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| Jazz Fest Goes 'Rogue' - look for the pop-ups - deets coming soon! |
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June 7 : 3:00pm : lawn in front of Cowrie Pharmacy, Sechelt - June 11 : 5:30pm : Roberts Creek Gazebo - June 14 : 5:00pm : Gibsons |
| SCHEDULE -
click link for bios SAT JUN 7 - Sunnycrest Mall: 2:00pm - Coctel de Pasion |
| SAT JUN 7 - Gumboot Cafe: 6:00pm - Youth Open Mic |
| SUN JUN 8- Banditry Cider: 2:00pm - Graham & the 'Jazzy Barn Cats' |
| TUE JUN 10 - Tapworks on the Patio: 7:00pm - Kiki Connely & The Understory |
| * WED JUN 11 - Gumboot Cafe: 7:00pm - Anagram with special guests |
| THU JUN 12 - Gibsons Library: 2:00pm - Jacquie Allan Trio |
| * THU JUN 12 - Roberts Creek Legion : 7:00pm - Wanda Nowicki & her City Guys |
| * FRI JUN 13 - St Bart's Church: 8:00pm - Jennifer Scott & Rene Worst |
| SAT JUN 14 - Hackett Park : 1:00pm - SECHELT MAIN STAGE Creek Big Band |
| SAT JUN 14 - Hackett Park : 2:30pm - SECHELT MAIN STAGE Big Easy Funk Ensemble |
| * SAT JUN 14 - Gibsons Legion : 8:00pm - DANCE with Big Easy Funk Ensemble |
| * SUN JUN 15 - Gibsons Public Mkt : 10:00am - JAZZ BRUNCH Trudi Diening & Miles Black |
| SUN JUN 15 - Winegarden Park : 1:00pm - GIBSONS MAIN STAGE Jon Bentley Quartet |
| SUN JUN 15 - Winegarden Park : 2:10pm - GIBSONS MAIN STAGE Mary Ancheta Quartet |
| SUN JUN 15 - Winegarden Park : 3:10pm - GIBSONS MAIN STAGE Tumbling Tumbleweeds |
| SUN JUN 15 - 101 Brewhouse : 6:00pm - Jazz Jam Closing Party |
| GIBSONS:
Sunnycrest Mall 900 Gibsons Way Coctel de Pasion SATURDAY JUNE 7: 2:00 : no cover - cash donations gratefully encouraged |
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Jazz Week is back and we are excited to have Sunnycrest Mall host our
opening event. Kicking off the Saturday afternoon of Jazz Week to get us in the mood is Coctel de Pasion, a Latin trio made up of Mariel Yglesias, Martin Nemcovsky, and Jeremy Forst, playing a mellow, yet danceable mix of Bolero, Salsa, and Montuno. Mariel is a singer and songwriter from Costa Rica who has worked with Susanna Abreu Williams. Martin is a veteran jazz musician and music instructor from Argentina who has played with Grammy award nominee Adrian Iaies, Cantango, and local jazz quartet, Kestra. Jeremy is a multi-instrumentalist and music teacher from Gibsons who has played with many international and local bands including Groove Souk, The Mixed Tapes, and Djambooti. A fun, entertaining band that’s a local favourite! |
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| ROBERTS
CREEK : Gumboot Cafe 1053 Roberts Creek Road Youth Open Mic Night SATURDAY JUNE 7: 6:00pm : performers FREE, audience suggested donation $10 or PWYC |
We're back! This was so much fun last year we are doing it again! We're
opening the stage to youth and emerging artists for an Open Mic Night.
Come witness the talent and creativity of our future musicians! With the amazing Scotty Collison of Coastal Hosts & Entertainment as host it should be a night of new musical discoveries and a whole lot of fun. The evening will showcase up to 12 sets, either individuals or small groups. Each will play a 15 minute set. There's sure to be some emerging stars.. and with Scotty hosting the night, you'll be in for an unforgettably entertaining night! Musicians, age 25 and under, wishing to perform, are encouraged to pre-register: Drop off your name, contact info, number of players, instruments played at the Gumboot Cafe or by e-mail. View Poster here. |
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Banditry Cider 538 Pratt Road Graham and the 'Jazzy Barn Cats' SUNDAY JUNE 8: 2:00pm : no cover - cash donations gratefully encouraged |
A "Jazzy Kids Concert" is being hosted at Banditry Cider for
the even younger set at their beautiful location for a Sunday afternoon
of live music. Graham Walker will be jazzing up his Children's show, including Croaky the Crow - and his friends the Jazzy Barn Cats: Boyd Norman on bass, and Heidi Kurz, flute and harp. Bring the whole family (dog friendly too), grab some refreshments, yummy treats and enjoy the outdoor vibes at this very special Cidery in the neighbourhood. |
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Tapworks on the Patio 537 Cruice Lane Kiki Connely & The Understory TUESDAY JUNE 10 : 7:00pm : no cover (donations gratefully accepted) |
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Join us 'on the Patio' for the best view ... and music ... in town and
kick off the week of Jazz with Kiki Connelly and the Understory. This is a homegrown soul/R&B band making waves on the Sunshine Coast who will make you groove and feel good all over. Featuring Kiki Connelly on vocals, Bernie Arai on drums, Heather Anderson on trumpet and Anna Lumiere on keys and left-hand bass. |
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| ROBERTS
CREEK : Gumboot Cafe 3064 Lower Road Anagram with guests Berni Arai and Mike Agranovich WEDNESDAY JUNE 11 : 7:00pm: $20 |
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Wednesday is an intimate night of Jazz at
the 'Gumboot'. Cozy and personal, you will hear Anna
Lumiere on Piano and Graham
Ord on saxes, flute and percussion, Bernie
Arai on drums and Michael
Agranovich on bass. All are seasoned musicians and composers, and
range from Brazilian and Latin rhythms to Funk and quirky grooves. Influences
range from Keith Jarrett and Charles Lloyd to John Coltrane.Anna Lumiere plays in many ensembles on the Coast and in Vancouver including Mimosa, and in many Canadian Festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival and has toured Canada and the East Coast. Graham Ord has played with many influential jazz and world music groups based out of Vancouver and has toured Canada, Japan, and Europe including the Berlin Jazz Festival, the Chicago Jazz Festival and many Canadian Jazz festivals. Bernie Arai's career as a performer, recording artist and educator spans styles from jazz to electronic music to Japanese taiko and has performed across the country with various ensembles, and has also toured across the United States, Japan and Europe. Mike Agranovich is a guitarist and composer based out of Roberts Creek. Mike has been one of the most in demand instrumentalists in the Vancouver Jazz and R&B scene for many years and highly respected in the scene, he has played with some of the best. |
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Gibsons Public Library 470 South Fletcher Jacquie Allan Trio THURSDAY JUNE 12 : 2:00pm - 3:00pm: no cover |
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Fest returns to an afternoon of live music at the Library!Join jazz vocalist Jacquie Allan along with Budge Schachte on guitar and John Parker Toulson on bass as they present a repertoire of 'straight ahead swinging' jazz overflowing in merriment in the Gibsons Library. Jacquie has a love and respect for jazz and for the originators of the music and at the heart of her performances as an artistic vision that has the intimacy of 'home' in an atmosphere of swinging fun true to the art of vocal jazz. As well as a fine guitarist, Budge Schachte is a producer, composer, educator, co-leads the Gypsy Jazz group 'Van Django' and performs with so many more throughout Canada and beyond. John Parker Toulson has had a 50 year career in music as a bassist, arranger, transcriber, and educator. John began in Edmonton with Tommy Banks, then moved to Toronto to work in various CBC TV productions and settled finally in Vancouver. Over the years he has played with Joe Pass, Lennie Breau, Joe Henderson, Chet Baker, and many others. This afternoon show is always a favourite during 'Jazz Week' and is free with thanks to our very supportive hosts at the Gibsons and District Public Library. |
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CREEK: Roberts Creek Legion #219 3064 Lower Road Wanda Nowicki & her City Guys THURSDAY JUNE 12 : 7:00pm : $20 (Legion members $15) |
The Roberts Creek Legion presents a weekly Thursday night Dinner and Jazz music night providing a perfect place for local jazz fans and performers to get together and listen to some amazing tunes.
During Jazz Week, Wanda and her City Guys have been entertaining audiences on the coast for the past 4 years. Ms. Nowicki, who resides in Gibsons, brings "these talented fellas" over from Vancouver, Michael Toth on guitar and Mark Bender on upright bass, "because they are so darn good", and so much fun to play with. The set list is unique and always HIGHLY entertaining. Lesser known jazz gems, a couple of bluesy numbers and a couple of originals by Wanda and other local song writers. This year they are looking forward to having the fantastic Buff Allen accompany them on drums. Mr. Allen has a reputation for being one of the best drummers in Vancouver and one heck of a gentleman. |
| GIBSONS:
St Bart's Church |
We are thrilled to be presenting this duo to
open our Jazz Festival weekend.Considered the finest Jazz Vocal Improviser in Canada by her peers, her fans and by the musicians who work with her, Jennifer Scott is an important Jazz Voice. Jennifer has performed to sold out crowds from San Diego to Vancouver to Whitehorse on the West Coast of Canada and has begun a major foray onto the world stage including performances in Amsterdam, Milan and Rome. During the 2024 Vancouver Jazz Festival, she received a lengthy standing ovation reception for her duo set with bassist Rene Worst at the same festival. Rene is an in demand bassist, workshop facilitator and performs & teaches worldwide and is a virtuoso on both electric and acoustic basses. As a producer and session artist, he has worked with Juno award nominated Skywalk (a band he co-founded), Mythos and more. He presently produces recordings for singer/songwriters and up and coming artists, tours and performs with his acclaimed duo with partner Jennifer Scott and is the bassist with Bay Area ensemble Novo Tempo. |
| SECHELT:
Hackett Park |
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Get ready to 'Party in the Park' with the the high-energy nine-piece band, BEFE and join them on a musical journey that celebrates the timeless appeal of New Orleans music while embracing the spirit of innovation and creativity.Founded on a shared passion for the diverse sounds that have emerged from the heart of Louisiana, the ensemble brings to life the infectious rhythms and soulful melodies that define the New Orleans sound. With repertoire that spans across genres such as funk, jazz, soul, and blues. Drawing inspiration from their surroundings on the West Coast, the ensemble adds a fresh perspective to the music, creating a fusion that is both dynamic and eclectic. With their energetic live shows and infectious enthusiasm, the Big Easy Funk ensemble invites audiences to join them on a musical journey that celebrates the timeless appeal of New Orleans music. BEFE is: Chris Berry, vocals; Reece Worth, guitar; Eric Stephenson, bass; Jeffrey Kornblum, percussion; Tyler Gibson, keyboards; Ryan Naso, trumpet; Kevin Tang, trombone and Ryan Davis, Drums. |
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Gibsons Legion #109 747 Gibsons Way Big Easy Funk Ensemble 'BEFE SATURDAY JUNE 14 - 8:00 pm Tickets : $25 (Legion members $20) for Eventbrite online click here or Gibsons Legion bar in advance, or at the door View Poster here |
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Didn't get enough party in the park?! Couldn't get to Sechelt during the day? Don't worry, they're back!! Get ready to dance the night away with this high-energy nine-piece band, BEFE. From the very first note, they'll have you moving and won’t let up until the last encore. Formed in East Van, the vibrant musical hub of Vancouver, the Big Easy Funk Ensemble is a band the pays homage to the rich musical traditions of New Orleans while infusing their own distinct West Coast flavor. Founded on a shared passion for the diverse sounds that have emerged from the heart of Louisiana, the ensemble brings to life the infectious rhythms and soulful melodies that define the New Orleans sound. With repertoire that spans across genres such as funk, jazz, soul, and blues. Big Easy Funk Ensemble celebrates the amazing variety of music that has grown out of the Jazz, Blues and Snazzy Grooves of New Orleans. This dance will be a feel-good, dance party event meant to put a smile on your face and get you dancing. |
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Gibsons Public Market 473 Gower Point Road SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH Trudi Diening and Miles Black SUNDAY JUNE 15 - 10:00 am : music 11:00am - noon Tickets : $20 venue entry (food/drinks for purchase separately from Emelle's Bistro) Eventbrite online click here or Strait Music, Sechelt; One Flower One Leaf Gallery, Gibsons View Poster here |
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Jazz Brunch has become a tradition at our festival, come enjoy the music
and if you like, order drinks and brunch from 'Emelle's'.They are Back !! Sunshine Coast Vocalist Trudi Diening will entertain us with her rich vocals and eclectic new tunes in this beautiful venue to start the final day of the Festival. Joining Trudi is Miles Black on Piano, guitar and vocals. Miles is a highly respected career musician from Vancouver and brings an enormous wealth of musical experience and expertise to every facet of the music Industry and is a favourite on the Sunshine Coast. |
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Winegarden Park - MAIN EVENT 356 Gower Point Road Jon Bentley Quartet SUNDAY JUNE 15 - 1:00 pm : FREE - donations gratefully encouraged (tap card available) |
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After a delicious brunch enjoying morning jazz at 'Emelles' it's time
to start the afternoon with local Jazz sax extraordinare, Jon
Bently bringing us soulful, bluesy, funky, straight ahead and swinging.Jon Bentley’s saxophone/organ jazz quartet plays a mix of originals and classic jazz repertoire from their brand new 2025 album "Go Ahead!" on the Cellar Music label. Jon Bentley is a Juno nominated veteran saxophonist with over 30 years of professional international experience and 30+ recordings as a leader and sideman. The Jon Bentley Quartet features: Chris Gestrin, organ; Joe Poole, drums; IG @Tristan Paxton, guitar; and Jon Bentley, tenor saxophone. |
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Winegarden Park - MAIN EVENT 356 Gower Point Road Mary Ancheta Quartet SUNDAY JUNE 15 - 2:10 pm : FREE - donations gratefully encouraged (tap card available) |
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Keyboardist Mary
Ancheta is a Canadian / Filipina artist who steps into the spotlight
with her genre-bending organic, modern take on jazz and electro-funk. "Mary Ancheta Quartet’s 'Gotta Get It' is a supercharged jazz and funk jam." Georgia Straight Inspired by the likes of Squarepusher, The Meters, John Scofield, and Prince, Ancheta knows what’s up when it comes to arresting melodies and irresistible grooves with Paul Clark on drums, IG @ Dominic Conway on sax, and Matt Reid on bass. Encompassing her experience in film scoring Ancheta seeks to tap into raw fuelled moments favouring grittiness over perfection. Last summer they opened for BADBADNOTGOOD and played the MainStage on Jazz Festivals from coast to coast. The Quartet just returned from performing at the Sydney Festival and making her Australian debut. In July 2025 Mary and her group have been invited to represent Canada at World Expo in Osaka, Japan ... but first they are appearing in Winegarden Park at our own Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival AND BEYOND. |
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Winegarden Park - MAIN EVENT 356 Gower Point Road Tumbling Tumbleweeds SUNDAY JUNE 15 - 3:10 pm : FREE - donations gratefully encouraged (tap card available) |
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Get ready to end the day of music in the Park and welcome back former
residents, Devora and Woody! Tumbling Tumbleweeds is a western swing outfit based in Vancouver. With a blend of hot jazz, classic country, and old time fiddling, the Tumbleweeds will bring you back to the dancehalls of the 1930's and 40's. The band is equally at home at a music festival, dive bar, or seated concert and are sure to get the crowds dancing. The Tumbling Tumbleweeds are: Woody Bell Jr. on vocals and guitar (you may hear him yodel from time to time); Woody Forster on vocals and steel guitar; Devora Laye on vocals and percussion; Alex Hallbom on vocals and bass; April Stainsby on violin; Michael Coury on trumpet. A perfect way to end the day in the park with some fun dancing to tunes taking you back to bygone days. |
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101 Brewhouse 1009 Gibsons Way APRÉ JAZZ JAM SUNDAY JUNE 15 - 6:00 pm : by Donation |
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The closing event of our festival and our final
celebration of music and fun has become a real people’s favorite:
the Apré Jazz
Jam. Come join us with friends at the 101 Brewhouse for drinks, appies,
or dinner and enjoy even more great music. Hosted by the Peter Van Quartet, with Peter van Deursen on Hammond B3 organ and vocals, James Meger on bass, Graham Ord on sax, and John Rule on drums, Anna Lumiere on piano and Heather Anderson, and many other surprises. Performers from many of the Festival's shows come by to sit in, and it makes for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and merriment. |
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