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Vancouver Jazz Orchestra plays Dave Robbins’ Happy Faces
Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 BEATTY ST, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaUnder 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 […]
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Vancouver Jazz Orchestra ft. Jocelyn Gould
Pyatt Hall 843 Seymour Stret, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaSunday, 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 […]
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The VJO w/ Champian Fulton & Klas Lindquist @ The Shadbolt
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaChampian 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 […]
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Fraser MacPherson Scholarship Winners
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaThe ‘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 […]
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Vancouver Jazz Orchestra @ Frankie’s
Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaThe 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 […]
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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 […]
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VJO presents: Ulysses Owens Jr. Generation Y CD release
The Revue Stage 1601 Johnston St, BC, CanadaDrummer 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 […]
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The Music of Miles Davis & Gil Evans
The Hollywood Theatre 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaVancouver 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 […]
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Vancouver Jazz Orchestra @ Frankie’s
Frankie’s Jazz Club 755 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaThe 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 […]
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Open jazz jam with David Sikula
Hero’s Welcome 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, CanadaPresented by Infidels Jazz, with the support of the VJO Society. Infidels Jazz is proud to host a monthly free-to-attend jazz jam session at Hero’s Welcome at 3917 Main Street, one Sunday a month at 2PM. Guitarist David Sikula will host this edition of the jam session series. At these open jazz jam sessions, we […]
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Klee Zubot Trio
The Heatley 696 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, CanadaPresented by Infidels Jazz, with the support of the VJO Society. Klee Zubot is a young guitarist currently studying for a Bachelor of Music in jazz at McGill University. For his first Infidels Jazz performance, he’ll be joined by Erin Kim on bass, and Julian Ferrer on drums. This performance is part of Pass the […]
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