Nick Leffler: Baby Steps
The soprano saxophonist debuts a quartet with Andrew Skepasts, Dan Howard, and Alex Marr
The soprano saxophonist debuts a quartet with Andrew Skepasts, Dan Howard, and Alex Marr
Jill Townsend represents the east, though based here; BC-raised Christine Jensen, the west
I'm calling for unfettered, weird creation with no expectation that anyone needs to see it.
Wynston talks about playing upright and electric bass in Vancouver for over a decade now
With Jared Burrows guitar, Josh Zubot violin, Karlis Silins bass, & Kenton Loewen drums
My current draft of the gig list from June 21 to June 30, the dates of the 2024 festival
Rachel came to town to play Frankie's on April 14; her seventh album CAPI is out April 26
Ava McDonough, Jayden Bayer, Erin Kim, Harry Wang, David Cross, Atessa Showrai, Saige Adams
David talks about playing bass with Atley King, Arvind Ramdas, Brad Turner, and many more
Beyond just their recent Fox Cabaret show, the band is a social beacon for my generation
The show to be recorded happens tomorrow; here’s what they played & how it felt at the Fox
Harmeet started a series that features groups of high school students from around Surrey
With a new lineup and a hugely diverse set, how did this show compare to Ostara’s origin?
"The best thing is that feeling when you have made a difference […] inspired someone."
Play in the studio uptown all day, then go downtown for a session to swing away the night
Chris talks about his new book Journeys to the Bandstand: Thirty Jazz Lives in Vancouver.
Subscriber Fridays
Anti-streaming takes seem weak as ever to me; here’s hopefully my last words on the topic
Podcast
Jess talks about multi-disciplinary art and work with the Women in Jazz Association of BC
Live music
Feven with Nebyu Yohannes, John Nicholson, Quincy Mayes, Bella Fedrigo, & Biboye Onanuga
Podcast
The band PATH includes Paco Ha, Erika Chow, Suin Park, & Seth Kitamura or Jordy McIntosh
Live music
Will's Picks, Feb 2024: something that’s on my mind, ticket alerts, and gigs this weekend
Hope you enjoy these top 50 albums! I’m sure that I’ve included something for everyone.
Jazz radio
Radio Roundup: the programming, and the big show, celebrating Roach's birth centenary
Live music
Luca Stricagnoli, Thu Le, Marco Pereira, & Minnie Marks play the Massey Theatre Jan. 25
Subscriber Fridays
This year: bassists Allison Lee and Erin Kim, guitarist David Wu, pianist Maxwell Holmes
Live music
Andrea Wong, Mike WT Allen, Spencer Schoening, & Matthew Ariaratnam on their improv jam
Live music
Saxophonist Mike WT Allen on his Space Elevator band’s Infidels show at the Pearl Jan. 21
Live music
Will's Picks, Jan 2024: happenings from my notebook, ticket alerts, and gigs this weekend
Live music
Mike LeDonne, Eric Alexander, Vincent Herring, Jeremy Pelt, Kenny Washington, Alexander Claffy
Community Stories
Or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the melody (Album release, Salience Network)
Vancouver albums
The pianist & vocalist looks back two decades on her debut and the places it’s taken her
Vancouver albums
They're both playing Jazz at the Bolt; I asked each to share a take on the other’s music