The Vault Gallery Exhibition Archive

The Hutchinson Andrew Trio is a unique powerhouse of prairie jazz. An acoustic piano-based trio, “HAT” comprises three stellar musicians: bassist Kodi Hutchinson, pianist Chris Andrew, and drummer Karl Schwonik (a Downbeat award winner). Hard-swinging modernists, the members of HAT list artists ... Read More

“Jon Cleary is the ninth wonder in the world.” - Bonnie Raitt

In the hallowed ranks of New Orleans “piano professors,” Jon Cleary is on the tenure track. Born in England, then having emigrated to New Orleans, Jon Cleary combines soulful vocals and masterful piano skills with a knack for c... Read More

“Soweto Kinch delivers a scalding display of post-Coleman alto-sax improvising, a virtuosic and intelligent exposition of political rap...a visually riveting event!” - The Guardian

An award-winning performer equally adept as an alto saxophonist and rapper, Britain’s Soweto Kinch is currentl... Read More

“The best of what is being done in jazz in Quebec.” - Radio Canada

Montreal-based Marianne Trudel is one of the most creative jazz pianists and composers in Canada. An eclectic and award-winning performer with several well-reviewed CDs to her credit, Trudel has shared the stage with such dive... Read More

Introducing trumpet sensation MIGUELITO VALDEZ and bringing together some of the West Coast's most swinging jazz players ROY STYFFE alto, TONY GENGE piano, SEAN DRABITT bass & KELBY MACNAYR drums!

Music of Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, The Jazz Messengers & MORE! Read More

Kit Eakle presents: Djang-o-Sphere and A Brief History of Jazz Violin.

Musicians:
Kit Eakle, violin;
Karel Roessing piano;
Ryan Tandy, bass;
Damian Graham, drums.

Cover $15

Doors 7pm / Show 8pm

Genre: Violin Jazz..
Django Reinhardt may have invented Gypsy Jazz, but he saw hims... Read More

It's HOT JAZZ!! It's DIXIELAND!! It's SWING!! It's RAGTIME!! AND THE BLUES!!

For well over a decade this Victoria jazz band has stolen show after show on the "trad" jazz circuit all over North America. They have reverted to being a sextet when gigging at home with the addition of a former bandmat... Read More

Vancouver musician, trombonist Jim Armstrong joins his former bandmates for this blow-out Sunday at Hermann's. Along with Al Pease clarinet and Mike Broadley trumpet this promises to be a rip-roaring session of dixieland and swinging jazz standards. Book a table and come out for a fun way to en... Read More

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A hot band with smooth harmony - that is what has put local jazz band, CanUS, on the map both here and in the U.S.A.
A reviewer for "Mississippi Rag" wrote: "CanUS is a one-of-a-kind group.....with a sound unlike any other on the scene today, which is a tremendous accomplishment".
Altho' they have... Read More