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2018 Performers - watch for 2019 coming soon ~ come back for updates |
| Tom Keenlyside Quartet | Laila Biali Trio | Vince Mai Quintet | Mimosa | Nick La Riviera Septet |
| Deep Water Sound | SD 46 Jazz Band | Rakish Angles | Deanna Knight & Hot Club of Mars |
| Saturday Night Dance | Sunday Brunch | Creek Big Band | Take 5 | Jazz Vespers |
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Keenlyside Quartet featuring Bill Coon, Kerry Galloway; Buff Allen Concert !! Friday June 15: 8:00pm : St Bart's Church, 659 North Rd: $20 |
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A mainstay in the Vancouver jazz scene for
over fifty years, Tom Keenlyside has played saxophone and flute with some
of the biggest names in the music business such as Dizzy Gillespie, Mel
Torme, Diana Krall, Don Costa, Natalie Cole and many others. His quartet
features some of the city’s finest musicians with Bill Coon guitar, Kerry Galloway bass and Buff Allen drums.tomkeenlyside.com : facebook Kerry Galloway kerrysmusicstudio.wordpress.com : facebook buffallen.com |
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| MIMOSA MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : Saturday June 16 : 12:15pm - included in wristband price $20 advance, $25 at the gate |
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The Vancouver quintet draws on Jazz, Brazilian
Sambas, French 60ies pop and Cabaret music to concoct its own unique sound:
gorgeous melodies, quirky lyrics, incredible groove and sky-high improvisations.Mimosa's music is composed by the three women of the group and some of their compositions have been used in film and television (Rise of the Gargoyles, Mange ta ville, etc). Lumiere also received a IMA composition award for Hotel des peines perdues and some of her songs have been rearranged for choirs (Echos du Pacifique). The band is made up of Rebecca Shoichet, vocals, Anna Lumiere, (piano and accordion), Karen Graves (sax, flute and vocals), Adam Thomas (bass) and Bernie Arai (drums). Although every member of Mimosa is also active on the Canadian music scene in many other groups, the band has been together for almost two decades and has developed a unique performance that will take you on an unforgettable journey into time and sound. mimosamusic.com |
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MAI QUINTET MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 16: 1:20pm included in wristband price $20 advance, $25 at the gate |
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As a trumpeter, Vince has appeared on hundreds
of recordings for TV, feature films, commercials, and albums. Versatility
is one of his major assets and artists he’s shared the stage or recording
studio with include – Sarah McLaughlin, Divine Brown, Michael Buble, The
Powder Blues, Tom Jones, David Clayton Thomas, David Foster, Phil Dwyer,
Don Thompson, The Temptations, Natalie Cole, Eddie Daniels, Buddy Miles,
Robben Ford, Long John Baldry, Danilo Perez, Sheldon Reynolds (of Earth
Wind & Fire), and many others. A recent highlight finds Vince appearing
on Sarah McLaughlin’s Grammy nominated album WONDERLAND in 2018.Influenced by diverse talents like Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, and Guido Basso, Vince brings original straight ahead jazz with forays into new grooves in reharmonized standards. Playing with Vince will be the outstanding line-up of Miles Black, keys, Joel Fountain, drums, Paul Ruska, bass and Oliver Gannon, guitar. mai-music.com : facebook milesblack.com : facebook joelfountain.com : facebook oliver ganon |
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LAILA BIALI MAIN STAGE SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 16: 2:25pm included in wristband price $20 advance, $25 at the gate |
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"It is the ultimate task given to the musician, whether as singer or instrumentalist, to create a unique signature or fingerprint that is instantly recognisable as their own. What is surprising and delightful in Laila Biali is that both as vocalist and pianist she accomplishes this with equal aplomb. She is an exciting and unique talent, and I admire her greatly." - Sting. Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali has toured with Chris Botti, Paula Cole and Suzanne Vega, and recorded with and supported Sting. Her accolades include "SOCAN Composer of the Year" and "Keyboardist of the Year" at Canada's National Jazz Awards. She takes the best of pop, rock, classical, world and soul, informs it with her expertise in jazz, and weaves it into her musical arrangements and original songs. Laila has presented her music at prestigious venues spanning ve continents including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Tokyo's Cotton Club, Peru's El Festival Internacional de Lima, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. Laila is also the host of CBC's national jazz radio show, Saturday Night Jazz, which airs weekly from 8 pm to midnight. Musicians playing with Laila are Adam Robert Thomas, bass and Adam Cormier on drums. lailabiali.com : facebook : youtube adamrobertthomas.com : facebook : videos Adam Cormier : facebook | |
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LA RIVIERA SEPTET - Cut a rug to the sizzling hot sounds ! SATURDAY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT : June 16: 4:00pm included in wristband price $20 advance, $25 at the gate |
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"Infectious, energetic, and fun. This band has it all!"Darryl Mar, Artistic Director, Victoria Jazz SocietyThe Nick La Riviere Band from Victoria features danceable and listenable original songs influenced by artists like Sam Cooke, Jamiroquai, Trombone Shorty, and others. The recent album, Another Time Around, rich in variety, has received plenty of media attention. In addition to originals, live shows include energetic rearranged covers of tunes by Dr John, Bill Withers, The Box Tops, and more. Nick’s conch shell playing is always a big hit, and brings something to the show that most people have never seen before. Festival shows always attract a dancing crowd, and home town shows are consistently sold out. The band players are: Nick La Riviere - trombone, vocals, conch shells, Miguelito Valdes - trumpet, Barrie Sorensen - sax, Kelly Fawcett - guitar, Vocals, Aidan Miller - keyboard, vocals, Dave Spidel - bass, Damian Graham - drums. A great way to get up and move your body to end our day on the street. nicklariviere.com : facebook : youtube |
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The School District Jazz Band is a combination
musicians from Elphinstone in Gibsons and Chatelech Secondary in Sechelt
and conducted by teacher/musician, Tom Kellough and will be performing
at the Bus Stop stage to entertain in between acts on the main stage.
These young musicians will be at the top of their game as they return
from festivals near their end of the musical school year. For many it
will be their last chance to play with the band before they graduate and
move on.
A new emerging combo of horns and drums, Deep
Water Sound will be performing for the first time at 1:05 at the Bus Stop stage after the first main stage set
at the Bus Stop Stage.| SATURDAY
NIGHT CONCERT - THE RAKISH ANGLES High Beam Dreams NEW VENUE on the Coast, 350 Glassford St: Sunday June 16: 7:30pm $20 |
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The Rakish Angles return after a rainy day
last year, to play in this brand new venue for live music in Gibsons Landing.
Come out and check it out with this perfect band to fill the room with
lots of energetic tunes. Since forming in 2007, The Rakish Angles - composed of Sara Fitzpatrick (violin, vocals), Simon Hocking (mandolin, vocals), Boyd Norman (bass, vocals), and Dan Richter (guitar, vocals) - have been making their own unique sound. It has been called Newgrass, Latin, gypsy-jazz, old-time music. They bypass the intellectual filters and spark something in the emotional centre of the brain, and they're doing what they're supposed to do. A word about the name. 'Rakish' is an adjective meaning, 'having or displaying a dashing, jaunty or slightly disreputable quality or appearance.' How this embodies the band, it can't quite be told exactly. Sure, you'll probably find them jaunty and jovial, but they ain't so disreputable. They're family people. They swim with no clothes on. They sing into one collective microphone. They themselves are warm, wooden-timbred, natural, mysterious folk - much like the place where they live. rakishangles.com Click for poster here. |
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Night DANCE : ADAM ROBERT THOMAS BAND - get down for a Motown Soul night of fun and dance DANCE !!: Saturday June 17: 8:00pm : Gibsons Royal Canadian Legion: $20 non-members; $10 members |
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Time to Party!! | STEVE
MADDOCK & STEVE GILTROW SUNDAY BRUNCH Buffet: Sunday June 17: 11:00am - 1:00pm : Leo's Tapas & Grill - free with reservations |
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Sunday Brunch is certainly a favourite with
the Jazz crowd, and this year we are presenting local guitarist Steve
Giltrow with versatile jazz vocalist Steve Maddock. Over the past two decades, Steve Maddock has come to be known as one of Western Canada’s most versatile vocal talents. In addition to his extensive body of work as a jazz and pop performer, he’s been a soloist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Pacific Baroque Orchestra, the CBC Radio Orchestra and the Dal Richards Jazz Orchestra, as well as being a featured artist on CBC Radio ... not to mention his extensive musical theatre career! See more at stevemaddock.com : stevegiltrow.ca Reservations are recommended call Leo's Tapas & Grill Greek Cuisine at 604.886.9414. |
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| CREEK
BIG BAND with Crystal Spence WINEGARDEN PARK FESTIVAL : Sunday June 17: 1:30pm : free |
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The Creek Big Band loves to play big band swing,
jazz, blues, and latin music for listening or dancing. It is made up of
unpaid volunteer musicians who contribute their time and talent for the
benefit of Sunshine Coast music students and audiences. The money earned
from their paid performances goes toward scholarships for Sunshine Coast
students going on to further music studies, and toward miscellaneous band
expenses. Their leader is Graham Ord and they are graced with special guest, Walter Martella on trumpet and vocals by Devon Hanley. Other members of the Creek Band are: Saxes: Carl Montgomery, Lorne Berman, Cherry Bolognese, Graeme Green, Joshua Croteau. Trombones: Bryan Airth, Bill Wishlow, Jim McGowan, Gord Catherwood Trumpets: John Frederickson, Walter Martella, Neal Andrews, Sacha Stipec (student member) Vibes: Val Anderson Piano: Carolyn Mitchell Guitar: Bud Kurz Bass: Beth Jay Drums: Al Burns Vocals: Devon Hanley Visit their facebook page at Creek Big Band. |
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We are excited to introduce 'Take 5' to our
Gibsons Landing Jazz fans this fresh new group from Powell River to
prove Jazz is alive and well on the Sunshine Coast and with the new
generation of musicians. The band is well known around Powell River
for their many performances, but its future will be in question when
three of its members graduate. We are lucky enough to have them perform
for us this year and are sure we will see more of the individuals on
the jazz 'scene' in the futre.| DEANNA
KNIGHT and the HOT CLUB OF MARS - Cut a rug to the sizzling hot sounds
! WINEGARDEN PARK: Sunday June 18: 3:30pm : free |
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Travel back in time to the early acoustic swing era of the 1920's & 30's and experience Vancouver's most dynamic acoustic roots, world rhythm, gypsy jazz ensembles. Chanteuse Deanna Knight, shares sultry and sassy vocals alongside driving rhythms and hot solos. Described as "stand out, unmistakable and smooth as fine whisky" Knight celebrates over 16 years with "multi-instrumentalist and ace luthier Michael Dunn and the Hot Club boys who use their Hawaiian, resonator, and Gypsy-jazz guitars to slic e and dice 50 shades of swing with admirable gusto." Rooted deeply in the rhythms of Django Reinhart, this unique ensemble adds to a traditional sound with melody, charm and a memorable vintage flare.
Acoustic bassist Joe Bourchier "kicks the cat" with finesse while guitarist Steve "Bugzy" Szabo keeps the rhythms chugging. Don Kellett helps spin sweet Djangoesque lines on lead, slide and guitars, and resident windgod Mark Dowding, keeps those Martian desert winds blowing hot. A great way to get up and move your body to end our day in the park. deannaknight.ca |
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VESPERS - BLUES BUSTERS ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Sunday June 18: 5:30-6:30pm : $10 suggested donation |
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Back by popular demand the Gibsons Jazz Festival
is joining St Bart's Church in Gibsons to present 'Jazz Vespers. This year with something completely different featurine the 'Blues Busters' from Powell RiverJump Blues: electric jazz-Influenced Blues. Male vocals/harmonies with guitar/saxophone/harmonica/trumpet, the Blues Busters feature Ron Campbell, guitar and vocals, Dennis Fox, vocals and bass and Walter Martella on piano and trumpet. Definitely a group to lift your 'spirits' at St Bart's Church to close the 2018 Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival. ronc.net : facebook waltermartellamusic.com : facebook |
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