Dan Pitt Quintet: Horizontal Depths
A variety of guitar effects combined with the two horns and the slight integration of free jazz
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Benjamin Deschamps: No Codes, saxophone, tour to the west
An interview with Ben about the chordless collective’s story after they played Tyrant Studios
Eldritch Priest: Dormitive Virtue
Afraid of projects that are too experimental and inaccessible? You'd be wrong to look past it
1 night in Kits: Kokoroko tour, Feven Kidane doubleheader
The artistries of the UK jazz band and Kidane’s quartet were in dialogue just two blocks apart
John Gross: Saxophone, 6+ Decades of Professional Playing
John is a saxophonist originally from LA who played with Shelly Manne, Oliver Nelson, and more
How is the Zameen Art House? Bruce Freedman, free improv
The Granville Island venue now hosts Infidels Jazz’s New Thing series and other intimate shows
Jocelyn Gould: Portrait of Right Now
Quartet w/ Will Bonness, Jared Beckstead-Craan, & Curtis Nowosad; locals at Frankie’s Nov. 1/2
The Betty Davis show at Hero’s Welcome with Mary Ancheta
The keyboardist's 9-piece band, billed the MAQkestra, was "Hangin' Out" on Main Street Oct. 17
Will Chernoff: Tables Turned! Bass, Rhythm Changes Founder
Will talks to Chris Fraser as merely a guest on the podcast he started over three years ago
How is Apollo’s? Finally back for jazz at the ex-Tangent
It’s back at the establishment 2 nights a week now and has survived some musicians’ grumbling
David Lavoie & Carson Tworow: Teardown, Production, Beats
David plays guitar, bass & trumpet; Carson, drums and electronics. Our first returning guests!
Notes & thoughts about all the RCP episodes I hosted: 1-100
Something personal, notable, or whatever comes to mind about each
Live music
What better venue for the pouring rain?
Nebyu Yohannes, as Nebyoha, played an eclectic set at Roedde House Museum’s Jazz in the Parlour
Podcast
John Korsrud: Composition, Trumpet, Hard Rubber Orchestra
John talks his formative years learning from Hugh Fraser, his 7 times at Burning Man, and more
Live music
Laura Anglade: Vocals, Skills, Interpretation of Standards
Laura has moved to New York City as her star rises in vocal jazz; she plays Frankie's Sep. 28
Vancouver albums
Everyone I tell about this album digs it
Last week, I had an easy hook to get people interested in Benjamin Sigerson’s Frankie's show
Expat musicians
Harry Bartlett: Mountain Air
"The physicality of playing bluegrass and old-time music has shaped the way my music sounds."
Podcast
Madeleine Elkins: Guitar, Teacher, Indie Touring Musician
Her recent credits from the DIY scene include Madelyn Read, Meredith Louise, & Maddisun
Live music
The sudden but inevitable rise of the Ghibli Jazz Orchestra
Isabel Leong’s huge success was not a one-off: a movement has arrived in the Vancouver scene
Live music
What's next for the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival?
Returning from the infamous 2023 fallout, the festival slimmed down and isn’t going anywhere
Live music
Lida Magnus: Bass, Volunteer Coordinator, Tyrant, UBC Jazz
Lida plays Tyrant Studios Saturday with Jeffrey Chen, Rick Son, Karl DeJong, & Tarane Tabeli
Podcast
Announcement on the future of the Rhythm Changes Podcast
I'm so proud to tell you that Chris Fraser is taking over as the host of this show, starting with the next episode.
Podcast
Sapalo Shafooli: Episode 100! Photography, ‘Jazz Flights’
Born in Zambia and raised primarily in Terrace, BC, Sapalo has been on the jazz scene since 2008
Podcast
Feven Kidane: Trumpet, Bass, Jazzfest, Upbringing, Culture
Multi-instrumentalist known for her projects with Gordy Li, Andromeda Monk, and many more