Vancouver Jazz Orchestra

Myra Melford Splash Trio
2026-10-25 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Alliance Française Theatre, 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2, Canada
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz, with the support of the VJO Society.

Legendary Jazz pianist Myra Melford returns to Vancouver for the first time in 7 years, along with Michael Formanek & Ches Smith

Splash is an adventurous new trio led by visionary pianist/composer Myra Melford, featuring bassist Michael Formanek and drummer/vibraphonist Ches Smith. The project is the latest installment of Melford’s ongoing body of work inspired by and engaging with the work of the American post-abstract expressionist painter Cy Twombly. The bold, sudden action implicit in the trio’s name reflects the energy and motion captured on Twombly’s canvases, a physicality that drives Melford’s exploratory music.

On October 25, Myra will be bringing this trio to Vancouver for the first time, her first Vancouver performance in 7 years.

This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz and is part of VanJazz 2026.

Vancouver Jazz Orchestra: Big Band Mondays
2026-11-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, 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 big-band jazz and the rich legacy of Vancouver’s own jazz voices.

The Music of Chet Baker ft. David Braid & Benny Benack III w/ the VJO
2026-12-06 17:30 - 21:30 | The Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston St, BC, V6H 3S2, Canada
The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to the timeless music of Chet Baker in a special concert featuring acclaimed pianist and composer David Braid and rising jazz star Benny Benack III. Known for his lyrical voice and virtuosic trumpet playing, Benack brings fresh energy and deep feeling to Baker’s iconic repertoire. Grammy-winning pianist and composer David Braid, one of Canada’s most celebrated jazz artists, adds his distinctive musical voice, drawing on his extensive work bridging jazz, classical, and film. Braid composed music for the Chet Baker biopic Born to Be Blue, starring Ethan Hawke, lending a rare and authentic connection to Baker’s legacy. Together with the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, this concert offers a rich, swinging, and deeply expressive exploration of one of jazz’s most enduring songbooks. Two shows at 5:30pm & 8pm
