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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People, I am sending a short version of next week’s picks out early as I will be away for a few days visiting my son and his wife over the long weekend. Have a good one everyone. Visit my website for additions as the week progresses…. there definitely will be additions when I get home! As usual please check with venues for changes to schedule. Enjoy!
 Vancouver International Film Festival September 27-October 12, 2018This event runs from September 27, 2018 until October 12, 2018.
Get ready to VIFF! Expand the Frame at this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival from September 27–October 12. Showcasing the top international, Canadian and BC films and documentaries. 140,000 film fans enjoying 380 movies screened during the 16-day festival. Download schedule here Latest announcements here Purchase tickets here  Libra Room – The Singers of Company B and the China Project Pay-what-you-canOctober 8, 2018 9:00 pm
Join the singers of Company B Jazz band and the China Project (Ian Weiss on sax, Noah Walker on guitar and Wynston Minckler on bass) for a rousing send off party for their China and European tour this fall. Pay what you can, all funds go towards paying the musicians and travel expenses.  Jazz @ The Pat – Daniel Hersog’s Jazz OrchestraOctober 9, 2018 8:00 pm
Daniel Hersog’s Jazz Orchestra returns to play Jazz @ The Pat with an all-star cast. Check the poster for the amazing array of musicians! $12 at the door  The Cultch – A Vancouver Guldasta October 9-13This event runs from October 9, 2018 until October 13, 2018.
Written and Directed by Paneet Singh. A Vancouver Guldasta focuses on the Dhaliwals—a Punjabi family in Vancouver in the early 1980s—as they navigate through the experience of trauma and violence occurring in Punjab, and their daughter’s complicated friendship with Andy, a Vietnamese refugee teen who lives in their basement. The story takes place during the Indian government’s armed invasion of the “Golden Temple”—the holiest shrine of the Sikhs—in the epicentre of the Sikh diaspora, South Vancouver, BC, Canada. A Vancouver Guldasta is an examination of common experience, identifying home, and processing trauma. Post Show Q&A following each performance Tickets $40 ** some dates already sold out  Gold Saucer – Cat Toren and Johanna Hauser Pay-what-you-canOctober 9, 2018 9:30 pm
Weekly performance series curated by Barbara Adler, Cole Schmidt & James Meger. Tuesdays at the Gold Saucer Studio. New Music by CAT TOREN w/ Josh Zubot (Violin) & Katie Rife (Vibraphone) JOHANNA HAUSER and FRIENDS (Improvised Music, Clarinet, Spoken Word) **This show is a fundraiser in support of clarinetist Johanna Hauser, found guilty of ‘criminal contempt’ for blocking work on Kinder Morgan pipeline. She and fellow musicians and arrestees will tell their stories in words and music with proceeds going to the Raven Trust Defence Fund. With First Nations drummer and arrestee Stacy Gallagher, free improv Bassist Torsten Müller, and arrestees Tama Ward and Simin Tabrizi.  China Cloud – Two’s A Crowd Pay-what-you-canOctober 10, 2018 9:00 pm
STAR SYSTEM Curation Society and INVISIBLE TASTE WEDNESDAYS PRESENTS: Two’s a Crowd – duo’s from across the musical landscape. Tommy Babbin (bass) and Colin Cowan (drums) The Giving Shapes Elisa Thorn (harp/voice) and Robyn Jacob (keys/voice) Harley Card (voice/guitar) and Dan Gaucher (drums/percussion) Each duo will play in succession for the first set, a collaborative set will follow!  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Saul Berson Trio By DonationOctober 11, 2018 8:30 pm
Saxophonist Saul Berson is a mainstay of the Vancouver scene steeped in the bebop styles of Charlie Parker and Cannonball Adderley. His inventive improvising explores jazz standards and originals. Saul Berson – alto sax Nick Peck – keyboard Steve Holy – bass  Red Lion – Ron Johnston/Cameron Hood & friends By DonationThis event runs from September 28, 2018 until October 26, 2018.
Piano refurbished and with an updated sound system, Ron (piano) & Cameron (bass) are back every Friday playing an eclectic assortment of jazz tunes. A rotating list of friends drop by and sit in…. often, but not always, vocalists.  Kay Meek Centre – Mad Dogs and VancouveritesThis event runs from October 12, 2018 until October 13, 2018.
A Re-Imagining of the Classic Joe Cocker Album Featuring Matt Andersen, CR Avery, Steve Dawson, Roy Forbes, Rich Hope, Khari Wendell McClelland, Ndidi Onukwulu and Dawn Pemberton. House Band: Jeremy Holmes bass, Geoff Hicks drums, Liam MacDonald percussion, Chris Gestrin keys, Malcolm Aiken trumpet, Dominic Conway saxophone and Jerry Cook saxophone In 1970, the late, great Joe Cocker released the rollicking live album Mad Dogs & Englishmen, a classic revue-style extravaganza featuring a great mix of Cocker’s original material and some of his signature covers of rock and soul including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, and Otis Redding. For the 4th edition of our Steve Dawson led artist celebrations, Mad Dogs seems an ideal choice for the annual mash-up of local and visiting artists re-imagining iconic albums. Tickets from $56  8East -Benoît Delbecq François Houle Kenton Loewen Gordon GrdinaOctober 12, 2018 9:00 pm
1st Set 8East collective members Peggy Lee – Cello Dylan van der Schyff – Drums Lisa Cay Miller – Piano Torsten Müller – Double Bass 2nd Set Benoît Delbecq – Piano, Keys, Bass Station François Houle – Clarinet Kenton Loewen – Drums Gordon Grdina – Guitar/ Oud $20 at the door. Small cash bar.  Tyrant Studios -Ardeshir’s Standards TrioOctober 12, 2018 9:30 pm
Ardeshir Pourkeramati is a multi-instrumentalist, currently living in Vancouver. Having studied under the well-known saxophone wizard Stan Karp, he received his bachelor’s degree from Capilano University’s jazz studies program. Ardeshir’s versatility has led him to playing in different musical groups spanning several genres (jazz, funk, rock, pop, etc). Aside from being a sideman, Ardeshir also leads his own jazz group, in which they play his original compositions and arrangements. Cover $10  Jazz @ The Pat – Bill Runge Quintet Free eventOctober 13, 2018 3:00 pm
Saxophonist Bill Runge fathoms the depths of his bucket list playing favourite tunes from Steps Ahead, Weather Report, and more …. Bill Runge – saxophone Kristian Alexandrov – piano Nick Apivor – vibes Miles Hill – bass Bernie Arai – drums  Western Front -PUGS & CROWS with Marin Patenaude UNCLE! album releaseOctober 13, 2018 9:00 pm
On their fourth full-length album UNCLE!, Vancouver indie rock jazz art folk instrumentalists Pugs & Crows join forces with vocalist Marin Patenaude. Patenaude’s earthy, soulful voice coupled with the band’s trademark cinematic pacing, melodicism, and gritty elegance transports the music to new heights. The album also features a venerable line-up of guest musicians: Chris Gestrin (Moogs, electronics, string arrangements), Mike Schmidt (drums), Tony Wilson (guitar, harmonica, string arrangements), Josh Zubot (violin), John Kastelic (viola), Peggy Lee (cello), and Debra-Jean Creelman (vocals). Ticket $18 online (available until 12pm October 13th) // $20 at the door  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Steve Maddock By DonationOctober 14, 2018 6:00 pm
Vocalist Steve Maddock is a force in the Vancouver jazz world. Think Bobby McFerrin meets Wayne Shorter. Band t.b.a.  Guilt & Company – Dutch Robinson Quartet Pay-what-you-canOctober 14, 2018 9:30 pm
Legendary R&B singer and Guilt & Co regular brings us his spectacular jazz quartet comprised of himself as well as local legends Ron Johnston, Cameron Hood, and Buff Allen. Most known at Guilt & Co for bringing his unique and powerful R&B/Soul flavourings to our GroundUp Thursdays, Dutch takes a completely different approach with this quartet so come and see what they’ve got. |
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