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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… Back from Portugal (highly recommended) and ready to re-immerse myself in local culture. Please check the website for additions. And remember to also check with venues for schedule changes.
 2019 Vancouver Writers Festival (to October 27th)October 22, 2019
Celebrating the word shaping power of words. 80 events with over 100 authors. The Vancouver Writers Fest’s flagship Festival welcomes local and international writers to stages on and around Granville Island for a week of literary events and immersive conversations for all ages. Events calendar here  Gordon Smith Gallery – The Hugh Fraser TrioOctober 22, 2019 8:00 pm
The Hugh Fraser Trio Hugh Fraser, piano, Campbell Ryga, saxophone, Ken Lister, bass Cover $10 …and a grand piano in the house!  Gold Saucer -NEW WORKS # 19 with Peggy Lee, Ziyian Kwan & Corbin MurdochOctober 22, 2019 9:00 pm
Sawdust Collector presents New Works#19 PEGGY LEE Improvising cellist/composer Peggy Lee makes her home in Vancouver, BC where she leads or co-leads numerous ensembles, including the Peggy Lee Band, Film In Music, Echo Painting, Waxwing, and Handmade Blade. Each of these groups consists of a different configuration of players from an ever-growing pool. ZIYIAN KWAN Ziyian Kwan is a Vancouver based dance artist whose work and play include creation, performance and other than usual dance actions. Ziyian has performed close to 100 original works by an eclectic range of choreographers on international stages and as Artistic Director of Dumb Instrument Dance CORBIN MURDOCH Corbin Murdoch is a songwriter, live event producer and arts administrator. He was born a settler on Coast Salish territory, where he has lived (almost) his entire life. For 14 years, he wrote and recorded music with his flagship project The Nautical Miles, releasing 5 albums between 2004 and 2014. He works as Managing Producer for Theatre Replacement.Doors at 9:00 PM, Performance at 9:30 PM, $5 – $10 or PWYC at the door, cash only.  Libra Room – Jeff Younger & The Sensitive Gentlemen with Marin Patenaude By DonationOctober 22, 2019 9:30 pm
Original songs, a few choice covers of Lucinda Williams and Peppermint Harris tunes, and plenty of sweet hangs/good vibes. Guitarist and singer Jeff Younger will be joined by the always gentlemenly Ron Samworth – guitar, Bill Briscall – bass, Max Ley – drums. Singer/songwriter, Maren Patenaude, will warm everyone up with her deeply rich voice and killer tunes in a short set to kick things off.  Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket featuring Kristian Alexandrov Free eventOctober 23, 2019 6:00 pm
Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar and tenor saxophone Kristian Alexandrov: keyboard Brent Gubbels: acoustic bass  Frankie’s Jazz Club – San Pedro CincoOctober 23, 2019 8:00 pm
San Pedro Cinco is a quintet of well-known Vancouver musicians. The band plays original cumbia, calypso, and other Latin jazz styles. They also play covers by jazz musicians such as Jim Hall and Wes Montgomery. The band is J.P Carter on trumpet, Tony Wilson guitar, Robin Layne on marimba/percussion, Russell Sholberg bass, and Liam MacDonald drums/percussion. Cover $10  Lana Lou’s – Mixtophonics #17October 23, 2019 8:30 pm
Mixtophonics is an on-going improv series that combines trippy ambient grooves played by a revolving collection of Vancouver’s top creative musicians. Expect fantastic sonic explorations by the city’s best players on laptops, drums, horns, keys and strings. $10 cover at the door  Rogue Folk Club – The Young’unsOctober 24, 2019 8:00 pm
Teesside’s triumphant trio The Young’uns, current holders of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards coveted “Best Group” title, have proved themselves a unique proposition – writing and performing a cappella or subtly accompanied songs that tell it how it is alongside traditional songs from their native North- East and further afield – songs of conscience, songs of warmth and wit, songs to provoke, songs to inspire ‘Glorious harmonies, waspish wit, powerful songs and relentless banter…..irresistible” ★★★★★ – The Guardian Tickets $30/$26 at Highlife & Tapestry and online.  Tangent Cafe – The Jonathan Bauer Trio: from New Orleans By DonationOctober 24, 2019 8:30 pm
Canadian ex-pat Jonathan Bauer has been playing trumpet in New Orleans for the past 5 years. His bebop sound evokes Clifford Brown and Fats Navaro. With Ryan Hanseler – piano and Alex Dyring – bass.  Red Lion – Johnston/Hood & friends By DonationThis event runs from October 25, 2019 until November 29, 2019.
Every Friday Ron Johnston (piano) and Cameron Hood (bass) serve up several sets of eclectic jazz. Musical guests rotate… sometimes vocalists, sometimes not.  KW Studios – Kokoro Dance & Wilson/ Lee/ van der Schyff By DonationOctober 25, 2019 7:30 pm
Dark Blue World presents… Dancers Barb Bourget & Jay Haribayashi will collaborate w/ guitarist Tony Wilson, cellist Peggy Lee and Drummer/ percussionist Dylan van der Schyff on new works by Wilson as well as improv compositions.  Frankie’s Jazz Bar – Hugh Fraser Quintet Live RecordingThis event runs from October 25, 2019 until October 27, 2019.
The legendary Juno Award winning Hugh Fraser Quintet presents “GASTOWN CHRONICLES” three nights of recording for Cellar Live! An evening of fresh new compositions and some of the quintet’s classics featuring Hugh Fraser, piano/composer; Campbell Ryga saxes; Cory Weeds sax; Dave Robbins drums; Ken Lister bass Cover $20 ** 3 Nights. Also on Saturday and Sunday.  Tyrant Studios – The Jonathan Bauer Project NOLAOctober 25, 2019 9:30 pm
Born and raised in Northern Alberta, Canada Jonathan Bauer started his musical career on Vancouver Island, later moving to the United States to pursue his Master’s in Music at the University of New Orleans. Jonathan has toured internationally with various bands and artists. Jonathan is currently based in New Orleans, LA and has been a member of the Grammy-award winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra since 2017The Jonathan Bauer Project, comprised of saxophonist Alexander Geddes, pianist Ryan Hanseler, bassist Alex Dyring, and drummer Gerald Watkins, Jr., showcases some of New Orleans’ baddest young talent . Cover $12 cash at the door  Jazz @ The Pat – Oliver Gannon Quartet Free eventOctober 26, 2019 3:00 pm
Real jazz, all meat, no filler and no cover… Russ Botton – bass Craig Scott – drums Nick Peck – piano Oliver Gannon – guitar  Mountain View Cemetery – Night for All Souls Free eventOctober 26, 2019 6:30 pm
The first fires are lit at sundown, and throughout the evening the cemetery comes alive with music, poetry, and flickering candles. Inside the celebration hall you will find tea to refresh you, and flowers, papers and candles for the creation of personal memorials to place on one of the artist made shrines or family graves. You may wish to bring copies of personal photos to make a memorial. Other materials available on-site.  QE Theatre – Mid-Century MadnessOctober 26, 2019 8:00 pm
Vancouver Civic Theatres presents “Mid-Century Madness”, a dress-up party celebrating 60 years at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Dress up in your favourite 60’s attire, think the stylings of one “Don Draper” or “Peggy Olson”, and prepare for a journey in a time machine. “Mid-Century Madness” celebrates 60 years of the QE theatre and the talented artists and show stopping entertainers to grace the stage. Enjoy a welcome glass of bubbly, make your way through the flashing lights and glam photo booth, take in art from the decade, and party in style throughout the Queen Elizabeth Theatre lobby exhibits. Get ready to dance the night away with a vibrant and soulful live performance by Vancouver’s own Dawn Pemberton and musical stylings by DJ Veronica and Trumpeter Malcolm Aiken late into the night. To commemorate the 1959 inaugural year, tickets are priced at only $19.59 and won’t break the bank.  The Heatley – Ilhan Saferali QuartetOctober 26, 2019 8:00 pm
Jazz at the Heatley, located at the edge of East Van! Standards brought to you by: Ilhan Saferali: Trumpet James Meger: Bass Julian Jayme: Guitar Julian Ferrer: Drums Admission by donation (suggested $10).  Jazz Vespers – Leora Cashe By DonationOctober 27, 2019 4:00 pm
In the salons at 1018 Nelson St From her home town of Vancouver to Italy, Belgium and the UK, Leora’s rich resounding voice and dynamic stage presence have garnered numerous accolades. She reaches into the core of the listener with an exquisite range of emotional power and ignites a soulful perspective; weaving together jazz, blues and gospel. She has already released several gospel and jazz CD’s and is currently working on a new project of original songs and arrangements.  Tangent Cafe – Ryan Ishkanian Quintet By DonationOctober 27, 2019 6:00 pm
Saxophonist Ryan Ishkanian reunites with Vancouver colleagues for an energetic night of hard bop. With James Danderfer – clarinet, Chris Gestrin – keyboards, Conrad Good- bass and Jesse Cahill – drums  Anza Club – Ruby & Smith “Sometimes Love” CD releaseOctober 27, 2019 7:00 pm
Ruby & Smith are a different kind of duo. Its members, Daphne Roubini and Andrew Smith, have chosen to strip their love of jazz, folk and roots music to their core components: two ukuleles paired with Daphne’s haunting vocals. ‘Sometimes Love’, is a work of compelling original tunes and reinterpreted folk classics. Tickets $15 advance/$20 at door/$$30 with album  Hood 29 – Joy of Jazz Series: Let’s Do It, The Music of Cole PorterOctober 27, 2019 7:30 pm
Karin Plato’s mini-invitational concert series takes place on the stage of Hood 29 (formerly The Cottage Bistro) the perfect place for the audience to experience the artistry and nuance of a wide range of musical styles under the jazz umbrella. “Let’s Do It” – The music of Cole Porter Kate Hammett-Vaughan Kate Hammett-Vaughan Karin Plato Karin Plato Music Miles Black Miles Black Conrad Good Conrad Good $15 cover at the door  Vancity Theatre – Gimme ShelterOctober 28, 2019 8:30 pm
Music Mondays presents Gimme Shelter The landmark documentary about the tragically ill-fated Rolling Stones free concert at Altamont Speedway on December 6, 1969. Only four months earlier, Woodstock defined the Love Generation; now it lay in ruins on a desolate racetrack six miles outside of San Francisco. Before an estimated crowd of 300,000 people, the Stones headlined a free concert featuring Tina Turner, Jefferson Airplane, The Flying Burrito Brothers and others. Concerned about security, members of outlaw biker gang The Hell’s Angels were asked to help maintain order. Instead, an atmosphere of fear and dread arose, leading ultimately to the stabbing death of a fan. What began as a flower-power love-in had degenerated into a near riot; frightened, confused faces wondering how the Love Generation could, in one swift, cold-blooded slash, become a generation of disillusionment and disappointment. Tickets $11 |
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