Live music
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
Subscriber Fridays
Paying subscribers get an in-depth column from Will Chernoff on Fridays.
Subscriber Fridays
The next generation's well-earned realism about recording
Our early-20s local musicians just want to play live, not record. Healthy or pessimistic?
Live music
Ray Gallon w/ Angela Verbrugge recap, Gallon trio preview
I heard Verbrugge last night with the New York pianist, Brent Gubbels, & Graham Villette
Expat musicians
Guitarist Daniel Marmer just received a $10K artist grant
It’s the Oscar Peterson Jazz Award from Hnatyshyn Foundation’s Developing Artist Grants
Subscriber Fridays
Thad Bailey-Mai Quartet & evolution of Chill X at month 1
What Thad's band played and how Chill X Studio in Mount Pleasant is evolving as a venue
Vancouver albums
This is how I would learn to play jazz if I started today
Spoiler alert: it’s the same way people always have. Featuring the Oliver Gannon Quartet
Live music
Frankie's double-header: playing both 8pm and After Dark
Playing both the 8pm and After Dark shows: 11 people have done it on 7 different dates
Live music
A way-too-early look at the Jazz at the Bolt 2024 lineup
Jazz at the Bolt went live yesterday with the lineup announcement for February 17 and 18
Live music
Chill X / The Infidels launch ft. Atley King’s Four recap
Atley on vibes with Andrew Skepasts guitar, David Caballero bass, & Arvind Ramdas drums
Live music
Painted Ship / The Infidels launch ft. Chris Davis recap
Chris began with a medium swing, sunglasses on, Harmon mute pressed up to the microphone
Live music
On to the Phil Dwyer Connections Quartet at Fort Langley
Brad Turner swapped horn and piano playing with Phil; they showcased their personalities
Subscriber Fridays
Predicting the jazz Western Canadian Music Awards: 2023
4 nominees I'm highlighting from the other categories, plus 5 in Jazz Artist of the Year