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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… lots on offer as usual but in case you prefer to see music on the big screen this week there are several showings of Echo in the Canyon, Rocketman, and Gordon Lightfoot:If You Could Read My Mind at Vancity and the Rio Theatres this week. All recommended. Check the schedules here… This is a free compilation so, as usual, please make sure to check with venues for changes to schedule. Additional events will be added to the website during the week.
 CBC Musical Nooners July 16-19, 2019This event runs from July 16, 2019 until July 19, 2019.
The 10th year of Musical Nooners: CBC’s free summer-long outdoor concert series, weekdays from 12-1p.m. on the Outdoor Stage & Plaza. Tuesday July 16 The Lonesome Town Painters Wednesday July 17 One Human Race Afrika Collective Thursday July 18 The Hamiltones Friday July 19 Midnight Shine  Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket Quartet Free eventJuly 17, 2019 6:00 pm
Adam Rohrlick: tenor saxophone, Dave Sikula: electric guitar, Brent Gubbels: acoustic bass, Nino DiPasquale: drums https://www.reverbnation.com/hippocketjazz  Lana Lou’s – Mixtophonics 14July 17, 2019 8:30 pm
Mixtophonics #14 Ambient drum’n’bass/ improv by some of Vancouver’s best in Chinatown’s LanaLou’s nightclub $10 at the door Kai Basanta & Juan Encinales – drums James Merger – bass Giorgio Magnanensi & Prophecy Sun – electronics Victor Noriega – keys Anita Eccleston – trumpet/ electric ukulele Liz Eccleston – oboe/ english horn Graham Ord & John Korsrud – horns Marina Hasselberg – cello  Jazz at Tangent Cafe -Mili Hong and Eli Davidovici By DonationJuly 18, 2019 8:30 pm
This power duo forged their connection in the halls of Capilano University and quickly became one of the busiest rhythm sections in town. Then they moved to Montreal and did the same thing. This return home reunites old friends. With Mili Hong – drums, Eli Davidovici – bass, David Blake – guitar and Jon Bentley – saxophone  42nd Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival July 19-21, 2019This event runs from July 19, 2019 until July 21, 2019.
Now in its 42nd year at Jericho Beach Park, attracting tens of thousands of folk music enthusiasts over the three days, the festival features over 60 performances from artists from over a dozen different countries. Headliners this year include Basia Bulat, Corb Lund, Larkin Poe, David Hidalgo and the Sam Roberts Band, and many, many others. If you don’t already have your tickets there are still options for day/weekend passes, evening events only etc.  Red Lion – Creber/Hood Free eventThis event runs from July 19, 2019 until August 9, 2019.
Every Friday during the summer jazz served up by Michael Creber on piano and Cameron Hood on bass. With guests.. maybe vocalists, maybe other musicians.  Tyrant Studios -Winston Matsushita TrioJuly 19, 2019 9:30 pm
Classic & Avant-garde Piano Jazz Pianist Winston Matsushita returns to Tyrant Studios with his Trio, performing a mix of classic covers and eclectic, sizzling originals. $12 cash cover at the door.  Jazz @ The Pat – Blue Monkeys Free eventJuly 20, 2019 3:00 pm
Blue Monkeys with Chris Rolin – guitar Steve Ranta – organ Lorne Etkin – drums  Carnegie meets 8East Free eventJuly 20, 2019 4:30 pm
Please note – this event begins at the Carnegie Community Centre (401 Main Street) 4:30 – 5:30p.m. and moves to 8EAST 6:00 – 7:30 4:30pm @ the Carnegie Community Centre (doors at 4:10) Carnegie Jazz Band and Now Society Musicians 5:30pm play and dance in the street making our way to 8EAST (8 East Pender) 6.00pm @ 8EAST “Temporary Ensembles” featuring 18 members of the Carnegie Jazz Band and the NOW Society  Red Lion – Kellett/Hood Free eventThis event runs from July 20, 2019 until August 10, 2019.
On a regular basis during the summer… jazz with Lorne Kellett on piano and Cameron Hood on bass. Surprise guests often in attendance.  Jazz Vespers – Steve Maddock By DonationJuly 21, 2019 4:00 pm
Jazz Vespers still in exile Over the past two decades, Steve Maddock has been steadily establishing himself as one of Canada’s most versatile vocal talents. Whether sharing a concert stage with a 65-piece symphony orchestra, performing with a 10-piece show band on a cruise ship, or fronting a jazz trio in a local club, he’s able to change gears effortlessly and present the music in a way that’s honest and fresh.  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Saul Berson Trio By DonationJuly 21, 2019 6:00 pm
With his bright playful sound, alto saxophonist Saul Berson is a Vancouver mainstay. Steeped in the bebop styles of Charlie Parker and Cannonball Adderley, his inventive improvising beautifully explores original material and jazz standards. With Sharon Minemoto – piano and Brent Gubbels – bass  Sylvia Hotel – Wanda Nowicki Trio Free eventJuly 21, 2019 7:00 pm
Vocalist Wanda Nowicki with Michael Toth – guitar and Mark Bender – bass  Libra Room – Colorifics w/Sarah Kennedy By DonationJuly 21, 2019 7:00 pm
Catch the Colorifics (full band) with vocalist Sarah Kennedy before she departs for Montreal. The 7-9p.m. set will be followed by a farewell jazz jam hosted by guitarist Chris Fraser.  St.James Community Hall – OKAN Afro Cuban Roots & JazzJuly 21, 2019 8:00 pm
Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre in association with Lula Lounge/Lula Music & Arts (Toronto) presents: OKAN – Afro Cuban Roots & Jazz Women-led group OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, bravery and love. Advance $15/ At the door $20. Cash bar. |
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