tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-378190462010-04-06T12:39:28.549-07:00web site of the Vancouver Jazz Society . . . a compendious guide to jazz culture around Vancouver.Brian Nationnoreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-29167140493603154872010-03-04T21:32:00.001-08:002010-04-01T12:14:46.804-07:00

The Cultural Olympiad is over (but not forgotten!) and it's time to start turning to the city's next major jazz event, the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival celebrating its 25th anniversary (how did that happen?). Let's unravel the shows that have been announced so far ..Friday June 25 - Classic Sounds at The Centre SeriesJAMES FARMfeaturing Joshua Redman, Aaron Parks, Matt Penman, and

Nou Dadounnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-13549746670195323352010-02-16T00:03:00.000-08:002010-02-16T10:10:03.108-08:00

Hard to believe but the mid-winter arts interjection Winterruption is celebrating its 5th year on Granville Island this year. And with the whole city in the midst of celebrations, the festival has expanded to 8 days of activities with lots of free and inexpensively ticketed events.The Club 2010 series at Performance Works takes the celebration well into the evening. Note that tickets for the

Nou Dadounnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-86992594908529078562010-01-21T00:27:00.000-08:002010-01-21T19:27:35.784-08:00

Photo of 12+1 tet courtesy of Scott FriedlanderAnthony Braxton has a singular and unique musical vision. Braxton’s resume is enough to give mere mortals an inferiority complex. Braxton was an early member of the AACM along with Muhal Richard Abrams and The Art Ensemble of Chicago. His body of compositions is massive with music for his own groups, piano music, operas, a piece for four

Nou Dadounnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-19413246515154844602009-12-29T09:22:00.000-08:002009-12-29T09:27:25.945-08:00

On January 8th to 10th, the baddest b3 burner in the business JOEY DEFRANCESCO will grace the Cellar stage as a guest of The Cory Weeds Quartet to record Weeds' third album as a leader. Rounding out the band will be Joey D's long time drummer BYRON LANDHAM and Vancovuer trumpeter CHRIS DAVIS. This recording will be a stellar followup to EVERYTHING'S COMING UP WEEDS that graced the JAZZ WEEK

Cory Weedsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-46172741734935245162009-12-15T11:54:00.000-08:002009-12-15T11:59:01.010-08:00

On Christmas Eve three of the finest women vocalists in the lower Mainland will present a special Jazz Vespers concert at St. Andrew’s-Wesley. Karin Plato, Jennifer Scott, and Kate Hammett-Vaughan will offer their gift to the city--an hour of holiday treats ranging from traditional carols to popular tunes, each song especially arranged to blend perfectly the voices of this dynamic trio. Each

Brian Nationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-56718185214639428102009-12-08T11:25:00.000-08:002009-12-08T12:31:29.207-08:00

In anticipation of George Lewis' return visit to Vancouver in January, Bill Smith has added his 1976 CODA interview with Lewis (Lewis' first major interview) to his ongoing series of online reissues of historic conversations with seminal improvisers. It includes a foreword newly written for the occasion by Lewis.Read it here.Post comments in the Jazz Forum

Brian Nationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-44574201768158804462009-11-25T22:59:00.000-08:002009-12-01T16:12:49.179-08:00

After decades at the heart of Vancouver's creative music scene, the NOW Orchestra continues to evolve - this year transforming into Orkestra Futura to be launched this week in a special global performance, anchored at the newly refurbished Vancouver East Cultural Centre.This Saturday November 28, Orkestra Futura (formerly the NOW Orchestra) performs the Mad Scientist Machine, a major new work

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In his autobiography Music Is My Mistress speaking about his Concert of Sacred Music Duke Ellington stated "I regard this concert as the most important thing that I have ever done."From the date of the first performance in September of 1965, Duke Ellington traveled the world performing what eventually became three Sacred Concerts but to date, there has never been a performance of Duke Ellington's

Nou Dadounnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-61505431091156994952009-09-03T22:53:00.000-07:002009-09-04T11:27:09.904-07:00

Vancouver clarinetist James Danderfer left for Montreal about a week ago to participate in McGill's Jazz Studies Program. Guy MacPherson interviewed Danderfer a few days before his departure.James Danderfer interview Post comments in the Jazz Forum

Brian Nationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-27649378169932244512009-08-11T11:02:00.000-07:002009-09-03T23:03:34.025-07:00

DR.LONNIE SMITH TRIO feat. GUITARIST PETER BERNSTEIN and drummer BILL STEWART will be at The Cellar on September 11th to 13th. We have announced 10 discount tickets per night for students and musicians. The price is $29.99 (tax and gratuity is extra) and that includes both sets of music and a two course meal. Tickets can be purchased by calling The Cellar at 604.738.1959 or emailing

Cory Weedsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-21512201311517291572009-07-09T08:48:00.000-07:002009-07-11T09:07:33.310-07:00

Len Dobbin, best friend of jazz in Montreal and the world, died last night after suffering a stroke while sitting at a table at the Upstairs jazz club in Montreal waiting for Ray Anderson to perform. He was 74.Dobbin was a passionate advocate for the music, having spent his entire adult life writing and broadcasting with great intelligence, insight, and knowledge about the music he loved. He was

Brian Nationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-18850137232221763332009-07-05T02:39:00.000-07:002009-07-05T03:35:31.952-07:00

Heading into the home stretch, great performances from Enrico Rava, Stefano Bollani, Hugh Fraser, Chucho Valdes, Ray Anderson, Christy Doran and other heatwave heroes; some nice afterhours surprises at O'Douls. Here are the offerings for the last day of this years festival, expecially recommended: lots of free stuff at the Roundhouse complex/David Lam Park.‏July 5th, 2009‏‏‏Ugetsu‏‏Jul 5‏‏David

Nou Dadounnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-81803181655266886132009-07-03T01:04:00.000-07:002009-07-03T01:31:39.459-07:00

Some amazing shows in the last few days, Kenny Werner, John Stetch, Vieux Farka Toure, Jimmy Cobb & crew... lots more to come, here's today's sked, get out and support live music.(Blank lines begone!)‏July 3rd, 2009‏‏‏The Contemporary Lovers‏‏Jul 3‏‏Granville Island - Market Stage - Free‏ ‏‏‏Scott White Quartet‏‏Jul 3‏‏Tom Lee Music Downtown City Stage - Free‏ ‏‏‏The Dawn Pemberton Jazz

Nou Dadounnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-21895833313902429742009-07-01T22:11:00.000-07:002009-07-03T01:37:41.949-07:00

The beat goes on with most venues quiet today for the Canada Day Celebrations and festivities at Granville Island.Sonny Rollins' performance at the Orpheum on Monday night was definitely a highlight so far. I heard a few people groan when Sonny was first announced that he'd been here just year before last but Sonny followers know that when Sonny is energized, he can give one of the most riveting

Nou Dadounnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-72562698967330543882009-06-29T00:41:00.000-07:002009-07-03T01:43:10.970-07:00

The Festival continues with some spectacular music after a very successful opening weekend. Some more hard decisions loom, too many choices ...(and I thought I figured out how to get rid of all the blank lines!)Jun 29, 2009‏‏‏Amanda Tosoff Quartet‏‏Jun 29‏‏Tom Lee Music Downtown City Stage - Free‏ ‏‏‏Jim Byrnes & The Sojourners‏‏Jun 29‏‏St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church - Free‏ ‏‏‏Yuji‏‏Jun

Nou Dadounnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-9505520911110603982009-06-25T22:00:00.000-07:002009-07-03T01:54:47.924-07:00

The 10 day marathon known as the TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival gets underway today. Listed below are some of the gigs for Friday June 26th with links back to the artist and venue descriptions.A few general festival notes:Jeanette Lindström's concert originally scheduled at Performance Works and her workshop have been cancelled.José González's concert originally scheduled

Nou Dadounnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-33916924682757142852009-05-29T09:17:00.001-07:002009-05-29T09:25:31.987-07:00

Friday/Saturday and Sunday, Tix $15 / students no cover on Sunday! This weekend is gonna be a fun one at The Cellar. Tenor saxophonist Steve Kalestad has put together a band featuring some of he peers and old teachers. The group features JESSE CAHILL on drums, JODI PROZNICK on bass, KEVIN DEAN on trumpet and ANDRE WHITE on piano. For those of you that are unfamiliar with KEVIN DEAN and ANDRE

Cory Weedsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-10220176869580922752009-05-03T09:46:00.000-07:002009-05-03T15:25:34.430-07:00

When soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy visited Vancouver in March 1976 for his solo performance at the Western Front, we spent an afternoon eating, drinking, and talking at a little restaurant on Robson St. He was one of the brightest, most erudite and articulate men I'd ever met. So it meant something to me when, among many other things, he mentioned that he thought CODA Magazine was the one of the

Brian Nationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-49114499773503763902009-04-28T08:42:00.000-07:002009-04-28T08:45:50.781-07:00

"Thomas Marriott is irrepressible"-The Seattle TimesMay 8th and 9th, Seattle Trumpeter will be in Vancouver with collaborators, drummer MATT JORGENSEN and alto saxophonist MARK TAYLOR. Rounding out the quintet will be Vancouver's own BRAD TURNER on piano and PAUL RUSHKA on bass.Trumpeter Thomas Marriott is one of the most exciting musicians to emerge on the national jazz scene in more than a

Cory Weedsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-62869506785006277452009-04-03T19:37:00.000-07:002009-04-08T18:03:37.122-07:00

Dear friends,Certainly most of you have all heard the sad news of Jack Velker's passing by now. His memorial service will be on Easter Sunday, April 12th, at the Unitarian Church at 49th & Oak (949 W. 49th Ave), 4 pm - 6 pm. Certainly Jack's circle of friends was far, far bigger than those of you in my address book, so please do pass this info on to whomever you know would like to be there.Jhan

Brian Nationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-37634198445772627012009-03-25T00:32:00.000-07:002009-03-25T22:33:13.410-07:00

The curtain has been pulled back a little farther on this year's jazz festival lineup with the announcement of the series at the Centre for the Performing Arts. Looks like it's going to be another action-packed fest:Friday June 26th 2009: David Sanborn plus The SojournersWith his recent "Here and Gone", David Sanborn has recently returned to his R&B and blues roots and his early inspirations

Nou Dadounnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-54879804369305050262009-03-24T18:43:00.001-07:002009-03-24T18:47:15.840-07:00

RECESSION BUSTER AT THE CELLAR!. Starting April 7th, The Cellar will feature Soulful B3 Organ Grooves with musicians like CHRIS GESTRIN, CORY WEEDS, JESSE CAHILL, CHRIS DAVIS, TONY FOSTER, JOE POOLE and many many more. There will be NO COVER CHARGE, $3.75 RUSSELL BEER PINTS and on select evenings we will have wine tastings. It's gonna be a fun hang so c'mon down, relax and check out some

Cory Weedsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-62909623531071631762009-03-15T00:16:00.000-07:002009-03-15T00:48:16.432-07:00

San Francisco Jazz CollectiveRan into a friend the other day (another music nut) and we started chatting - I asked him, "Hey are you going to see Dave Douglas next week?""Dave Douglas? Where's he playing?""He's playing with Joe Lovano and Miguel Zenón, that alto player who was awarded a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant last fall. And Robin Eubanks, the trombone-playing member of the Eubanks

Nou Dadounnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-36767071654879569522009-02-23T08:17:00.001-08:002009-02-23T08:20:53.438-08:00

The Cellar is doing its best to make the great nightly jazz more accessible to all students. We are starting with a NO COVER POLICY FOR STUDENTS on WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. All we ask is that you make a minimum $10 purchase (pints are $3.75 and appies are $8).We will also be extending the NO COVER POLICY TO SELECT EVENTS. You can check out our website for those announcements. The FIRST ONE however

Cory Weedsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37819046.post-35384224217681529882009-01-29T15:35:00.001-08:002009-01-29T15:36:35.478-08:00

Part of the concept behind CROSS BORDER JAZZ is that the concerts are recorded exclusively for CHASIN THE TRAIN, a 60 minute radio program hosted by Cellar owner Cory Weeds. The show airs every MONDAY from 11:00 AM to NOON on 102.7 CFRO-FM. The musicians are paid for a 'one time use' radio broadcast.On January 24th, vibraphonist extraordinaire JOE LOCKE teamed up with UGETSU featuring BERNIE

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