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I called it: Frankie’s this weekend full
Will's Picks, Jan 2024: happenings from my notebook, ticket alerts, and gigs this weekend
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Coverage of live music events in the Vancouver jazz scene.
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Heavy Hitters live recording night 1 of 4 Frankie’s recap
Mike LeDonne, Eric Alexander, Vincent Herring, Jeremy Pelt, Kenny Washington, Alexander Claffy
Vancouver albums
Kevin "Kid" Romain makes weight at All-City debut
Or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the melody (Album release, Salience Network)
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The Infidels Threesomes series at the Heatley, 2 shows in
Funky trios launched the monthly series called Threesomes in October and November 2023
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Jimi James’ Jazz House Electric Passion Dance at Chill X
The Jimi James Fraser Sextet’s extended jams were a celebratory first set in Mt. Pleasant
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Darren Radtke on his mentors & skills for working players
Beyond his role as an established Vancouver jazz bassist, he's also a guitarist & singer
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Unwritten Thursdays curated by Cole Schmidt recap/preview
NYC duo up next; in Oct I heard a two-guitar improv duo and a piano/trumpet/drums trio
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Michelle Escudero on Gordy Li Smurf at All-City Athletics
Smurf Quartet marked The Infidels' Knockouts series launch at the boxing gym on Oct. 28
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Ray Gallon w/ Angela Verbrugge recap, Gallon trio preview
I heard Verbrugge last night with the New York pianist, Brent Gubbels, & Graham Villette
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Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center: concert review
Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra played the Orpheum on October 10, 2023
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Bassist Conrad Good on his studies, motivation, & playing
“Bass playing is a great opportunity to focus on the well-being of others,” Conrad says
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Alex Cuba on his new album El Swing Que Yo Tengo, BC tour
The Grammy-winner plays the Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver this Saturday, Sep 23rd