Encinales drums.

Burrows/Morena Quartet
2019-02-28 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Carlo Morena is one of Italy’s foremost jazz pianists and has performed and recorded with musicians such as Dave Liebman, Bob Mintzer, John Abercrombie, and Charlie Mariano. Morena met Vancouver guitarist Jared Burrows and the two found that they share a similar approach to composition and harmony influenced by European composers such as Kenny Wheeler and Enrico Pieranunzi. Compositions by Burrows and Morena will be presented in company with Toronto drummer Joe Sorbara, and Jared’s long-time collaborator, Montana bass player, Rob Kohler. Expect an evening of intimate, chamber jazz aesthetic.
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.

Nothin' But the Blues: A Tribute to Joe Williams
2019-03-01 20:00 - 23:00, 2019-03-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
From his early days with Lionel Hampton to his rise to fame with Count Basie, Joe Williams taught us how to sing the blues. His raw interpretations of this basic musical form continue to captivate, inspire, and influence us.
With Steve Maddock vocals, Brad Turner piano/trumpet, Cory Weeds tenor sax, André Lachance bass, and Dave Robbins drums.

The Alan Matheson / Juli Wood Quartet
2019-03-03 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
The Alan Matheson / Juli Wood Quartet will swing you into good health! They will play standards from the Great American Songbook as well as some jazz standards from Monk, Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver, Clark Terry and more. Alan Matheson, piano and trumpet, Jazz Palley, bass and Craig Scott, drums , are all veterans of the Vancouver jazz scene. Alan met Chicago’s Juli Wood, tenor sax and vocals, on one of his summer trips to Finland. They had such fun playing together in Helsinki, they’ve decided to try it again in Vancouver!

Strong Women, Strong Music
2019-03-05 20:00 - 23:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Come and help us celebrate International Women’s Day! Join us for the first night of the 13th annual Strong Women Strong Music concert series, featuring some of West Coast’s most prominent women in jazz! March 5th features Karin Plato, Anita Eccleston and Rebecca Shoichet on vocals, Anna Lumiere on piano, Karen Graves on saxophone and Jen Hodge on bass.
One hundred percent of all proceeds will go to Atira’s Enterprising Women Making Art Program (EWMA).
For sixteen years EWMA, has provided safe, income-generating opportunities for women who are struggling with poverty, substance use and or mental wellness, and who have been impacted by violence /abuse; opportunities that are free from exploitation and judgement. EWMA is a place that for many women, makes hope possible.

Strong Women, Strong Music
2019-03-06 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Come and help us celebrate International Women’s Day! Join us for the second night of the 13th annual Strong Women Strong Music concert series, featuring some of West Coast’s most prominent women in jazz! March 6th features Laura Crema, Sara Kim and Angela Verbrugge on vocals, Jodi Proznick on bass, Dianne Lines on piano, and Ingrid Stitt on saxophone.
One hundred percent of all proceeds will go to Atira’s Enterprising Women Making Art Program (EWMA).  For sixteen years EWMA, has provided safe, income-generating opportunities for women who are struggling with poverty, substance use and or mental wellness, and who have been impacted by violence /abuse; opportunities that are free from exploitation and judgement. EWMA is a place that for many women, makes hope possible.

Strong Women, Strong Music
2019-03-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Come and help us celebrate International Women’s Day! Join us for the third and final night of the 13th annual Strong Women Strong Music concert series, featuring some of West Coast’s most prominent women in jazz! March 7th features Jennifer Scott, Helen Hansen and Nancy Newman on vocals, Brenda Baird on Piano, Madeleine Elkins on guitar and Jennifer Kim on bass.
One hundred percent of all proceeds will go to Atira’s Enterprising Women Making Art Program (EWMA).  For sixteen years EWMA, has provided safe, income-generating opportunities for women who are struggling with poverty, substance use and or mental wellness, and who have been impacted by violence /abuse; opportunities that are free from exploitation and judgement. EWMA is a place that for many women, makes hope possible.

Oliver Gannon Quartet
2019-03-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Gannon cites Barney Kessell and Wes Montgomery as formative models, horn players as conceptual influences, and Art Blakey’s music as a favourite direction. His fluid, swinging style is rooted in ’50s and ’60s bop. He is a generous leader, allowing the band members lots of room to contribute.
With Nick Peck piano, Russ Botten bass and Craig Scott drums

Jennifer Scott NuQuartet
2019-03-09 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
One of the leading vocal improvisers in Canada, Jennifer Scott leads this exciting progressive jazz ensemble. NuQuartet reworks gems from the American Songbook, presents repertoire from unexpected sources and throws in a few originals for good measure. Weaving interesting arrangement concepts with exhilarating vocal effects and expert musicianship, this ensemble always infuses their music with an essence of groove and soul! With Jennifer Scott (vocals/piano), David Sikula (guitar), Rene Worst (basses) and Bernie Arai (drums).

Fawn Fritzen and the fellas
2019-03-10 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Fawn Fritzen once disdained the label “feminist”, but time and experience reshaped her thinking. In exploring the power of music to form and shape society, Fawn delves into the history of jazz, to powerful voices such as Bessie Smith, Anita O’Day, and Nina Simone. Simultaneously, she has created powerful new songs of her own, centred in candid storytelling. Fawn has two studio albums under her belt, and is the winner of the 2014 Julian Award of Excellence for Emerging Jazz Artists. She is joined by David Restivo on piano, John Lee on bass, and Kelby MacNayr on drums.

Diane Lines
2019-03-13 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Pianist and vocalist Diane Lines has worked with many artists including Michael Buble, Bria Skonberg, Marcus Mosely, Steve Maddock and Gary Fjellgaard. Since 2011, she has been touring with her show JUMP! A Celebration of Swing, Boogie and Blues. Most recently Diane was musical director of the hit show Bittergirl at the Charlottetown Festival in PEI and the Arts Club in Vancouver. In 2018 she was inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame.

From Toronto: Chris Wallace Quartet
2019-03-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Sreet, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2M4, Canada
Drummer Chris Wallace arrived in Toronto in 2013 after 15 years in Edinburgh, Scotland where he performed alongside international jazz stars Ulf Wakenius (guitar), Anders Bergcrantz (trumpet), Jim Mullen (guitar), Barbara Morrison (vocals), and many others. His two co-led trios toured the UK extensively and appeared at the Xerox Rochester Int’l Jazz Festival, TD Toronto and Vancouver Jazz festivals and released 6 albums. The trio NeWt being voted Scottish Jazz Ensemble of the year in 2012.
Since arriving in Toronto Wallace has appeared with a host of Canadian jazz talent including, Alison Young (sax), Kirk Macdonald (sax), Lorne Lofsky (guitar), Ted Quinlan (guitar), Kieran Overs (bass), Ron Westray (trombone), Roberto Occhipinti (bass), Billy Newton Davis (vocals),and many more.
His quartet celebrates its debut release “Somewhere Sacred”, featuring Jeff King on tenor sax, Graeme Stephen on guitar and Artie Roth on bass.
