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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadHello dear Picks People… the week ahead. Plus, both Jazz Festival and Folk Festival are coming up. Line ups have been announced and tickets are on sale. Plan ahead and don’t miss out! This is a free compilation so, as usual, please make sure to check with venues for changes to schedule. Additional events will be added of course to the website.
 Rio Theatre – Blue Note Records: Beyond The NotesApril 23, 2019 6:30 pm
BLUE NOTE RECORDS: BEYOND THE NOTES explores the unique vision behind the iconic jazz record label. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with Blue Note artists, the film reveals a powerful mission and illuminates the vital connections between jazz and hip hop. Director Sophie huber’s film is a revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. One of the most important record labels in the history of jazz — and, by extension, that of American music — Blue Note Records has been home to such groundbreaking artists as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Bud Powell and Art Blakey, as well as present-day luminaries like Robert Glasper, Ambrose Akinmusire and Norah Jones. Founded in New York in 1939 by German Jewish refugees Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, the history of Blue Note Records goes beyond the landmark recordings, encompassing the pursuit of musical freedom, the conflict between art and commerce and the idea of music as a transformative and revolutionary force. Tickets $10.50  Emerge on Main 2019April 23, 2019 8:00 pm
This event is a part of A Month of Tuesdays 2019 Concert Series. Witness the emergence of 3 of Vancouver’s up-and-coming classical, new, and genre-bending musicians as they step into the spotlight. Featuring: Matthew Ariaratnam, musician, composer, & improviser Julia Chien, percussion Alex Mah, composer & interdisciplinary artist Tickets $29  Gold Saucer – Adriana Contreras & Tin Gamboa Pay-what-you-canApril 23, 2019 8:30 pm
Weekly performance series curated by Barbara Adler, Cole Schmidt & James Meger. Tuesdays at the Gold Saucer Studio. This week: An evening celebrating Filipino Women through songs, stories, poetry, dance and film. Featuring Tin Gamboa’s premiere of her latest film “Kariskis”.  Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket featuring Dave Sikula Free eventApril 24, 2019 6:00 pm
Hip Pocket Trio featuring special guest Dave Sikula Adam Rohrlick: tenor saxophone and electric guitar Dave Sikula: electric guitar Brent Gubbels: acoustic bass  Tyrant Studios – Dreams: A CabaretApril 24, 2019 7:00 pm
First production of Eyagi Productions. Eyagi is a performing arts company focused on storytelling. “Eyagi” is a Korean word which translates to “story” An evening of stories and songs featuring .. Amy Gartner Jessica Wong Julia Ullrich Michelle Bardach Riley Sandbeck Tim Howe YooRa Kang Accompanist – Beulah Lee Tickets $15 advance/ $20 at door  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Igor Willcox QuartetApril 24, 2019 8:00 pm
Featuring elements of jazz and fusion, the Igor Willcox Quartet play original compositions, exploring all musicality, spontaneity, and synergy. The Brazilian group will be touring across Canada playing at clubs such as the Yardbird Suite, The Bucking Jam Palace, The Jazz Room, The Rex, and Frankie’s! With Igor Willcox on drums, Wagner Barbosa on sax, Vini Morales on piano, and Glecio Nascimento on bass. Cover $10  Shadbolt Centre – Little Volcano featuring Veda HilleThis event runs from April 25, 2019 until April 27, 2019.
Veda Hille and Theatre Replacement, an artistic collaboration of almost two decades, bring a new work of autobiography to the Shadbolt’s James Cowan Theatre. Half concert, half story telling event, Hille explores her history through text, Bach and a collection of her favorite songs from a 30 year career. Little Volcano traces a path to the ecstatic through the natural world and a lifetime of playing piano.  Frankie’s Jazz Club – David Weiss SextetThis event runs from April 25, 2019 until April 26, 2019.
Moving jazz forward has been David Weiss’s modus operandi ever since he appeared on the scene in the late eighties when he established himself in New York by touring and/or recording with the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Charles Tolliver, Billy Harper, Bobby Hutcherson, Slide Hampton, James Moody, Tom Harrell, Louis Hayes, Muhal Richard Abrams, and Billy Hart, among many others. In 2000, Weiss formed a second group, the David Weiss Sextet to explore new compositional concepts and styles he was developing that did not fit the sound of the octet. The group also introduced to the jazz world two extraordinary new young talents, twin brothers Marcus and E.J. Strickland. With Myron Walden alto sax, Marcus Strickland tenor sax, David Bryant piano, Eric Wheeler bass, and E.J. Strickland drums. Cover $32.50  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Ron Samworth Band By DonationApril 25, 2019 8:30 pm
Guitarist Ron Samworth can do anything. His big sound has been part of the Vancouver jazz and creative music scene for decades. With John Gross – sax, James Meger – bass, Joe Poole – drums  Red Lion Bar & Grill – Johnston/Hood Duo Free eventThis event runs from April 12, 2019 until May 31, 2019.
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. Also, on Saturdays  The Labyrinth at St. Paul’s – Theda Phoenix By DonationApril 26, 2019 7:00 pm
The labyrinth at St. Paul’s is a walking meditation space. On the last Friday of the month, it hosts some of the best contemplative musicians in Vancouver, drawing from many spiritual and musical traditions. Walk the labyrinth to the angelic vocals and soothing musical sounds of singer, songwriter Theda Phoenix. Be transported by the meditative tones of crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowls; be inspired by eco-folk songs performed on the guitar. Walk and reflect, or sit and contemplate to powerful soundscapes and beautiful melodies.  Hood 29 (formerly Cottage Bistro) – A Tribute to Carlos Jobim and the Bossa NovaApril 26, 2019 7:30 pm
Jazz at the Hood ♫ Tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim and the Bossa Nova ♫ Featuring: Ralph Barrat vocals Mike Allen saxophones Gabriel Mark Hasselbach trumpet/flute Jordan Manderioli piano Dave Guiney acoustic bass Craig Scott drums $10 cover  Jazz @ The Pat – Vancouver Legacy Jazz OrchestraApril 26, 2019 8:00 pm
Founded by Michael Kim and Fred Stride in 2015, Vancouver Legacy Jazz Orchestra plays tribute to the world’s greatest big band composers … this time to the music of Stan Kenton Cover $15/$12  Rogue Folk Club – April in Paris Gypsy Jazz Festival – The BillsApril 26, 2019 8:00 pm
13th Annual ‘April in Paris’ Gypsy Jazz Festival For this very special April in Paris show, The Bills will showcase their renowned arrangements and compositions in the European/Romany (Gypsy) jazz realm. Featuring players and soloists like Richard Moody on the violin and Marc Atkinson on the guitar, listeners will be uplifted by the romance and deep swing conjured up by this quintet of passionate players. The Bills are renowned for their instrumental virtuosity, lush vocal arrangements, evocative songwriting, and a refreshing sound that transcends musical boundaries and defies simple categorization. When The Bills play the sounds of traditional Eastern European and Gypsy jazz, you are guaranteed to be moved. Tickets $33  Pacific Cinematheque – MuseoApril 26, 2019 8:30 pm
VANCOUVER PREMIERE! Is writer-director Alonso Ruizpalacios (Güeros) Mexican cinema’s Next Big Thing? His sophomore feature Museo nabbed Berlin’s Silver Bear for Screenplay and was last year’s best-received Latin American film — at least, until Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma came along! The stylish comedy-drama is based, very loosely, on a notorious theft of Mayan and Mesoamerican artifacts from Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology on Christmas Eve, 1985. Gael García Bernal and Leonardo Ortizgris play thirtysomething semi-slackers and old pals Juan and Benjamin, who devise a half-baked scheme to rob the museum, counting on holiday-season distractions to provide cover. Amazingly, the two amateurs pull off a near-perfect heist. But what they hadn’t planned for was how difficult it would be to unload such treasures afterwards, particularly with the entire nation outraged by their crime. Tickets $13/11 Watch trailer here **Several other showings on different days at different times.  Merge – ElkHorn + TL;DRApril 26, 2019 8:30 pm
ElkHorn played its first gig at Merge in 2014. This their last show there (space closing). ElkHorn plays the music of Tom Wherrett. With: Meredith Bates – violin/viola Nikola Tosic – trumpet Russell Sholberg – bass Mike Magnusson – drums https://vandocument.com/2017/02/elkhorn-live-at-china-cloud/ TL;DR is an improvised electronic music duo featuring Ridley Bishop (no-input mixer) and Lyle Hopkins (laptop). www.ridleybishop.bandcamp.com Doors 8:30 Music 9:00. $10 cover. Cash only  8East -Alfred Jarry Double CD release | Byrnes, Muller, Miller, Gross Pay-what-you-canApril 26, 2019 8:30 pm
Set 1 Alfred Jarry double CD release: Eldritch Priest – Guitar, Casio DH-100) Brady Cranfield – Elektron Analog Rytm, Roland V-Drums Listen here Set 2 Ted Byrnes – Percussion John Gross – Saxophone Torsten Muller – Bass Lisa Cay Miller – Piano Ted’s discography here $20/$10/PWYC  Tyrant Studios – Steve Lloyd Smith QuartetApril 26, 2019 9:30 pm
Steve Smith (bass) brings his renowned Vancouver quartet to the Tyrant Studios stage. Featuring Dave Say (saxophone), Chris Gestrin (piano) and Dave Robbins (drums) Cover $12  Jazz @ The Pat – Mike Braverman’s Sax Attack Free eventApril 27, 2019 3:00 pm
After a strong showing at the tenor sax summit, Mike brings some fresh faces to The Pat. Mike Braverman – sax , Daniel Miles Kane – sax, Itamar Erez piano, Brent Gubbels – bass, Don Powrie – drums  Rogue Folk Club – April in Paris Gypsy Jazz Festival – Deanna Knight & The Hot Club of Mars/The Lawless FirmApril 27, 2019 8:00 pm
A tradition at the April in Paris Festival. The Hot Club of Mars featuring Deanna Knight is Vancouver’s most eclectic gypsy swing ensemble. Travel back in time to the early acoustic swing era of the 1920’s & 30’s. Chanteuse Deanna Knight shares sassy and sultry vocals alongside the driving rhythms and hot solos of Michael Dunn and the Hot Club of Mars. Rooted deeply in the rhythms of Django Reinhardt, this unique ensemble adds to a traditional sound with melody, charm and loads of fun. You will enjoy a clever repertoire, spanning a full century from historical tangos written in the early 1900s to contemporary songs of today. Special guest will be Miss Devora Laye on saw and washboard. The Lawless Firm is the new Gypsy jazz group. Guitarist Michael Dunn has been a fixture in the Gypsy jazz world in Vancouver from its beginnings. Don Ogilvie, whose guitar playing mastery is firmly rooted in the Gypsy style, has played in more groups than anyone can count. The group will feature some original Django pieces seldom heard as well as some surprises. This year they offer up the Canadian premiere of a Bolero, a piece composed by Django in 1937. Tickets $28  International Dance Day 2019 April 28 & 29 Free eventApril 28, 2019
Initiated in 1982 by UNESCO, International Dance Day is marked annually on April 29 across Canada and around the world. A program of free events celebrating the vitality and diversity of dance! Featuring: The Nelken Line: Kinesis Dance somatheatro April 28, 12 noon Granville Island, April 29, 12 noon Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby ÉCOUTE POUR VOIR: Danse Carpe Diem Emmanuel Jouthe April 28, 4pm Vancouver Public Library Main Concourse, April 29, 4pm Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St Dust: Francesca Frewer & Erika April 28 & 29, 6pm Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Dance Double: Isabelle Kirouac + Sujit Vaidya April 29, 12 noon Vancouver Public Library Main Concourse, Youth Dance Blast April 29, 1pm Vancouver Art Gallery South Plaza, Robson St between Howe and Hornby  Small Change for Big Change Benefit – Helen Hansen & Michael Creber House ConcertApril 28, 2019 2:00 pm
Jazz vocalist Helen Hansen accompanied by pianist Michael Creber will help warm a spring afternoon with their lively and varied jazz compositions and interpretations. The East Van Gogos provide a seat in the living room of a lovely home in East Vancouver along with light refreshments and a cozy, friendly atmosphere for this intimate concert. The performance will be limited to 30 audience members. All proceeds will benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign to support grandmothers in Sub Saharan Africa who are caring for millions of AIDS orphans. Because the concert is in a private home, the address will be provided to ticket purchasers prior to the concert, via email. Tickets $30 (including light refreshments)  Jazz Vespers – Henry Young Quartet By DonationApril 28, 2019 4:00 pm
Jazz Vespers in exile at First Baptist Henry Young Quartet His entire career, guitarist Henry Young has been involved with crafting music of the highest calibre. A previous Juno nominee, Henry’s work has drawn praise from the likes of Ray Charles, Wes Montgomery and Miles Davis. As a former principal member of Nina Simone’s superlative band, he has received international critical attention, having performed at the prestigious Montreux, African and Newport Jazz Festivals. Henry’s talent, not only as a guitarist, but as a conductor, arranger, composer and musical director, encompasses a musical spectrum ranging from vintage rock & roll, to rhythm & blues, standards, big band and jazz.  Tangent Cafe – David Lavoie Quartet By DonationApril 28, 2019 6:00 pm
Up and coming trumpet phenom David Lavoie plays with maturity. His warm sound swings playfully and searches moodily. With Brad Turner – piano, Stephen Edwards – bass, Miles Wong – drums  Rogue Folk Club – April in Paris Gypsy Jazz Festival – Van DjangoApril 28, 2019 8:00 pm
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 Gubbels. Van Django’s music is well-rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930’s Paris France, but beyond that it’s all pure blue-skying; flights of dazzling fancy, driving rhythms and boundless creativity featuring original compositions and arrangements including humorous mash-ups showcasing their eclectic influences. Tickets $28  Vancity Theatre – A Tuba to CubaApril 29, 2019 8:30 pm
Music Mondays presents A Tuba to Cuba The award winning documentary – New Orleans’ famed Preservation Hall Jazz Band retrace their musical roots from the storied city of jazz to the shores of Cuba and in turn discover a connection that runs much deeper than could have been imagined. Watch trailer here Tickets $11 |
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