Live Jazz in Vancouver

Bonnie is a trumpet player, vocalist, and composer based in Vancouver. Her singing is smoky and rich, and her trumpet playing a call to the early jazz styles of New Orleans while remaining fresh, inventive, and playful. Bonnie has one foot rooted in jazz heritage and one foot stepping forward creating a fresh new voice in the musical landscape. This powerful combination has given wings to a music career that’s seen her perform on Juno award winning albums, and numerous tours across North America, Europe, China, and India; delighting audience at home and abroad. With Brent Mah – saxohpones, Dean Thiessen-piano, Wynston Minckler-bass and Seth Kitamura-Drums

Saxophonist and composer Ardeshir Pourkeramati celebrates the release of his debut album with a two-night engagement at Frankie's Jazz Club on Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11. Currently based in Vancouver, Ardeshir is an alumnus of USC’s Thornton School of Music. He is an active member of the Canadian music scene and leads various musical projects. Ardeshir will be joined by an outstanding ensemble featuring Julian Borkowski - trumpet, Winston Matsushita - piano, David Caballero - bass and Graham Villette - drumsas well as some special guests. The quintet will perform the repertoire from the album, which is mostly dedicated to the great jazz masters who have influenced him.

Saxophonist and composer Ardeshir Pourkeramati celebrates the release of his debut album with a two-night engagement at Frankie's Jazz Club on Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11. Currently based in Vancouver, Ardeshir is an alumnus of USC’s Thornton School of Music. He is an active member of the Canadian music scene and leads various musical projects. Ardeshir will be joined by an outstanding ensemble featuring Julian Borkowski - trumpet, Winston Matsushita - piano, David Caballero - bass and Graham Villette - drumsas well as some special guests. The quintet will perform the repertoire from the album, which is mostly dedicated to the great jazz masters who have influenced him.

Fri, Jul 17, 8:00 PM

JUN IDA

Frankie's Jazz Club / Downtown Vancouver / Map

Award winning trumpeter Jun Iida leads his NYC-based quintet on an international tour, showcasing new compositions alongside beloved jazz standards. Drawing inspiration from the rich history of jazz and Black American Music, born from systems of oppression and exploitation, Iida aims to convey powerful messages of freedom, hope, and resilience through his music. His Japanese heritage and cultural influences shape his sound, blending the improvisational spirit of jazz with the expressive nuances of traditional Japanese music to create a unique and dynamic musical voice. BELLFLOWER is a testament to Iida’s Japanese heritage and eclectic influences. A superb trumpet player with a smooth, rich tone and exceptional improvisational command, he writes music that is both hip and deeply enjoyable. Backed by a stellar band whose individual voices shine throughout, BELLFLOWER more than fulfills the promise of his acclaimed debut. “On Bellflower, Jun Iida blends post-bop sophistication, cinematic atmosphere and emotional storytelling into one of the year’s most immersive contemporary jazz recordings.” (Paris Move) with Jun Iida -trumpet, Dylan Hayes -piano, John Lee -drums and Kenji Wagner -ba

Vancouver’s newest and most exciting contemporary jazz quartet, featuring veterans of the scene and musical mavericks. Standards by composers and performers we know and love: Miles, Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Lester Bowie, Mingus, Billy Strayhorn, and the many writers of the Great American Songbook, reworked into our own improvisational style. The Band: Norm Quinn - Trumpet Guenter Schulz - Guitar Dave Shakur - Bass Jean-Philippe Larpin - Drums www.facebook.com/100088590183146 https://www.facebook.com/100088590183146 Vancouver’s newest and most exciting contemporary jazz quartet, featuring veterans of the scene and musical mavericks. Standards by composers and performers... jazz,fusion