Live Jazz in Vancouver

Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 PM

JAZZ FESTIVAL: CORY WEEDS MEETS JERRY WELDON

Frankie's Jazz Club / Downtown Vancouver / Map

Cory Weeds is an expressive saxophonist with a warm and impactful sound rooted in jazz tradition. Jazz aficionados know that Cory, when playing tenor or alto sax, conveys an unerring sense of swing. Recording more than 20 albums as a leader that document his dynamic saxophone playing on both hard-swinging tunes and gentle ballads, he has shared stages and recording studios with the likes of Bill Charlap, Joey DeFrancesco, Champian Fulton, Jeff Hamilton, Harold Mabern, Roy McCurdy, Brad Turner, and many other high-level artists. He’s a fearless musician who embraces a broad range of playing situations and then delivers with performances that shine. Jerry Weldon is one of today's leading proponents of Soul Jazz who represents the 'bar-walkin', hard-blowing, tenor legends in our contemporary American Jazz scene. Weldon who is New York born-and-raised musician, became a charter member and featured soloist in Harry Connick Jr. 's newly formed big band in 1990. He was seen daily on Connick’s daytime television program HARRY throughout its two-year run. In 2025 the two saxophonists went into the studio and recorded Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon. The album spent over 19 weeks on the JazzWe

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

Sun, Jul 5, 6:00 PM

JAZZ FESTIVAL: CORY WEEDS MEETS JERRY WELDON

Frankie's Jazz Club / Downtown Vancouver / Map

Cory Weeds is an expressive saxophonist with a warm and impactful sound rooted in jazz tradition. Jazz aficionados know that Cory, when playing tenor or alto sax, conveys an unerring sense of swing. Recording more than 20 albums as a leader that document his dynamic saxophone playing on both hard-swinging tunes and gentle ballads, he has shared stages and recording studios with the likes of Bill Charlap, Joey DeFrancesco, Champian Fulton, Jeff Hamilton, Harold Mabern, Roy McCurdy, Brad Turner, and many other high-level artists. He’s a fearless musician who embraces a broad range of playing situations and then delivers with performances that shine. Jerry Weldon is one of today's leading proponents of Soul Jazz who represents the 'bar-walkin', hard-blowing, tenor legends in our contemporary American Jazz scene. Weldon who is New York born-and-raised musician, became a charter member and featured soloist in Harry Connick Jr. 's newly formed big band in 1990. He was seen daily on Connick’s daytime television program HARRY throughout its two-year run. In 2025 the two saxophonists went into the studio and recorded Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon. The album spent over 19 weeks on the JazzWe