Live music
The generational Dean Thiessen Stranger Friends Orchestra
Beyond just their recent Fox Cabaret show, the band is a social beacon for my generation
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Live music
Bonnie Northgraves' Big Loud en route to a live recording
The show to be recorded happens tomorrow; here’s what they played & how it felt at the Fox
Podcast
Harmeet Kaur Virdee: Bass, Surrey Jazz Nights, VSO School
Harmeet started a series that features groups of high school students from around Surrey
Live music
One set to heal them all: Ostara Project at Magee Theatre
With a new lineup and a hugely diverse set, how did this show compare to Ostara’s origin?
Live music
Geoff Claridge: clarinet, practice, learning, navigating
"The best thing is that feeling when you have made a difference […] inspired someone."
Subscriber Fridays
Dunbar to downtown: Allison Au, Jodi Proznick & Mili Hong
Play in the studio uptown all day, then go downtown for a session to swing away the night
Podcast
Chris Wong: Journeys to the Bandstand Vancouver Jazz Book
Chris talks about his new book Journeys to the Bandstand: Thirty Jazz Lives in Vancouver.
Subscriber Fridays
Daniel Ek is right again, people hate on Spotify too much
Anti-streaming takes seem weak as ever to me; here’s hopefully my last words on the topic
Podcast
Jessica Heaven: Vocalist & Singer, Actor, Dancer, Leader
Jess talks about multi-disciplinary art and work with the Women in Jazz Association of BC
Live music
The Feven Kidane Sextet Max Roach tribute at VIFF Centre
Feven with Nebyu Yohannes, John Nicholson, Quincy Mayes, Bella Fedrigo, & Biboye Onanuga
Podcast
Francis Naluz: PATH, Bass, Guitar, Couch Jams, Caribou
The band PATH includes Paco Ha, Erika Chow, Suin Park, & Seth Kitamura or Jordy McIntosh
Live music
There’s a new label in town, and it’s not mine
Will's Picks, Feb 2024: something that’s on my mind, ticket alerts, and gigs this weekend