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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T230000
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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:20260627T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260623T123925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T162108Z
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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:20260628T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260623T123925
CREATED:20260505T150006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T162125Z
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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:20260629T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T230000
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LAST-MODIFIED: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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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T230000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260703T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260703T230000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T230000
DTSTAMP:20260623T123925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T162247Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Jazz & Blues Society%C2%A0":MAILTO:cjbs@coastaljazz.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T230000
DTSTAMP:20260623T123925
CREATED:20260506T175147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T162301Z
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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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