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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! 


  

Tickets: $35 WVCAC Members    $40 Non-Members    $15 Deck 

$175 Jazz Waves Pass - 6 admissions to use throughout the festival. Available only to WVCAC Members. Save $35!

Tickets can be purchased in advance. Limited tickets available at the door.

Upcoming events

  • Mont-Rouge

    • Saturday, June 14, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
    • 22
    Register


    Kicking off Jazz Waves 2025 is the incredible Mont-Rouge! Mont-Rouge plays an enticing fusion of jazz, folk & Québècois pop composed & inspired by influential musician Neil Chotem with his son, guitarist Tony Chotem; Kerry-Anne Kutz, vocals & percussion; Monique Fauteux, piano & vocals; Louis Valois, bass; Michael Cartile, trumpet.
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  • Cory Weeds Quartet

    • Thursday, June 19, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
    • 29
    Register


    Join tenor saxophonist & Vancouver jazz impresario Cory Weeds as he leads his all-star quartet through his original compositions & underplayed gems from jazz history.
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  • Triology

    • Saturday, June 21, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
    • 11
    Register


    3 of Canada's top jazz talents - pianist Miles Black, bassist Jodi Proznick & guitarist Bill Coon - take the stage playing cool jazz classics, originals & improvisations.
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  • Helen Hansen Quartet

    • Thursday, June 26, 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
    • 29
    Register




    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 &, guitarist Bill Coon bassist Rene Worst.
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  • Kristian Braathen Trio

    • Thursday, June 26, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
    • 30
    Register



    West Vancouver drummer Kristian Braathen’s trio performs superb originals & sophisticated arrangements of jazz standards. With Steve Holy on bass & Miles Black on piano/soprano sax.
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  • Cayla Brooke Quartet

    • Saturday, July 05, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
    • 32
    Register



    Prepare for a soulful musical journey with Cayla Brooke, a singer-songwriter who dazzles with her originals & fresh spins on classics. Joining Brooke are a stellar band - Bill Sample, piano; Miles Foxx Hill, bass; & Buff Allen on drums.
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  • Tom Keenlyside Quartet

    • Thursday, July 10, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
    • 25
    Register



    Jazz superstar Tom Keenlyside, flute & saxophone, bring together aa all-star band for a thrilling concert of intricate, complex & exciting music featuring pianist Miles Black, bassist Miles Foxx Hill, bass & Bernie Arai on drums.
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  • Miles Black Quintet

    • Saturday, July 12, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
    • 8
    Register




    The one & only Miles Black leads some of Vancouver's top musicians in performing the work of contemporary Canadian jazz composer David Rehorick. Joining Black are vocalist Karin Plato. bassist Conrad Good, saxophonist Steve Kaldestad, drummer Nino DiPasquale.
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  • The Jason Winikoff Hot 4

    • Thursday, July 17, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

    SPECIAL OUTDOOR CONCERT

    Enjoy a thrilling concert from the Silk Purse deck with this exciting Vancouver ensemble led by Jason Winikoff on drums/vocals with Bonnie Northgraves on trumpet, Dean Thiessen on keys & bassist Noah Gotfrit, as they play traditional New Orleans jazz & swing!

    FREE!

    No reservation required.

    Bring your own seat.
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  • Christie Grace Quintet

    • Saturday, July 19, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
    • 31
    Register



    Singer/songwriter Christie Grace brings her signature heartfelt original songs infused with classic jazz spirit to the stage alongside Tom Arntzen on piano & vocals; Buff Allen, drums; Conrad Good, bass; & Tom Keenlyside on sax & flute.
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  • Tony Foster Trio

    • Thursday, July 24, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
    • 29
    Register



    Pianist & composer Tony Foster, originally from North Vancouver now based in Seattle, brings his fantastic trio to the intimate setting of the Silk Purse to close out Jazz Waves 2025. Joining Tony will be bassist Sean Drabbitt (Victoria/NYC), & local Vancouver star jazz drummer Joe Poole! 

    These talented musicians will be covering material from some of the great jazz pianists of our time with their own unique spin!
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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

Silk Purse Gallery & Art Box Shop Hours:

Wed. - Fri. from 12 - 4 pm, Sat. - Sun. from 12 - 4 pm


The West Vancouver Community Arts Council acknowledges that the lands on which we gather are the traditional ancestral and unceded territories of the the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. It is our privilege to celebrate arts and culture alongside them.