april, 2025
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AGNIESKA WILCZNSKA QUINTET WITH THE JODI PROZNICK QUARTET Presented by the Polish Canadian Jazz Society Join the Agnieszka Wilczynska Quintet with the Jodi Proznick Quartet, only at Evergreen Cultural Centre. SINGLE TICKETS
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AGNIESKA WILCZNSKA QUINTET WITH THE JODI PROZNICK QUARTET
Presented by the Polish Canadian Jazz Society
Join the Agnieszka Wilczynska Quintet with the Jodi Proznick Quartet, only at Evergreen Cultural Centre.
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE:
Adults & Seniors: $40 | Students: $30
BOX OFFICE: 604.927.6555 | Open Monday – Saturday, 12 – 5PM
This is a rental event organized by the Polish Canadian Jazz Society.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
10apr7:00 pm9:00 pmVSO School of Music Rising Stars of JazzLive at the Vancouver Playhouse
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The Rising Stars of Jazz concert will be an electrifying night of music as our talented Jazz Combos and Big Band take the stage at the Vancouver Playhouse to perform
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The Rising Stars of Jazz concert will be an electrifying night of music as our talented Jazz Combos and Big Band take the stage at the Vancouver Playhouse to perform works by Antonio Carlos Jobim, George Gershwin, Brad Mehldau, Freddie Hubbard, Kenny Burrell, Duke Ellington, Mel Lewis… and many more! You won’t want to miss this special evening that also features acclaimed saxophonist and jazz impresario Cory Weeds as our esteemed guest artist.
Under the direction of Vancouver’s top jazz educators, our talented young musicians will share the stage with Weeds for a dynamic and unforgettable performance. Expect high-energy swing, soulful ballads, and cutting-edge arrangements that showcase the next generation of jazz artists alongside one of the industry’s most celebrated saxophonists.
A JUNO and Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, producer, and label owner, Cory Weeds is a force in the jazz world. With a sound deeply rooted in tradition and a passion for supporting both rising and legendary jazz musicians, Weeds has left an indelible mark on the global jazz scene. From founding the iconic Cellar Jazz Club to running Cellar Music Group, his influence extends far beyond the bandstand.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Vancouver Playhouse
630 Hamilton Street
11apralldayalldayRelease of Roots: Ostara Project Album
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Worldwide release of the next Ostara Project Album: Roots Streaming on all platforms, and available to purchase in the Shop
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Worldwide release of the next Ostara Project Album: Roots
Streaming on all platforms, and available to purchase in the Shop
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All Day (Friday)
13apr8:00 pm11:00 pmBiboye Onanuga Plays Monk + Straight, No Chaser at VIFF CentreLive at VIFF
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The Edmonton-based drummer is joined by an iconoclastic ensemble of Vancouver musicians Quincy Mayes (piano), Jodi Proznick (bass), and John Nicholson (tenor) for an evening of Monk tunes and arrangements
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The Edmonton-based drummer is joined by an iconoclastic ensemble of Vancouver musicians Quincy Mayes (piano), Jodi Proznick (bass), and John Nicholson (tenor) for an evening of Monk tunes and arrangements before the 1988 documentary Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser.
“The key to swing jazz is to swing it.” Monk’s words are often top of mind when I play this music — “Jazz”. One of the beautiful things about this musical tradition is the ability for an individual’s essence to unravel through their playing. Their touch, feel, interpretations, etc . . . they reveal a person. And while technical skill and ability may be heard, “a genius is the one most like himself” (Monk) — their sound is felt. I am inspired by the players who seek to earnestly express themselves through the medium of music. Monk may have been the greatest of these. So we celebrate him and his contributions the best way we know how – through the music that was uniquely his own. — Biboye Onanuga
Biboye Onanuga is a British-born, Nigerian-Canadian drummer, and imaginative composer. Steeped in the arts scene since high-school, he quickly became a sought-after player – recently completing his music degree at MacEwan University and already joining nationally-recognized players such as Jim Head, Rubim DeToledo, Mboya Nicholson to name a few. Biboye has made meaningful contributions to his local scene through his instrumental hip-hop/jazz band (Good information), 3-year-tenure weekly music series (New Standards) and recent Sunday Jazz series (Daze Days).
About Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser
Charlotte Zwerin’s 1988 documentary draws on 14 hours of prime Monk footage shot by Christian Blackwood in 1967 and 1968 (“like finding the Dead Sea Scrolls of Jazz,” enthused producer Bruce Ricker. Featuring Monk on tour in Europe, playing in clubs, recording, and in interviews, the film is supplemented with more recent interviews with band mates and the Baroness Nica de Koenigswarter, among others.
Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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17apr8:30 pm10:00 pmAndrew Skeepast TrioLive at Apollo's
Time
(Thursday) 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Apollo's
2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B1
25apr8:00 pm10:30 pmTriology CD Release with Special Guest Cory WeedsLive at Frankie's Jazz Club
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Triology is a supergroup of award winning Canadian jazz musicians – Jodi Proznick on bass, Miles Black on piano and Bill Coon on guitar. For this special weekend they will
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Triology is a supergroup of award winning Canadian jazz musicians – Jodi Proznick on bass, Miles Black on piano and Bill Coon on guitar. For this special weekend they will be joined by tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds to celebrate the release of The Slow Road recorded for Cellar Music. This brand new record features the saxophone stylings off the legendary saxophonist Scott Hamilton.
Miles Black, Jodi Proznick and Bill Coon have joined forces to form one of Canada’s finest jazz trios. All three of the members have won numerous accolades over the years including JUNO nominations, National Jazz Awards, Galaxie Rising Star Awards and Western Canadian Music Awards and have shared the stage with jazz stars such as Lewis Nash, George Coleman, David Fathead Newman, Ed Thigpen, Clark Terry, Max Roach and Harry “Sweets” Edison.
Miles Black (piano) – with over 30 years experience, Black is a highly accomplished pianist and composer who has performed worldwide and recorded extensively. Miles has worked with many jazz greats, including Max Roach, Lew Tabackin, Houston Person and Harry “Sweets” Edison.
Jodi Proznick (bass) – An award winning bassist, Jodi has become one of Canada’s “top call” artists. Jodi leads her own quartet, and is a member of many other amazing jazz ensembles, such as the Tilden Webb Trio and the Oliver Gannon Quartet. Some of the legendary talents she has accompanied: Lewis Nash, George Coleman, David Fathead Newman, Ed Thigpen, Charles McPherson, Mark Murphy and Sheila Jordan.
Bill Coon (guitar) – an amazing and fluid guitarist, originally from Montreal, Bill has over 25 years professional experience. He has worked with many jazz greats, including Jimmy Heath, Eddie Daniels and Dr. Lonnie Smith.
Cory Weeds – A saxophonist with a warm and impactful sound rooted in jazz tradition who has over 15 records as a leader to his name. His latest album Home Cookin’ spent 12 weeks in the Top 10 on the Jazz Week charts making it as high as #1. We Three, a beautiful ballad recorded on Just Coolin’ has been streamed over 14 million times!
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
26apr8:00 pm10:30 pmTriology CD Release with Special Guest Cory WeedsLive at Frankie's Jazz Club
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Triology is a supergroup of award winning Canadian jazz musicians – Jodi Proznick on bass, Miles Black on piano and Bill Coon on guitar. For this special weekend they will
Event Details
Triology is a supergroup of award winning Canadian jazz musicians – Jodi Proznick on bass, Miles Black on piano and Bill Coon on guitar. For this special weekend they will be joined by tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds to celebrate the release of The Slow Road recorded for Cellar Music. This brand new record features the saxophone stylings off the legendary saxophonist Scott Hamilton.
Miles Black, Jodi Proznick and Bill Coon have joined forces to form one of Canada’s finest jazz trios. All three of the members have won numerous accolades over the years including JUNO nominations, National Jazz Awards, Galaxie Rising Star Awards and Western Canadian Music Awards and have shared the stage with jazz stars such as Lewis Nash, George Coleman, David Fathead Newman, Ed Thigpen, Clark Terry, Max Roach and Harry “Sweets” Edison.
Miles Black (piano) – with over 30 years experience, Black is a highly accomplished pianist and composer who has performed worldwide and recorded extensively. Miles has worked with many jazz greats, including Max Roach, Lew Tabackin, Houston Person and Harry “Sweets” Edison.
Jodi Proznick (bass) – An award winning bassist, Jodi has become one of Canada’s “top call” artists. Jodi leads her own quartet, and is a member of many other amazing jazz ensembles, such as the Tilden Webb Trio and the Oliver Gannon Quartet. Some of the legendary talents she has accompanied: Lewis Nash, George Coleman, David Fathead Newman, Ed Thigpen, Charles McPherson, Mark Murphy and Sheila Jordan.
Bill Coon (guitar) – an amazing and fluid guitarist, originally from Montreal, Bill has over 25 years professional experience. He has worked with many jazz greats, including Jimmy Heath, Eddie Daniels and Dr. Lonnie Smith.
Cory Weeds – A saxophonist with a warm and impactful sound rooted in jazz tradition who has over 15 records as a leader to his name. His latest album Home Cookin’ spent 12 weeks in the Top 10 on the Jazz Week charts making it as high as #1. We Three, a beautiful ballad recorded on Just Coolin’ has been streamed over 14 million times!
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Fully seated show. Show: 7pm Come early for dinner and drinks before the show! Sponsored by The Brackendale Art Gallery Society Cory Weeds presents Triology Triology is a supergroup of three award winning Canadian jazz musicians
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Fully seated show. Show: 7pm Come early for dinner and drinks before the show!
Sponsored by The Brackendale Art Gallery Society
Cory Weeds presents Triology
Triology is a supergroup of three award winning Canadian jazz musicians – Jodi Proznick on bass, Miles Black on piano and Bill Coon on guitar. Cory Weeds joins the group for this evening’s performance.
They have joined forces to form one of Canada’s finest jazz trios. All three of the members have won numerous accolades over the years including JUNO nominations, National Jazz Awards, Galaxie Rising Star Awards and Western Canadian Music Awards and have shared the stage with jazz stars such as George Coleman, David Fathead Newman, Ed Thigpen, Clark Terry, Max Roach, Michael Buble, Charles MacPherson, Lewis Nash, Sheila Jordan and Harry “Sweets” Edison.
They have graced concert venues throughout Western Canada, including Pyatt Hall, the Norman Rothstein Theater, the Vogue Theater, the Anvil Center, the Yardbird Suite, the Silk Purse, Charles Bailey Theater, Frankie’s Jazz Club, Selkirk College, and BuckingJam Palace.
Formed in 2008, Triology draws inspiration from jazz trios of the past, reminiscent of icons like Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson. Their live performances are a captivating fusion of timeless jazz standards and original compositions. Catch them in action for an unforgettable jazz experience that’s not to be missed.
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location
Brackendale Art Gallery
41950 Government Road Squamish, BC V0N 1H0
30apr11:00 am2:00 pmJAZZ.FM91 INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY PARTYLive at Long & McQuade Performance Hall
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JAZZ.FM91 brings Canada to the world as we celebrate International Jazz Day 2025 with a special day of live performances, surprise guests and
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JAZZ.FM91 brings Canada to the world as we celebrate International Jazz Day 2025 with a special day of live performances, surprise guests and our very own Jazz Party broadcast live from our Long & McQuade Performance Hall!
Musical guests include Molly Johnson, Robi Botos, Jodi Proznick, Jane Bunnett, Michael Occhipinti, Ben Wittman and more!
The party starts at 11:00 am EST and you’re invited! Tune in to JAZZ.FM91 as we bring Canada to the World for International Jazz Day.
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm