• Vancouver Jazz Orchestra featuring Brian Charette

    West Vancouver Public Library 1950 Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, 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 […]

  • Vancouver Jazz Orchestra plays Dave Robbins’ Happy Faces

    Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 BEATTY ST, Vancouver, British Columbia, 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 […]

  • Vancouver Jazz Orchestra ft. Jocelyn Gould

    Pyatt Hall 843 Seymour Stret, Vancouver, British Columbia, 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 […]

    $42
  • The VJO w/ Champian Fulton & Klas Lindquist @ The Shadbolt

    Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

    Champian Fulton is recognized as the “most gifted pure jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 18 albums featuring her music in many different formats, including 2 albums with famed Canadian saxophonist and record producer Cory Weeds; and […]

  • Fraser MacPherson Scholarship Winners

    Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

    The ‘Jazz at the Bolt’ festival presents a special series of concerts showcasing the next generation of jazz talent in Vancouver, featuring the winners of the Fraser MacPherson Scholarship Competition. This inspiring evening brings together outstanding musicians from both the high school and post-secondary categories, celebrating excellence, dedication, and artistry at pivotal stages of their […]

  • Vancouver Jazz Orchestra @ Frankie’s

    Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra brings big-band fire to Frankie’s Jazz Club, delivering bold arrangements, deep grooves, and the unmistakable swing of one of Canada’s premier jazz ensembles—live and up close. Mixing classic repertoire by legends like Thad Jones and Count Basie with original works from local composers, the VJO celebrates both the timeless tradition of […]

    $20
  • Accepting auditions for the 2026 Vancouver Youth Jazz Orchestra

    Are you a high school-aged jazz musician in British Columbia looking to take your playing to the next level? Apply for the Vancouver Youth Jazz Orchestra (VYJO), an annual mentorship-focused program that brings together talented young musicians from across the province. Students rehearse and perform in a full big band while working closely with professional […]

  • VJO presents: Ulysses Owens Jr. Generation Y CD release

    The Revue Stage 1601 Johnston St, BC, Canada

    Drummer and bandleader Ulysses Owens Jr. brings his acclaimed Generation Y ensemble to Revue Stage for an electrifying night of contemporary jazz celebrating the CD release of Around the World with U. Featuring a powerhouse lineup: Erena Terakubo on alto saxophone, Anthony Hervey on trumpet, Tyler Bullock on piano, and Langston Kitchen on bass, the […]

    $50
  • The Music of Miles Davis & Gil Evans

    The Hollywood Theatre 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Vancouver is celebrating the 100th birthday of Jazz icon Miles Davis this May with a series of concerts covering every era of this musical trailblazer. On May 03, 2026, the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of James Danderfer, will be performing the music of Miles Davis’s groundbreaking collaborations with Gil Evans, from landmark albums […]

    $46 – $57
  • Vancouver Jazz Orchestra @ Frankie’s

    Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra brings big-band fire to Frankie’s Jazz Club, delivering bold arrangements, deep grooves, and the unmistakable swing of one of Canada’s premier jazz ensembles—live and up close. Mixing classic repertoire by legends like Thad Jones and Count Basie with original works from local composers, the VJO celebrates both the timeless tradition of […]

    $20