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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Presented 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 […]
Presented 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 […]
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz, with the support of the VJO Society. Percussionist Kahil El’Zabar has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley, Pharoah Sanders, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Archie Shepp, Eddie Harris, Donny Hathaway, Paul Simon, Lester Bowie, Hamiet Bluiett, Malachi Favors, Billy Bang & Gene Ammons, to name a few. He is […]
The Vancouver Youth Jazz Orchestra (VYJO) is an auditioned big band for BC’s secondary students in jazz. Up to 21 students from grades 8-12 will cultivate their talent and networks through mentorship from Vancouver Jazz Orchestra (VJO) members. It culminates in a live performance at the 2026 Vancouver International Jazz Festival, co-presented by Coastal Jazz […]
Presented by Infidels Jazz, with support from the VJO Society. Erin Kim is quickly earning a reputation one of Vancouver and Montreal’s top young bassists. For her first Infidels show as a leader, she’ll be joined by two fellow Vancouverites also studying jazz at McGill University in Montreal: Amrita Saini on trombone and Sadie Koshan […]
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 […]
