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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadHello Picks People… enjoy the long weekend. Jazz Festival and Folk Festival are coming up. Line ups have been announced and tickets are on sale. Plan ahead and don’t miss out! (You have already missed early bird prices for Folk Festival but still an excellent deal!) This is a free compilation so, as usual, please make sure to check with venues for changes to schedule. Additional events will be added to the website.
 Orpheum Annex – Ex MachinaMay 13, 2019 8:00 pm
Vancouver’s all-star new music sextet, Standing Wave, presents Ex Machina, an avant-garde musical journey traversing a landscape of undulating harmonies, jarring rhythms, rasps, clicks, scrapes, hoots, stomps, and silence. Featuring Gordon Fitzell’s Deus Ex Machina: The Nine Lives of Schrodinger’s Cat, a world premiere, and Brian Current’s Shout, Sisyphus, Flock, winner of the 2019 Jules Leger Award for chamber music, the program is diverse and virtuosic. Also on the concert will be Paul Steenhuisen’s brand new Pink Pink Pierrot, a playful mashup of Schoenberg’s 1912 masterpiece Pierrot Lunaire, and a few other moon-inspired classics from the 20th century. Dutch composer Mayke Nas’ Douze Mains, which turns the piano into an operating theatre and the performers into musical surgeons, and the free-form, ear-opening beauty of Dolphy Formations, by acclaimed guitarist and Western Front New Music Curator, Aram Bajakian. Christie Reside flute A-K Coope clarinet Rebecca Whitling violin Peggy Lee cello Allen Stiles piano Vern Griffiths percussion Tickets $25/$15  Guilt & Co – JD Organ Trio Pay-what-you-canMay 13, 2019 9:30 pm
The JD Organ Trio is a Vancouver-based group led by Jason de Couto on Hammond B3 Organ, and features Kelly Brown on Guitar, and Justin James on Drums. All three members are versatile and active musicians and work within a variety of ensembles in the local music scene. They have come together to form a unique and dynamic sound featuring the mighty Hammond Organ. The group plays a mix of Jazz, Funk, Pop, Latin, and Blues music, with influences ranging from Jimmy Smith, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Jimmy McGriff, to Larry Goldings, Sam Yahel, and Joey deFrancesco.  Vancity Theatre – An Elephant Sitting StillMay 14, 2019 6:40 pm
Recently voted the Best Film of 2018 by the critics of Cinema Scope magazine, Hu Bo’s first and – tragically – only feature, is a bleak immersion in the economic realities of an unnamed town in Northern China. Beginning with a suicide, the film takes place over 24 hours, following four characters struggling with various degrees of alienation and disillusionment. Shot in long, unbroken takes, this is an aesthec, philosophical and political statement of enduring power. Tickets $13/$11 **Also showing on other dates at various times  WISE Hall – Wanda Jackson Night By DonationMay 14, 2019 8:00 pm
It’s the most Wanderful time of the month! The Party Timers are back and painting the town red with their monthly cycle of all things Wanda Jackson in the WISE Lounge. THE PARTY TIMERS ★ Kathleen Nisbet – upright bass ★ Jody Peck – guitar ★ Jodie Ponto – drums ★ Noah Walker & Steve Charles – guitarmonies $10 suggested donation  Gold Saucer – Veda Hille/Ford Pier/Lesley Telford Pay-what-you-canMay 14, 2019 9:30 pm
Weekly performance series curated by Barbara Adler, Cole Schmidt & James Meger. Tuesdays at the Gold Saucer Studio. Penultimate performances of the season! — VEDA HILLE — (New’ish music from “Implorer’s Club”) — FORD PIER — (Solo!) — LESLEY TELFORD — (Dance) $5 – $10 or PWYC at the door, cash only.  Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket featuring Diane Lines Free eventMay 15, 2019 6:00 pm
Hip Pocket Trio featuring Diane Lines Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar and tenor saxophone Diane Lines: keyboards and vocals Brent Gubbels: acoustic bass  Lana Lou’s – Mixtaphonics #12May 15, 2019 8:00 pm
Mixtophonics #12 Ambient drum’n’bass/ improv by some of Vancouver’s best in Chinatown’s groovy LanaLou’s nightclub Featuring: Eliot Doyle and Brady Cranfield – drums Lee Hutzulak and Kimia Yazdi – electronics Ron Samworth – guitar Sam Shoichet – bass Brent Mah – saxophone Kat Bastow – voice/ keys Ari Mansell – strings John Korsrud – trumpet Cover $10 at door  Sylvia Hotel – Spring Vocal Jazz Free eventMay 16, 2019 8:00 pm
Hosted by Angela Verbrugge – Vancouver-based vocalist who specializes in performing popular and lesser known jazz standards, traditional pop, Latin and bossanova tunes.  Pacific Cinematheque – The CharmerMay 16, 2019 8:20 pm
VANCOUVER PREMIERE! Intimacy and immigration make uneasy bedfellows in Iran-born, Denmark-based director Milad Alami’s assured feature debut, a potent psychological drama combining elements of the erotic thriller, the social-issue drama, and the Nordic film noir. Esmail (Iranian-Swedish actor Ardalan Esmaili), a handsome Iranian man living in Copenhagen, is adept at meeting women at the upscale wine bar he frequents, but his suave demeanor masks a desperate motive: Esmail is about to be deported, and only a domestic relationship with a Danish citizen will allow him to stay. Esmail’s increasingly urgent efforts at romance take an unforeseen turn when he meets Sara (Danish electronica singer Soho Rezanejad), a posh Persian-Danish woman who’s on to his game but not immune to his charms. Tickets $13/$11 **Also showing on other dates at different times  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Van Django By DonationMay 16, 2019 8:30 pm
This classic Vancouver ensemble plays swinging gypsy jazz inspired tunes. These guys have performed at festivals around the world and we’re delighted to have them in their home town. Their delightful repertoire will have you dancing in your seats! With Cameron Wilson – fiddle, Finn Manniche – guitar and Brent Gubbels – bass  Red Lion Bar & Grill – Johnston/Hood Duo Free eventThis event runs from April 12, 2019 until May 31, 2019.
Ron (piano) & Cameron (bass) are back every Friday playing an eclectic assortment of jazz tunes. A rotating list of friends drop by and sit in…. often, but not always, vocalists. Also, on Saturdays  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Cory Weeds Quintet CD Release “Live at Frankie’s”This event runs from May 17, 2019 until May 18, 2019.
Alto saxophonist Cory Weeds celebrates his 15th release. Recorded one year ago, “Live at Frankie’s” features the legendary Harold Mabern on piano and trumpeter Terell Stafford. For the release celebration, Cory will be joined on the front line by fiery New York trumpeter, Josh Bruneau. In addition to music from the recording, they will be celebrating the music of Jackie McLean. With Chris Gestrin piano, John Lee bass, and Jesse Cahill drums. Tickets $25 ** Also on Saturday night.  Tyrant Studios – 1 year Anniversary with Tim Sars and FriendsMay 17, 2019 9:30 pm
1st Anniversary Party at Tyrant Tim Sars & guests play New Orleans Jazz $12 cover at the door  Jazz @ The Pat – John Gross Quartet Free eventMay 18, 2019 3:00 pm
John Gross, a relatively recent arrival on the Vancouver scene with a heavy pedigree: http://www.johngrossmusic.com/ John Gross – tenor sax Campbell Ryga – alto & soprano sax Nick Peck – Organ John Lee – drums  Western Front – Melody McKiverMay 18, 2019 7:00 pm
Anishinaabe violist Melody McKiver’s solo and collaborative work explores the Indigenous experience on Turtle Island. Highlighted by cinematic and theatrical scores, Melody’s debut EP Reckoning (2017) is a sonic storytelling of the lingering intergenerational impact of the Indian Residential Schools and the recent Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The album was nominated for an Indigenous Music Award in 2018 Tickets Advance $16 At the door $20  Pyatt Hall – Alan Matheson SeptetMay 18, 2019 7:30 pm
Pyatt Hall will fill with the sounds of jazz in this Further Series concert featuring The Alan Matheson Septet. Nine new compositions by BC composers will be featured at the final concert of the season. The Alan Matheson Septet has been an important part of the Vancouver jazz scene for over twenty years. Musicians: Alan Matheson on trumpet (doubling flugelhorn and piano) Rob McKenzie on trombone Julia Nolan on alto saxophone (doubling soprano saxophone) David Branter on tenor saxophone (doubling clarinet) Jon Roper on electric guitar Laurence Mollerup on acoustic bass Craig Scott on drums Tickets $20/$15  Orpheum Annex – VSO 100 Symphony at the Annex – AmorosoMay 18, 2019 7:30 pm
For Jocelyn Morelock’s final Symphony at the Annex concert as VSO Composer in Residence, she reveals her musical inspirations through composers and works particularly meaningful to her. Music by Kaija Saariaho, Nikolai Korndorf, W.A. Mozart, and two of Morlock’s own pieces complete this musical “autobiography.” Tickets $30/28  Jazz Vespers – Bob Liley Quintet By DonationMay 19, 2019 4:00 pm
Jazz Vespers in exile *location moved to First Baptist Church* Quintet lead by drummer Bob Liley.. usually includes Aaron Hardie on alto and tenor sax, Norm Quinn on trumpet and flugelhorn, Lorne Kellett on piano, Mark Bender on bass  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Western Promises By DonationMay 19, 2019 6:00 pm
With Jesse Cahill – drums, Dave Sikula – guitar and Chris Gestrin – organ  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Helen Hansen (with Triology)May 19, 2019 8:00 pm
Having recently issued another CD, Helen returns to Frankie’s with new arrangements of rare jazz tunes from the 1920’s to the 1960’s. This repertoire, which consistently delights listeners, will be presented in her effortless vocal style with a bit of humour and patter thrown into the mix. Accompanying Helen will be Miles Black piano, Bill Coon guitar, and Jodi Proznick bass (also known as Triology). Cover $16  Libra Room – Caroline Allatt & Jesse Waldman By DonationMay 19, 2019 9:00 pm
Caroline Allatt is a blues riffing guitarist, rock scatting singer and 60’s pop-inspired songwriter. Jesse Waldman is a Vancouver based folk/blues artist and guitar hero  Rio Theatre – The Musicianer (pilot episode) with Petunia & The VipersMay 19, 2019 9:30 pm
The pilot episode of The Musicianer starring Vancouver’s own Petunia! With a live performance by Petunia and The Vipers. Q & A with Petunia and series director Beth Harrington. Yodelin’ Vern Lockhart is a hillbilly singer with a problem. On the verge of stardom in the late 1920s, he inadvertently has become immortal, something he’s only vaguely aware of as he trips through various eras of American roots music history. It’s only when he meets Jo Cullen, a present-day musicologist and expert on Vern’s past that he begins to grasp the deal with the devil he’s made. The Musicianer is a time-traveling saga that details Vern’s story – both past and present – while highlighting musical performances from Vancouver’s own Petunia of Petunia and the Vipers. Watch trailer here Tickets $10 |
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