Vancouver Jazz Orchestra

Vancouver Jazz Orchestra ft. Jocelyn Gould
2025-10-19 18:00 - 19:15 (America/Vancouver) | Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Stret, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B3L4, Canada
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025
Join the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra under the direction of James Danderfer for an evening of swing and spirit featuring Canadian jazz guitarist Jocelyn Gould. 2021 JUNO Award winner Gould’s joyful energy has captivated audiences around the world. She has performed and recorded internationally as a leader as well as with GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Freddy Cole, JUNO-winning trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg, and many more luminaries.
Two showsEarly show: 6:00 PM (doors 5:30 PM)Second show: 8:00 PM (doors 7:30 PM)

Please note: this concert was originally billed as Vancouver Jazz Orchestra ft. Oliver Gannon and is the same concert, with all previously-sold tickets remaining valid.

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Vancouver Jazz Orchestra plays Dave Robbins' Happy Faces
2025-06-29 20:00 - 22:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 BEATTY ST, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B2M4, Canada
Under the direction of saxophonist/clarinetist James Danderfer, the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra (VJO) features an array of the city’s finest jazz artists. The VJO is dedicated to the presentation of classic big band music as well as a focus on Vancouver composers, past and present. Recent performances have featured international artists such as Jeremy Pelt and Seamus Blake and 2025 promises to be the VJO’s biggest year yet, starting off with this very unique presentation. This evening will highlight a seminal figure in the legacy of large ensemble jazz in Vancouver, in Canada, and beyond: Dave Robbins. As a trombonist, bandleader, arranger, composer, and teacher, Robbins made invaluable contributions to the fine art of big band and jazz orchestra performance. Shockingly, no recordings of large ensembles led by Robbins have been available for years; instead, studio and live recordings were passed privately between enthusiasts. That was the case until now, with the release of the album Happy Faces on Reel to Real Recordings. Join the VJO as they celebrate! With Michael Kim, Brad Turner, Thomas Marriott, Brian Harding, Ellen Marple, Dawn Haylett, James Danderfer, Mike Braverman, Mia Gazley, Sharon Minemoto, André Lachance, & Dave Robbins

Vancouver Youth Jazz Orchestra @ Performance Works
2025-06-29 14:00 | Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, V6H3R8, Canada

Vancouver Jazz Orchestra featuring Brian Charette
2025-05-30 19:30 | West Vancouver Public Library, 1950 Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V7V 1J8, Canada
Friday Night Concert: Vancouver Jazz Orchestra featuring Brian Charette

Friday, May 30 , 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

In celebration of the Library’s 75th Anniversary, get ready to swing with the vibrant sounds of the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra! Featuring special guest Brian Charette on the Hammond B3 Organ, this lively performance will bring big band classics and contemporary jazz pieces to life in an unforgettable evening of music.
About the Performers
Grammy nominated, Hammond organist, Brian Charette has established himself as a leading voice in modern jazz. He has worked with many notable artists such as Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Lou Donaldson, and countless others. Since moving to New York in 1995 from his native Meriden, Connecticut, Charette has become an integral part of the New York City jazz scene. Brian is a Cellar Music recording artist, and has just released his first recording with them. “You Don’t Know Jack!” has received critical acclaim by jazz radio across North America as well as incredible reviews in Downbeat Magazine
Learn more about Brian’s new record in partnership with Cellar Live Records HERE.
Watch the Brian Charette Trio HERE.

Dave Robbins - Happy Faces
2025-04-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Jazz @ The Bolt, 6450 DEER LAKE PARKWAY, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Champian Fulton - Meet Me at Birdland
2025-04-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Birdland, 315 W 44th St, New York, United States

David Hazeltine
2025-04-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Jazz @ The Bolt, 6450 DEER LAKE PARKWAY, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
