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Jazz Waves



Every summer the WVCAC proudly presents Jazz Waves! This community favourite festival features amazing performances from the finest local talent - everything from R&B, swing, free jazz, gospel, Dixieland & more! 

  

Jazz Waves 2023 June 17 - July 27, 2023

    • Saturday, June 17, 2023
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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    Only Deck Seating available. Call 604-925-7292.

    3 of Canada's top jazz talents - pianist Miles Black, bassist Jodi Proznick & guitarist Bill Coon - join forces for a night of cool jazz.

    • Thursday, June 22, 2023
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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    A superb pianist & singer/songwriter, Tom Arntzen is one of the most sought after musicians in Vancouver possessing a soulful voice & eclectic piano style. A versatile performer, every kind of song is fair game - from choice standards to hard swingin' New Orleans style jazz! Tom is joined by 2 of Vancouver's finest players: Laurence Mollerup on bass & Adam Rohrlick on guitar.


    • Saturday, June 24, 2023
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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    3 of Vancouver's most acclaimed jazz musicians come together for a night of unique & lively music. Join guitarist Bill Coon, bassist Brent Gubbels & violinist/fiddler Cameron Wilson on a jazz odyssey.

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    • Thursday, June 29, 2023
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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    Prepare for a soulful musical journey with Cayla Brooke, a singer-songwriter who dazzles with her originals & fresh spins on classics. Jazz Corner calls her “incredibly distinctive and one-of-a-kind” & No Depression Magazine says she is “the real deal”. Joined by a stellar band, with Grammy nominee Michael Creber on piano, Buff Allen on drums & Rene Worst on bass.

    Deck Seating Sold Out.


    • Saturday, July 08, 2023
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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    Join tenor saxophonist & Vancouver jazz impresario Cory Weeds as he leads his all-star quartet through his original compositions & underplayed gems from jazz history. Joining Cory are Chris Gestrin on pianoRuss Botten on bass & drummer Dave Robbins.

    • Thursday, July 13, 2023
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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    Versatile guitarist Dave Sikula leads an all-star trio including bassist Jeff Gammon & drummer Joe Poolefor an evening of groovy & swingin' takes on jazz classics, tunes from the American Songbook & original compositions.

    • Saturday, July 15, 2023
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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    Celebrated for her lush & unique voice, vocalist Laura Crema & her quintet play a diverse mix of pop infused jazz originals, Bossa Novas & repertoire from the American songbook. Joining Laura are guitarist Bill Coon, bassist Conrad Good & pianist Sharon Minemoto.

    • Thursday, July 20, 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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    Special Morning Concert!

    Versatile vocalist Helen Hansen performs jazz standards & songs from the Great American Songbook - everything from classic favourites to lesser known gems. Joining Helen are acclaimed musicians pianist Michael Creber & bassist Brent Gubbels.

    • Saturday, July 22, 2023
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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    The one & only Miles Black leads some of Vancouver's top musicians in performing the work of celebrated contemporary Canadian jazz composer David Rehorick. Joining Black are bassist Steve Holy, saxophonist Mike Allen, drummer Kristian Braathen & singer Steve Maddock

    • Thursday, July 27, 2023
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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    Juno nominated pianist Tony Foster & his trio will be featuring music from the great jazz pianists who have influenced their playing, from Art Tatum to Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Errol Garner & others! Joining Foster are Sean Drabitt on bass & Joe Poole on drums.

Generously supported by

   
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia     

        


West Vancouver Community Arts Council
Located at
The Silk Purse Arts Centre
1570 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC  V7V 1A1

Phone: 604-925-7292

E-mail: westvanartscouncil@shaw.ca

Gallery/Art Box Gift Shop Hours:

Wednesday - Saturday 12 - 5 pm. Sunday 12 - 4 pm.

 

The West Vancouver Community Arts Council acknowledges that the lands on which we gather for cultural activities are part of the traditional ancestral territories of the Coast Salish Peoples.


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