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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… Some September calendars are not yet available. Additional updates/ new events will be added to the website during the week. This is a free compilation so, as usual, please make sure to check with venues for changes to schedule.
 Hood 29/Cottage Bistro – Jerry Cook QuartetSeptember 3, 2019 7:00 pm
A preview of an upcoming album.. Jerry Cook – tenor sax with Chris Gestrin – piano, John Lee – bass, and Jesse Cahill – drums plus special guest Dave Sikula on guitar Cover $10 cash at door  Provence Marinaside – Gary Comeau & The Sounds of New Orleans Free eventSeptember 4, 2019 6:00 pm
Gary Comeau: keyboards & vocals, Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar & tenor saxophone, Lee Oliphant: electric bass, Chris Nordquist: drums, washboard & background vocals  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Tribute to Sonny Rollins: Dave Say QuartetSeptember 4, 2019 8:00 pm
September 7th is the birthday of legendary jazz tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins. Acknowledged as the genre’s greatest living improviser, Rollins has played music for over 70 years—beginning as a teenager with icons like JJ Johnson and Bud Powell. In the ‘1950s, he was a sideman for Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis and then joined the Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet. He also teamed up with John Coltrane for the recording Tenor Madness. Join the Dave Say Quartet as they pay tribute to Sonny’s Saxophone Colossus album. Cover $10  Guilt & Co – Trombonanza PWYCSeptember 4, 2019 9:30 pm
Hot Jazz Wednesdays presents Trombonanza Finally! All the excitement of a big band….but without trumpets and saxophones. Trombonanza features four trombones with jazz rhythm section playing hot jazz standards and originals arranged by leader Brad Shigeta.  Vancouver Fringe Festival September 5 – 15, 2019September 5, 2019
The Vancouver Fringe Festival is an annual celebration of Theatre for Everyone! 2019 will feature more than 700 performances by over 90 artists over 11 days from September 5 – 15 in various theatres. The Festival employs an “everyone welcome” selection technique—the Mainstage shows are literally drawn out of a hat, giving all artists a chance to participate. The Vancouver Fringe Festival also features unique site-specific theatre where artists stage their work in the nooks and crannies of Granville Island.  Jazz at Tangent Cafe -Paul Rushka Quartet By DonationSeptember 5, 2019 8:30 pm
Bassist Paul Rushka has been an instrumental member of the Canadian jazz scene for over 2 decades. His playing has been featured with greats such as Peter Bernstein, Andre White and Cory Weeds. This ensemble plays originals and chestnuts from the jazz canon. With David Sikula – guitar, Jon Bentley – saxophones and Jesse Cahill – drums  Libra Room – Tom Wherrett Trio By DonationSeptember 5, 2019 9:30 pm
Guitarist Tom Wherrett is a prolific band leader and composer. While several of his bands explore his original compositions, he is equally at home playing standards and bebop tunes.  Red Lion Bar – Johnston/Hood Free eventThis event runs from August 16, 2019 until September 13, 2019.
Eclectic jazz served up weekly by Ron Johnston – piano and Cameron Hood – bass. Frequent musical guests.. some vocalists, some not!  Libra Room – Ella Oz & The Wizards of Swing By DonationSeptember 6, 2019 7:00 pm
Wizards of Swing play a mix of gypsy swing. plus Ella Ozz sings Edith Piaf classics & other tunes.  Rogue Folk Club – Babe Gurr CD release featuring Paul Pigat & Simon KendallSeptember 6, 2019 8:00 pm
Vancouver singer-songwriter Babe Gurr celebrates the release of her new recording ‘Blurred Lines’ at the Rogue! Joining her will be Paul Pigat (guitar), Nick Apivor (percussion), Jeff Gammon (stand-up bass) and Simon Kendall (keys, accordion, support vocals). Tickets $24/$20 at Highlife, Tapestry, and online  Jazz @ The Pat – Thomas Houlden Big BandSeptember 6, 2019 8:00 pm
The Capilano grad’s 11-piece big band plays original music created while completing a Masters in Jazz Performance at the University of Toronto. $15 at the door. $10 students.  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Eric Weiden Main Stem – The Music of Oliver NelsonSeptember 6, 2019 8:00 pm
Edmonton based trumpeter Eric Weiden, has enjoyed performing all across Western Canada leading small groups as well as performing with various big bands including Vancouver Legacy Jazz Orchestra, Calgary Jazz Orchestra, and the Yardbird Suite Jazz Orchestra. This performance will pay tribute to the legendary saxophonist and composer Oliver Nelson and features Cory Weeds on tenor sax, Sharon Minemoto on piano, Paul Rushka on bass, and Bernie Arai on drums. Cover $17.50  8East – Korsrud / Lee/ van der Schyff /Bates/ Hutzulak PWYCSeptember 6, 2019 8:30 pm
Set 1: Meredith Bates-violin Lee Hutzulak-electronics Set 2: John Korsrud -trumpet Peggy Lee-cello Dylan van der Schyff- drums Set 3: All Doors @ 8pm Music @ 8:30pm  Tyrant Studios – Malleus TrioSeptember 6, 2019 9:00 pm
Freshly returned from a cross-Canada tour and the release of their critically acclaimed latest album, Vancouver’s Malleus Trio (Ben Brown, Dominic Conway, Geordie Hart) bring their signature groove to Tyrant Studios. $10 cash cover at the door  Jazz @ The Pat – Graeme Coleman Quartet with special guest Joani Taylor Free eventSeptember 7, 2019 3:00 pm
Every Jazz @ The Pat offering is special in it’s own unique way, but this show will be extra special. Not only will Graeme Coleman’s music be in a more traditional format than usual, the audience will witness vocalist Joani Taylor’s induction into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. That’s right, she’s getting a long-overdue star on the Walk of Fame on Granville Street. Joani will join Coleman’s Quartet for a few tunes and will also perform as a duo with special guest guitarist Henry Young. This is one show you won’t want to miss. Miles Hill – bass Craig Scott – drums Bill Runge – sax Graeme Coleman – piano  Water St Cafe – Laura Crema TrioSeptember 7, 2019 7:00 pm
Exquisite Vancouver vocalist Laura Crema is joined by Juno nominated guitarist/composer Bill Coon and pianist/composer Sharon Minemoto. This group’s intention is to create a unique interplay of beautiful sounds while nurturing playful interplay between its members, creating mood and feeling through melody and lyrics. They will be performing original music, and arrangements of pieces from the jazz, blues, folk, and Brazilian songbooks. $5 per set Support Live Music contribution will be collected and given to the artists  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – David Blake Trio By DonationSeptember 8, 2019 6:00 pm
New tunes and dreamy standards and more. David Blake – guitar With Conrad Good – bass and Joe Poole – drums  Provence Marinaside – Rumba Calzada Free eventSeptember 9, 2019 6:00 pm
Raphael Geronimo – Timbales / Vocals, Rolando Preza – Congas / Vocals, Allan Johnston – Bass / Vocals, Lou Mastroianni – Keyboard, Rod Murray – Trombone |
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