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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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SUMMARY:Patrick Shiroishi and Nick Yacyshyn with Lee Hutzulak (live visuals)
DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist Patrick Shiroishi’s discography is as dizzying as it is diverse\, including solo work\, collaborative releases\, and guest appearances with Chelsea Wolfe\, Dirty Projectors\, Che Chen and claire rousay. Of the many configurations Patrick works in\, sax+drums is his favourite\, and for this VIJF show\, he’s excited to be playing with his dear friend Nick Yacyshyn in a duo setting for the first time. \nVancouver-based drummer Nick Yacyshyn is best known as part of experimental metal group SUMAC\, whose rare mixture of brutal heaviness and free jazz-inspired fluidity has included collaborations with Keiji Haino\, Caspar Brötzmann\, and Moor Mother. Although rooted in extreme music subgenres\, Nick’s dynamic approach brings a common thread of deep musicality and curiosity to each of his chosen projects. \n\nThey’ll be joined by Lee Hutzulak\, who utilizes live cameras\, misfit lenses\, a fishtank\, spray bottle\, lenticular plastic\, broken bits of mirror\, crystals\, and an assortment of light sources to create compelling\, shape-shifting projections. When not making experimental projections\, Hutzulak is a noted musician who leads Dixie’s Death Pool\, improvises in a variety of combinations\, and provided the beautiful artwork for this year’s Festival.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/patrick-shiroishi-and-nick-yacyshyn-with-lee-hutzulak/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Neelamjit Dhillon Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:An exploratory ensemble at the crossroads of global free improvisation and modern jazz\, this quartet crafts immersive soundscapes that blur borders and expectations. Driven by the intricate pulse of tabla\, the harmonic depth of keys\, the textural edge of guitar\, and the grounding force of bass\, their music unfolds in real time—spontaneous\, conversational\, and deeply intuitive. Drawing on traditions from across continents while remaining fiercely contemporary\, they balance chaos and cohesion with striking sensitivity. \nNeelamjit Dhillon tabla\, Chris Gestrin keys\, Alvaro Rojas guitar\, Karlis Silins bass. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Neelamjit Dhillon Ensemble.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/neelamjit-dhillon-ensemble/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:GroundUp feat. Tiffany Rivera (Late Show)
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Vancouver\, Tiffany Rivera discovered her love for music at the age of 6. This early passion blossomed into a multifaceted career as a musician\, singer\, and performer\, with a particular affinity for RnB\, Soul\, Disco\, and Pop music. \nInfluenced by powerhouse singers like Whitney Houston\, Aretha Franklin\, Mariah Carey\, and Beyoncé\, Tiffany’s musical journey has taken her to various stages\, including the Khatsahlano Music Festival\, FIFA Women’s World Cup Official Draw\, Variety of Hearts Telethon\, Harmony Arts Festival and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games\, just to name a few. \nAll net proceeds from the door will be donated in support of the Saint James Music Academy.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/groundup-feat-tiffany-rivera/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Dutch Robinson Trio
DESCRIPTION:R&B Hall of Fame vocalist\, producer\, composer\, and actor Dutch Robinson an upbeat mix of fresh and cool arrangements for jazz standards\, R&B Soul Classics and Dutch’s original hits. Dutch is a world class performer who exudes presence and truly touches audiences. This show will move you. Prepare to be transported. \nFeaturing Dutch Robinson vocals\, Brian Bird on keys/vocals/bass\, and Herb Weber on guitar/vocals.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/dutch-robinson-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:Leah Barley (Early Show)
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Leah Barley offers stirring original songs that evoke both the jubilation and heartbreak inherent to classic folk and country music. An accomplished banjo player as well as guitarist\, Barley creates a sound as affecting today as it was a century ago.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/leah-barley/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Cellar Live 25th Anniversary: Cory Weeds Little Big Band ft. Jerry Weldon & Noah Franche-Nolan Trio
DESCRIPTION:Cory Weeds Little Big Band ft. Jerry Weldon  \nTake it from Downbeat Magazine: “renaissance man Cory Weeds has the Midas Touch!” An indefatigable force on the Vancouver scene\, the tenor saxophonist and impresario keeps the flame of classic straight-ahead jazz burning bright. Inspired by tenor heroes Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis and Gene Ammons\, Weeds calls on an all-star cast of Vancouver musicians to join him alongside special guest tenor saxophonist Jerry Weldon. A renowned player on the New York City scene for more than 35 years\, the veteran sax man’s résumé reads like a virtual “Who’s Who of Jazz.” To mark the 25th anniversary of Weed’s fantastic Cellar Live record label\, the band will play music from Weeds and Weldon’s albums Explosion and Home Cookin’\, as well as new material! \nWith Steve Kaldestad alto saxophone\, James Danderfer tenor saxophone\, Dave Say baritone saxophone\, Jim Hopson and Brian Harding trombones\, Brad Turner and Julian Borkowski trumpets\, Chris Gestrin piano\, John Lee bass\, Graham Villette drums\, and Jill Townsend conductor/musical director. \n\nNoah Franche-Nolan Trio \nNoah Franche-Nolan is a JUNO-nominated\, Vancouver-based pianist\, improviser\, composer\, and producer. Known for blending emotional sincerity with technical intricacy\, he leads the Noah Franche-Nolan Trio\, whose acclaimed releases on Cellar Live Music include Within the Stream (2023) and 2025’s Rose-Anna\, an “elegant\, intelligent\, sometimes energetically wilful opus” wherein Franche-Nolan “paints a rich\, idea-filled portrait of a personal universe that mixes propulsive contemporary jazz\, cultural references to Acadia\, and a beautiful exploration of belonging\, spirituality and attachment” (PANM360). \nNoah co-leads Raagaverse and is a sought-after\, stylistically wide-ranging sideman who performs regularly with Francois Houle’s Quartet\, Russell Wallace’s Saltchuck City Orchestra\, John Korsrud’s Absolute Unit\, and the Hard Rubber Orchestra. His Trio features James Meger bass and Nicholas Bracewell drums. \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/cellar-live-25th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Bonnie Northgraves
DESCRIPTION:Bonnie is a trumpet player\, vocalist\, and composer based in Vancouver. Her singing is smoky and rich\, and her trumpet playing a call to the early jazz styles of New Orleans while remaining fresh\, inventive\, and playful. Bonnie has one foot rooted in jazz heritage and one foot stepping forward creating a fresh new voice in the musical landscape. This powerful combination has given wings to a music career that’s seen her perform on Juno award winning albums\, and numerous tours across North America\, Europe\, China\, and India; delighting audience at home and abroad. \nWith Brent Mah saxophones\, Dean Thiessen piano\, Wynston Minckler bass\, and Seth Kitamura drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/bonnie-northgraves/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Jazz Club\, 755 Beatty Sreet\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Chopping Spree!
DESCRIPTION:A post-fusion band that thrives in the highest-energy pockets of Vancouver’s live music scene\, Chopping Spree! makes every show a must-see see with their intensely fun stage presence and captivating instrumental interplay. Under a broad-minded jazz fusion ethos\, they slice through genres ranging from 70s Japanese fusion\, prog rock\, metal\, and psych\, to funk\, disco\, post-rock/ambient\, and even rap. Called ”the scene’s breakout band” by Rhythm Changes\, Chopping Spree! are creating hypnotic and energetic “jazz that people are moshing to.” \nChopping Spree! is Eddie Naranjo drums\, Hayden Cohen keys/vocals\, Kyler Young saxophone/vocals\, Junny Chen guitar\, Colm McIntosh percussion\, and Olivier Leclerc bass. \nThanks to the Graham and Gayle Cooke Foundation. \nThere will be tickets available at the door.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/chopping-spree/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Wendy Eisenberg Viewfinder
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn-based guitarist\, vocalist\, composer\, and 2026 Coastal Jazz Artist in Residence Wendy Eisenberg’s Viewfinder is a sprawling and sublime creative response to her laser eye surgery procedure and new visual life. An elusive song cycle that encompasses free jazz\, post-rock\, beauty\, fallibility\, questioning\, seeing anew\, and the unseen\, “what’s most striking about Viewfinder is Eisenberg’s ability to crystallize their complex\, nuanced thoughts about the limits of perception without creating new dogma in the process” (Pitchfork). \nRecorded at Brooklyn’s Figure 8 with a lineup that featured rising NYC artists Tyrone Allen II\, Zekereyya el-Magharbel\, Andrew Links\, Carmen Q. Rothwell\, Booker Stardrum\, and Chris Williams\, for this special VIJF performance Eisenberg will be joined by West Coast creative lights Dan Gaucher drums and electronics\, JP Carter trumpet and electronics\, and Nebyu Yohannes trombone\, as well as former Vancouverites Sean Cronin bass and Cat Toren piano. \n“What’s notable is that Eisenberg\, who has in the past proven to be more than capable of shredding\, doesn’t necessarily step out in front of the band; their intricate\, textural guitar playing acts more as a canvas for the group to fully colour in.” – The Quietus
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/wendy-eisenberg-viewfinder/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:LACREMA: LEBECK
DESCRIPTION:LACREMA: LEBECK is a collaborative project from distinguished Canadian pianist Jillian Lebeck and acclaimed jazz vocalist Laura Crema. Inspired by the influential duo recordings of Norma Winstone and John Taylor\, they draw from art song\, folk traditions\, bossa nova\, jazz and original compositions\, while their ensemble interplay balances structure and improvisation with a focus on lyricism\, dynamics\, space\, and rhythmic vitality. With bassist Conrad Good\, saxophonist Jon Bentley\, and drummer Bernie Arai\, Lebeck and Crema create a sound that is at once intimate and expansive—an evocative musical conversation set within a richly nuanced sonic landscape. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by LACREMA: LEBECK. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/lacrema-lebeck/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Ezra Kwizera (Late Show)
DESCRIPTION:Ezra Kwizera’s music carries the spark of life of someone who has seen and survived hardship\, war\, poverty\, and growing up as a Rwandan refugee in Uganda. Yet from seemingly insurmountable challenges\, Ezra has risen up to become one of the most notable artists and music producers in Africa and internationally. \nIn recent years\, Ezra has travelled around the world and performed in front of thousands of people in places such as Africa\, UK and US. Now based in Vancouver BC\, Canada he has brought with him his energetic yet soulful melodies along with his signature unique mix of genres and cultures. \nHaving a richly multi-ethnic performance style\, Ezra fluidly sings and raps in English\, Kinyarwanda\, Luganda\, Zulu and Swahili\, while infusing flavors of Reggae\, Soca\, East African Bongo\, and Pop. Hearing Ezra sing\, you know that he is sharing with you his story\, and making you want to dance to celebrate life at the same time.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ezra-kwizera/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:The SMOG Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The SMOG Quartet is co-led by Vancouver pianist Sharon Minemoto and legendary Canadian guitarist and Order of Canada recipient\, Oliver Gannon. SMOG is a result of Sharon and Olly sharing a birthday which they celebrate by playing an annual gig in March at La Fabrique St. George. The gigs are always fun with sell out crowds enjoying their mix of standards\, jazz classics and a few originals. Sharon and Olly will be joined by the very groovy rhythm section team of bassist Conrad Good and drummer John Lee. \nPrice includes $10 bar voucher (redeemable day-of).
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-smog-quartet/
LOCATION:La Fabrique St. George Winery\, 7 E 7th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 1M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Ballads\, Bossas\, and Blues
DESCRIPTION:Ballads\, Bossas and Blues brings a relaxed mix of heartfelt ballads\, elegant bossas\, and spirited jazz blues\, creating the perfect soundtrack for an intimate evening. Led by globally seasoned saxophonist Jake Huse\, the trio features pianist Max Huberdeau and bassist Dan Howard—three standout voices from Vancouver’s jazz scene. Together\, they blend warmth\, swing\, and energy with music inspired by legends like John Coltrane and Miles Davis.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ballads-bossas-and-blues/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Gastown (at the Water St. Café)\, 300 Water St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B1B6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Monty Biggins (Early Show)
DESCRIPTION:Monty Biggins brings an Americana style rooted in the heart and soul of New Orleans. A Louisiana Fairytale from over in Rainbow\, Whistler BC.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/monty-biggins/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Haleluya Hailu plays Ethiopia\, directed by Feven Kidane
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter\, producer and multi-instrumentalist Haleluya Hailu has quickly become a staple of the Vancouver scene. Shortly after releasing her debut EP\, she was signed to 604 Records\, who released her 2024 EP eternally\, yours\, and the 2025 single\, Ginny. That same year\, she opened for Macy Gray and won the Black Canadian Music Award. \nOne of Vancouver’s most esteemed multi-instrumentalists\, Feven Kidane’s practice venn-diagrams self-knowing\, immersion\, and futurism\, entrenched in Blackness. Feven has brought her original works and accompaniment skills to stages far and wide\, including the 2025 JUNOs (Snotty Nose Rez Kids\, Tia Wood)\, Ethiopia’s legendary African Jazz Village (Girma Beyene\, Mulatu Astatke)\, and on tour with Digable Planets. \nDrawing from their Ethiopian heritage\, Hailu and Kidane team up for a night of shared cultural expression that highlights canonical works from the Ethiopian Golden Age of music\, through to the popular music of the 1980s and ’90s. Inspired by groups like Dahlak Band and Walias Band\, Hailu and Kidane’s septet featuring Shewit Kidane krar and vocals\, Nebyu Yohannes trombone\, John Nicholson woodwinds\, Suin Park keyboard\, and Miles Wong drums electrify these classics with a similar ferocity\, while giving them a contemporary flair. \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/haleluya-hailu-plays-ethiopia/
LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon
DESCRIPTION:Cory Weeds is an expressive saxophonist with a warm and impactful sound rooted in jazz tradition. Jazz aficionados know that Cory\, when playing tenor or alto sax\, conveys an unerring sense of swing. Recording more than 20 albums as a leader that document his dynamic saxophone playing on both hard-swinging tunes and gentle ballads\, he has shared stages and recording studios with the likes of Bill Charlap\, Joey DeFrancesco\, Champian Fulton\, Jeff Hamilton\, Harold Mabern\, Roy McCurdy\, Brad Turner\, and many other high-level artists. He’s a fearless musician who embraces a broad range of playing situations and then delivers with performances that shine. \nJerry Weldon is one of today’s leading proponents of Soul Jazz who represents the ‘bar-walkin’\, hard-blowing\, tenor legends in our contemporary American Jazz scene. Weldon who is New York born-and-raised musician\, became a charter member and featured soloist in Harry Connick Jr. ‘s newly formed big band in 1990. He was seen daily on Connick’s daytime television program HARRY throughout its two-year run. \nIn 2025 the two saxophonists went into the studio and recorded Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon. The album spent over 19 weeks on the JazzWeek Charts and received numerous 4 -5 star reviews. \nWith Chris Gestrin piano\, John Lee bass\, and Graham Villette drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/cory-weeds-meets-jerry-weldon/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Jazz Club\, 755 Beatty Sreet\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Persian Party
DESCRIPTION:Vocalist and bandleader Saba Amrei brings Persian Party to life as a vibrant musical time capsule\, reimagining the sound of Iran in the 1970s and 80s\, and drawing from iconic artists like Hayedeh\, Kourosh Yaghmaei\, Ramesh\, and Googoosh. With Conrad Good bass\, Todd Stewart drums\, Julian Jayme guitar\, Jocelyn Waugh trumpet\, and Ma’Afu Keteca saxophone\, the Vancouver-based Saba Amrei’s Persian Party revives a golden era of Iranian music through the lens of jazz\, improvisation\, and modern collaboration\, and imagines a world where jazz never stopped in Iran\, and where Latin and Brazilian influences kept evolving within the deep grooves\, storytelling\, and spontaneous interplay of Iranian improv and dance music. \nThanks to the Graham and Gayle Cooke Foundation. \nTickets will be available at the door.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/persian-party/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Amina Claudine Myers "Solace of the Mind"
DESCRIPTION:“This is a musical language distilled to its essence\, with Myers conjuring whole worlds from just a few perfectly chosen notes.” – The Wire \nSolace of the Mind is the latest release from pianist\, organist\, vocalist\, and newly minted NEA Jazz Master Amina Claudine Myers. The extraordinary recording – a follow up to her acclaimed duo with Wadada Leo Smith\, Central Park’s Mosaic of Reservoir\, Lake\, Paths and Gardens\, released via Red Hook Records in 2024 – stands as a testament to the uncompromising vision of a seasoned leader in creative music who’s traced a remarkable path from her beginnings in Arkansas church choirs to the forefront of avant-garde jazz. The album made Best of 2025 lists in the New York Times\, All About Jazz\, Bandcamp Daily\, Slate\, All Music\, and more. \nThroughout her six-decade musical journey\, Myers has consistently defied conventional boundaries while drawing from her rich roots in Baptist and Methodist church music\, gospel\, and rhythm and blues. Featuring Myers on piano\, Hammond B3 organ\, and voice\, Solace of the Mind is a deeply personal exploration of musical evolution\, and an exceptionally expressive dialogue between tradition and modernity.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/amina-claudine-myers-solace-of-the-mind/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T230000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T162247Z
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SUMMARY:The New Marauders
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver six-string stalwarts and irrepressible music makers Daniel Deorksen and Jeff Younger lead The New Marauders\, a dangerous\, deeply grooving\, and mischievous group of some of the city’s funkiest players. \nJoining guitarists Deorksen and Younger in musical marauding are JP Carter trumpet\, Mary Ancheta keyboards\, André Lachance bass\, and Trent Otter drums. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by The New Marauders. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-new-marauders/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T220000
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SUMMARY:Confiture (Late Show)
DESCRIPTION:Confiture is a band dedicated to celebrating house and EDM from the 80’s to today. They will be playing and improvising on tracks by Miguel Migs\, Armand Van Helden\, Erro Glitterbox\, and Stardust\, to name a few. The beats will be relentless so if you want move\, dance\, and sweat\, do not miss this night!
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/confiture-2/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T170000
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SUMMARY:Bruno Hubert Trio
DESCRIPTION:Bruno Hubert has been a cornerstone of the Vancouver jazz scene for more than two decades\, recognized for his expressive piano style\, deep sense of swing\, and richly melodic approach. Though highly original\, his playing evokes jazz greats such as Erroll Garner\, Keith Jarrett\, Herbie Hancock\, and Bill Evans\, while blending influences from jazz\, soul\, rock\, and pop. In addition to releasing recordings under his own name\, he has collaborated with leading artists including Brad Turner\, Jaclyn Guillou\, Denzal Sinclaire\, Seamus Blake\, Gino Vannelli\, and Norah Jones. \nPrice includes $10 bar voucher (redeemable day-of).
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/bruno-hubert-trio-4/
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:20260705T210000
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SUMMARY:Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon
DESCRIPTION:Cory Weeds is an expressive saxophonist with a warm and impactful sound rooted in jazz tradition. Jazz aficionados know that Cory\, when playing tenor or alto sax\, conveys an unerring sense of swing. Recording more than 20 albums as a leader that document his dynamic saxophone playing on both hard-swinging tunes and gentle ballads\, he has shared stages and recording studios with the likes of Bill Charlap\, Joey DeFrancesco\, Champian Fulton\, Jeff Hamilton\, Harold Mabern\, Roy McCurdy\, Brad Turner\, and many other high-level artists. He’s a fearless musician who embraces a broad range of playing situations and then delivers with performances that shine. \nJerry Weldon is one of today’s leading proponents of Soul Jazz who represents the ‘bar-walkin’\, hard-blowing\, tenor legends in our contemporary American Jazz scene. Weldon who is New York born-and-raised musician\, became a charter member and featured soloist in Harry Connick Jr. ‘s newly formed big band in 1990. He was seen daily on Connick’s daytime television program HARRY throughout its two-year run. \nIn 2025 the two saxophonists went into the studio and recorded Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon. The album spent over 19 weeks on the JazzWeek Charts and received numerous 4 -5 star reviews. \nWith Chris Gestrin piano\, John Lee bass\, and Graham Villette drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/cory-weeds-meets-jerry-weldon-2/
LOCATION:Frankie’s Jazz Club\, 755 Beatty Sreet\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T210000
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SUMMARY:Mad Jazz Live
DESCRIPTION:Dane Warren has brought his passion for big band music to audiences around the world through concerts\, tours\, and performances aboard Holland America and Princess Cruise Lines. Along the way\, he has shared the stage with acclaimed Canadian jazz artists including Juno-winning legend Rick Kilburn\, as well as Tom Arntzen\, Dan Brubeck\, Diane Lines\, and many others. With a timeless style and charismatic stage presence that recalls the golden era of swing\, Warren has become known for celebrating the enduring appeal of classic vocal jazz. His acclaimed productions\, including Christmas with Sinatra and the multimedia stage show Ol’ Blue Eyes\, showcase his love of vintage music and innovative approach to honouring Frank Sinatra’s legacy.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/mad-jazz-live-2/
LOCATION:Coquette Brasserie\, 2685 Arbutus Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J3Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T220000
DTSTAMP:20260623T110457
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SUMMARY:K-Sonic Jazz Set
DESCRIPTION:K Sonic Jazz Set is a dynamic jazz group bringing fresh energy and creativity to the stage. The ensemble features Jason Choi on guitar\, Hongdrix Kim on bass\, and Sky Kim on drums. Blending classic jazz traditions with modern influences\, the group delivers performances that are both sophisticated and approachable. Each member brings their own unique style and musical background\, creating a sound that is rich\, engaging\, and full of character. Whether performing intimate sets or lively showcases\, K Sonic Jazz Set captures audiences with their artistry and groove.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/k-sonic-jazz-set/
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:20260705T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T200000
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SUMMARY:David Ward (Early Show)
DESCRIPTION:Co-creator and host for the music variety hour\, David Ward’s Station 234\, and the international soul music series\, Propeller\, Ward blends his talents as singer\, songwriter\, performer\, producer\, and writer to create works that are bold\, inspiring\, and inviting. \nFive albums in\, his ventures in music have garnered critical acclaim across Canada and the UK\, and have seen him collaborate and perform with grammy-winning engineer Russell Elevado (D’Angelo)\, iconic drummer Daru Jones (Jack White) and singer Patrice Quinn (Kamasi Washington).
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/david-ward-2/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T210000
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SUMMARY:Stranger Friends Orchestra feat. Fredrik Ljungkvist
DESCRIPTION:A can’t-miss collab between bright lights of the Vancouver scene and a giant of Scandinavian jazz! \nCarrying the torch for the next generation of Canadian large ensembles\, Stranger Friends Orchestra plays the warm\, spontaneous\, and dynamic compositions of bandleader Dean Thiessen. Inspired by musical friendships\, literary works\, colour theory\, and the unique voices of each ensemble member\, Thiessen’s 2024 album LIVE at The Fox Cabaret captures what makes the 15-piece jazz orchestra great: soaring melodies\, spontaneous improvisation\, and collective humanity. \nThey’re joined by Swedish saxophonist/clarinettist Fredrik Ljungkvist. Part of the game-changing ensemble Atomic\, whose aesthetic “draws as much on brash US avant-jazz as it does on contemplative European chamber improv” (Jazzwise)\, Ljungkvist has worked with Wadada Leo Smith\, the Fire! Orchestra\, and Lina Nyberg\, and won the “Jazz Kannan” as musician of the year from the Swedish Jazz Society. \nThe SFO features Brent Mah\, John Nicholson\, Sofia Avelino saxophones; Rory Hislop\, Feven Kidane\, Thad Bailey-Mai trumpets; Gregory Dent\, Nebyu Yohannes\, George McNally trombones\, Chris Fraser guitar\, Suin Park keyboard\, Wynston Minckler bass\, Liam MacDonald percussion\, Todd Stewart drums. \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/stranger-friends-orchestra/
LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T230000
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SUMMARY:Midnight Boogaloo
DESCRIPTION:Founded by guitarist Alan Ruiz with the intention of bringing Latin descargas jams back to the streets\, Midnight Boogaloo is a collective of musicians coming from all around the Milky Way (as well as from just around the corner). Influenced by the New York sound of jazz and Latin music from the 60’s and 70’s\, and bursting from today’s rich and diverse Vancouver music scene\, Midnight Boogaloo’s high-energy Latin American grooves are made to move you! \nRuiz is joined in Boogaloo by Trent Otter drums\, Yamil Chain-Haddad bass\, Winston Matsushita keyboard\, and Sangito Bigelow congas and Latin percussion. \nThanks to the Graham and Gayle Cooke Foundation. \nTickets will be available at the door.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/midnight-boogaloo/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T230000
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SUMMARY:Qalandar with guest Neelamjit Dhillon
DESCRIPTION:A contemporary Persian ensemble rooted in classical tradition while embracing improvisation and new compositional approaches\, Qalandar formed out of a weekly residency in the early 2010s and solidified as a quintet in 2016. The group draws on the distinct musical lineages of its members to weave Persian and Arabic modal traditions together with contemporary composition and free improv\, and their detailed deep-listening approach has been called “mesmerizing” (Ink 19)\, “deeply penetrating” (All About Jazz)\, and “exquisite” (Musica Jazz). Built on years of shared history\, trust\, and what The WholeNote described as a “thrilling ability to make notes seem to hang in the air\,” Gordon Grdina oud\, Hamin Honari tombak\, daf\, Kenton Loewen drums\, Ali Razmi tar\, voice\, and Fathieh Honari voice\, are joined by special guest Neelamjit Dhillon tabla. \nThanks to Dr. Hari Sharma Foundation.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/qalandar-with-guest-neelamjit-dhillon/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T233000
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SUMMARY:Teresa Marie & the Three (Late Show)
DESCRIPTION:Teresa Marie is a Vancouver-based Jazz and R&B vocalist. She is an experienced performer\, and has played in several venues around the city such as Water St Cafe\, Frankie’s Jazz Club\, and the Shadbolt Centre of the Arts. Teresa takes inspiration from a variety of iconic musicians like Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James\, and is passionate about learning from and listening to a wide range of genres\, such as Jazz\, RnB\, Soul\, and Folk. In her group\, Teresa Marie and the Three\, she performs a mix of her own imaginative arrangements of Jazz standards\, original compositions and poetry.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/teresa-marie-the-three/
LOCATION:Guilt & Co.\, 1 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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