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SUMMARY:The Connection Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Connection Quartet is a dynamic collaboration uniting drummer Arvind Ramdas with long-time musical collaborators. Rooted in deep respect for the jazz tradition\, the ensemble is dedicated to performing the complete music from The Connection\, the landmark 1960 film featuring an iconic score by pianist and composer Freddie Redd. \nThis project brings Redd’s hard bop compositions back to life with reverence and vitality\, capturing the raw energy\, lyrical depth\, and cinematic atmosphere that defined the original recording. The quartet approaches this repertoire not as a museum piece\, but as a living\, breathing body of work—infused with spontaneity\, interplay\, and modern sensibility. With pianist Julian Borkowski\, bassist David Caballero\, and alto saxophonist Tamas Balai\, Ramdas honours Freddie Redd’s legacy while celebrating the enduring vitality of jazz. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by The Connection Quartet. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/the-connection-quartet/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T230000
DTSTAMP:20260519T162220Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T230000
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SUMMARY:smurf
DESCRIPTION:“GORDY 黎名卓 is a former jungler turned ex-ghost writer and cd Videographer who retired from the chess.com blitz solo q ladder to fulfill his lifelong Jazz Dream. \nHe calls on goated ascendants Rick Son piano\, Piyotr Kao bass\, Sadie Koshan drums\, with an almost funny sense of improvised collectivity that finds itself stripped of all performativity – it could be modern or it could be a return to tradition depending on who you ask…\n“With no costumes no routines no secret code no masters and no songs…Will all that’s left be summ primordial shi ? stay for the jam lets c.” – Gordy Li \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by smurf. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/smurf/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260630T230000
DTSTAMP:20260519T162152Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Wherrett Trio with Cuong Vu
DESCRIPTION:Three veterans of the Vancouver creative jazz scene—guitarist Tom Wherrett\, drummer Dan Gaucher\, and bassist Karlis Silins—come together to explore the intersection of jazz\, rock\, and improvised music with one of the most dynamic masters of genre-shunning innovation\, trumpeter Cuong Vu. Crossing “idiosyncratic sonic territory and blurred stylistic borders” in service of “riveting instrumental fire” (Earshot Jazz)\, the Seattle-based innovator won two Grammy Awards as part of the Pat Metheny Group\, and has played with the likes of Jamie Saft\, Chris Speed\, and Myra Melford. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Tom Wherrett Trio. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/tom-wherrett-trio-with-cuong-vu/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T230000
DTSTAMP:20260519T162140Z
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SUMMARY:Alex Marr and the Ragwater Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Led by vocalist Alex Marr\, and backed by some of Vancouver’s finest musicians\, The Ragwater Dogs pay tribute to the legendary Tom Waits\, aiming to authentically channel the spirit and energy of the gravelly genius’ music while bringing their own creative voices to the stage. \nWith Daniel Deorksen guitar\, Emilio Suarez bass\, Morgan Sidky drums\, Nicholas Leffler tenor saxophone\, Tyson Naylor keys.  \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Alex Marr and the Ragwater Dogs. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/alex-marr-and-the-ragwater-dogs/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260519T162125Z
CREATED:20260505T150006Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Fraser Organ Trio with John Lee and Joe Poole
DESCRIPTION:Taking inspiration from the great organ trio masters like Jimmy Smith\, Melvin Rhyne\, and Larry Young\, Vancouver jazz guitar phenom Chris Fraser takes the stage in greasy\, hard-swinging fashion alongside Canadian jazz heavyweights John Lee on Hammond B3 organ and Joe Poole on drums. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Chris Fraser Organ Trio with John Lee and Joe Poole. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/chris-fraser-organ-trio-with-john-lee-and-joe-poole/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260519T162108Z
CREATED:20260505T150046Z
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SUMMARY:Greasy G and the Poole Party featuring JAKITO!
DESCRIPTION:Driving Latin\, swing\, and Afrobeat grooves + greasy Hammond organ = good times!\nThe spontaneously combustible trio of Chris Gestrin keyboards\, Joe Poole drums\, and Jack Duncan congas and percussion delivers the funky goods. Recommended for anyone who loves some “Green Onions” while hanging out “On the Corner”! \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Greasy G and the Poole Party featuring JAKITO!
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/greasy-g-and-the-poole-party-featuring-jakito-2/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T230000
DTSTAMP:20260519T162054Z
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SUMMARY:Tess Meckling Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A graduate of Capilano University’s jazz and classical programs\, vocalist/composer/pianist Tess Meckling’s music stems from her classical roots and branches out to jazz\, contemporary pop\, folk\, and electronic music. With dynamic vocals and keen instrumental improv\, she takes inspiration from the beloved standards of the Black American Music tradition\, with original work that’s influenced by vocalists such as Julie London\, Norma Winstone\, and Sienna Dahlen. Alongside her main project\, she also releases music under her solo alias\, Leizel. \nMeckling’s quartet features Benjamin Millman keys\, Bella Fedrigo bass\, and Jamison Ko drums. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Tess Meckling Quartet. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/tess-meckling-quartet/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T230000
DTSTAMP:20260519T162029Z
CREATED:20260505T150045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T162029Z
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SUMMARY:Jimi James Fraser Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Since 2018\, pianist/composer Jimi James Fraser has called upon a shifting cast of Vancouver JazzHouse roommates and alumni to form sublime\, energetic combos. Early on\, the young cohort met John Gross\, and the veteran saxophonist’s mentorship has helped guide them beyond their limits ever since. Playing jazz tunes ranging from all-time classics to lesser known gems\, as well as music from Vancouver jazz legend Hugh Fraser\, the Jimi James Fraser Quintet features bassist Brad Pearson\, drummer Max Huberdeau\, and a front line of Maafu Keteca baritone sax and John Gross on tenor. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Jimi James Fraser Quintet. Presented in association with Tyrant Studios.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/jimi-james-fraser-quintet/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T230000
DTSTAMP:20250620T171228Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T171228Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Deorksen Band
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nDaniel Deorksen is an actor\, producer\, multi-instrumentalist\, and award-winning composer/sound designer born in small town Quebec and based in Vancouver\, BC. His original music\, drawing inspiration from his jazz training\, funk-rock sensibilities\, and professional theatre career\, comes to life via an eight-piece band featuring Thomas Houlden trumpet/vocals\, Choenden Kyirong trombone\, Connor Lum saxophone\, Kurt Schindelka piano/vocals\, Ingrid Valou flute/vocals\, Michael Wadham drums\, and Cole Woodland bass. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Daniel Deorksen Band.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/daniel-deorksen-band/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T230000
DTSTAMP:20250620T171158Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T171158Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Wherrett Group
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nVancouver-based guitarist and composer Tom Wherrett has played with Star System\, Dave Say Quartet\, and the John Gross/Campbell Ryga Quintet\, in addition to leading his own groups ElkHorn and Lonely Astronaut. His newest project spins compelling narratives without a single word being spoken or sung. Key to Wherrett’s implicit instrumentals is his blend of written and improvised parts\, and the great players he’s brought together to do the blending: pianist Cat Toren\, Nicholas Bracewell drums\, and David Caballero bass. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Tom Wherrett Group.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/tom-wherrett-group-3/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T230000
DTSTAMP:20250620T171128Z
CREATED:20250429T150003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T171128Z
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SUMMARY:Mili Hong and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nMili Hong is a Montréal-based drummer whose keen sensitivity to dynamics and ability to adapt to different types of music—jazz\, pop\, improv\, rock\, folk\, and beyond—allows her to express a wide range of emotions and connect deeply with her collaborators\, including Bellbird\, Erika Angell\, Pony Girl\, Corey Gulkin\, Shapes\, Melissa Pipe Sextet\, and Watermill Project. Joining 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. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Mili Hong and Friends.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/mili-hong-and-friends/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T230000
DTSTAMP:20250620T171030Z
CREATED:20250429T150012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T171030Z
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SUMMARY:David Blake Trio
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nVancouver-born guitarist David Blake is developing a name for himself in New York’s vibrant jazz community\, and with “engaging melodies in the forefront\, underscored by intricate harmonies and shifting time signatures” (All About Jazz)\, his sound bridges both creative scenes. He’s recently released two albums: Fun House—featuring Vancouverites Brad Turner\, Bernie Arai\, Conrad Good\, and Thad Bailey-Mai—and Trio\, with internationally renowned artists Ari Hoenig and Drew Gress. For this show\, his Trio features Conrad Good bass and Joe Poole drums. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by David Blake Trio.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/david-blake-trio-4/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T230000
DTSTAMP:20250620T170944Z
CREATED:20250429T150035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T170944Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Make the Water Turn Black - Frank Zappa Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nZappa 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\, well\, anti-hits). The bewitching and bewildering bedlam will be brought by Tony Wilson guitar and Daniel Deorksen guitar and vocals\, alongside esteemed and sought-after Vancouver musicians John Korsrud trumpet\, Robin Layne marimba\, Russell Sholberg bass\, and Kenton Loewen drums. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Let’s Make the Water Turn Black.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/lets-make-the-water-turn-black-frank-zappa-tribute/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T230000
DTSTAMP:20250624T181036Z
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SUMMARY:MUSICMUSICMUSIC
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \n“No rules\, just fun” – All About Jazz \nWith a passion for experimentation and an ever-present joy for playing\, MUSICMUSICMUSIC takes on classic jazz compositions as well as originals by the group’s “Jazz in Sweden” prize winning pianist\, Fabian Kallerdahl. One of Sweden’s most adventurous contemporary jazz groups\, MMM is acclaimed for their refreshing humour\, resistance to convention\, and performances that reach audiences far beyond the traditional borders of jazz. \nThe members of the trio have been the same since they formed in 2003\, with Fabien alongside bassist Josef Kallerdahl and Michael Edlund drums\, and that’s how they’ll perform at Tyrant Studios. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by MUSICMUSICMUSIC.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/musicmusicmusic-2/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T230000
DTSTAMP:20250620T164730Z
CREATED:20250429T150041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T164730Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Fraser Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nVancouver guitarist Chris Fraser’s soulful and electrifying original compositions take far-ranging inspiration from Kenny Wheeler\, John Scofield\, Joni Mitchell\, and Stephen Sondheim\, to name just a few. His new quartet features John Nicholson tenor saxophone\, Todd Stewart drums\, and Conrad Good bass. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Chris Fraser Quartet.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/chris-fraser-quartet/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T230000
DTSTAMP:20250620T164643Z
CREATED:20250429T150022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T164643Z
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SUMMARY:Biboye Onanuga New Standards Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nBritish-born\, Nigerian-Canadian drummer/composer Biboye Onanuga has become a key figure in Edmonton’s music scene through his instrumental hip-hop/jazz band Good Information\, his Sunday night jazz series Daze Days\, and the beloved weekly jam New Standards. With Vancouver standouts Mary Ancheta keys\, Gordy Li sax and bassist Lida Magnusthis\, inter-provincial Quartet embodies the New Standards spirit by treating jazz as living\, modern music. Bridging traditional small-combo jazz and what Biboye calls “today’s jazz”—a blend of hip-hop\, rock\, and ambient influences—listeners and players submit\, together\, to the music of the moment. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Biboye Onanuga New Standards Trio.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/biboye-onanuga-new-standards-quartet/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T230000
DTSTAMP:20250620T164553Z
CREATED:20250429T150026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T164553Z
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SUMMARY:Ard 'n Saul
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nArd ‘n Saul pays hot-soloing homage to the classic two horns+rhythm section tradition. Led by the dynamic duo of alto saxophonist Saul Berson and tenor saxophonist Ardeshir\, Ard ‘n Saul’s rich repertoire of standards and originals brings exhilarating\, hard-swinging tradition and innovation to the stage. With Winston Matsushita piano\, David Caballero bass\, and Arvind Ramdas drums. \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Ard ‘n Saul.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ard-n-saul-2/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T224500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T233000
DTSTAMP:20250505T175343Z
CREATED:20250430T215451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T175343Z
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SUMMARY:Open Jazz Jams
DESCRIPTION:Tyrant Studios hosts ten exhilarating nights of artist performances followed by the Festival’s signature latenight\, open jazz jams. The historic venue\, located above Vancouver’s legendary Penthouse Nightclub\, has been a frequent haunt for the greats of performing arts history\, including Frank Sinatra\, Sammy Davis Jr\, Duke Ellington\, Billie Holiday and Oscar Peterson. Come early for 9:30pm sets\, then stay into the night as the headliners become hosts\, sharing the stage with visiting artists and local players alike starting at 11:00pm (jam signup at 10:45pm). All Tyrant Studio shows are $18 in advance\, $20 at the door. The jam is $10 for the public and PWYC for jazz jammers. \nJune 20 – Jimi James Fraser Sextet\nJune 21 – Ard ‘n Saul\nJune 22 – Biboye Onanuga New Standards Quartet\nJune 23 – Chris Fraser Quartet\nJune 24 – MUSICMUSICMUSIC\nJune 25 – Let’s Make the Water Turn Black – Frank Zappa Tribute\nJune 26 – David Blake Trio\nJune 27 – Mili Hong and Friends\nJune 28 – Tom Wherrett Group\nJune 29 – Daniel Deorksen Band
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/open-jazz-jams/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T230000
DTSTAMP:20250620T164440Z
CREATED:20250429T150038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T164440Z
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SUMMARY:Jimi James Fraser Sextet
DESCRIPTION:Buy advance tickets here \nSince 2019\, the passionate pianist/composer Jimi James Fraser has called on a shifting cast of Vancouver Jazz House alumni for his sublime\, energetic Sextet. Taking cues from Art Blakey\, The VEJI (Vancouver Ensemble of Jazz Improvisation)\, Horace Silver\, and other great multi-horn lineups of the 50s and 60s\, the band absolutely cooks on originals and new arrangements of classic tunes. With Tamas Balai alto sax\, Spencer Drody trumpet\, Conor Lum tenor sax\, Brad Pearson bass\, and Arvind Ramdas drums. \n  \nOpen Jazz Jam to follow\, hosted by Jimi James Fraser Sextet. \n \n 
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/jimi-james-fraser-sextet/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T223000
DTSTAMP:20240603T222716Z
CREATED:20240514T193547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T222716Z
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SUMMARY:Ard n’ Saul
DESCRIPTION:Featuring the dynamic duo of alto saxophonist Saul Berson and tenor saxophonist Ardeshir\, this quintet is poised to bring an exhilarating blend of tradition and innovation to the stage. With a rich and diverse repertoire that seamlessly weaves classic jazz standards with their original compositions\, Ard n’ Saul promises a musical journey that transcends time and genre boundaries. At the heart of Ard n’ Saul’s artistic vision is exploring the classic jazz quintet format\, paying homage to the tradition of two horns with a rhythm section. \nStay after the set for an open jazz jam.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/ard-n-saul/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240628T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240628T223000
DTSTAMP:20240603T222214Z
CREATED:20240514T193258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T222214Z
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SUMMARY:Igneous
DESCRIPTION:Under pressure and heat even the most solid stone becomes liquid. In the right conditions\, magma anneals into crystals for light to diffract into rainbows. Igneous\, the band\, collectively cooks tunes from big bands of the volcanic islands of Japan with the hot pressure of big bands in NYC. Come check out how time swings to this quartz. Featuring RJ Abella\, Max Huberdeau\, Julia Farry\, Choenden Kyirong\, Clara Lin and Connor Lum. \nStay after the set for an open jazz jam.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/igneous/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T223000
DTSTAMP:20240603T221906Z
CREATED:20240415T170046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T221906Z
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SUMMARY:Teresa Marie and The Three
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver-based jazz and R&B vocalist Teresa Marie takes inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James\, and is passionate about constantly learning from artists across a wide range of genres. With Teresa Marie and the Three\, she performs a mix of her own imaginative arrangements of jazz standards\, original compositions\, and poetry\, and shares the stage with three incredible musicians: pianist Dean Thiessen\, bassist Wynston Minckler\, and drummer Tyler Murray. \nStay after the set for an open jazz jam (cheap cover $$$)\, hosted by Teresa Marie and presented in association with The Infidels Jazz and Tyrant Studios. \nDoors 9pm\, host sets 9:30pm\, jams from 10:50pm.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/teresa-marie-and-the-three/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240626T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240626T223000
DTSTAMP:20240603T221536Z
CREATED:20240415T170006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T221536Z
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SUMMARY:Tiny Pyramids
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on the vast and diverse catalogue of Sun Ra\, one of music’s most prolific\, pioneering\, and confounding figures\, Tiny Pyramids goes from in-the-pocket swing to controlled cosmic chaos and intergalactic improvisation. Classic charts point to uncharted territories for Dan Gaucher drums/percussion/electronics\, Colin Cowan bass/percussion/electronics\, and Tyson Naylor keyboards/percussion/electronics. \nStay after the set for an open jazz jam (cheap cover $$$)\, hosted by Tiny Pyramids and presented in association with The Infidels Jazz and Tyrant Studios. \nDoors 9pm\, host sets 9:30pm\, jams from 10:50pm.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/tiny-pyramids-2/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240625T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240625T223000
DTSTAMP:20240603T220958Z
CREATED:20240415T170034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T220958Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin Romain's Salience Network
DESCRIPTION:Salience Network is a modern jazz ensemble led by drummer/composer Kevin Romain. Dramatic\, spontaneous creation and razor-sharp precision come together on stage with Romain’s longtime collaborators Jeff Gammon bass\, John Nicholson tenor and soprano saxophones\, and Feven Kidane trumpet. Through dense polyrhythms and snaking melodies\, they explore Romain’s hyperfixations on the neuroscience of emotion\, circadian biology\, coffee extraction theory\, cool animals\, and anti-colonial resistance. The Salience Network’s debut album\, recorded to tape at Vancouver’s Afterlife Studios and released in November 2023 on the Infidels Jazz label\, is a somber document punctuated by moments of humour and hope. \nStay after the set for an open jazz jam (cheap cover $$$)\, hosted by Kevin Romain and presented in association with The Infidels Jazz and Tyrant Studios. \nDoors 9pm\, host sets 9:30pm\, jams from 10:50pm.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/kevin-romains-salience-network-2/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T225000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T233000
DTSTAMP:20240603T224734Z
CREATED:20240415T184307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T224734Z
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SUMMARY:Open Jazz Jam
DESCRIPTION:A cozy hidden gem\, and the hippest little room in Vancouver\, Tyrant Studios is the go-to spot for nightly jazz jams throughout the festival. The historic venue\, located above Vancouver’s legendary Penthouse Nightclub\, has been a frequent haunt for the greats of performing arts history\, including Frank Sinatra\, Sammy Davis Jr\, Duke Ellington\, Billie Holiday and Oscar Peterson. Come early for sets by Sharon Minemoto Trio\, Kevin Romain’s Salience Network\, Tiny Pyramids\, Teresa Marie and the Three\, and more\, then stay into the night as the headliners become hosts\, sharing the stage with visiting artists and local players alike. We really can’t say much more\, since these novel collaborations will take thrillingly unpredictable shapes. Come down and be part of Vancouver nightlife history in the making. \nDoors 9pm\, host sets 9:30pm\, jams from 10:30pm \nJune 24 – Sharon Minemoto Trio\nJune 25 – Kevin Romain’s Salience Network\nJune 26 – Tiny Pyramids\nJune 27 – Teresa Marie and the Three \nThe open jazz jams June 24-27 will be presented in association with Tyrant Studios and The Infidels Jazz.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/open-jazz-jam/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T223000
DTSTAMP:20240603T220513Z
CREATED:20240415T170021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T220513Z
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SUMMARY:Sharon Minemoto Trio
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver-based keyboardist Sharon Minemoto is a swinging and sensitive performer whose highly melodic style is loaded with fresh\, innovative harmonic ideas. Her compositions run the gamut from introspective to funky\, drawing wide-ranging influence from Herbie Hancock\, Kenny Wheeler\, Stevie Wonder\, and Alexander Scriabin. Her sharp Trio features Conrad Good bass and Bernie Arai drums. \nStay after the set for an open jazz jam (cheap cover $$$)\, hosted by Sharon Minemoto and presented in association with The Infidels Jazz and Tyrant Studios. \nDoors 9pm\, host sets 9:30pm\, jams from 10:50pm. \n 
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/sharon-minemoto-trio-2/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240623T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240623T230000
DTSTAMP:20240603T220101Z
CREATED:20240514T192932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T220101Z
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SUMMARY:Eli Davidovici’s Shapes Trio ft. Allison Burik
DESCRIPTION:Bassist Eli Davidovici’s trio featuring Dan Gaucher on drums and Dan Reynolds on piano will play a set of mostly Eli’s originals\, including those featured on his 2023 album Shapes\, with special guest Allison Burik (Montreal) on saxophone. \nStay after the set for an open jazz jam.
URL:https://www.coastaljazz.ca/event/eli-davidovici-shapes-trio/
LOCATION:Tyrant Studios\, 1019 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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