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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadThis is a preview of the new look for my weekly mailout. We’re still ironing out some of the details but I hope you like it overall! It’s not only far easier for me to update, but I think you’ll find it far easier to read. Plus, you can now click on an event title to see more details, such as web links for info or tickets, or a map to the venue. 
Jazz @ The Pat – The May Trio Free eventAugust 19, 2017 3:00 pmThe group George McFetridge calls the May Trio. “We’ll be playing open forms with emphasis on melody and group interaction.” More info here: themaytrio.com George McFetridge – piano James Young – bass Paul Fitterer – drums 
Rickshaw Theatre – BC Wildfire Benefit ConcertAugust 19, 2017 7:00 pmSoul City Music presents a benefit concert for BC wildfire relief featuring Dustin Bentall, Devil in the Wood Shack, Dope Folk, Great White Buffalo, and Kownterpoint. Proceeds go to the Canadian Red Cross. Tickets: $20 at door, at Red Cat Records and online 
VLACC Cine Club presents Omara:Cuba Free eventAugust 19, 2017 7:30 pmThe film documents the 70-year artistic career of the “queen of feeling” or Buena Vista Social Club Diva, as the renowned singer Omara Portuondo is known. The daughter of a black baseball player and a white woman shunned by her family, Portuondo claims to have had a happy childhood next to her parents and siblings in a Havana neighborhood. As a child, she already felt possessed by music and couldn’t help but stop and listen to a rumba when she went out to get groceries. Little did she know that she was destined to become one of the most popular of Cuban singers and a kind of cultural icon of the nation. FREE admission with $5 VLACC membership **Registration necessary: email at info@PROTECTED to confirm your attendance** 
Hidden City- Top Men, Elisa Thorn, C.DiabAugust 19, 2017 8:00 pmA night of rather particular deep listening instrumentalism TOP MEN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RMvau2m5tk http://topmenband.com/ ELISA THORN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KRiWly2ak8 http://www.elisathorn.com/ C.DIAB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo5UiH0pxo8 https://www.cdiab.com/ doors at 8, show at 9 10$ 
Blue Martini – Ingrid StittAugust 19, 2017 8:30 pmFormerly with the groups Tchukon and Mother of Pearl, saxophonist Ingrid Stitt brings her quartet to Blue Martini 
PNE Summer Night Concerts Aug 19 – Sep 2, 2017This event runs from August 19, 2017 until September 2, 2017.Live concerts every night at the PNE Amphitheatre outdoor stage Aug 19 to September 2nd (with exception of Mondays). The line up this year includes The Pointer Sisters, Chicago, Mother Mother, The B52’s, ZZ Top, Colin James, Huey Lewis & The News, The Gipsy Kings…. and more Tickets free with admission to PNE (limited access) or $20 reserved seats online 
Gold Saucer – Tony Glausi CD ReleaseAugust 19, 2017 8:30 pmAward-winning, internationally recognized jazz trumpeter & composer Tony Glausi comes to Vancouver for an evening of cutting-edge original music from his new record, “Bad Boy (Live at The Jazz Station)”. Tony Glausi, trumpet John Nicholson, tenor David Blake, guitar Lyle Hopkins, double bass Bernie Arai, drums For more information visit www.tonyglausi.com. To hear Tony’s music visit www.youtube.com/tonyglausi. 
China Cloud – Freedom MuzikAugust 19, 2017 9:00 pmSTAR SYSTEM CURATION SOCIETY presents: FREEDOM MUZIK : an evening of improvised ensembles FEATURING: Peggy Lee Kenton Loewen John Paton Meredith Bates Tommy Babin Colin Edward Cowan Gordon Grdina JP Carter Christopher Kelly Sam Davidson Usually $10 cash at the door 
Jazz Vespers St. Andrews Wesley- Ada Lee By DonationAugust 20, 2017 4:00 pmJazz Vespers every Sunday at 4p.m. This week – Ada Lee, a singer from Springfield, Ohio, who has performed jazz, blues, gospel and soul music on stage and recordings in the United States and Canada since the late 1950s 
Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Steve Holy Quartet By DonationAugust 20, 2017 6:00 pmBassist Steve Holy leads a chord-less quartet through originals and compositions in the style of Mingus or Sam Rivers with a band that blends hard swinging bebop and avant garden explorations. With Rod Murray – trombone, Mike Allen – saxophone, Dave Robbins – drums 
CBC Musical Nooners Free Concerts Free eventThis event runs from July 10, 2017 until August 25, 2017.The popular CBC Musical Nooners summer concerts return for their 8th year! Beginning on July 7 and ending August 25, these free, live music concerts will be happening every weekday on the CBC Vancouver outdoor stage, located at 700 Hamilton Street (between West Georgia and Robson) in Vancouver. 
Pat’s Pub Jazz Vocal JamThis event runs from August 7, 2017 until December 18, 2017.Every Monday is vocal night at the Pat’s Pub jazz jam! Bring your charts & your friends. Instrumentalists welcome too. 
Provence – Hip Pocket Free eventAugust 23, 2017 6:00 pmHip Pocket Saxophonist/guitarist Adam Rohrlick with Kristian Alexandrov, Brent Gubbels & Buff Allen 
Jazz in Coal Harbour Park – Kat & Tony Duo Free eventAugust 23, 2017 7:00 pmKat Wahaama-vocals/guitar and Tony Rees – vocals/guitar on top of Coal Harbour Community Centre (corner of Jervis & Hastings) 
Jazz Evensong at Brentwood – Karin Plato By DonationAugust 23, 2017 8:00 pmEvery Wednesday some of Canada’s finest jazz musicians play in the warm ambiance of Brentwood Church. This week… Karin Plato 
15th Anniversary Vancouver Latin American Film Festival Aug 24- Sep 3, 2017August 24, 2017The 15th annual festival shines a light on the cinematic achievements of Latin America, with Cuba being the event’s guest country. Cinephiles can look forward to 69 films from 17 countries, including 31 feature-length films and 38 short films. This year, the celebration of Latin American cinema will take place at the Cinematheque, the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, and the Vancity Theatre. 
Frankie’s Happy Hour – Jennifer Scott/Rene Worst Free eventAugust 24, 2017 4:15 pmJennifer Scott- piano/vocals, Rene Worst- bass 
Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Victor Noriega Organ Trio By DonationAugust 24, 2017 8:30 pmPianist and composer Victor Noriega has spent most of the last few years working between New York and Seattle while keeping Vancouver as home base. His playing is exhilarating, whether on piano or organ. With David Blake – guitar, drums TBA
Frankie’s Happy Hour – Jennifer Scott & Rene Worst Free eventAugust 25, 2017 4:15 pmJennifer Scott – piana/vocals, Rene Worst – bass 
St.Paul’s Labyrinth-Live Music- Craig Addy Free eventAugust 25, 2017 7:00 pmWalk the labyrinth to the soothing melodies of pianist Craig Addy. A classically trained pianist, Craig discovered the world of improv many years ago. His style is a unique blend of classical, new age, and popular. His music is created in the moment with no predetermined harmonies or melodies. The labyrinth at St.Paul’s is a walking meditation space. On the last Friday of every month, it hosts the best contemplative musicians in Vancouver. 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – Surely ScottAugust 25, 2017 8:00 pmAn admirer of the seminal Jimmy Smith, Shirley Scott (who died in 2002) was one of the organ’s most appealing representatives since the late 50s. Scott, a very melodic and accessible player, started out on piano and played trumpet in high school before taking up the Hammond B-3. She enjoyed national recognition in the late 50s with her superb Prestige dates with tenor sax great Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis. Especially popular was their 1958 hit In the Kitchen. Her reputation was cemented during the 60s on several superb, soulful organ/soul-jazz dates where she demonstrated an aggressive, highly rhythmic attack blending intricate bebop harmonies with bluesy melodies and a gospel influence, punctuating everything with great use of the bass pedals. Scott married soul-jazz tenor man Stanley Turrentine, with whom she often recorded in the 60s. The Scott/Turrentine union lasted until the early 70s, and their musical collaborations in the 60s were among the finest in the field. With Cory Weeds on tenor saxophone, Nick Peck on organ, Russ Botten on bass, and Joe Poole on drums. |
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