This all-star quintet reunites to swing classic standards and exciting originals. Lead by Texan-based jazz drummer Quincy Davis and clarinetist James Danderfer, this group features JUNO-award winners Oliver Gannon guitar…
This all-star quintet reunites to swing classic standards and exciting originals. Lead by Texan-based jazz drummer Quincy Davis and clarinetist James Danderfer, this group features JUNO-award winners Oliver Gannon guitar…
Early jazz meets modern inspiration with James Danderfer’s swinging Gatsby Trio evoking the spirit of the small ‘1930s cabarets of New Orleans and Chicago. Reminiscent of the popular Benny Goodman…
…and a deep respect for the tradition, this trio creates a sound that is both classic and contemporary. Featuring James Danderfer bass clarinet, Sharon Minemoto piano, and Jeff Gammon bass….
Early jazz meets modern inspiration with James Danderfer’s swinging Gatsby Trio. Reminiscent of the popular Benny Goodman and Jelly Roll Morton trios, this group evokes the spirit of the small…
Early jazz meets modern inspiration with James Danderfer’s swinging Gatsby Trio evoking the spirit of the small 1930s cabarets of New Orleans and Chicago. Reminiscent of the popular Benny Goodman…
…directing the “Mambísimo Big Band,” a Mambo Big Band conjuring the era of dance music inspired by Tito Puente’s classic big band. With James Danderfer clarinet/saxophone, Conrad Good bass, and…
Professor of jazz drums at the world-renowned University of North Texas, Quincy Davis returns to Frankie’s with his long-time collaborator, Vancouver’s own James Danderfer on clarinet/saxophone. Featuring JUNO award winners…
Professor of jazz drums at the world-renowned University of North Texas, Quincy Davis returns to Frankie’s with his long-time collaborator, Vancouver’s own James Danderfer on clarinet/saxophone. Featuring JUNO award winners…
…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. Thanks to Alan and…
…Aug 22 1st Coal Harbour Music Festival: Joani Taylor Trio PAL Theatre (7pm) FREE West Coast vocalist Joani Taylor takes the PAL stage for an unforgettable, soulful evening. James Danderfer’s…
Under the direction of saxophonist/clarinetist James Danderfer, the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra (VJO) features an array of the city’s finest jazz artists. The VJO is dedicated to the presentation of classic…
…Revue Stage, Granville Island (9pm) | Avant James Danderfer Trio – Uva Wine Bar, 900 Seymour St. (9pm) | Straight Ahead/Mainstream SUNDAY NOV 12: Coastal Jazz: Steve Amirault –…
…Grin: Tom Waits Revisited w. John Hammond & Friends – Kay Meek Centre, West Vancouver (8pm) | Modern/Blues James Danderfer Trio – UVA Wine Bar, Moda Hotel, 900 Seymour St….
…by Jill Townsend, Cory Weeds, John Korsrud, James Danderfer, Laura Crema, Alan Matheson, Mike Allen, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the Phoenix Chamber Choir. I’ve also been on faculty at…
…mentor and bandleader Bill Clark, VJO artistic director James Danderfer, trombone mentor Casey Thomas-Burns, sax mentor Brent Mah, and rhythm section mentor Sharon Minemoto. How to Apply: Applications are now…
…– Blue Martini, 1516 Yew St. (8pm) | Mainstream/Straight-Ahead James Danderfer Trio – UVA Wine Bar, 900 Seymour St. (9pm) | Straight-Ahead/Mainstream Freedom Muzik w. many great Vancouver improvisers –…
…Laurie Coyle & Marshall Zahlek – Revel Room, 238 Abbott (7pm) | Blues Siobhan Walsh – Blue Martini , 1516 Yew St. (8pm) | Straight Ahead/Mainstream James Danderfer Trio –…
Inspired by the Latin-infused ’70s “groove jazz” of Bobby Hutcherson and Joe Chambers, Jesse James Bonanza is a rich tapestry of beautiful melodies and energetic rhythms. Featuring James Danderfer sax/bass…
…3014 Granville St (9pm) – Traditional James Danderfer Trio – UVA Wine Bar, 900 Seymour St (9pm) – Straight Ahead/Mainstream Elkhorn – The Heatley, 696 E Hastings St (9pm) –…
…Danderfer – Cottage Bistro, 4468 Main St (7:30pm) | Straight Ahead/Mainstream Jazz Evensong: Doe Bender Group – Brentwood Presb. Church, 1600 Delta Ave, Burnaby (8pm) | Gospel Yoongi Lee Band…
…L.A.-based Dean deliver a thrilling big-band experience, blending sophisticated orchestral arrangements with expressive, powerful vocals. Hersog’s 17-member orchestra features Brad Turner, Steve Kaldestad, Bruno Hubert, James Danderfer and Bernie Arai….
…Jenn Scott and Kelly Proznick, saxophonists Steve Kaldestad and James Danderfer, and Chris Davis on trumpet. RESERVE TABLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMtYjdzG1o8 Musical Nooner: Dawn Pemberton Thursday, July 19, 7PM CBC Outdoor…
…Pub, 403 E. Hastings St (3pm) – Straight Ahead/Mainstream James Danderfer Trio – UVA Wine Bar, 900 Seymour St (9pm) – Straight Ahead/Mainstream Terminal City Brass Band – Ouisi Bistro,…
…Motown – Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St (8pm) | Soul Blues Brunch w. Rob Montgomery & Friends – Railway Club (1pm) James Danderfer/Bill Coon/Brad Turner/Andre Lachance/Joe Poole – Pat’s…
…top-flight Vancouver musicians to suavely bring the big band sizzle. Conducted by Jill Townsend, the Little Big Band features Steve Kaldestad alto sax, James Danderfer tenor sax, Dave Say baritone…
…top-flight Vancouver musicians to suavely bring the big band sizzle. Conducted by Jill Townsend, the Little Big Band features Steve Kaldestad alto sax, James Danderfer tenor sax, Dave Say baritone…
…performed in groups led by Jill Townsend, Cory Weeds, The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, John Korsrud, James Danderfer, Laura Crema, Alan Matheson, Mike Allen, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the Phoenix…
…joining a large ensemble conducted by Jill Townsend, and filled with some of Vancouver’s very best, including Steve Kaldestad, James Danderfer, and Dave Say on saxophone, Brad Turner and Julian…
…Bill Coon guitar, and James Danderfer clarinet/sax for unique interpretations of jazz through Chinese instruments, and artful looks at traditional and contemporary Chinese music through the kaleidoscope of jazz. Special…
…music, and improvisation, his introspective compositions are brought to life by violinist Meredith Bates, James Danderfer clarinets, and Alvaro Rojas acoustic guitar. This concert is presented with the support of…
…players joining Karin for the Frankie’s Jazz Club appearance. Featuring pianist Chris Gestrin, clarinetist James Danderfer, bassist Laurence Mollerup, drummer Joe Poole, along with special guest Rod Murray on trombone….
…Murderer, Dawn Pemberton and more – Rio Theatre, Commercial and Broadway (8pm)| Pop/Blues James Danderfer Trio – Uva Wine Bar, 900 Seymour St. (9pm) | Straight Ahead/Mainstream 19th Annual West…
…| Folk Petunia & the Vipers/Crow Quill Night Owls/The Burying Ground – Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E Hastings St. James Danderfer Trio – UVA Wine Bar, Moda Hotel, 900 Seymour St….
…members of the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, including bandleader/trumpet mentor Geeta Das, VJO artistic director James Danderfer, trombone mentor Nebyu Yohannes, sax mentor Ingrid Stitt, and rhythm section mentor Bernie Arai….
…six of the most respected cats on the contemporary local scene? Sign me up please. This band is co-led by James Danderfer (reeds) and Jesse Cahill (drums), and features Jodi…
…– Gospel Jazz Vespers: Jen Hodge & Company B – Northwood United Church, Surrey (4pm) – Gospel James Danderfer Trio – Tangent Cafe, 2095 Commercial Dr (6pm) – Straight Ahead/Mainstream…
…Wu suona are joined by Jodi, Bill Coon guitar, and James Danderfer clarinet/sax for new arrangements of Chinese traditional songs, jazz standards, and rarely heard tunes. Concertgoers can enjoy the…
…Vancouver’s finest instrumentalists, drawing from an eclectic repertoire of popular songs, under-the-radar jazz standards, and original music. With Victor Noriega on keys, James Danderfer, clarinet and Joe Poole, on drums….
…trumpet mentor) Bill Clark, VJO artistic director James Danderfer, trombone mentor Casey Thomas-Burns, sax mentor Brent Mah, and rhythm section mentor Sharon Minemoto. Thanks to Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Foundation….
…Special guests may include guitarist Bill Coon, pianist Miles Black, drummer Jesse Cahill, vocalists Steve Maddock, Jenn Scott and Kelly Proznick, saxophonists Steve Kaldestad, and James Danderfer, and Chris Davis…
…Special guests may include guitarist Bill Coon, pianist Miles Black, drummer Jesse Cahill, vocalists Steve Maddock, Jenn Scott and Kelly Proznick, saxophonists Steve Kaldestad, and James Danderfer, and Chris Davis…
…Explosion and Home Cookin’, as well as new material! With Steve Kaldestad alto saxophone, James Danderfer tenor saxophone, Dave Say baritone saxophone, Jim Hopson and Brian Harding trombones, Brad Turner…
To connect, transform, inspire and nurture artists and audiences through the joy, passion, and power of jazz.
The Coastal Jazz & Blues Society recognizes that we are privileged to work, live and create art on the unceded, ancestral, stolen, and traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
