Vancouver albums
Kevin "Kid" Romain makes weight at All-City debut
Or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the melody (Album release, Salience Network)
Live music
Coverage of live music events in the Vancouver jazz scene.
Live music
The Infidels Threesomes series at the Heatley, 2 shows in
Funky trios launched the monthly series called Threesomes in October and November 2023
Live music
Jimi James’ Jazz House Electric Passion Dance at Chill X
The Jimi James Fraser Sextet’s extended jams were a celebratory first set in Mt. Pleasant
Live music
Darren Radtke on his mentors & skills for working players
Beyond his role as an established Vancouver jazz bassist, he's also a guitarist & singer
Live music
Unwritten Thursdays curated by Cole Schmidt recap/preview
NYC duo up next; in Oct I heard a two-guitar improv duo and a piano/trumpet/drums trio
Live music
Michelle Escudero on Gordy Li Smurf at All-City Athletics
Smurf Quartet marked The Infidels' Knockouts series launch at the boxing gym on Oct. 28
Live music
Ray Gallon w/ Angela Verbrugge recap, Gallon trio preview
I heard Verbrugge last night with the New York pianist, Brent Gubbels, & Graham Villette
Live music
Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center: concert review
Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra played the Orpheum on October 10, 2023
Live music
Bassist Conrad Good on his studies, motivation, & playing
“Bass playing is a great opportunity to focus on the well-being of others,” Conrad says
Live music
Alex Cuba on his new album El Swing Que Yo Tengo, BC tour
The Grammy-winner plays the Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver this Saturday, Sep 23rd
Live music
Frankie's double-header: playing both 8pm and After Dark
Playing both the 8pm and After Dark shows: 11 people have done it on 7 different dates
Live music
A way-too-early look at the Jazz at the Bolt 2024 lineup
Jazz at the Bolt went live yesterday with the lineup announcement for February 17 and 18