Mon Oct 22
Jam Session w. Sharon Minemoto
Pat’s Pub (7:30pm)
Join multi-faceted Vancouver pianist Sharon for the city’s longest running jazz jam. Sessions at The Pat brings together many of the finest jazz musicians in the city.
Wes Mackey
Guilt & Co (7pm)
Wes Mackey’s take on the blues is truly unique. Known for his biographical storytelling and uplifting performances, he’s played with artists such as Muddy Water, Jimmy Reed, and many others.
Tue Oct 23
The Marrow – Mark Helias, Josh Zubot, Hamin Honari, Gordon Grdina
Orpheum Annex (7:30pm)
Join The Marrow, with Special Guest Josh Zubot, for their album release. Led by Oud Player Gordon Grdina, the group brings together Arabic Maqam and Persian Dastgah with western improvised music.
WOW Jazz Orchestra w. Jack Stafford
West Point Grey Legion – FREE (8pm)
You can’t help but move to the swinging arrangements of the WOW Jazz Orchestra Big Band with Jack Stafford at the legion.
Sawdust Collector Series
Gold Saucer (9pmish)
New Works 13 featuring Wallgrin, Alvaro Rojas, and Kate Franklin & Jamie Robinson.
Wed Oct 24
Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival
Featuring over 100 events at over 40 locations throughout the Downtown Eastside
The 15th annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival kicks off today! Twelve days (Oct 24–Nov 4) of music, stories, songs, poetry, cultural celebrations, films, theatre, dance, spoken word, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibitions, mixed media, art talks, history talks and history walks.
Blue Note Wednesdays:
Steve Kaldestad Plays McCoy Tyner: The Real McCoy
Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm)
Join tenor saxophonist Steve Kaldestad as he plays music form his favorite Blue note release: McCoy Tyner – The Real McCoy. With Nick Peck piano, Steve Holy bass, and Jesse Cahill drums.
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Thu Oct 25
David Esler’s Boperation
Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm)
Vancouver’s finest Boperatives transport you back to the jazz clubs of New York, Paris, and San Francisco. With David Esler trumpet, Campbell Ryga alto saxophone, Oliver Gannon guitar, Chris Sigerson piano, Russ Botten bass, and Craig Scott drums.
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David Sikula Trio w. Jeff Gammon & Joe Poole
Tangent Cafe (8:30pm)
Guitarist David Sikula leads an introspective trio through a cross-section of the modern jazz cannon. Often found exploring the works of Thelonious Monk, Ornette Coleman, and Duke Ellington, David’s playing is always rich and though provoking. With Jeff Gammon bass, and Joe Poole drums.
Fri Oct 26
Spooky and Scary Halloween Organ Music
St. Andrew’s–Wesley United Church (7:30pm)
In a dark, neo-gothic church, watch the silent movie “Habeus Corpus” and witness vampires, witches, zombies and other strange creatures performing music ranging from Bach’s famous D minor Toccata to themes from Star Wars and Phantom of the Opera. Costumes encouraged!
New York Saxophonist Harry Allen
Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm)
Simply put, tenor master Harry Allen has it all. But just how good is he? “He’s got everything,” says Bucky Pizzarelli. “You give him something to play and he’ll give you the best solo you’ve ever heard.” With Tony Foster on piano, Joe Poole on drums, and Russ Botten on bass.
ALSO ON OCTOBER 27!
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Bria Skonberg with “A” Band and NiteCap
The BlueShore at CapU (8pm)
This rising star and CapU alumna charms with her sultry, energetic take on jazz music.
Sat Oct 27
Blues Brunch
Railway Club (1pm)
Join for an afternoon of blues featuring Rob Montgomery & friends.
Formerly Contemporary Piano Music: Students of Corey Hamm
Barnett Hall – UBC (7pm)
The name says it all! Former contemporary music students of pianist Corey Hamm get together to play everything from Chopin to Rachmaninoff to Debussy.
Parade of Lost Souls: Magic and Realism + After Party
WISE Hall (7pm)
Parade of Lost Souls invites you to indulge in this year’s theme of Magic and Realism! Feast your eyes and ears on live bands, art installations, clowns galore, delicious food trucks, and much much more from the minds and hearts of our beloved city’s artists! And don’t forget to bring an offering for the altar!
New York Saxophonist Harry Allen
Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm)
Simply put, tenor master Harry Allen has it all. But just how good is he? “He’s got everything,” says Bucky Pizzarelli. “You give him something to play and he’ll give you the best solo you’ve ever heard.” With Tony Foster on piano, Joe Poole on drums, and Russ Botten on bass.
ALSO ON OCTOBER 26!
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Sun Oct 28
Jazz Vespers: Bob Liley & The Sanctuary AllStars
St. Andrew’s-Wesley (4pm)
The band was formed in January, 1998 to provide an opportunity for some of the younger musicians in town to play with some of the more established performers. Check it out!
ECM+ Generation 2018
Opheum Annex (7:30pm)
The Generation project, tours Canada with four prize-winning composers. Sample what the new generation is inventing in the world of large ensemble music – this year Vancouver-native James O’Callaghan will be one of the featured four along with Sophie Dupuis, Patrick Giguere and Thierry Tidrow.
Tony Wilson’s Tribute to Sonny Greenwich
Frankie’s Jazz Club (8pm)
Guitarist Tony Wilson, pianist Chris Gestrin, bassist André Lachance and drummer Dylan van der Schyff pay tribute to the great Canadian guitarist Sonny Greenwich. The band will be performing tunes by Sonny and a few original compositions by Tony Wilson.
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