Tony Wilson’s Burn Down the Cornfield
West Coast guitarist/composer Tony Wilson brings his stratospheric imagination and serpentine playing to this new project that blends a lean jazz trio with strings. Tony Wilson is one of the…
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Scott Smith & Tony Wilson’s Tribute to Lenny Breau & Buddy Emmons
…classic and a must-listen for guitarists of any kind. Tony Wilson,guitar and Scott Smith, pedal steel, along with Jeremy Holmes bass and Liam MacDonald drums, will play music from that…
Tony Wilson Talks About the Blues Workshop
…of the music inspiring these talks, check out the LOST DOG SUNDAY concerts, a monthly series hosted by Barking Sphinx and Kevin Romain. January 19th – Tony Wilson Talks About…
Tony Wilson’s Hellhound on My Trail
…sonic signature of West Coast guitarist Tony Wilson. A brand new group formed especially for the Festival, Tony Wilson’s Hellhound on My Trail features Dominic Conway sax, Joshua Zubot violin,…
IronFest IV: Tony Wilson: The Homeless Project
The Homeless Project, led by guitarist and composer Tony Wilson, is a multimedia presentation that incorporates original music, film and narration, hoping to shine a light on the serious housing…
Tony Wilson’s Tribute to Sonny Greenwich
Guitarist Tony Wilson, pianist Chris Gestrin, bassist André Lachance and drummer Dylan van der Schyff pay tribute to the great Canadian guitarist Sonny Greenwich. Sonny Greenwich came to prominence in…
Tony Wilson Flowers for Albert
…approach to creativity and the parameters of sound would also resonate with those in noise, hardcore punk, and other experimental circles” (All Music). Guitarist Tony Wilson has been inventing and…
Tony Wilson’s Tribute to Sonny Greenwich
West Coast guitar treasure Tony Wilson pays tribute to legendary Canadian Jazz guitarist Sonny Greenwich, whose “broad strokes of melody, open tone, and sense of meditative concentration and leisure” (New…
Tony Wilson & Scott Smith play Lenny & Buddy
…classic and a must-listen for guitarists of any kind. Tony Wilson on guitar and Scott Smith on pedal steel, along with Russell Sholberg on bass and Liam Macdonald on drums,…
Gerald Cleaver, Tony Wilson, Luke Stewart
…Craig Taborn, Matthew Shipp, and Roscoe Mitchell. Here, they meet stratospherically melodic BC guitar legend Tony Wilson for wide-ranging avant explorations. Stewart will open the show with a solo set….
Tony Wilson & Patsy Klein Band
A stunning and symbiotic new collaboration: guitarist Tony Wilson’s original songs interweave bittersweet and transcendent melodicism with the plaintive, emotional voice of Vancouver hidden gem Patsy Klein (Veda Hille). Understated…
Gig List: May 7
…Wilson/Russell Sholberg/Skye Brooks Sunday, May 13, 6PM Tangent Cafe 2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver West Coast guitar legend Tony Wilson is joined by bassist Russel Sholberg, (Pugs & Crows, Aeroplane Trio)…
Gig List: Oct 22nd
…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)…
Gig List: April 15
…Nancy Wilson. They will play tunes from her iconic album with saxophonist Cannonball Adderley in addition to other classic albums from Wilson’s career. RESERVE TABLE Tony Wilson – Looking Back…
Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan Wilson’s had a busy couple of years, producing Father John Misty’s Grammy-nominated Pure Comedy, touring the globe as a guitarist and vocalist for Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters, and…
2026 Artist Bios
…been inventing and reinventing on the West Coast creative music scene since the 1980s, and his playing has spiritual kinship with Ayler’s transcendent melodicism and ecstatic eruption. Wilson started Flowers…
Guitars at the Festival: Part Two, the Local scene
…Works on June 28. Tony Wilson Tony Wilson is certainly no stranger to festival audiences and to jazz and alternative music fans in Vancouver. The list of people he’s worked…
Dan Wilson Quartet
With chops to burn, American guitarist Dan Wilson melds “the buffered warmth of Wes Montgomery with the quicksilver phrasing of Larry Carlton” (JazzTimes). A Grammy nominee as part of Joey…
Sam Wilson Trio
1531 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 Canadian guitarist/composer Sam Wilson blends finger-style guitar with the far-roving possibilities of jazz improvisation. Her current artistic muse is wild spaces and site-specific…
Jennifer Hayes – A Tribute to Nancy Wilson
Join veteran Vancouver Jazz singer Jennifer Hayes and her band as they pay tribute to the late, great Nancy Wilson. They will play tunes from her iconic album with saxophonist…
Digital Jazz Hotline #42
…Tony Wilson Quartet – Guilt & Co., 1 Alexander (9:30p) | modern/avant TUESDAY NOV 7: Hot Jazz Jam w/ Milk Crate Bandits – Revel Room, 238 Abbott St. (8pm) |…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 12: Meredith Bates
…in a handful of creative music ensembles: Pugs & Crows, Peggy Lee’s Echo Painting, Tony Wilson’s Burn Down the Cornfield, Chris Gestrin’s new Shadows Quartet, Gentle Party, my new Canadian/Swedish…
Burn Down the Cornfield
…string quartet. With compositions by guitarist Tony Wilson, the band also plays covers by bassist Jaco Pastorius and blues great Robert Johnson. Featuring Meredith Bates and Joshua Zubot violins, John…
The Gig List: Sept 10
…these three wild and strong female artists bring their unique spirit to Pat’s Pub this Saturday. Sun Sep 16 Jazz Vespers: Tony Wilson St. Andrew’s-Wesley (4pm) Where Jazz meets the…
Digital Jazz Hotline #53
…Sawdust Collector Series: The Future Show // Megan Stewart //Hannah Hall – Gold Saucer, , 207 W Hastings St (8pm) – Avant Tony Wilson/Patsy Klein Band – Guilt & Co.,…
Van Jazz Fest 2019: In The Press
…Jonathan Wilson concentrates on his own meticulous pop “To many music fans, Jonathan Wilson is best known for his producing credits… As a result, Wilson’s own music has taken a…
The Ironworks
…with jazz improvisation on June 27th, and Vancouver icon Paul Plimley leads a trio on the 28th. Tony Wilson’s Longhand Trio has been playing Vancouver stages for decades now, and…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 11: Dylan van der Schyff
…you can’. 4. Is there another local musician whose work you’d like to give a shout out to? There are so many to choose from … Tony Wilson’s new record…
Late Night Cool Hangs and Vegan Pizza (Maybe)
…next Friday, and a debut improv formation to close this year’s festival on the Sunday, with Gerry Hemingway, Tony Wilson, and new-to-the-Vancouver-scene-saxophonist, John Gross. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGuABwQGUTc If you’re worried about turning…
Let’s Make the Water Turn Black – Frank Zappa Tribute
Buy advance tickets here Zappa fanatics Tony Wilson and Daniel Deorksen have concocted a new sextet to tackle some of the prolific and idiosyncratic 20th-century composer’s most beloved hits (and,…
JAZZ FEST’S BIG BANG
…Sound Club The Innovation Series at the Ironworks opened with Tony Wilson’s Reach for the Sky featuring Debra-Jean Creelman. Tony showed up again in Sun Ra’s Star System, a crop…
Gig List: Sept 17
…Randall Okita and from Toronto, improviser & Chalmers Professional Development award winner, Karen Ng. Tony Wilson and Scott Smith play Lenny Breau and Buddy Emmons The Heatley Released in 1978,…
IronFest III – Night Two
…The creative firebrand will be performing in intergenerational exchange with guitarist Tony Wilson, an almost mystical centre point of the genre-resistant West Coast improv and avant-composition scenes for more than…
Seven Drummers to Check Out at Jazz Fest 2019
…I suspect this will be one of the most talked about shows of this year’s Jazz Festival. Gerald Cleaver, with Tony Wilson & Luke Stewart (The Ironworks, June 28), with…
Gig List: May 28
…swinging grooves, boisterous New Orleans style horns, cheeky lyrics, clever arrangements, and plenty of spontaneous fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VrGggfeiWY Up Close Recital Society: Waxwing with Peggy Lee/Jon Bentley/Tony Wilson Thursday, May 31,…
Gig List: Dec 10
…Russell Sholberg, Tony Wilson, and Josh Zubot. Sat Dec 15 25th Anniversary Winter Harp St. Andrew’s-Wesley (7:30pm) Winter Harp is one of the most hauntingly beautiful Christmas concerts you will…
Bill Charlap
…Bill Charlap has performed with many leading artists of our time, ranging from Phil Woods and Tony Bennett to Gerry Mulligan and Wynton Marsalis. He is known for his interpretations…
Longhand + 2 plays Long
(With Ava Mendoza) Saxophonist Peder Long was a little-known but extremely prolific composer who wrote hundreds of unreleased songs. For four years in the mid-1980s, he mentored guitarist Tony Wilson,…
Longhand Trio Plus Zubots
Saxophonist Peder Long was a little-known but extremely prolific composer who wrote hundreds of unreleased songs. In the mid-1980s, he mentored the now-iconic West Coast guitarist Tony Wilson, who also…
FESTIVAL LOOKS BACK ON 30
…with Han Bennink. And there were homegrown artists like Vancouver’s avant-garde players like cellist Peggy Lee, drummer Dylan van der Schyff, guitarist Tony Wilson, and clarinetist Francois Houle, who became…
Gig List: Jan 21
…Tonye. Patsy Klein/Tony Wilson Band WISE Lounge (8pm) Get ready to be serenaded with originals songs by Klein & Wilson as well as covers by artists such as P.J. Harvey,…
Tom Lee Workshops 2024
…human condition through music. She’s worked with iskwē, Buckman Coe, Ashleigh Ball, Dutch Robinson, Francis Arevalo, Jill Barber, Tonye, Marlie Collins, Missy D, Cookie Cartel, and many other tuned-in creators….
Gig List: August 20
…& Friends Railway Club (1pm) For $3.00 pints, great food and warm friendly vibes, meet at the Railway for an afternoon of blues featuring Rob Montgomery & friends. Tony Foster…
THE WONDERFUL CHAOS OF JAZZ
Tony Bennett at the 2006 Festival As time passed the middle of the “aughts” in 2006, you could say Coastal Jazz and the Jazz Festival had achieved a kind of…
Luca Benedetti Trio
A former Vancouverite, Brooklyn-based guitarist Luca Benedetti (Jim Campilongo, Ron Carter) returns with his supercharged rhythm section, featuring bassist Tony Scherr (Bill Frisell, Norah Jones, Sex Mob) and percussionist Tony…
The Ironworks
…including artists like Chris Speed, Kenton Loewen, Angelica Sanchez, Peggy Lee, Luke Stewart, Tony Wilson, and Gerald Cleaver. Then there are the “main” shows, that take place every night of…
Waxwing
“…a gentle trip into the unknown.”—The WholeNote Three pillars of the Vancouver creative music scene—guitarist Tony Wilson, cellist Peggy Lee and saxophonist Jon Bentley—in daring, conversational collaboration. Waxwing’s tonal elegance…
STILL PUSHING MUSICAL BOUNDARIES
…Cooke, cellist Peggy Lee, guitarist Tony Wilson, pianists Paul Plimley and Chris Gestrin and drummers Terry Clarke and Dylan van der Schyff. Ken Pickering was incredibly proud to present the…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 2: Jesse Zubot
…projects, improvisational outfits and experimental music. I delved heavily into Vancouver’s underground and improvisational music scenes with the likes of Fond of Tigers, Peggy Lee, Tony Wilson, Francois Houle, JP…
Digital Jazz Hotline #60
…All-Stars – Guilt & Co, 1 Alexander St, Vancouver (9:30pm) | Swing Thursday, March 22 Tony Wilson’s Burn Down the Cornfield – Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St (8pm) |…
Feven Kidane & Nebyu Yohannes Talk About Ethiopian Music
…of the music inspiring these talks, check out the LOST DOG SUNDAY concerts, a monthly series hosted by Barking Sphinx and Kevin Romain. January 19th – Tony Wilson Talks About…
Robyn Jacob & Leah Abramson Talk about Songwriting and the Creative Process
…of the music inspiring these talks, check out the LOST DOG SUNDAY concerts, a monthly series hosted by Barking Sphinx and Kevin Romain. January 19th – Tony Wilson Talks About…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 27: Sara Kim
…so many wonderful music and musicians out there, but since it’s the summer and that reminds me of the Jazz Festival season, I want to say Waxwing (Peggy Lee, Tony…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 5: Gordon Grdina
…honouring the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide) and Tony Wilson (who needs no introduction and is part of the back bone of our scene in concept, playing and dedication to…
Tyson Naylor Trio + Ted Crosby
Berlin-based, Vancouver-raised pianist/composer Tyson Naylor (Dan Mangan, Tony Wilson) mixes jazz, blues, and roots with “an impish sense of humour that shows an affinity for the merrymakers of the ICP…
The Peggy Lee Band
…own rich entity. With Brad Turner trumpet, Jon Bentley tenor sax, Jeremy Berkman trombone, Tony Wilson electric guitar, Ron Samworth electric guitar, André Lachance bass, Dylan van der Schyff drums….
Tyson Naylor Trio
…Other artists Naylor has collaborated include Aram Bajakian, Peggy Lee, Tristan Honsinger, Dylan van der Schyff, Tobias Delius, Gord Grdina, Kenton Loewen, Tony Wilson, Axel Dörner, Mats Äleklint and Lina…
Josh Zubot Octet
…an ideal home in the genre-defying West Coast improv community, and since 2017 has worked with Tony Wilson, SICK BOSS, and Dálava, as well as international artists like Darius Jones,…
The 2023 Festival First Timers Club
…of my most anticipated artists at this year’s festival. In addition to her free Georgia Stage set, she’ll be joining local legend Tony Wilson at Ocean Artworks for a special…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 13: Stephen Lyons
…music, or is considering starting to like good music, to check out recordings featuring Peggy Lee, Dylan van der Schyff, Ron Samworth, Tony Wilson, and others who helped define the…
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND
…thriving, and the calendar offered a hefty dose of familiar local favourites like Brad Turner, Dawn Pemberton, Peggy Lee, François Houle Trio, Tony Wilson, Paul Plimley and Fond of Tigers,…
Late Nights for Cool People: Ironworks, China Cloud and Jam
…Devil Loops – and Tony Wilson’s 60th birthday featuring double trouble Zubotta and an opening solo set by Ava Mendoza. Shows at the China Cloud start at 11pm and cost…
Bright Moments Series Closes with Joshua Zubot and Strings
…project. I have played a fair bit in various Tony Wilson groups. I just did an exciting show with Aram Bajakian’s trio ‘Kef’. I guess there are a few things…
GO BIG AND GO GLOBAL
…Houle and the NOW Orchestra debuted new projects with visiting composers and improvisers. Tony Wilson presented a tribute to the late jazz trumpeter and world-music innovator Don Cherry. Jazz fest…
Peggy Lee Band – Early Show
…funk and psychedelia.” (Georgia Straight). With Dylan van der Schyff drums, Brad Turner trumpet, Jeremy Berkman trombone, Jon Bentley sax, André Lachance bass, and guitarists Tony Wilson and Ron Samworth….
Peggy Lee Band – Late Show
…funk and psychedelia.” (Georgia Straight). With Dylan van der Schyff drums, Brad Turner trumpet, Jeremy Berkman trombone, Jon Bentley sax, André Lachance bass, and guitarists Tony Wilson and Ron Samworth….
THE DAWN OF DAVID LAM PARK
…to name a few. Local favourites were a-plenty including the Brad Turner Quartet, Tony Wilson performing a Tribute to Sun Ra, and the all-women band VIEW (Vancouver Improvising Ensemble of…
Digital Jazz Hotline #52
…– Blueshore/Capilano Theatre (8pm) | Gypsy Tony Wilson’s Burn Down the Cornfield // Omianan – Merge, 1305 Powell St (9:30pm) | Avant Saturday, January 27 Coastal Jazz: Mike Henry Plays…
An Interview with Indigenous Artist in Residence Russell Wallace
…to jazz such as Mildred Bailey and Jim Pepper. I will be writing new songs based on St’át’imc language and, with the help of Tony Wilson, arrange some traditional music….
See You Now
…West Coast improv scene, guitarist Tony Wilson and JUNO Award-winning bassist Russell Sholberg join some of its freshest voices in Gordy Li sax, Feven Kidane trumpet, and Kai Basanta drums….
Jazz at Pyatt Hall
…June 28 shows, she’ll be performing her devastatingly beautiful original music, accompanied by Ron Samworth, Tony Wilson, Dylan van der Schyff, Brad Turner, Jeremy Berkman, Jon Bentley, and André Lachance….
Waxwing
“…a gentle trip into the unknown.”—The WholeNote Three pillars of the Vancouver creative music scene—guitarist Tony Wilson, cellist Peggy Lee and saxophonist Jon Bentley—in daring, conversational collaboration. Waxwing’s tonal elegance…
San Pedro Cinco
…as inspired original compositions by trumpeter JP Carter, guitarist Tony Wilson, and bassist Russell Sholberg. The Cinco is rounded out by rhythm wizards Robin Layne vibes/percussion and Liam MacDonald drums/percussion….
Spotlight on Montreal
…Pugs & Crows & Tony Wilson finished a tour and spent a couple extra nights hanging in Montreal and connecting with some of the musicians from their scene. One of…
Digital Jazz Hotline #41
…Top City Dead at the Fairview – Farview Pub 898 W. Broadway (4:30pm) | Blues Tony Wilson Quartet – Tangent Cafe 2095 Commercial Dr (6-9pm) | Avant/Modern Jazz Jam w/…
Vamp Til Cue
Led by guitarist Tony Wilson, this experimental jazz-groove supergroup features John Korsrud on trumpet, Gordy Li on saxophone, Russell Sholberg on bass and Jesus Caballero on drums, playing originals composed…
A BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS
…John Korsud, Peggy Lee, Dylan Van der Schyff, and Tony Wilson are some of the important musicians who define the uniqueness of Vancouver’s creative music community.” “In many ways this…
Young Headliners Come In Hot
…Dutch Swing” (borrowed from writer Kevin Whitehead), known for top-notch improvisers and composers, with familiar names like Hans Bennink, Tony Wilson, Dylan van der Schyff, François Houle, Mary Oliver, Torsten…
Serving up Trumpets and Keys
…At this year’s festival she’ll be playing with Tony Wilson’s See You Now project on June 23, hosting a late night jam session later that night, and performing on June…
Artist Interview: Itamar Erez
…music, and of musicians such as (Peggy’s husband) Dylan Van der Schyff and Tony Wilson. There are so many good musicians here! When the pandemic is over, what’s the venue…
San Pedro Cinco
…Latin American styles, as well as inspired original compositions by trumpeter JP Carter, guitarist Tony Wilson, and bassist Russell Sholberg. With rhythm wizards Robin Layne vibes/percussion, and Liam MacDonald drums/percussion….
Tim’s Top Picks from our Free Show Lineup – Part One
…sets of long-time musical partners: Tony Wilson/Russell Sholberg and Feven Kidane/Gordy Li, with Kai Basanta tying the two duos together. I suspect that fans of the more spiritual side of…
The Tillicum Shantie Project: Songs of the People
…work with guitarist Tony Wilson to create jazz arrangements of Salish songs, while exploring the contributions of Indigenous jazz artists such as Mildred Bailey and Jim Pepper, culminating in this…
Things to Do While Self-Isolating
…– the list goes on. You can check out the full roster here. If you’re a local jazz fan, you’ll no doubt know beloved Vancouver player Tony Wilson – he’s…
FESTIVAL TALES: ARTIST ENCOUNTERS
…this way. Seeing Tony Wilson play for the first time; marvelling at the sheer power of Torsten Muller’s full on commitment to the moment; Peggy and Ron’s amazing group Talking…
Saba Amrei, Lisa Cay Miller & Adrian Avendaño + Emad Armoush, Josh Zubot & Parmela Attariwala
…the genre-defying West Coast improv community since 2017, working with Tony Wilson, SICK BOSS, and Dálava, and international artists like Darius Jones and Gerald Cleaver. Rhythm Changes called the new…
Allie Lynn King, Nate McBride, and Kenton Loewen
…and full ambition to everything he does, from ad hoc improv ensembles to bands like Peregrine Falls, Tony Wilson’s Longhand Trio, and Haram. Presented in association with Queer Arts Festival….
Late Night Open Jams
…much more, since these novel collaborations will take thrillingly unpredictable shapes. June 23: Feven Kidane Quartet June 24: Tony Wilson w/Mali Obomsawin and Konrad Agnas June 25: Mili Hong Trio…
San Pedro Cinco
…covers by jazz musicians such as Jim Hall and Wes Montgomery. The band is J.P Carteon trumpet, Tony Wilson guitar, Robin Layneon marimba/percussion, Russell Sholberg bass, and Liam MacDonald drums/percussion….
Ben Rogers
Rooted in folk, Americana, and vivid storytelling, Ben Rogers’ latest music has a raw, hazy, rock-inspired swagger that channels the likes of possessed masterminds Nick Cave, Otis Redding, and Marc…
John Gross/Campbell Ryga Quintet
1531 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 A master of saxophone multiphonics, Vancouver-based American tenorist John Gross has worked with Billy Mintz, Tony Malaby, and Lionel Hampton. Saxophone Journal called…
Book your holiday get-together at Frankie’s Jazz Club
…Sammy Davis Jr, Tony Bennet, Nat King Cole, Mel Torme, and Frank Sinatra. For his performance at Frankie’s Jazz Club, Micah is joined by Tilden Webb piano, Jodi Proznick bass,…
Raashan Ahmad
Oakland singer/MC Raashan Ahmad makes feel-good, jazzy West Coast hip-hop that spreads the love while getting heads bobbing. This irresistible seven-piece band keeps things bumping, sun-kissed, and soulful. With Tony…
François Houle RECODER 4tet with Gordon Grdina, Mark Helias & Gerry Hemingway
…while bassist Mark Helias has performed with everyone from Ed Blackwell to Tony Malaby. Joining these two monster international musicians is Francois’ long-time collaborator, JUNO Award-winning Vancouver guitarist Gordon Grdina….
VSO School of Music Jazz Faculty
…of playful, fun, and spontaneous music. The night will also feature the wonderful summer jazz workshop teaching assistants, some of the up-and-comers of jazz, Ardeshir Pourkeramati, Ilhan Seferali, Tony Wang,…
VSO School of Music Jazz Faculty
…playful, fun and spontaneous music. The evening will also feature the wonderful summer jazz workshop teaching assistants, some of the up-and comers of jazz, Ardeshir Pourkeramati, Ben Sigerson, Tony Wang,…
This Year’s Crowd Pleasers
…Chris Botti Queen Elizabeth Theatre June 28, 7:30PM Chris Botti is arguably the most famous trumpet player in the world today, and has worked with everybody from Tony Bennett to…
Festival Focus: Pianists
…der Schyff (The Ironworks, June 28), and with Craig Taborn (The Roundhouse, June 29) Kris Davis’ performances with Eric Revis, Tony Malaby, Ken Vandermark, Gerald Cleaver, and others have endeared…
Brad Shigeta Organ Boptet feat. Cory Weeds
…standards of the ’40s and ’50s. If you enjoy hard swinging melodic jazz, this is the band for you! With Julian MacDonough drums, Cory Weeds saxophone, and Tony Genge organ….
A Little Festival History
…Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Ornette Coleman, Bill Frisell, Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya, Albert Collins, Koko Taylor, John Mayall, Tony Williams, Bobby McFerrin, Tito Puente, Steve Lacy, Tim Berne, Roscoe Mitchell,…
Herbie Hancock – Restless Explorer
…Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams, would carve a defining post-bop niche during the next five years. During this time, Herbie’s skills as a composer blossomed with enthralling compositions…
Former Nylon Micah Barnes
…the former Nylon’s frontman on a national tour. Micah’s vocals are influenced by the old school crooners such as Tony Bennet and Nat King Cole, his powerful live performances are…
Acoustic Groove
…known for their innovative takes on popular song. Not to be missed! With Mike Taylor guitar & vocal, Diane Lines piano & vocal, Tim Porter guitar, and Tony Chamberlist percussion….
Russ Botten Quartet plays Cedar Walton
…Dave Say, pianist Tony Foster and drummer Dave Robbins to play the music of piano legend Cedar Walton. Russ has toured in the US and Japan with jazz vocalist Ernestine…
Cancelled: Jenny Scheinman & Allison Miller’s Parlour Game
…duo of violinist Jenny Scheinman and drummer Allison Miller, along with the formidable pianist Carmen Staaf and bassist Tony Scherr, dig into the rootsier elements of jazz. The repertoire explores…
Steve Smith’s Groove Blue Organ Trio
Tony Monaco Hammond organ, Vinny Valentino guitar, and Steve Smith drums evoke the sounds of classic Blue Note organ trios of the 60’s. Smith’s zestful drumming gives a distinct Latin…
Steve Smith’s Groove Blue Organ Trio
Tony Monaco Hammond organ, Vinny Valentino guitar, and Steve Smith drums evoke the sounds of classic Blue Note organ trios of the 60’s. Smith’s zestful drumming gives a distinct Latin…
Sam Taylor Quintet featuring Larry McKenna
…of his all-time heroes. Now 80, Philadelphia tenor saxophonist Larry McKenna has played with Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and countless others. With deep melodic awareness, heavy swing, and mastery of the…
John Gross & Billy Mintz
A master of saxophone multi-phonics (he literally wrote the book on it!), former Portlander/new-Vancouverite John Gross has played with Don Ellis, Tony Malaby, and Lionel Hampton. “Painterly and understated in…
John Gross Trio
John Gross is a master of saxophone multiphonics, Vancouver-based American tenorist John Gross has worked with Billy Mintz, Tony Malaby, and Lionel Hampton. Saxophone Journal called him “a phenomenon of…
Chris Botti with special guest Michael Kaeshammer
…pop and jazz A-listers—including Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Bublé, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Andrea Bocelli, and even Frank Sinatra—Botti has thoroughly established…
Pianorama!
…and highly entertaining musical compound. Fans of boogie and jump driven blues as well as contemporary popular music will love this show! With Tim Porter guitar and Tony Chamberlist drums….
Neil Gonsalves Trio featuring Vanessa Mood
…South African traditional and popular music grooves. He will be accompanied by Kerry Galloway on bass and Tony Ferraro on drums, and will feature South African-born, Vancouver-based singer, Vanessa Mood….
Sam Taylor Quintet featuring Larry McKenna
…of his all-time heroes. Now 80, Philadelphia tenor saxophonist Larry McKenna has played with Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and countless others. With deep melodic awareness, heavy swing, and mastery of the…
Benny Green
…Washington, and Tony Reedus. In 1990, he signed with Blue Note Records, for which he made seven recordings. These records featured some of the best musicians working in the idiom…
Guilt & Co.
…from the door will be donated in support of Loving Spoonful. Friday July 1st CAMARO 67 Camaro 67 brings together classic Afrobeat influences (Fela Kuti, Tony Allen), and modern Afrofunk/Groove…
Ciao, Bella! Spotlight on Italy
…Battista Lena, Gabriele Mirabassi, Enrico Rava, Tony Scott, and many others. A true master of his instrument and a soloist with an overwhelming drama, he always adds something beautiful and…
The David Weiss Sextet
…CD of the year (2004) by Tony Hall in JazzWise Magazine. With Myron Walden alto sax, Marcus Strickland tenor sax, David Bryant piano, Eric Wheeler bass, and E.J. Strickland drums….
Acoustic Groove
…Taylor’s soulful vocals and pocketed acoustic guitar playing, and Tony Chamberlist’s command of a djembe hand drum, the band is rounded out by vocalist/pianist Diane Lines and guitarist Tim Porter….
The Ex with Grdina/Lillinger
…Joe Lovano, Peter Brötzmann and Tony Malaby. Co-Presented with Timbre Concerts and Dutch BC. STANDING ROOM ONLY. Seating is limited, and available only on a first-come, first-serve basis. We encourage…
The David Weiss Sextet
…CD of the year (2004) by Tony Hall in JazzWise Magazine. With Myron Walden alto sax, Marcus Strickland tenor sax, David Bryant piano, Eric Wheeler bass, and E.J. Strickland drums….
A Time Remembered
…The filmmaker amassed a staggering number of interviews with Evan’s contemporaries and admirers such as Billy Taylor, Gene Lees, Tony Bennett, Jack DeJohnette, Jon Hendricks, Jim Hall, Bobby Brookmeyer, Chuck…
New York Saxophonist Harry Allen
…first time. Johnny said, ‘Does this guy ever make a mistake?’ I love playing with him; he’s unbelievable.” With Tony Foster on piano, Joe Poole on drums and Russ Botten…
New York Saxophonist Harry Allen
…first time. Johnny said, ‘Does this guy ever make a mistake?’ I love playing with him; he’s unbelievable.” With Tony Foster on piano, Joe Poole on drums and Russ Botten…
Q&A with Elizabeth Bougerol of The Hot Sardines
…can audiences expect from your collaboration with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra? The arrangements are so cinematic. Bill Elliott — who won a Tony for his work on the revival of…
Bill Coon Double Quartet
…and melodic solos on trumpet/flugelhorn. Rounding out the ensemble are Brad Turner on trumpet, flugelhorn, Paul Rushka on acoustic bass, Bernie Arai on drums, Cameron Wilson on violin, Yuel Yawney…
Hogan Sings Holiday
…is a joyful romp through the Teddy Wilson years of the Billie Holiday songbook. Alison Hogan with Ron Thompson guitar, Nick Peck piano, Brent Gubbels bass, and Craig Scott drums….
Van Django
Van Django is an acoustic string ensemble made up of four of Canada’s most talented and eclectic musicians with violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche, and bassist…
Festival Artists Reinventing the Jazz Genre
…will include performances by Kevin Romain’s Salience Network, guitarist Sam Wilson, and Berlin-based pianist Tyson Naylor playing his first Vancouver dates in several years. For more on Tim’s picks, check…
Buy a Record, Make a Difference 25: Alvaro Rojas
…at the very least share their work with others. ALVARO ROJAS Photo by Tyler Wilson 1. Who are you? I’m a composer, guitarist, husband and father amongst other things. I’ve…
Ketchum & Sample Quintet
…bit funky, with some smoky ballads. Influences include Nancy Wilson, Doug Riley and more recently Snarky Puppy. With Miles Hill on bass, Randall Stoll on drums, and Bill Runge on…
From New York: Pianist George Colligan
…Colligan has worked with a long list of jazz greats, including Buster Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Ravi Coltrane, and many others. His latest album, Nation Divided from Whirlwind Records…
Alita Dupray
…Wu-Tang Clan, but also shared stages with the likes of Jim Byrnes, Diana Krall, Micheal Buble , Robert Wilson, The Blackbird P.A and even the late jazz great Linton Garner….
Open Thread
Open Thread—the innovative Melbourne-based ensemble of cellist Peggy Lee, saxophonist Julien Wilson, guitarist Theo Carbo, and drummer/percussionist Dylan van der Schyff—weaves anthemic melodies, diverse rhythmic structures, and ear-awakening improvised soundscapes…
Bill Coon Double Quartet
…and melodic solos on trumpet/flugelhorn. Rounding out the ensemble are Paul Rushka bass, Bernie Arai drums, Cam Wilson and Yuel Yawney violins, Llowyn Ball viola, and Finn Manniche cello. …
Maria Ho
…Wilson, Marc Jordan, and Karrin Allyson. As a vocalist and bandleader who has recorded with George Robert, Warren Vaché, Richie Cole, Krishna Booker, Ian McDougall, Campbell Ryga and Phil Dwyer,…
Bill Coon Double Quartet
…and melodic solos on trumpet/flugelhorn. Rounding out the ensemble are Paul Rushka bass, Bernie Arai drums, Cam Wilson and Yuel Yawney violins, Llowyn Ball viola, and Finn Manniche cello. …
A FEST FOR THE CURIOUS LISTENER
…Quincy Jones referred to as, “the most soulful singer I’ve ever heard in my life.” American jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson hit the Orpheum on a triple bill with living legend…
Gig List: Apr 1
…made up of violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche, and bassist Brent Gubbels. Music well-rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930’s Paris France. Thu Apr 4 Morgan…
Van Django
…creativity, featuring original compositions and arrangements including humorous mash-ups wearing their eclectic influences in full regalia. With Cameron Wilson violin, Budge Schachte guitar, Finn Manniche cello, and Brent Gubbels bass….
Andrea Superstein
…and soul infused arrangements of familiar tunes from Meredith Wilson to Weezer, the music pays homage to the past while looking well into the future. From Montreal with Remi-Jean Leblanc…
Mili Hong and Friends
…Mili is the award-winning Australian saxophonist Julien Wilson (of Open Thread), and two phenomenal Vancouver jazz players in bassist Jodi Proznick and saxophonist Jon Bentley. Open Jazz Jam to follow,…
Gary Smulyan with Strings
…Cahill drums, and a lush 10-piece string section featuring Cameron Wilson, Janna Sailor, Elyse Jacobsen, Lloywn Ball, and Molly MacKinnon violin, John Kastelic viola, and Finn Manniche, Doug Gorkoff cello….
Wild Blue Herons
…such as Earth, Wind and Fire, Nancy Wilson, Doug Riley (Dr. Music), Steely Dan and, most recently, Snarky Puppy, and Jacob Collier. With Bill Sample keys, Darlene Ketchum vox, Tom…
John Gross Trio
…Awards, Guitarist of the Year. He leads several of his own groups including the BC Double Quartet whose recording, Departure with Brad Turner on trumpet and violinist Cameron Wilson was…
Van Django
Van Django is an acoustic string ensemble made up of four of Canada’s most talented and eclectic musicians with violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche, and bassist…
Black Gardenia featuring Daphne Roubini
…Gypsy Jazz with Billie Holiday as vocalist” (Vancouver Sun). With Daphne Roubini voice/ukulele, Paul Pigat guitar, Andrew Smith guitar/ukulele, Brent Gubbels double bass, Chris Davis trumpet, and Cameron Wilson violin….
More Must-See Free Shows
…like this at every Jazz Festival since, and this year artists like Mary Ancheta, Tyson Naylor, DJ O Show, Sam Wilson, and David Stackenas will be in attendance at Tom…
Maria Ho Quartet
…Cole, Freddie Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Marc Jordan, and Karrin Allyson. As a vocalist and bandleader who has recorded with Richie Cole, Warren Vaché, George Robert, Krishna Booker, Ian…
King Khan & the Shrines
…King Khan and the Shrines are more than just a psychedelic soul revue. Imagine Roky Erickson backed by the Sun Ra Arkestra; or Wilson Pickett leading The Velvet Underground, wearing…
Ballads, Bossas, and Blues
…in 2024. Featuring: Jake Huse tenor saxophone/composition, James Huumo keys, Dan Howard bass, Andrew Wilson drums, TBA trumpet. Set times: 1st – 6:15pm – 7:45pm 2nd – 8:30pm – 9:45pm…
Van Django
Van Django is an acoustic string ensemble made up of four of Canada’s most talented and eclectic musicians: violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche and bassist Brent…
From New York: George Colligan
…as an accompanist, Colligan has worked with a long list of jazz greats, including Buster Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Ravi Coltrane, and many others. HIs latest album, “Nation Divided“…
Maria Ho Quartet
…Cole, Freddie Cole, Marc Jordan, Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson, her spellbinding stage presence will uplift your mind and brighten your day. Maria treats every song like a painting, drawing…
Jennifer Hayes Quartet
With her crystal clear voice and impeccable swing feel, vocalist Jennifer Hayes has often been compared to the likes of Nancy Wilson and Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring new arrangements of standard…
Bouncin’ With Bud: Helen Sung, Steve Smith, Lonnie Plaxico
…to Wynton Marsalis and Cassandra Wilson. Special thanks to Radio Free Birdland Want more bang for your buck? Check out our ticket package options and save up to 50% on…
Kendra Shank & John Stowell
…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…
Van Django
Van Django is an acoustic string ensemble made up of four of Canada’s most talented and eclectic musicians; violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche and bassist Brent…
Valentines Day with Black Gardenia featuring Daphne Roubini
…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….
Paul Pigat and Guest
Join legendary Vancouver guitarist Paul Pigat and violinist Cam Wilson for this special edition of Pigat’s Boxcar Campfire project. Reminiscent of the great works of Hoyt Axton and Randy Newman,…
Guitars (and a dobro) at the Festival: Part One
…theme or not. Kevin Breit What do Hugh Laurie, Cassandra Wilson, and the Guess Who have in common? They all play doctors on TV? No. They have all used the…
Gig List: Jan 28
…on trumpet/flugelhorn and rounding out the ensemble are Paul Rushka bass, Bernie Arai drums, Cam Wilson and Yuel Yawney violins, Llowyn Ball viola, and Finn Manniche cello. RESERVE TABLE 5-Year…
Van Django
Van Django is an acoustic string ensemble made up of four of Canada’s most talented and eclectic musicians with violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche, and bassist…
Bill Coon Double Quartet
…and melodic solos on trumpet/flugelhorn. Rounding out the ensemble are Brad Turner on trumpet, flugelhorn, Paul Rushka on acoustic bass, Bernie Arai on drums, Cameron Wilson on violin, Yuel Yawney…
