KneeJerk Album Release Party at Fox Cabaret
A double album release party for the hottest free jazz bands in the country. KneeJerk is a free jazz project that plays with minimalism and evokes chaos. For their very first performance at Vancouver’s legendary Fox Cabaret, KneeJerk will be celebrating the release of their second album on Infidels Jazz. In addition, there will be a special opening set by Kenton Loewen & JP Carter, who will also be celebrating the release of their second album on Infidels Jazz.
Quincy Mayes Brazilian Experience at Hero’s Welcome
8 person band playing Brazillian funk & soul classics. The Quincy Mayes Brazilian Soul Experience is thrilled to present a special performance showcasing the diverse, Afro-centric roots of samba, soul, and funk. Featuring musical selections from an eclectic group of all Black Composers this evening is curated in tribute to the incredible stories, songs and legacy of Afro Brasil. This will feature selections from the legendary catalogues of Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, Elza Soares and others. Quincy Mayes leads a brand new group of some of Vancouver’s finest instrumentalists, who will also be joined by a vibrant guest horn section and feature vocalist throughout the set.
Haram at Kingsway Club
Vancouver legend Gordon Grdina brings his Haram band to one of the hottest new venues in Vancouver! JUNO-winner Gordon Grdina formed Haram in 2008 as a large ensemble vehicle to interpret classic Arabic repertoire. These pieces are reinterpreted with an ensemble half studied in the Arabic tradition and half in avant-garde improvisation, making Haram sound like no other band on earth.
Groove Elation: a Celebration of John Scofield at All-City Athletics
A celebration of guitarist John Scofield by four of Vancouver’s best young jazz musicians. Scofield’s funky & melodic guitar sound has been captivating audiences for decades. On May 24, four of Vancouver’s best young Jazz musicians celebrate his music and legacy, at the hippest Jazz venue in this city.
Dean Thiessen’s Stranger Friends Orchestra Album Release at Fox Cabaret
One of the finest large Jazz Ensembles in Canada makes it’s long awaited return to Vancouver’s Fox Cabaret! On May 31, Dean Thiessen’s Stranger Friends Orchestra will be celebrating the release of their first album on Infidels Jazz, at the venue that it was recorded at almost two years ago. They’ll be performing a brand new piece by Dean: The John Steinbeck Suite. Each of the piece’s 5 movements is inspired by a different novel or short story by this celebrated American author.