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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… Also happening is Dine Out. Some info here. And Black History Month with various events during February. Please check my website for additions/updates during the week. And please also check with venues for changes/cancellations. They do happen!
 Water Street Cafe – Brad Shigeta SwingtimeFebruary 4, 2020 7:00 pm
Hot Jazz Jam this week features Brad Shigeta Trio with Julian MacDonough on drums, Noah Gotfrit on upright bass and trombone extraordinaire Brad Shigeta on bone & vocals* Live Hot Jazz from 7 until 10. Free dance lesson during set break. *$5 per set Support Live Music Contribution will be collected (on the bill) for the bands.  The Heatley – Adventures in Space Age Guitar #1: Surf and Twang By DonationFebruary 4, 2020 8:30 pm
A new monthly series at The Heatley called “Adventures in Space Age Guitar” in tribute to various styles of music from the “Great Age of Guitar Exploration” (namely the mid 50’s to early 70’s). This month will focus on the classic era of rock instrumentals in the early 60’s when Dick Dale, Duane Eddy and The Ventures ruled the airwaves. Expect some classics from those artists as well as tunes by Link Wray, The Shadows, The Chantays, Lonnie Mack and maybe even a song by Vancouver’s own Surfdusters. Scott Smith – guitar Paul Pigat – guitar Jeremy Holmes – bass Liam MacDonald- drums And very special guest Dominc Conway on tenor saxophone  Provence Marinaside- Gary Comeau & The Sounds of New Orleans Free eventFebruary 5, 2020 6:00 pm
Gary Comeau and the Sounds of New Orleans Trio Gary Comeau: keyboards, fiddle & vocals Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar & tenor saxophone Nino DiPasquale: drums  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Nick Peck TrioFebruary 5, 2020 7:00 pm
Wednesday Organ Jam with Nick Peck on the B3 Pianist, composer & arranger Nick Peck is frequently called on as an accompanist for his knowledge of the history of jazz piano and ability to shift from hard-swinging jazz to pastoral serenity or elements of the contemporary classical tradition at the drop of a hat, with both hands equally creative on the keyboard in a manner that is both constantly engaging and accessible. $5 cover  Brentwood Church – Black History Month Vespers: Adele M Wilding By DonationFebruary 5, 2020 8:00 pm
Adele M. Wilding and her fabulous quintet kick off Black History Month at Jazz Evensong, Brentwood Church. Join Adele, Dan Reynolds (piano), Ben MacRae (reeds), Conrad Good (bass) and Buff Allen (drums) for an evening that will celebrate the great African American jazz divas, spirituals and works from Wilding’s highly acclaimed project, ‘Caribbean & Blue’.  Rogue Folk Club – Louden Wainwright IIIFebruary 6, 2020 8:00 pm
Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Loudon Wainwright III came to fame when Dead Skunk became a Top 20 hit in 1972. He had studied acting at Carnegie-Mellon University, but dropped out to partake in the Summer of Love in San Francisco, and wrote his first song in 1968 (Edgar, about a lobsterman in Rhode Island). His songs have since been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, his son Rufus Wainwright, and Mose Allison, among others. During his long and illustrious career he has released 26 albums, m written film scores, a book and a theatrical show and is an accomplished actor with many film credits. Tickets $40/$36 at Highlife and Tapestry and online  Anza Club – Blues for Bushfires By DonationFebruary 6, 2020 8:00 pm
Blues musicians from Vancouver are banding together at The Anza Club for ‘Blues For The Bushfires’. What better way to raise some much needed funds than a good ol’ blues night? The night features Australian musician Rowen Porter, Sandy Bone, Dalannah, Bradley Barkman, Joni Miller & The Usual Suspects, Lisa Rae Simons, Christine Lee, Sherri Chisholm and many more By donation, with all proceeds going to WIRES and The Australian Red Cross.  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Tri-United Chris + Mili + Eli By DonationFebruary 6, 2020 8:30 pm
Tri-united, and it feels so… jazzy! The longtime guitar trio of Chris Fraser, Mili Hong(drums) and Eli Davidovici (bass) embark on their first outing of the decade at Vancouver’s Tangent Café while the three are in the city together. The group will perform jazz standards as well as Fraser’s original compositions. $5-10 suggested donation  Red Lion Bar & Grill – Johnston/Hood & guests By DonationFebruary 7, 2020 7:00 pm
Three years and counting… eclectic jazz on Fridays & Saturdays with Ron Johnston – piano and Cameron Hood – bass. Guest vocalists and instrumentalists on a rotating basis. Same time, same place on Saturday.  Frankie’s Jazz Club – from NYC: Alexis ColeThis event runs from February 7, 2020 until February 8, 2020.
Making her debut performance in Vancouver vocalist/pianist Alexis Cole displays an exuberant personality outstanding diction, flawless pitch, and inspired scat technique, all qualities that should place her in the highest echelon of contemporary jazz singers. She can communicate an intimate mood with great passion. Don’t miss this rare chance to see her! With Alexis Cole on piano / voice, Cory Weeds on tenor saxophone, John Lee on bass and Julian MacDonough on drums Cover $20 **Also on Saturday**  8East -Schmidt/Lee Trio w. Mili Hong | Clark Müller Williamson Miller PWYCFebruary 7, 2020 8:00 pm
Set 1: Cole Schmidt/Peggy Lee Trio featuring Mili Hong Cole Schmidt-guitar Peggy Lee-cello Mili Hong-drums Set 2: featuring Bill Clark-trumpet Torsten Müller-bass Joe Williamson-bass Lisa Cay Miller-piano  Pyatt Hall – Itamar Erez TrioFebruary 7, 2020 8:00 pm
Nominated for ‘Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year’ (Canadian Folk Music Awards 2020), recipient of the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz, and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize, Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer and guitarist who has shared the stage with such musicians as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tomatito, Avishai Cohen, Jean-Louis Matinier, Zohar Fresco, and others. His most recent CD “Mi Alegria” was released in June 2019 with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, and has already received raving reviews, both nationally and internationally, including a recent nomination for the 2020 Instrumental Artist of the Year Award, from the Canadian Folk Music Awards. With James Meger on bass and Kevin Romain on drums $15/$10 cash at the door  Tyrant Studios – William Moysey & The Renegade ScientistsFebruary 7, 2020 9:30 pm
Fresh from the premiere of his latest orchestral piece at the 2019 Sechelt Arts Festival, award-winning composer/sound designer William Moysey brings his coterie of Renegade Scientists to Tyrant Studios to present a series of pieces spanning a near 50-year career of composition and performance. An evening of genre-defying material. Help to write a song on the spot using Bill’s infamous Dartboard method! Special guests include The Extreme Shoe tap-dance ensemble. And, celebrating Bill’s Birthday! William Moysey – Vocals, Guitar, Bass Isabelle Boersig – Piano William Chernoff – Electric/Upright Bass Daniel Deorksen – Guitar, Vocals Jason Overy – Drums Varya Rubin – Vocals, Violin Cover $10  Jazz @ The Pat – Jennifer Scott Quintet Free eventFebruary 8, 2020 3:00 pm
Continuing with vocalist month…this show coincides with the digital release of the new Jennifer Scott recording: Music for Bigs & Smalls Jennifer Scott – vocals & piano Steve Kaldestad – sax ~ David Blake – guitar Rene Worst – bass ~ Dave Robbins – drums  Hood 29 – Kate Hammett Vaughan TrioFebruary 8, 2020 8:00 pm
Kate will be singing standards. Gorgeous tunes by Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Bill Evans, and more! With Conrad Good on bass and Mark Glanville on keys. Cover $10 at the door  Memorial Jazz Space – V.VI: John Gross/Winston Matsushita PWYCFebruary 8, 2020 9:00 pm
VOLUME V OF JAZZ @ MEMORIAL Vancouver’s independent DIY Jazz Space dedicated to helping artists and music enthusiasts by featuring upcoming, local talent every month FEATURING: John Gross Group John Gross on sax and other members TBA & Winston Matsushita Trio Winston Matsushita: Piano Dan Howard: Bass Max Huberdeau: Drums PWYC. ($10 recommended) Cash Bar. No outside beverage allowed. Entrance is in back alley.  VIFF Oscar Party: 2020 Academy AwardsFebruary 9, 2020 3:00 pm
VIFF’s annual red carpet Oscar party gives you the virtual experience of the telecast, and enhances it with real live hosts, their famous Oscar bingo, prize packages, and the open invitation to get your glitz on in the Best Dressed fashion show. Along with unlimited free popcorn, there will be food truck fare from Chickpea stationed nearby for emergency rations. The bar will be open and selling beer, wine and bubbly – it’s just that kind of party! All this, plus the Hollywood glitterati on the big screen. Tickets $25  Rio Theatre – The Oscars Screening & PartyFebruary 9, 2020 3:30 pm
The Rio’s annual Oscar party returns, featuring the live televised broadcast of the 92nd Annual Academy Awards. The best buttery popcorn Vancouver has to offer, trivia, an Oscar contest, as well as prizes for Best Dressed, Best Acceptance Speech, and more! Come in your finest (or maybe just recycle that bridesmaid’s dress…) for a chance to prance the red carpet and win a prize for your efforts Doors 3:00 pm Red Carpet Coverage 3:30 pm Ceremony 5:00 pm Advance tickets $13 | $15 at the door. (Buy in advance and go early for a good seat).  St. James Hall -Kits Classics+Worlds Beyond: the 22nd season By DonationFebruary 9, 2020 4:00 pm
Flutist Elizabeth McBurney, clarinetist Johanna Hauser, and guitarist Stanton Jack play music from three continents and four centuries at the next Kits Classics concert. Bring the whole family (children welcome), meet other music lovers, and enjoy juice and cookies during intermission. Please bring your own cup if you can.  St. Andrews Wesley Jazz Vespers – Candace Churchill & friends By DonationFebruary 9, 2020 4:00 pm
Black History Month Vespers In the salons …Vocalist Candace Churchill with guests Don Stewart and Krystle Dos Santos backed by a stellar band including Ron Johnston -piano Olaf de Shield -guitar Cameron Hood -bass Buff Allen -drums Dave Say -sax Jamie Croil -trumpet  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Laura Crema Trio By DonationFebruary 9, 2020 6:00 pm
Exquisite vocalist Laura Crema brings an exciting new trio to Tangent. Laura’s bittersweet voice dances through standards, bossa nova, and her own original tunes. With the unconventional accompaniment of two guitarists… David Blake & Bill Coon  Sylvia Hotel – Blue Velvet Duo with guest Cam Wilson Free eventFebruary 9, 2020 7:00 pm
The Blue Velvet Duo (Ron Thompson (guitar) and LJ Mounteney (voice) return to the fabulous Sylvia Hotel playing their unique blend of vintage swing, jazz, R&B and Blues. This will be a special night with the addition of a very special guest – violinist Cameron Wilson (Joe’s Trio, Van Django).  WISE Hall – C.W. Stoneking (solo) with PetuniaFebruary 9, 2020 8:00 pm
Timbre Concerts presents C.W. Stoneking (solo): North America – Winter 2020 – Solo Tour With Guest Petunia. Christopher William “C.W.” Stoneking is an Australian blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, dobro and banjo player. He has released three studio albums. Listen here. Tickets $18 at Red Cat and online  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Jason Winikoff’s Crescent Quintet PresentsFebruary 9, 2020 8:00 pm
The Jason Winikoff Quintet will present a diverse sampling of New Orleanian jazz from various points of the city’s rich musical history. Selections will include traditional barnburners made famous by the likes of Louis Armstrong and the ODJB, as well as contemporary compositions by Ellis Marsalis and Harold Battiste. The show will also feature modern tunes that have been heavily influenced by the Crescent City – revealing the city’s far-reaching impact on the greater jazz world. With John Stetch piano, Chris Startup alto sax and clarinet, Michael Coury trumpet, Noah Gotfrit bass, and Jason Winikoff drums and vocals. Cover $16  WISE Hall – Petunia & The VipersThis event runs from December 23, 2019 until February 10, 2020.
Petunia and the Vipers are back for another season on Monday nights in the Lounge! Live in the Lounge presents Petunia and the Vipers Monday Night Residency To May 18, 2020 $10 cover cash at the door |
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