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SUMMARY:TIME FLIES
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Jazz co-founder Ken Pickering started the TIME FLIES series back in 1988. In 2001\, German bassist Torsten Müller had moved to Vancouver and began co-curating TIME FLIES as “company-style” improvising ensembles of local and visiting artists playing in various configurations through the evening—duos\, trios\, and whatever combinations sparked interest. While Derek Bailey’s renowned company approach was about instigating intriguing conflicts\, Torsten’s focus is on assembling complementary players and cultivating connection. A “summit meeting” of improvisers\, TIME FLIES calls on acclaimed adventurers from around town and around the globe\, mixing emerging artists with veterans of the jazz\, avant-garde\, and creative improvisation communities. \n\nThe 2026 edition will feature Müller as well as Coastal Jazz Artist in Residence Patrick Shiroishi saxophone; Toronto-based saxophonist Karen Ng; Lina Nyberg\, one of Sweden’s most creative and innovative jazz vocalists; vanguard Brooklyn-based guitarist Steve Gunn; Australian accordionist Anthony Schulz\, who has performed with Barre Phillips\, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra\, and more; Aysha Dulong\, who works with acoustic and electronic instruments in a hybridized model to explore how sound can embody lived experiences; and JUNO Award-winning West Coast violinist Meredith Bates (Gentle Party).
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/time-flies/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:New Improvisers Studio
DESCRIPTION:The New Improvisers Studio is a week-long educational initiative for 10 young musicians aged 17 to 24 that supports collective explorations in musical improvisation through the mentorship of a world-leading improviser and invited guests from the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. This year\, the Studio will be led by Coastal Jazz Artist in Residence Patrick Shiroishi. For the Los Angeles-based Japanese-American multi-instrumentalist\, improvisation is the core of his work\, whether solo or with the likes of Algiers\, Xiu Xiu\, Dirty Projectors\, The Armed\, and Che Chen. He’ll share ideas and facilitate improvisation and collaboration throughout the workshop\, before the program culminates in this special performance by Shiroishi and the NIS participants. \nPresented in association with Western Front. Thanks to the Deux Mille Foundation.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/new-improvisers-studio/
LOCATION:Western Front\, 303 East 8th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:The Offering of Curtis Andrews
DESCRIPTION:A Canadian musician with global persuasions\, Curtis Andrews specializes in South Indian percussion\, West African drum/dance\, drumset\, and mbira. Born and raised in coastal Newfoundland but based in Vancouver since 2009\, the percussionist/composer’s award-winning ensemble draws from a trove of world-jazz compositions that artfully point in the direction of South India and West Africa. Heavy on rhythm\, groove\, and wild forays into modal improvisation\, The Offering of Curtis Andrews is “culturally rich\, melodically rich\, and–of course–rhythmically rich” (Something Else!). \nWith Shruti Ramani vocals\, Israel “Toto” Berriel percussion\, Jared Burrows guitar\, Robin Layne vibraphone\, David Soutar-Spidel bass\, and Kristian Naso trumpet. \nThanks to Dr. Hari Sharma Foundation and Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Foundation.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-offering-of-curtis-andrews/
LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, 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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T160000
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SUMMARY:Song Form // Less: Sean Cronin // Patrick Shiroishi
DESCRIPTION:Sean Cronin is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who lives in Catskill\, NY. His dad played with Ian Tyson and his mom worked for Parks Canada. He enjoys other singer/songwriters such as Harry Partch\, John Prine\, and Jelly Roll Morton. His current band\, Gory Dove\, is an anagram of his former band\, Very Good. In each performance he integrates his loves of dada and small-town Canada with equal aplomb. \nForgetting is Violent\, saxophonist Patrick Shiroishi’s latest solo album\, is his most immediate release yet\, expanding the scope not just of his music but of his extramusical considerations. Where his past releases on American Dreams reckoned with racism against Japanese Americans\, Forgetting is Violent considers racism as a whole\, historical and ongoing\, with the urgency it deserves. The constant\, as ever\, is Shiroishi’s patient\, probing musicality\, marrying heaviness and lightness\, acceptance and defiance\, both packing a punch and welcoming new listeners into the fold. \nSolo sets will be followed by a short duo collaboration and artist talk about form in music\, presented in association with IICSI at the University of British Columbia.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/song-form-less-sean-cronin-patrick-shiroirshi/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T170000
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SUMMARY:Sofia Avelino: Como Nossos Pais
DESCRIPTION:Vocalist Sofia Avelino is a Brazilian-Canadian musician with a passion for fostering community through music. Featuring music that ranges from high-energy sambas to heart-wrenching ballads\, Como Nossos Pais (“like our parents”) pays tribute to the giants of MPB–also known as Música popular brasileira–and celebrates a generation of Brazilian music that revisited tradition while challenging the artistic and social expectations of the era.\nWith Rory Hislop trumpet\, Vicente Regis guitar\, Julia Farry bass\, Jordy McIntosh drums.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/sofia-avelino-como-nossos-pais/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T180000
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SUMMARY:Spirits Rejoice: The Music of Louis Moholo-Moholo
DESCRIPTION:Returning to Vancouver after several years in Berlin\, pianist Tyson Naylor leads a ritualistic\, high voltage tribute to Louis Moholo-Moholo\, the legendary drummer\, composer\, and pillar of South African Jazz. Though primarily associated with the creative music scenes of Vancouver and Toronto\, the group’s members have strong ties to European free jazz and improv\, and approach Louis Moholo-Moholo’s music as living repertoire: porous\, political\, and joyous. With acclaimed\, Toronto-based alto saxophonist Karen Ng\, JP Carter trumpet\, Dan Gaucher drums\, and James Meger bass\, Naylor traces lines between South African liberation music\, European free jazz\, and Canada’s creative music scenes\, while favouring collective risk\, ensemble sound\, and urgent\, celebratory energy.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/spirits-rejoice/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, 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
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T190000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T210000
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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 Mulugeta Geresu 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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T230000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T230000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T230000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T233000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T223000
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SUMMARY:5 Nights in Paradise: Prado Monroe & ZDBT
DESCRIPTION:Prado Monroe is an Afro-Métis\, Vancouver-based polymath who bends Alt-Pop\, Electronic\, Rap\, and Hyperpop into a sound entirely her own. After breaking out with her ZDBT collaboration Elastic and earning global attention\, she returns in 2026 with new music on HOTLORD—bringing her unapologetic\, larger-than-life performance energy back to the stage. \nZDBT (Zachary David Boynton Treble) is a Vancouver producer\, DJ\, and live performer known for his expansive\, genre-spanning sound. With releases on Ghostly\, Specials Worldwide\, ISLA\, and Delicate Records\, he joins Prado Monroe live on July 4 for a dynamic set of vocals and electronics in conversation. \n5 Nights in Paradise is a late-night series at Ocean Artworks on Granville Island\, running across five evenings of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Co-presented by UV\, Paradise Cultural Society\, and Coastal Jazz\, the series brings together some of the most respected selectors and performers from Vancouver’s soulful underground and independent music communities — artists rooted in the city who have spent years shaping its dance floors\, record culture\, and DIY creative scene.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/5-nights-in-paradise-prado-monroe-zdbt/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T000000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T182414Z
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SUMMARY:Improv Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Improv Karaoke is a monthly artist-run community event where improvising musicians of all genres and experience levels drop in\, sign up\, and play in new ensembles created from a freshly-drawn pool of names. Coming from a shared love of improvised music-making\, Andrea Wong and Spencer Schoening had wistful conversations and ideas of gatherings where musicians of all types played together with minimal curation or need for rehearsals\, and in spaces that effortlessly fostered spontaneous and collaborative playing with full artistic freedom. With the enthusiasm of many musician-hosts\, Improv Karaoke currently facilitates monthly musical gatherings at 8EAST in Vancouver’s Chinatown\, and at the Brentwood Presbyterian Church in Burnaby\, totaling 20 gathering opportunities every year for music lovers and explorers alike. \nFor this Vancouver International Jazz Festival event\, Improv Karaoke comes to Granville Island\, hosted by Andrea Wong piano\, Matthew Ariaratnam guitar\, Mike Allen saxophone\, Mick Bryant guitar\, Bahar Khazei piano/electronics\, and Spencer Schoening drums\, with Brooklyn-based guitarist and Coastal Jazz Artist in Residence Wendy Eisenberg joining as a featured guest.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/improv-karaoke/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T143000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Youth Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Come experience the results of a remarkable jazz intensive! The VYJO program is a unique music residency for Metro Vancouver high school students\, co-presented by Coastal Jazz\, the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra\, and Vancouver Community College. Through five weeks of rehearsals\, the teens cultivate their talents through mentorship from members of the VJO\, including Vancouver Youth Jazz Orchestra bandleader (and trumpet mentor) Bill Clark\, VJO artistic director James Danderfer\, trombone mentor Casey Thomas-Burns\, sax mentor Brent Mah\, and rhythm section mentor Sharon Minemoto. \nThanks to Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Foundation.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/vancouver-youth-jazz-orchestra-3/
LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
CREATED:20260520T030736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T030736Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
CREATED:20260505T181522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T181522Z
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SUMMARY:Song Form // Less: Amina Claudine Myers // Peggy Lee
DESCRIPTION:Throughout her six-decade musical journey\, pianist\, organist\, vocalist\, and newly minted NEA Jazz Master Amina Claudine Myers has consistently defied conventional boundaries while drawing from her rich roots in Baptist and Methodist church music\, gospel\, and rhythm and blues. Her album Solace of the Mind is a deeply personal exploration of musical evolution\, and an exceptionally expressive dialogue between tradition and modernity: “this is a musical language distilled to its essence\, with Myers conjuring whole worlds from just a few perfectly chosen notes” (The Wire). \nEqually adept in far-out free improv\, classical rigour\, and the arcing melodic textures of her detailed\, empathic compositions\, cellist/composer Peggy Lee exudes mastery in both quietude and fire. A defining figure of the Vancouver creative music scene since the 1990s\, and currently based in Melbourne\, Peggy Lee builds sound worlds where “melodies slide in and out of abstraction; skewed marches butt up against folk songs; chamber music niceties crumble under the assault of funk and psychedelia” (Georgia Straight). \nSolo sets will be followed by a short duo collaboration and artist talk about form in music\, presented in association with IICSI at the University of British Columbia.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/song-form-less-amina-claudine-myers-peggy-lee/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
CREATED:20260505T150018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T181821Z
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SUMMARY:Woodland Critter Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Led by bassist and composer Cole Woodland\, the Woodland Critter Quartet draws influence from post-bop\, souljazz\, fusion\, and the avant-garde\, as well as artists like Jeff Parker\, Petter Eldh\, and Wayne Shorter\, to create dynamic performances that range from the sincere to the absurd. Cole calls on some of the city’s most innovative and deeply-invested collaborators together for a quartet that features Kevin Romain drums and cymbals\, John Nicholson saxophone\, and Rick Son keys.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/woodland-critter-quartet/
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks\, 1531 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V3E 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
CREATED:20260505T150015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T182441Z
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SUMMARY:Ben Brown & Stefan Christoff
DESCRIPTION:There’s a wild expansiveness to the sound of percussionist Ben Brown and pianist Stefan Christoff\, an unbound and inspired collaboration that invokes light\, sky\, and the endless ocean. Glimpses of stillness peer through the chaotic world\, and profound spontaneity takes magnificent shape. Sun 13 said of their 2025 debut In Duet\, that “in much the same way Chris Abrahams\, Jim White\, or Mick Turner ply their trades\, some artists just have a distinct playing style and sound\, and Christoff is one of them. Alongside Brown\, the duo conjures up something evocative here. Rich and emotive in all its twists and turns\, there’s barely a moment to catch your breath.” \nJUNO Award winner Ben Brown approaches percussion as an interdisciplinary art\, including sculptures\, extended techniques\, and\, above all\, expressiveness in his compositions. His fellow Montréaler Stefan Christoff moves between free improv\, classical\, and noise\, in large part because of his continuous collaborations with artists of no fixed genre\, including Jarrett Martineau\, Lori Goldston\, and Sam Shalabi.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ben-brown-stefan-christoff/
LOCATION:Revue Stage\, 1601 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T183646Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
CREATED:20260515T205354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T210035Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
CREATED:20260523T182406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T182406Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T175039Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
CREATED:20260331T170001Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T230000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T230000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
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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
DTSTAMP:20260603T165021
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T174234Z
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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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