Winter Jazz: Dawn Pemberton
Vibrant, honest, and powerful, WCMA-winner Dawn Pemberton’s voice beats a soulful path from gospel and R&B to jazz, funk, and world music. A regular collaborator with The Harpoonist and the […]
Vibrant, honest, and powerful, WCMA-winner Dawn Pemberton’s voice beats a soulful path from gospel and R&B to jazz, funk, and world music. A regular collaborator with The Harpoonist and the […]
Vancouver-based guitarist David Sikula leads this quartet through a series of his original compositions as well as tunes by some of his favourite composers of the past century. With a […]
Traditional Korean music and modern jazz are interwoven in Vancouver vocalist Sara Kim’s “at once virtuosic and eminently comprehensible” (Discorder) Watermill Project. With Itamar Erez keys, Eli Davidovici bass, and […]
In its sinuous melodies and complex rhythms, SICK BOSS immediately calls to mind composer Cole Schmidt’s work in award-winning outfit Pugs & Crows. Drawing from creative improvisation, folk, and Jimi Hendrix, SICK BOSS’ sweeping, cerebral originals are taken to unexpected places by Vancouver sonic all-stars Peggy Lee cello, Josh Zubot violin, James Meger bass, Dan […]
FLY or DIE II: bird dogs of paradise is the much-anticipated follow-up to composer, trumpeter, and (now) singer Jaimie Branch’s debut Fly or Die, which was dubbed one of the “Best Albums of 2017” by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, NPR Music, WIRE, Stereogum, Aquarium Drunkard, and more. bird dogs of paradise is […]
Vancouver-based smoky-smooth trumpeter/vocalist/pianist Bonnie Northgraves style calls to the early jazz styles of New Orleans. Performing music from the ‘20s, ‘30s, and ‘40s as well as her own original music, she has been delighting audiences across the world, plus she recently released her debut album, titled Between Then And Now. For this performance she will […]
Itamar Erez’s music holds a depth and sensitivity that touches listeners deeply. During the last few years, he performed in Canada, USA, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Cyprus, Israel, India, Tunisia, Hungary, and Colombia. Itamar will be joined by his fantastic quartet, featuring some of the finest players on the Canadian jazz scene playing selections from his […]
Join Indian Summer Festival for the livestreamed album launch of Wayfinder. Mohamed Assani takes his sitar in a completely new and unexpected direction, bringing together unforeseen musical worlds and pushing the frontiers of cultural and musical hybridity. The evening will feature the first-ever performance of the album created by beloved local treasure Mohamed Assani and […]
Vancouver Children’s Festival is thrilled to announce their first ever online Kids Fest Pop Up! From Tuesday, May 26 to Sunday, May 31, children and teachers will be able to take part in daily online events that will delight, engage, and entertain. It’s all free and parking will be a breeze! There are exciting shows […]
Vancouver 30th International Flamenco Festival is pleased to partner with Granville Island to bring to you live flamenco dance and music by local Vancouver based artists. This live event leads […]
High-energy originals and choice standards from three of Vancouver’s most in-demand, cutting-edge young talents. Drawing on each member’s taste and experience across genres—jazz, R&B, rock, and world music—their sound is a unique hybrid of improvised music and deep groove. With bassist Geordie Hart (The Boom Booms), tenor saxophonist Dominic Conway (Coco Jafro, Enemy Pigeon), and […]
Itamar Erez's music holds a depth and sensitivity that touches listeners deeply. Recipient of the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize, Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer, pianist, and guitarist who has shared the stage with such musicians as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tomatito, Avishai Cohen, Jean-Louis […]