June 25, 2019

The Vancouver International Jazz Festival is BC’s largest music festival, attracting close to 1800 artists and over half a million jazz enthusiastic participants. This is the 34th Annual with some 300 concerts at close to three dozen venues over the course of two weeks, including over 150 free shows.   And there is the after-hours jam at Frankie’s at 11p.m. every night. If you don’t already have your festival all mapped out, here are some helpful links. Festival Guide Events Calendar Ironworks Schedule Free & Low Cost Events Granville Island Jazz Downtown Jazz Schedule David Lam Park Canada Day on Granville Island  

June 25, 2019

Wednesday, June 26 from 6-9pm: Hip Pocket Quartet Jazz Standards, Latin Jazz and Contemporary Instrumentals featuring Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar & tenor saxophone, Tilden Webb: keyboard, Graham Clark: acoustic bass, Joel Fountain: drums https://www.reverbnation.com/hippocketjazz Thursday, June 27 from 2-5pm: Diane Lines Duo Jazz, Pop and Jump Blues featuring Diane Lines: keyboard & vocals and Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar & tenor saxophone https://dianelines.com/ Saturday, June 29 from 12-3pm: Gary Comeau and the Sounds of New Orleans Trio Rhythm & Blues featuring Gary Comeau: keyboard, fiddle & vocals, Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar & tenor saxophone, Chris Nordquist: drums, washboard & background vocals www.garycomeau.net

June 25, 2019

June 25, 2019 2:00 pm

Doors at 1:30, music 2- 3 and 3:30 – 4:30 set one Jasper Stadhouders-guitar Lisa Cay Miller-piano Onno Goveart-drums set two Peggy Lee-cello Tyson Naylor-piano Beau Stocker-drums

June 25, 2019 6:45 pm

Dearly beloved We are gathered here today To get through this thing called “life” Electric word, life It means forever and that’s a mighty long time But I’m here to tell you There’s something else The afterworld… Join the Rio Theatre to mark the 35th anniversary of “the purple one’s” cinematic and musical triumph: PURPLE RAIN! Yes, the indelible rock musical for which Prince is so loved (and will likely always be best remembered for) is turning 35. Celebrate him and the wonderful legacy of his music with this iconic 80’s pop-culture phenomenon – on the big screen, and with even bigger sound! (Get ready to sing along and go crazy with the beautiful ones in the Rio Theatre audience – costumes and 80’s attire welcome and oh-so-very encouraged.) Tickets $10.50

June 26, 2019

Tangent Cafe  5th Vancouver International Jazz Festival calendar! All shows are $10 for both sets! One charge gets you in all night! Set 1 is 8pm – 9pm Set 2 is 9:30-10:30pm Please keep talking to a minimum during the performances!   Wednesday June 26 Bernie Arai Trio Bernie Arai is an original voice on the drums. His unique sound blurs the lines between Art Blakey and Mix Master Mike. With Jon Bentley – saxophones and Tommy Babin – bass Thursday June 27 Meghan Gilhespy Trio + Patrick O’Reilly Toronto based vocalist Meghan Gilhespy explores the extremes of the human voice. Incorporating extended techniques and electronics, she paints a wild sound scape. She’ll be joined by special guest guitarist Patrick O’Reilly. With David Blake – guitar and Conrad Good – bass Friday June 28 Brad Turner/André Lachance/Randall Stoll This electric trio has been the heart of some of Vancouver’s funkiest bands. They’ll weave together fusion odysseys, soul hits and original tunes. Brad Turner – keyboards, André Lachance – fender bass, Randall Stoll – drums Saturday June 29 Daniel Miles Kane Explosion! This mind blowing ensemble will have you dancing on the tables, and they might even join you! A Vancouver favorite,

June 26, 2019 3:30 pm

Doors 3pm Music 3:30pm $20-10 PWYC Tyson Naylor Keys Kenton Loewen Drums Joe Williamson Bass J.P. Carter Trumpet

June 27, 2019

  Thursday June 27 – Lorne Lofsky & Bill Coon duo  FREE East coast and west coast guitar masters join forces. Friday June 28 – Lorne Lofsky & Bill Coon guitar duo FREE East coast and west coast guitar masters round two. 3 pm Saturday June 29 – Len Aruliah 5tet FREE with Jared Burrows guitar, Nick Peck piano, Rob Kohler bass, Joe Poole drums and Len Aruliah saxophones. 8 pm Saturday June 22 – Bill Coon 5tet FREE with Campbell Ryga sax, Buff Allen drums, Paul Rushka bass, Bill Coon guitar and special guest Lorne Lofsky guitar. 1 pm Monday July 1 – Vancouver Legacy Jazz Orchestra Fred Stride leads an all Canadian program. VLJO, founded by Michael Kim and Fred Stride, has been in Vancouver’s big band scene since 2015. The full sized big band presents program-based concerts featuring world renowned big band composers/arrangers including Rob McConnell, Thad Jones, Maynard Ferguson, Bill Holman, Bob Florence, Bob Brookmeyer, etc. $20 at the door, $15 students.  

June 27, 2019 9:30 pm

Skye Brooks (drums), Russell Sholberg (bass) and Tony Wilson (guitar) return to Tyrant Studios with special guests. Expect a few Zappa tunes. $12 cover at the door. Cash only. 

This event runs from June 14, 2019 until June 28, 2019.

Eclectic jazz served up by Ron Johnston on the piano and Cameron Hood on the bass on a regular Friday basis. Also on Saturdays. With musical guests dropping by regularly to sit in. Be surprised and entertained!

June 28, 2019 7:00 pm

The Jimi James Fraser trio was started 3 years ago when several students of music decided to move in together and create Jazz House. Since then  they have been practicing and jamming almost every night with amazing musicians from all over Vancouver.  John Gross the great L.A tenor player has been a big inspiration to the band.

June 28, 2019 10:00 pm

Blue Moon Marquee: Stemming from the Badlands of the Rocky Mountain prairies, Blue Moon Marquee is a self-styled gypsy blues band. This authentic duo writes and performs original compositions influenced by early blues, swing, and ragtime. Ryan McNally: Whether he’s playing with his own solo band or other various outfits, he can’t be kept off Canadian stages. Ryan puts most of his energy in his passion for studying acoustic traditional blues, jazz and old time music.

June 29, 2019 7:00 pm

Swinging standards, originals and plenty of modern jazz. Casual and family friendly cafe. No cover charge, by donation. Dzung Vo – piano Andy Stack – guitar Clint Thomson – upright bass Jean-Philippe Larpin – drums

June 30, 2019 4:00 pm

Jazz Vespers in exile Vocalist LJ Mounteney performs a mix of jazz, latin and popular standards. With Diane Lines -piano, Nick Apivor – vibes/percussion, Nathen Aswell – bass/stick,

June 30, 2019 7:00 pm

Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs its annual free outdoor concert (32nd!!) showcasing the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park. The crowd-pleasing program of light classics and popular favourites is always a coveted and not to be missed highlight of the summer! Go early, bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and settle in for a wonderful evening with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Parking in the vicinity is limited, so alternate transportation is recommended.

July 1, 2019 10:00 pm

Star System plays the music of Sun Ra! An extra special Canada Day show, complete with special guests and new music! This show is the unofficial Jazz Festival Wrap Party. LATE SHOW! Doors at 10pm, Blast off at 11pm. We’ll take a brief journey through the solar system, picking up mysterious cargo along the way, returning to earth with healing sounds from the COSMIC REALM! Featuring: JP Carter – Trumpet & electronics Joshua Zubot – Violin & electronics John Paton – Saxophone Ben Henriques – Saxophones and Flute Lee Hutzulak – Synth & electronics Tom Wherrett – Guitar & electronics Jenn Bojm – Bass & Voice Colin Edward Cowan – Bass, Synth & electronics Skye Brooks – Percussion Daniel Gaucher – Drums & electronics Tyson Naylor – Keys & electronics (All the way from BERLIN!!) Michael Davidson – Vibraphone (Special Guest from TORONTO!)