Brad Mehldau update
“Bad luck today – Brad Mehldau’s sold out show tonight is cancelled as he cannot get into Canada. Luckily we were able to re-schedule for Sunday night, May 5th. Same time/same place 8pm at the Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver. So sorry for the inconvenience and hope you can make it. Good news for anyone [...]
Jazz Fest announces Vogue and Performance Works series
The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival (June 21-July 1, 2013) has announced performers appearing at The Vogue Theatre and Performance Works on Granville Island as part of the upcoming festival. There’ll be another announcement in two weeks and the full lineup sometime in mid-May . The Vogue Theatre Series Michael Kaeshammer/Alex Cuba (Double Bill) June 21 BETTYE LAVETTE plus [...]
Vancouver Independent Music Centre initiative
Vancouver! A city that is home to some of the best musicians in the world. Where tens of thousands of people attend the Jazz Festival every summer. Home to some of the most devoted folk music fans you can find. A place where lovers of traditional Chinese music live next door to devotees of classical [...]
Jazz Festival call for volunteers.
This year the Vancouver International Jazz Festival runs June 21-July 1, 2013 Volunteering for the festival is a great way to hear amazing music, make new friends, and gain work experience or school credit. They have many opportunities available for people with a variety of skills, passions and interests. Visit http://www.coastaljazz.ca/volunteers to find out more. JAZZ VOLUNTEERS [...]
Ross Taggart tribute at Jazz Vespers March 3
Join us this Sunday when JAZZ VESPERS pays tribute to our dear friend Ross Taggart. There will be stories, laughter, and, of course, music. Lots of music. Bill Coon is bringing a fine trio including Darren Radtke and Dave Robbins. Kevin Elaschuk will be there with an awesome quartet (Rod Murray, Andre Lachance, and Joe [...]
2013 JUNO Award Nominees
For those that care, the list of 2013 Juno Award nominees can be viewed here: 2013 JUNO Award Nominees | The JUNO Awards.
Cap Jazz Series presents A Tribute to Clare Fischer
Cap Jazz Series A Tribute to Clare Fischer With “A” Band and NiteCap and faculty guests Friday, January 25 @ 8:00 PM Tickets: $28/$25 Musical Direction: Brad Turner (“A” Band), Réjean Marois (NiteCap) Faculty Guests: Bill Coon, Dennis Esson, Steve Kaldestad, Chad Makela, Lisa Cay Miller, Jodi Proznick, Dave Robbins, Ron Samworth, Brad Turner North [...]
Mary Lou Williams in Vancouver 1977
A previously unavailable interview with Mary Lou Williams has just surfaced recently and it seems like a good idea to pull together the full story of Mary Lou Williams visit to Vancouver in 1977. Our fearless leader Brian Nation ran the Vancouver Jazz Society for five years from 1975 to 1979, a full listing of [...]
NOW Orchestra presents Hear It NOW: Time Travel at The Dance Centre next week
Thursday, November 22 – 8 pm Jeff Younger’s Unsupervised and Tony Wilson’s Long Hand Trio Tickets: $20/general, $15/members, $5 students Friday, November 23 – 8 pm Orkestra Futura under the Direction of Coat Cooke with Special Guests George E. Lewis and Giorgio Magnanensi Tickets: $25/general, $20/members, $5 students Saturday, November 24 – 8 pm NOW [...]
FEU VERT: A Tribute to CLAUDE RANGER, Nov. 16, 17
A concert featuring music inspired by drummer Claude Ranger, performed by Buff Allen • Bernie Arai • Miles Black • Paul Blaney • Bill Clark • Phil Dwyer • Kevin Elaschuk • Bruce Freedman • Miles Foxx Hill • André Lachance • Bob Murphy • Clyde Reed • Ron Samworth • Dave Say • Stan Taylor • [...]
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