The
Shadbolt
Jazz Walk
The Shadbolt Jazz Walk
presented by CORY WEEDS, THE CELLAR MUSIC GROUP & THE CITY OF BURNABYOn Sunday, December 1st Cory Weeds and The Cellar Music Group along with The City Of Burnaby will take over The Shadbolt Center For The Art’s in the beautiful city of Burnaby. The Shadbolt Jazz Walk will feature 11 different groups including international headliners such as organist Chris Hazelton, drummer Roy McCurdy and tenor saxophonists Grant Stewart and Stephen Riley as well as local groups led by Brad Turner, Dave Robbins, Jill Townsend and more. Travel from room to room and hear some of everything or hang out in one room and enjoy a whole set! In addition to performances there will be round table discussions by the likes of archival record producer extraordinaire, Zev Feldman.
All in one day, all under the same roof! Mark your calendar as The Shadbolt Jazz Walk is where you’ll want to be on December 1st, 2019
JAZZ @ THE BOLT RETURNS! February 4th / 5th, 2023
presented by THE CELLAR MUSIC GROUP and THE SHADBOLT CENTER FOR THE ARTSJazz @ The Bolt takes over the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby from 11am – 10pm Saturday and Sunday, February 4 & 5, 2023. A one of a kind jazz music festival, a musical smorgasbord of performances under one roof, where the audience is able to travel from room to room and hear some of everything or hang out in one room and enjoy a whole set!
Jazz impresario Cory Weeds brings together a stunning lineup that includes revered New York City musicians alongside some of Canada’s finest jazz artists. Come for a weekend of music that promises to inspire and delight both lovers of jazz and all fans of great music alike!
In addition to this incredible line-up, Weeds has teamed up with Tim Reinert of Infidels Jazz to present some talented emerging and up-and-coming young artists you don’t want to miss.

Saturday, February 4th
features renowned vocalist and WGBO radio host, Lezlie Harrison from New York City - a remarkable performer who explores the edges of jazz, blues, gospel, and the American songbook, in addition to her own, original, compositions.
Acclaimed alto saxophonist Jesse Davis makes a rare West Coast appearance celebrating the release of a brand new album. He’ll be backed up by New York City jazz impresario and pianist Spike Wilner. Tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake returns to Vancouver from Europe and many years in New York City to front the newly-formed Vancouver Jazz Orchestra.
Featured Canadian artists on the roster: multi-instrumentalist John Lee and his trio; guitar maven Paul Pigat and Boxcar; Vancouver stalwart clarinetist James Danderfer and his sextet; and emerging vocalist Jeremy Wong.
Other highlights include: award winning vocalist Sienna Dahlen, accompanied by jazz guitar virtuoso, Bill Coon, pianist Jillian Lebeck and her trio; and Vancouver-born, award-winning bassist Jodi Proznick and her quartet.
Sunday February 5th
highlights NYC-based pianist, Miki Yamanaka, an incredible musician and enthralling performer who has graced some of the most prestigious stages in NYC and internationally. Miki is one of the most in-demand jazz pianists in New York City. Her quartet includes special guest Mark Turner on tenor saxophone. And Seamus Blake returns to the stage on Sunday, this time as a member of drummer Joel Haynes band.
Canadian talent features one of Canada’s finest vocalists, JUNO-nominated Jennifer Scott and her trio. Raagaverse featuring ShrutiRamani, an innovative and emerging artist on the Canadian jazz scene performs, as does Quatour André Lachance, who explore the edges of modern jazz, as well as progressive rock, pop, improvised music and ambient electronic textures. Ahead of recording his 3rd album for Cellar Music, drummer Joel Haynes, with Canadian legend Neil Swainson and pianist Tilden Webb, will be joined by Seamus Blake.
Malleus Trio delivers their unique blend of high-energy improvisation, striking compositions and deep grooves, while the Nightcrawlers celebrate the release of their 5th record Get Ready with greasy organ grooves. The daughter / father team of Toronto-based Virginia and Kirk Macdonald front a quartet featuring Neil Swainson and Morgan Childs, and finally, one of the hottest young working trios on the Canadian scene today led by Jimi James, meets legendary saxophonist, John Gross.
[Artist bios below]
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Saturday Feb 4th
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist | Connor Lum
11:30AM - 12:45PM, Room 103
A recent graduate of Capilano University, Connor Lum is excited to lead his first chordless trio at Jazz @ The Bolt as he returns to Vancouver after eight months playing abroad. Alongside Raphael Agustin and Karl DeJong, he will be playing a number of tunes inspired by some of his favorite trio recordings, including compositions by Kenny Garrett, Joe Henderson, and Wayne Shorter.
Connor Lum - saxophone, Raphael Agustin - bass, Karl DeJong - drums
John Lee Trio
11:45AM - 1:00PM, Studio Theatre
In a classic piano trio instrumentation, acclaimed multi-instrumentalist John Lee is joined by an illustrious, world-class rhythm section of John Webber and Joe Farnsworth featuring compositions and interpretations by the giants of jazz.
John Lee – piano, John Webber – bass, Joe Farnsworth - drums
Paul Pigat | Boxcar
12:00 - 1:15PM, James Cowan Theatre
Paul Pigat is a legendary, Vancouver-based guitarist, blessed with a jazz man’s sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hobo’s soul, there aren’t many genres of music that don’t pull at Pigat’s wayfaring imagination like a magnet. In many ways, it’s a mystery why he isn’t a household name yet. Maybe he’d be a lot easier to pin down if he wasn’t so darn good at so many different things.
Originally created as a way of “bringing it down a bit”, Boxcar has taken on a life of its own as this new recording and touring project allows a more reflective and insular shade of Pigat’s creativity to come into play. Those with sharp ears will hear snatches of everything from Debussy to Jimmy Rogers blues inflections thrown into the mix, but, as always, the sounds Pigat creates are all his own.
Paul Pigat - guitar, Jesse Cahill - drum, Jeremy Holmes - bass
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist | Alvin Brendan Trio
1:30 - 2:45PM, Room 103
Guitarist Alvin Brendan has been crafting a strong identity for himself as a jazz musician and session musician in Vancouver over the last few years. Despite his youth, Brendan has been fortunate enough to find himself in a variety of different recording sessions and live performances that have allowed him to hone his craft in a multitude of styles and genres. He is excited to merge many of his musical loves in this new format. Brendan has recruited long-time collaborators Benjamin Millman (keys) and Trent Otter (drums) to showcase their collective love of the improvisational aspect of jazz music, and the modern aesthetic of contemporary R&B and neo-soul.
Alvin Brendan - guitar, Benjamin Millman - piano, Trent Otter - drums
James Danderfer Sextet
1:45 - 3:00PM, Studio Theatre
James Danderfer is an award-winning saxophonist, clarinetist and composer who has impressed audiences around the world with his warm sound, melodic compositions and lyrical improvising style. James has performed and recorded with some of the finest jazz musicians in North America, including Steve Nelson, Quincy Davis, John Stetch, Brad Turner, Joel Ross, Oliver Gannon, and Don Thompson. Besides composing music for his own large and small ensembles, James is also a LEO award-winning composer for film and enjoys the collaborative nature of this medium. Since 2014, James has had the pleasure of working on many great films, primarily as composer but also as producer and story creator.
Danderfer and his sextet pay tribute to one of the most popular and intriguing big band leaders of the Swing era, Artie Shaw, who took jazz clarinet to a new level of artistry and celebrity.
James Danderfer - clarinet, Bill Coon - guitar, Miles Black - piano, Atley King - vibraphone, Jodi Proznick -bass and Joe Poole - drums.
From New York | Jesse Davis & The Spike Wilner Trio
2:00 - 3:00PM & 4:00 - 5:00PM, James Cowan Theatre
Jesse Davis: Equally influenced by Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley and Sonny Stitt, alto saxophonist Jesse Davis contributes a flawless technique and a natural feeling for the blues to every one of his performances. His music has been described as neo-bop but, as he says, “… all I wanna do is play beautiful music.” That he does - with a passion. Originally from New Orleans, by way of New York, Jesse now makes his home in Italy, so this is a rare opportunity to hear this hard-swinging saxophonist live. The group will be celebrating the release of a brand new recording, Jesse Davis Live at Smalls Jazz Club (January 2023 on Cellar Music).
Jesse Davis has performed and recorded with Jazz giants such as Mel Torme, Cedar Walton, Hank Jones, Kenny Barron, Mulgrew Miller, Charles McPherson, Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Alvin Queen, and the Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra. Davis has led bands and performed at clubs, festivals and concert halls around the world, and is the recipient of the most outstanding musician award from Down Beat Magazine (1989).
Spike Wilner:
Manhattonite Michael Spike Wilner is one of New York’s finest jazz pianists. Spike has toured with The Artie Shaw Big Band, The Glen Miller Orchestra and Maynard Ferguson, and performed with Brad Mehldau, Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Jesse Davis, Chris Potter, Jorge Rossi, Sam Yahel, Joe Strasser, Roy Hargrove, John Popper , Eric Schenkman (of the Spin Doctors) David Grausman and others. Wilner is a regular performer at the storied Smalls and Mezzrow jazz clubs in New York City.
Spike Wilner - piano, John Webber - bass and Joe Farnsworth – drums
Jeremy Wong Quartet
23:30 - 4:45PM, Room 103
Jeremy Wong | About | https://jeremywongvocals.com/home
Fresh off the release of his debut album, Hey There, Jeremy Wong joins forces with two of his contemporaries from the next generation of Vancouver jazz. Alvin Brendan (guitar) and Benjamin Millman (keys) back Jeremy as he sings his way through classic American Songbook and jazz repertory, with a healthy injection of original lyrics and vocalese to keep the classics fresh.
Jeremy Wong - vocals, Chris Gestrin - piano, André Lachance - bass, Jesse Cahill – drums
Sienna Dahlen / Bill Coon
3:45 - 5:00PM, Studio Theatre
Sienna Dahlen and Bill Coon met “on the scene” as they say, and their connection was immediate, both musically and personally. The decision to make a mostly jazz ballads album came from their shared love of the beautiful process of unfolding the muse slowly, welcoming both surprise and sure-fire musical navigation, while leading and supporting one another in an intimate dance through time. Balladextrous is the result of that rather circuitous and soulful journey.
Sienna Dahlen - vocals, Bill Coon - guitar
Jillian Lebeck Trio
5:30 - 6:45PM, Room 103
Canadian jazz pianist, composer, and vocalist Jillian Lebeck
is one of the most dynamic and exciting voices on the Canadian jazz scene today. Her debut recording, Living in Pieces (Maximum Jazz/Universal) spent several weeks in the #1 position on the national Chart Attack radio charts. She is an alumni of the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Her projects have been featured on CBC Radio's “Studio One Jazz Series” during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and she has received regular airplay on CBC's "Hot Air", "After Hours", l’espacemusique, The Signal, KPLU, and NPR. She was recently a jury member for CARAS JUNO Awards.
Playing material inspired by classic and contemporary piano trios, Jillian Lebeck‘s group also includes original material. Jillian has opened for legendary jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano and New York jazz pianist Bill Charlap. She has toured Canada, including dates at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Calgary Jazz Festival, as well as in Europe and the UK.
Jillian Lebeck - piano, Adam Thomas - bass, Nino Dipasquale – drum
From New York: Lezlie Harrison
5:45 - 6:45PM and 7:30 - 8:30PM, Studio Theatre
Renowned vocalist Lezlie Harrison delivers a song imbued with her own distinctive stamp and vocal ease. She explores the edges of jazz, blues, gospel, soul, the American songbook, and her own original compositions. Expect an eclectic repertoire from Lezlie, who ranges beyond the usual standards to embrace such songs as “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don’t Want to be Right)”; and Abbey Lincoln originals.
"It takes a special vocalist to take songs from iconic singers and turn them into your own, but that is the styling, storytelling and soulful magnetism of Harrison" - Ron Scott, Amsterdam News
Ms Harrison’s singing evokes her childhood in North Carolina and personal and professional maturation in New York City and Boston. She has graced stages throughout Asia, Russia, Europe, and beyond - imbuing her singing with an aesthetic that reflects the lessons of dignity, integrity, and grace bestowed upon her by her elders, and fine-tuned by her own personal and musical history.
Jazz @ The Bolt is delighted to be hosting such a phenomenal artist on its opening evening!
Lezlie Harrison - vocals, Ben Paterson - organ, Matt Chertkoff - guitar,
Pete Zimmer - drums
Seamus Blake and the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra
6:00 - 7:00PM & 7:45 - 8:45PM, James Cowan Theatre
World-renown NYC tenor saxophonist, Seamus Blake, has placed himself in the pantheon of great saxophonists with his beautiful sound, dazzling virtuosity and exciting compositions. Born and raised in Vancouver, this will be a homecoming of a different sort for Seamus as he'll be joined by The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra to perform big band arrangements of his incredible music.
Jodi Proznick Quartet
7:15 - 8:30PM, Room 103
Formed in 2004, the Jodi Proznick Quartet has toured extensively in Canada. The group was awarded the National Jazz Award for Acoustic Group of the Year (2008), National Jazz Award for Album of the Year (2008), the Galaxie Rising Star of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival (2004), a nomination for the Montreal Jazz Festival TD Grand Prix de Jazz (2007) and two JUNO award nominations (2007 and 2018).
The Jodi Proznick Quartet brings you an evening of original compositions from their JUNO nominated albums Foundations and Sun Songs as well as arrangements of songs written by Joni Mitchell, Duke Ellington, Lennon/McCartney, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Irving Berlin and more.
Jodi Proznick - bass, Tilden Webb - piano, Jesse Cahill - drums, Jon Bentley - saxophones
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Sunday Feb 5th
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist – Feven Kidane
11:30AM – 12:25PM, Room 103
Feven Kidane is an Ethiopian-Canadian composer, trumpeter, bassist, and electronic musician from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō, Səlilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. She adheres to the traditions of Black American Music ("jazz") of the '60s and '70s, studying its foundational components of decolonization, creation, spirituality, and self-liberation. As an improviser in Vancouver's free scene, she has worked alongside veterans of the genre including Douglas R. Ewart (Yusef Lateef, Anthony Braxton), as well as being a member of the New Orchestra Workshop Society (est. 1977). She also makes electronic music inspired by both her Blackness and video games of her youth under the moniker thehabeshaman.
Feven Kidane - trumpet, Cole Woodland - bass, Todd Stewart - drums, Quincy Mayes - piano, Gordy Li - tenor saxophone
Jennifer Scott Quartet
11:45AM - 1:00PM, Studio Theatre
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. She has sung with such jazz greats as: Gene Bertoncini, Clark Terry, Tommy Banks, Paul Horn and Kenny Wheeler, to name a few. She has been nominated for JUNO and Jessie Awards with Mythos and the theatre production, War of the Worlds.
Jennifer Scott - vocals, Rene Worst - bass, David Sikula - guitar, Bernie Arai – drums
Raagaverse
12:00 - 1:15PM, James Cowan Theatre
Enthrallingly eclectic, this new collaborative Indo-Jazz fusion quartet, led by vocalist/composer Shruti Ramani, interweaves Hindustani classical traditions, modern jazz, and poetry. Raagaverse transports listeners to a parallel dimension of gloriously collapsed frontiers.
Ramani is an innovative and emerging artist in the Canadian jazz scene. She hails from Mumbai, India where she secured a degree in Hindustani music under the mentorship of Dr. Ritu Johri from the Agra Gharana. She moved to Canada and acquired a Bachelor in Jazz Studies (Performance) with a specialization in voice from Capilano University. Her original music is an eclectic combination of the Indian and jazz traditions. She composes and arranges music that fuses the two traditions to create dynamic pieces for both large and small ensembles.
Some of her noteworthy performances include those as a bandleader playing her original music at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival, and at the Mixtophonics Festival where she premiered a string quartet composition.
Shruti Ramani - voice, Jodi Proznick - bass , Noah Franche-Nolan - piano/Nord, and Nicholas Bracewell - drums
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist - Teresa Marie
1:30 - 2:45PM, Room 103
Teresa Marie is an up-and-coming jazz vocalist based in Vancouver with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from Capilano University. Teresa is passionate about storytelling through lyrics, paying homage to the Black American Music tradition, as well as making audiences feel the same joy that music brings to her.
Teresa Marie - vocals, Dean Thiessen - piano, WynstonMinkler - bass, and Seth Kitamura - drums.
Quatour André Lachance
1:45 - 3:00PM, Studio Theatre
Quatuor André Lachance will be playing music from their brand new album Après L’Hiver. The group’s approach is eclectic, electric, improvised and interactive and draws from their collective experiences in acoustic and electric modern jazz as well as progressive rock, pop, improvised music and ambient electronic textures.
André Lachance - guitar and compositions, Brad Turner - fender Rhodes and piano, Chris Gestrin - Moog synthesizer and bass, and Trent Otter - drums.
Joel Haynes Quartet featuring, from NYC - Seamus Blake
2:00 - 3:00PM & 4:00 - 5:15PM. James Cowan Theatre
Seamus Blake from New York returns to the Jazz @ the Bolt stage with acclaimed jazz drummer Joel Haynes.
Joel’s debut CD, released in November 2005, (Cellar Live Records, Vancouver) is entitled The Time is Now, with special guest vocalist, Denzel Sinclaire. In February 2008, live in Vancouver at the Cellar Jazz Club, Joel recorded his second CD, Transitions. Joel will be recording his 3rd album in February 2023 with Seamus Blake, Tilden Webb and Neil Swanson for Cellar live records.
Joel Haynes - drums, Seamus Blake - saxophone, Tilden Webb - piano, Neil Swainson - bass
Malleus Trio
3:30 - 4:45PM, Room 103
The acclaimed Malleus Trio has been creating their unique blend of high-energy improvisation, striking compositions and deep grooves for over a decade. Dominic Conway (saxophone), Ben Brown (drums) and Geordie Hart (bass) draw on their extensive experiences across a wide variety of genres including R&B, rock and jazz to create a bold, lyrical and alluring sound.
Dominic Conway - saxophone, Ben Brown - drums, and Geordie Hart - bass
Nightcrawlers
3:45 - 5:00PM, Studio Theatre
Nightcrawlers are an award-winning quintet of Vancouver musicians dedicated to preserving the sound and vibe of the great 1960s Hammond B3 organ bands. Inspired by the music of Brother Jack McDuff, “The Mighty Burner” Charles Earland, Big John Patton, and Booker T and the MG’s, the Nightcrawlers play gritty, soulful, down home music that’s all about having a good time. One of Vancouver's most beloved jazz groups of the past 10 years serve up heaps of grease playing the music of Eddie Harris, Shirley Scott, Hank Marr and other purveyors of greasy jazz! The band will be celebrating their 5th release on Cellar Music. Get Ready is available exclusively on 180-gram vinyl.
Dave Sikula - guitar, Chris Gestrin - organ, Jesse Cahill - drums, Cory Weeds - tenor saxophone, Jack Duncan - percussion
Campbell Ryga Quartet
5:30 - 6:45, Room 103
The Campbell Ryga Quartet is pleased to present original material as well lesser- known repertoire that may be considered obscure but has become favorites of theirs over the years. The quartet looks forward to their performance at the Shadbolt and to hearing old friends.
Campbell Ryga - soprano and alto saxophones, Chris Sigerson - piano,
Miles Hill - bass, Craig Scott - drums.
From New York: Miki Yamanaka Quartet featuring Mark Turner
5:45 - 6:45PM & 7:30 - 8:30PM, Studio Theatre
One of the most in-demand jazz pianists in New York City, Miki Yamanaka is not only a stellar musician, but also an enthralling performer.
The Miki Yamanaka Quartet, featuring legendary saxophonist, Mark Turner, will be premiering new original compositions written by Miki, as well as music by jazz masters such as Harold Land and Buster Williams. The quartet will also feature the exciting and fresh sounds of Tyrone Allen on bass and Jimmy MacBride on drums. This is a must see show!
Miki Yamanaka - piano, Mark Turner - saxophone, Tyrone Allen - bass, Jimmy MacBride – drums
Generations Quartet featuring Virginia & Kirk Macdonald
6:00 - 7:00PM & 7:45 - 8:45PM, James Cowan Theatre
The Generations Quartet is a dynamic, multi-generational band featuring some of Canada’s finest jazz musicians. The quartet effortlessly mixes American Songbook classics with original compositions with great verve. Featuring a unique clarinet and tenor saxophone front line with bass and drums, the Generations Quartet has wowed audiences throughout Canada, Europe and India with their brand of interactive and expressive music.
2019 Stingray Music Rising Star Award recipient and 2020 International Clarinetist Corona Competition first prizewinner, Virginia MacDonald has established herself as a respected and sought-after musician on the Canadian jazz scene. Virginia has performed extensively as both a leader and side woman at several venues across the city of Toronto, where she is currently based.
Virginia Frigault-Macdonald - clarinet, Neil Swainson - bass, Morgan Childs - drums
Jimi James Fraser Trio with John Gross
7:15 - 8:30PM, Room 103
One of the hottest young working trios on the Canadian scene today meets a legendary saxophonist known for his work with Shelly Manne, Lionel Hampton, David Frishberg, and many other jazz luminaries. The Jimi James Fraser trio was established 2 years ago in Vancouver B.C when several students of music decided to move in together and create the Jazz House. Brad Pearson is a student of VCC, a great luthier and an even greater musician. Max Huberdeau studied jazz at Capilano and constantly brings fresh concepts to the group.
The trio has been very fortunate to work with John Gross, the great L.A tenor player who is a constant source of inspiration to the band and many others.
Jimi James Fraser - piano, Brad Pearson - bass, Max Huberdeau - drums, John Gross - saxophone
We acknowledge that we work, teach, and play on the traditional, ancestral and unceded Coast Salish Territory of the šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬtəməxʷ (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬtəməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. And that Jazz music is an African American tradition, that we are honored to continue it’s journey here in Canada.
February 11th
8:00 – 10:00 James Cowan Mike LeDonne Groover Quartet + Big Band
February 12th
11:30 – 12:45 Room 103 Jesse Cahill Trio featuring Nicole Glover
11:45 – 1:00 Studio Theatre Ardeshir Pourkeramati Quartet
12:00 – 1:15 James Cowan Eric Alexander Quartet
1:30 – 2:45 Room 103 Steve Kaldestad Quartet
1:45 – 3:00 Studio Theatre Alex Claffy Quintet feat. Nicole Glover
2:00 – 3:15 James Cowan Daphne Roubini & Black Gardenia
3:30 – 4:45 Room 103 Tilden Webb Trio with Peter Bernstein
3:45 – 5:00 Studio Theatre Alex Claffy Quintet feat. Nicole Glover
4:00 – 5:15 James Cowan Bruno Hubert Trio
5:30 – 6:30 Room 103 Anthony Wonsey Trio
5:45 – 6:45 Studio Theatre Cory Weeds & The Groover Quartet
6:00 – 7:00 James Cowan Michael Stephenson
7:15 – 8:15 Room 103 Anthony Wonsey Trio
7:30 – 8:30 Studio Theatre Cory Weeds & The Groover Quartet
7:45 – 8:45 James Cowan Michael Stephenson
February 13th
11:30 – 12:45 Room 103 Steve Maddock
11:45 – 1:00 Studio Theatre Morgan Childs Quartet
12:00 – 1:15 James Cowan Tilden Webb Trio with Jocelyn Gould
1:30 – 2:45 Room 103 Nightcrawlers
1:45 – 3:00 Studio Theatre KITT
2:00 – 3:15 James Cowan Amanda Tosoff Trio
3:30 – 4:45 Room 103 Jerry Cook Quintet
3:45 – 5:00 Studio Theatre Tom Keenlyside Quintet
4:00 – 5:15 James Cowan Blue Moon Marquee
5:30 – 6:45 Room 103 Angela Wrigley Trio
5:45 – 7:00 Studio Theatre Ostara Project
6:00 – 7:15 James Cowan Ryan Oliver and Strings
7:15 – 8:30 Room 103 Mike Allen Trio
7:30 – 8:45 Studio Theatre Ostara Project
7:45 – 9:00 James Cowan Cory Weeds and Strings
8:00 – 10:30 Frankie’s Jazz Club Anthony Wonsey Trio
February 14th
8:00 – 10:30 Frankies Jazz Club Valentines Day with Michael Stephenson
February 11th
Mike LeDonne’s Groover Quartet + Big Band
8:00 PM, James Cowan Theatre
Big-band brass meets funky organ!
Mike LeDonne belongs to an elite group of musicians — those who have mastered the piano AND the organ while creating original voices for each. On his latest release It's All Your Fault, LeDonne sits down at the organ, puts his foot on the pedals and lays down some of the hippest organ licks you're likely to hear. Two groups will be featured at this concert. Mike LeDonne's Groover Quartet has had the rare opportunity to play and record together for twenty years and counting. They have no difficulty integrating their sound into this all-star Vancouver big band put together by Cory Weeds and his preferred arranger and conductor, Dennis Mackrel.
The full band will rock and roar, echoing a bygone era when Jimmy Smith, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Jack McDuff and other maestros of the Hammond played and recorded with large ensembles. LeDonne's voice on organ is strong yet not overwhelming, deftly shouldering the melodies while allowing the band to assert its interactive point of view, which it does with alacrity.
With Steve Kaldestad – lead alto, James Danderfer – alto saxophone, Dave Say – tenor saxophone, Cory Weeds – baritone saxophone, Rod Murray – lead trombone, Jim Hopson – trombone, Brad Shigeta – trombone, Jeremy Berkman – bass trombone, Derry Byrne – lead trumpet, Brad Turner – trumpet, Jocelyn Waugh – trumpet, Chris Davis – trumpet and John Lee – bass
February 12th
Jesse Cahill Trio featuring Nicole Glover
11:30AM - 12:45, Room 103
Jesse Cahill’s freelance resume boasts an extensive list of Canadian and international names, but it is his long-term musical collaborations with Westcoast artists that have resulted in his most notable work. He has appeared on dozens of recordings with western Canadian musicians including Jodi Proznick and Cory Weeds. Jesse has also released four albums with his own group The Nightcrawlers including the most recent one Do You Know A Good Thing?
For this special performance Jesse is joined by New York-based Saxophonist Nicole Glover who has been described by the press as a "precocious talent", a "rising saxophonist", and "uninhibited". Nicole has recently been in bands led locally by Reggie Workman, Kenny Washington, Renee Rosnes, Billy Hart, Gene Perla, Rodney Green, George Colligan, Joe Farnsworth, Geoffrey Keezer, David Weiss, Luis Perdomo, and Jason Brown. She is also a member of Blue Note supergroup ARTEMIS.
Ardeshir Pourkeramati Quartet
11:45 AM - 1:00, Studio Theatre
Saxophonist Ardeshir Pourkeramati is one of Vancouver’s up and coming young musicians. Rooted in the jazz tradition, he draws inspiration from a variety of musical influences. Joining him are his good friends and collaborators, pianist Winston Matsushita, bassist Wynston Minckler, and drummer Graham Villette. They will be playing some of Ardeshir’s original compositions and arrangements.
Eric Alexander Quartet
12:00-1:15, James Cowan Theatre
Boasting a warm, finely burnished tone and a robust melodic and harmonic imagination, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander has been exploring new musical worlds from the outset. Eric has appeared in many capacities on record, including leader, sideman, producer as well as being a prolific composer. While he has garnered critical acclaim from every corner, what has mattered most has been to establish his own voice within the illustrious bop-based jazz tradition.
For this set Eric and his all-star New York band will pay homage to their great mentor, tenor saxophone giant George Coleman.
With Mike LeDonne - piano, Alexander Claffy - bass and Joe Farnsworth – bass
Steve Kaldestad Quartet
1:30 - 2:45, Room 103
This hard-swinging group will be playing the music of the post-bop period, with a mixture of standards and originals. Steve’s playing has been described as “shoot from the hip” and melodically inventive and he takes his cues from masters like Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, and John Coltrane. This group is celebrating the release of their new recording Steve Kaldestad Quartet – Live at Frankies recorded last year.
With Chris Gestrin on piano, Conrad Good on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums
Alexander Claffy Quintet featuring Nicole Glover
1:45 - 3:00 & 3:45 - 5:00, Studio Theatre
From birth, Alexander Claffy was raised in a musical household and had many of his earliest lessons on bandstands in the heart of Philadelphia. Since moving to New York City in 2011, he has had the honor of working with many of his living heroes, including Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Harold Mabern, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Christian Scott, Joey Alexander, Wallace Roney and many more. In the past 3 years he has recorded for the Verve, HighNote, Positone and RopeADope. His latest release Good Spirits is out now on Cellar Music.
With Benny Benack III – trumpet, Nicole Glover – tenor saxophone, Sean Mason – piano, Joe Farnsworth - bass
Daphne Roubini & Black Gardenia
2:00 - 3:15. James Cowan Theatre
Jazz meets Americana in a different kind of vintage band. Blending reinterpreted classics with vintage-inspired originals, the band’s sound proves that cool is always classy and noir can be the norm. “Daphne Roubini’s original tunes bring to mind Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy Jazz with Billie Holiday as vocalist” (Vancouver Sun).
With Daphne Roubini voice/ukulele, Paul Pigat - guitar, Andrew Smith - guitar/ukulele, Jeremy Holmes - double bass, and Chris Davis trumpet
Tilden Webb Trio with Peter Bernstein
3:30 - 4:45, Room 103
Tilden Webb is one of the most in-demand musicians in Canada. He has been featured on more than 20 CDs alongside such musicians as Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen, John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton. He has performed with numerous jazz greats. His debut CD as a leader, Cellar Groove was recorded live at Cory Weeds’ Cellar Jazz Club and featured the legendary David Fathead Newman. In 2013 the trio invited renowned guitarist Peter Bernstein to join the trio and the results were electrifying. Peter Bernstein with The Tilden Webb Trio – Live @ Cory Weeds’ Cellar Jazz Club was released to critical acclaim.
Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. During that time he has participated in numerous recordings and performances with musicians from all generations. Peter has released oer a dozen records as a leader and is a sought-after sideman appearing in groups led by Sonny Rollins, Bobby Hutcherson, George Coleman, Lou Donaldson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Diana Krall, Lee Konitz, Jimmy Cobb and more.
With Jodi Proznick – bass and Jesse Cahill – drums
Bruno Hubert Trio
4:00 - 5:15, James Cowan Theatre
A beloved fixture on the Vancouver jazz scene, pianist Bruno Hubert has played with Brad Turner, Jacyln Guillou, Seamus Blake, and scores of other jazz luminaries. Hubert brings huge personality and rare talent to entrancing standards and nimble, swinging post-bop.
With James Meagar – bass and Joe Poole - drums
Anthony Wonsey Trio
5:30 - 6:30 & 7:15 - 8:15, Room 103
Sunday, February 13th, Frankie’s Jazz Club 8:00 -10:30
An adventurous yet flexible pianist, Anthony Wonsey started playing music when he was six. Wonsey studied first with his mother (a classical pianist) and then Zilner Randolph. After earning a full scholarship to Berklee, from which he graduated in 1994, Wonsey moved to Boston and played locally with Roy Hargrove and Antonio Hart, among others. While still at Berklee, Wonsey toured with Christopher Hollyday, Nnenna Freelon, and Kenny Garrett. He has become a first call pianist in New York playing with a who’s who of jazz.
His recent CD on Cellar Music, Lorraine’s Lullabye is his strongest album to date showing his incredible musical diversity.
With Brandi Disterfeft – bass and Chris Beck - drums
Cory Weeds & The Groover Quartet – O Sole Mio!
5:45 - 6:45 and 7:30 - 8:30, Studio Theatre
Vancouver’s own and Jazz at The Bolt Artistic Director joins the festival headliners to perform music from their chart topping 2020 release O Sole Mio! The band will play a blistering set of Italian themed tunes.
With Mike LeDonne – Hammond organ, Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone, Peter Bernstein – guitar and Joe Farnsworth – drums
Michael Stephenson Meet The Alexander Claffy Trio with Benny Benack
6:00 - 7:00 & 7:45 - 8:45, James Cowan Theatre
Monday, February 14th, Frankie’s Jazz Club 8:00 -10:30
From Nat King Cole to Ray Charles to Marvin Gaye: the bands debut album takes that journey. In pointing us to our own past, it makes a very modern statement here and now. In the face of injustice, inequality and racism, this music reminds us of our capacity to love, to hold each other and dance, and to agitate for a better future. You ask us what it means to be a Black American musician, or a white American musician? In response we play a slice of our inheritance -- some of the most beautiful songs we know!
With Sean Mason – piano, Itay Morchi – drums and Benny Benack III – trumpet
February 13th
Steve Maddock – The Blues Project
11:30AM - 12:45, Room 103
One of Canada’s most versatile vocalists, Steve Maddock and his group of All-Stars explore the blues at its deepest and richest form - blues in the style of Joe Williams, Etta James, Big Joe Turner, Big Mama Thornton, Jimmy Witherspoon, and Bessie Smith. Drawing on these blues vocal foundations, the Steve Maddock Blues Project honest and fresh interpretations continue to captivate us.
With Cory Weeds – tenor saxophone, Brad Turner – trumpet, Chris Gestrin – piano, André Lachance – bass and Dave Robbins - drums
Morgan Childs Quartet
11:45 AM - 1:00, Studio Theatre
Toronto-based drummer Morgan Childs was born and raised in BC, where he was a fixture at the Cellar Jazz Club and other Western Canadian venues in his early and mid 20s. He released his debut recording, "Time" on Cellar Live in 2008. Morgan has toured Canada and the world with notable jazz artists like Kirk MacDonald, Bernie Senensky, Brandi Disterheft, Ian Hendrickson-Smith, and Guido Basso, among others. He is known for a dynamic, swinging, and contemporary approach to the drums that is rooted in the tradition.
With Steve Kaldestad – tenor saxophone, Miles Black - piano and John Lee - bass
Tilden Webb Trio with Jocelyn Gould
12:00 - 1:15, James Cowan Theatre
Featured for a second time during Jazz @ The Bolt The Tilden Webb Trio is joined this time by another guitarist. Jocelyn Gould has been called “a leader in the next generation of great mainstream jazz guitarists” by Howard Paul, CEO of Benedetto Guitars. Her joyful energy has captivated audiences around the world and her passion for music is infectious. She has absorbed the influences of the jazz guitar greats and has woven them into an exciting personal sound. Her unique ability to connect with audiences always leaves them wanting more.
With Jodi Proznick – bass and Jesse Cahill – drums
Nightcrawlers
1:30 - 2:45, Room 103
One of Vancouver's most beloved jazz groups of the past 10 years serve up heaps of grease playing the music of Eddie Harris, Shirley Scott, Hank Marr and other purveyors of greasy jazz! The band continues to celebrate their most recent release Do You Know A Good Thing?
With Cory Weeds - tenor saxophone, Chris Gestrin – Hammond organ, Dave Sikula – guitar and Jack Duncan – congas
KITT
1:45 - 3:00
Kitt is a music producer and Indie Soul artist based in Vancouver British Columbia. She creates intimate and soulful music drawing inspiration from modern R&B contemporaries such as Charlotte Day Wilson, Snoh Aalegra and Jorja Smith. Aside from music, she is the creative director for Sandstone Studios in Vancouver conceptualizing and directing videos for independent musicians."
With NaRai – voice, Scott Verbeek – guitar, Max Zipursky – piano/ keys, Matt Reid – bass and Paul Clark – drums
Amanda Tosoff Trio
2:00 - 3:15. James Cowan Theatre
Amanda Tosoff is a pianist and composer with six albums to her credit. She has received various honours, including the Montréal Jazz Festival Grand Prix de Jazz, the Toronto Arts Foundation Emerging Jazz Artist Award – and most recently, a JUNO nomination for her album Words, which blends poetry, jazz, art-song & folk-pop. With Amanda’s sixth release as a leader, Earth Voices, she continues to pursue the creative and stylistic leap she began on Words, once again drawing on poetry with a deep personal and emotional connection – which features 16 special guest singers and instrumentalists. Amanda is also a passionate educator who is on faculty at Humber College and is co-artistic director of online education hub MusicArtsCollective.com.
With Jodi Proznick – bass and Morgan Childs - drums
Jerry Cook Quartet
3:30 - 4:45, Room 103
The quintet will be playing music from a couple of Cook’s favourite albums; Stanley Turrentine’s Hustlin’ and Kenny Burrell’s Midnight Blue as well as music from Cook’s debut release Walk In The Park on Cellar Music.
With Chris Gestrin – organ, Dave Sikula – guitar, John Lee – bass and Jesse Cahill - drums
Miles Black Trio
3:45 - 5:00, Studio Theatre
Based in Vancouver, Miles Black is a highly respected career musician bringing an enormous wealth of musical experience and expertise to most every facet of the music industry. First known as one of Canada’s most accomplished jazz pianists, Miles is also highly acclaimed and sought after as an arranger, producer, composer, session musician, guitarist, vocalist, bassist, saxophonist, songwriter, and musical theatre director. Adding to that, he has worked as a music therapist and collegiate music instructor. Especially in Vancouver, Miles Black is well know as the “first call’ when musicians are looking for top professional enhancements to their projects.
With Miles Black - piano, Miles Hill - bass and Bernie Arai – drums
Blue Moon Marquee
4:00 - 5:15, James Cowan Theatre
Stemming from the Badlands of the Rocky Mountain prairies, this authentic duo writes and performs original compositions influenced by early blues, and swing jazz. A.W. Cardinal howls with a distinctive thick and smoky vocal while playing a jazz tinged blues guitar. Jasmine Colette is the one woman rhythm section, commanding drums and upright bass. They will be joined by Darcy Phillips on keys. Blue Moon Marquee's passionate performances and smouldering onstage chemistry is their trademark, and the way Colette's honey tones lift A.W.'s beaten down "bukowski-esque" mystique is something that enthrals audiences from the back room bar to the public square.
Angela Wrigley Trio
5:30 - 6:45, Room 103
You Don’t Know What Love Is is the debut album from consummate vocalist and composer Angela Wrigley and her spirited Angela Wrigley Trio. The group presents a collection of material that transcends the jazz genre, with Angela’s stunning vocal performance matched only by the exquisite interplay of her A-list band. The Angela Wrigley Trio is made up of three musical cohorts and friends.
With Derek Stoll – bass and Dave Lake – drums
Ostara Project
5:45 - 6:45 & 7:30 - 8:30, Studio Theatre
This constellation of seven strong and well-respected artists highlights the diversity of Canada's musical landscape. The Ostara Project, the brainchild of bassist Jodi Proznick and pianist Amanda Tosoff, will showcase the group's own original compositions in preparation for their debut recording for Cellar Music
With Sanah Kodoura - drums, Jocelyn Gould - guitar, Rachel Therrien - trumpet, Alison Au - saxophone and Joanne Majoko - voice
Mike Allen Trio
7:15 - 8:30, Room 103
Allen's original sax trio, with Darren Radtke-bass and Dave Robbins-drums, released and toured their critically-acclaimed debut album "Change Is" (Maximum) back in 2001. With hundreds of performances under its belt, the band has forged a unique and identifiable sound, through its high-energy, interactive approach to swinging jazz standards and originals. According to Cadence Magazine: "Allen’s improvisations swing effortlessly and eschew stock cliches in favor of more inventive phraseology."
Ryan Oliver With Strings
6:00 - 7:15, James Cowan Theatre
A Juno-nominated, Victoria-based saxophonist, Ryan Oliver honed his craft on Canada’s west coast before moving to Amsterdam, Toronto and New York. Since returning to Vancouver Island, he has maintained a busy schedule as one of Canada’s most in-demand saxophonists. Oliver’s improvisations have the formal character that defines many of his compositions. A muscular jazz improviser, Oliver always stays on point. His most recent release on Cellar Music, Ryan Oliver with Strings features 9 of Oliver’s original compositions arranged by his father-inlaw Mark Crawford.
With Phil Dwyer - piano, John Lee - bass, Jesse Cahill – drums and a 12 piece string orchestra
Cory Weeds With Strings
7:45 - 9:00, James Cowan Theatre
At the height of the pandemic tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds embarked on his biggest recording endeavour yet. Enlisting the help of award winning composer/arranger/pianist Phil Dwyer, Weeds carefully selected 8 tunes to be arranged for quartet + 12 piece string orchestra. The result is an album that comes off as lush, crafty and decidedly contemporary, rather than a rendition of jazz standards with baroque sensibilities.
The group will play selections from What Is There To Say? for this very special concert
With Phil Dwyer - piano, John Lee - bass, Jesse Cahill – drums and a 12 piece string orchestra
What you want to know
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Saturday, Feb. 4th
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist | Connor Lum
11:30AM - 12:45PM, Room 103
John Lee Trio
11:45AM - 1:00PM, Studio Theatre
Paul Pigat | Boxcar
12:00 - 1:15PM, James Cowan Theatre
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist | Alvin Brendan Trio
1:30 - 2:45PM, Room 103
James Danderfer Sextet
1:45 - 3:00PM, Studio Theatre
From New York | Jesse Davis & The Spike Wilner Trio
2:00 - 3:00PM & 4:00 - 5:00PM, James Cowan Theatre
Jeremy Wong Quartet
23:30 - 4:45PM, Room 103
Sienna Dahlen / Bill Coon
3:45 - 5:00PM, Studio Theatre
Jillian Lebeck Trio
5:30 - 6:45PM, Room 103
From New York: Lezlie Harrison
5:45 - 6:45PM and 7:30 - 8:30PM, Studio Theatre
Seamus Blake and the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra
6:00 - 7:00PM & 7:45 - 8:45PM, James Cowan Theatre
Jodi Proznick Quartet
7:15 - 8:30PM, Room 103
Sunday, Feb. 5th
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist – Feven Kidane
11:30AM – 12:25PM, Room 103
Jennifer Scott Quartet
11:45AM - 1:00PM, Studio Theatre
Raagaverse
12:00 - 1:15PM, James Cowan Theatre
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist - Teresa Marie
1:30 - 2:45PM, Room 103
Quatour André Lachance
1:45 - 3:00PM, Studio Theatre
Joel Haynes Quartet featuring, from NYC - Seamus Blake
2:00 - 3:00PM & 4:00 - 5:15PM. James Cowan Theatre
Malleus Trio
3:30 - 4:45PM, Room 103
Nightcrawlers
3:45 - 5:00PM, Studio Theatre
Campbell Ryga Quartet
5:30 - 6:45, Room 103
From New York: Miki Yamanaka Quartet featuring Mark Turner
5:45 - 6:45PM & 7:30 - 8:30PM, Studio Theatre
Generations Quartet featuring Virginia & Kirk Macdonald
6:00 - 7:00PM & 7:45 - 8:45PM, James Cowan Theatre
Jimi James Fraser Trio with John Gross
7:15 - 8:30PM, Room 103
Saturday, Feb. 4th
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist | Connor Lum
11:30AM - 12:45PM, Room 103
A recent graduate of Capilano University, Connor Lum is excited to lead his first chordless trio at Jazz @ The Bolt as he returns to Vancouver after eight months playing abroad. Alongside Raphael Agustin and Karl DeJong, he will be playing a number of tunes inspired by some of his favorite trio recordings, including compositions by Kenny Garrett, Joe Henderson, and Wayne Shorter.
Connor Lum - saxophone, Raphael Agustin - bass, Karl DeJong - drums
John Lee Trio
11:45AM - 1:00PM, Studio Theatre
In a classic piano trio instrumentation, acclaimed multi-instrumentalist John Lee is joined by an illustrious, world-class rhythm section of John Webber and Joe Farnsworth featuring compositions and interpretations by the giants of jazz.
John Lee – piano, John Webber – bass, Joe Farnsworth - drums
Paul Pigat | Boxcar
12:00 - 1:15PM, James Cowan Theatre
Paul Pigat is a legendary, Vancouver-based guitarist, blessed with a jazz man’s sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hobo’s soul, there aren’t many genres of music that don’t pull at Pigat’s wayfaring imagination like a magnet. In many ways, it’s a mystery why he isn’t a household name yet. Maybe he’d be a lot easier to pin down if he wasn’t so darn good at so many different things.
Originally created as a way of “bringing it down a bit”, Boxcar has taken on a life of its own as this new recording and touring project allows a more reflective and insular shade of Pigat’s creativity to come into play. Those with sharp ears will hear snatches of everything from Debussy to Jimmy Rogers blues inflections thrown into the mix, but, as always, the sounds Pigat creates are all his own.
Paul Pigat - guitar, Jesse Cahill - drum, Jeremy Holmes - bass
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist | Alvin Brendan Trio
1:30 - 2:45PM, Room 103
Guitarist Alvin Brendan has been crafting a strong identity for himself as a jazz musician and session musician in Vancouver over the last few years. Despite his youth, Brendan has been fortunate enough to find himself in a variety of different recording sessions and live performances that have allowed him to hone his craft in a multitude of styles and genres. He is excited to merge many of his musical loves in this new format. Brendan has recruited long-time collaborators Benjamin Millman (keys) and Trent Otter (drums) to showcase their collective love of the improvisational aspect of jazz music, and the modern aesthetic of contemporary R&B and neo-soul.
Alvin Brendan - guitar, Benjamin Millman - piano, Trent Otter - drums
James Danderfer Sextet
1:45 - 3:00PM, Studio Theatre
James Danderfer is an award-winning saxophonist, clarinetist and composer who has impressed audiences around the world with his warm sound, melodic compositions and lyrical improvising style. James has performed and recorded with some of the finest jazz musicians in North America, including Steve Nelson, Quincy Davis, John Stetch, Brad Turner, Joel Ross, Oliver Gannon, and Don Thompson. Besides composing music for his own large and small ensembles, James is also a LEO award-winning composer for film and enjoys the collaborative nature of this medium. Since 2014, James has had the pleasure of working on many great films, primarily as composer but also as producer and story creator.
Danderfer and his sextet pay tribute to one of the most popular and intriguing big band leaders of the Swing era, Artie Shaw, who took jazz clarinet to a new level of artistry and celebrity.
James Danderfer - clarinet, Bill Coon - guitar, Miles Black - piano, Atley King - vibraphone, Jodi Proznick -bass and Joe Poole - drums.
From New York | Jesse Davis & The Spike Wilner Trio
2:00 - 3:00PM & 4:00 - 5:00PM, James Cowan Theatre
Jesse Davis: Equally influenced by Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley and Sonny Stitt, alto saxophonist Jesse Davis contributes a flawless technique and a natural feeling for the blues to every one of his performances. His music has been described as neo-bop but, as he says, “… all I wanna do is play beautiful music.” That he does - with a passion. Originally from New Orleans, by way of New York, Jesse now makes his home in Italy, so this is a rare opportunity to hear this hard-swinging saxophonist live. The group will be celebrating the release of a brand new recording, Jesse Davis Live at Smalls Jazz Club (January 2023 on Cellar Music).
Jesse Davis has performed and recorded with Jazz giants such as Mel Torme, Cedar Walton, Hank Jones, Kenny Barron, Mulgrew Miller, Charles McPherson, Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Alvin Queen, and the Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra. Davis has led bands and performed at clubs, festivals and concert halls around the world, and is the recipient of the most outstanding musician award from Down Beat Magazine (1989).
Spike Wilner:
Manhattonite Michael Spike Wilner is one of New York’s finest jazz pianists. Spike has toured with The Artie Shaw Big Band, The Glen Miller Orchestra and Maynard Ferguson, and performed with Brad Mehldau, Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Jesse Davis, Chris Potter, Jorge Rossi, Sam Yahel, Joe Strasser, Roy Hargrove, John Popper , Eric Schenkman (of the Spin Doctors) David Grausman and others. Wilner is a regular performer at the storied Smalls and Mezzrow jazz clubs in New York City.
Spike Wilner - piano, John Webber - bass and Joe Farnsworth – drums
Jeremy Wong Quartet
23:30 - 4:45PM, Room 103
Jeremy Wong | About | https://jeremywongvocals.com/home
Fresh off the release of his debut album, Hey There, Jeremy Wong joins forces with two of his contemporaries from the next generation of Vancouver jazz. Alvin Brendan (guitar) and Benjamin Millman (keys) back Jeremy as he sings his way through classic American Songbook and jazz repertory, with a healthy injection of original lyrics and vocalese to keep the classics fresh.
Jeremy Wong - vocals, Chris Gestrin - piano, André Lachance - bass, Jesse Cahill – drums
Sienna Dahlen / Bill Coon
3:45 - 5:00PM, Studio Theatre
Sienna Dahlen and Bill Coon met “on the scene” as they say, and their connection was immediate, both musically and personally. The decision to make a mostly jazz ballads album came from their shared love of the beautiful process of unfolding the muse slowly, welcoming both surprise and sure-fire musical navigation, while leading and supporting one another in an intimate dance through time. Balladextrous is the result of that rather circuitous and soulful journey.
Sienna Dahlen - vocals, Bill Coon - guitar
Jillian Lebeck Trio
5:30 - 6:45PM, Room 103
Canadian jazz pianist, composer, and vocalist Jillian Lebeck is one of the most dynamic and exciting voices on the Canadian jazz scene today. Her debut recording, Living in Pieces (Maximum Jazz/Universal) spent several weeks in the #1 position on the national Chart Attack radio charts. She is an alumni of the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Her projects have been featured on CBC Radio's “Studio One Jazz Series” during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and she has received regular airplay on CBC's "Hot Air", "After Hours", l’espacemusique, The Signal, KPLU, and NPR. She was recently a jury member for CARAS JUNO Awards.
Playing material inspired by classic and contemporary piano trios, Jillian Lebeck‘s group also includes original material. Jillian has opened for legendary jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano and New York jazz pianist Bill Charlap. She has toured Canada, including dates at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Calgary Jazz Festival, as well as in Europe and the UK.
Jillian Lebeck - piano, Adam Thomas - bass, Nino Dipasquale - drums
From New York: Lezlie Harrison
5:45 - 6:45PM and 7:30 - 8:30PM, Studio Theatre
Renowned vocalist Lezlie Harrison delivers a song imbued with her own distinctive stamp and vocal ease. She explores the edges of jazz, blues, gospel, soul, the American songbook, and her own original compositions. Expect an eclectic repertoire from Lezlie, who ranges beyond the usual standards to embrace such songs as “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don’t Want to be Right)”; and Abbey Lincoln originals.
"It takes a special vocalist to take songs from iconic singers and turn them into your own, but that is the styling, storytelling and soulful magnetism of Harrison" - Ron Scott, Amsterdam News
Ms Harrison’s singing evokes her childhood in North Carolina and personal and professional maturation in New York City and Boston. She has graced stages throughout Asia, Russia, Europe, and beyond - imbuing her singing with an aesthetic that reflects the lessons of dignity, integrity, and grace bestowed upon her by her elders, and fine-tuned by her own personal and musical history. Jazz @ The Bolt is delighted to be hosting such a phenomenal artist on its opening evening!
Lezlie Harrison - vocals, Ben Paterson - organ, Matt Chertkoff - guitar, Pete Zimmer - drums
Seamus Blake and the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra
6:00 - 7:00PM & 7:45 - 8:45PM, James Cowan Theatre
World-renown NYC tenor saxophonist, Seamus Blake, has placed himself in the pantheon of great saxophonists with his beautiful sound, dazzling virtuosity and exciting compositions. Born and raised in Vancouver, this will be a homecoming of a different sort for Seamus as he'll be joined by The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra to perform big band arrangements of his incredible music.
Jodi Proznick Quartet
7:15 - 8:30PM, Room 103
Formed in 2004, the Jodi Proznick Quartet has toured extensively in Canada. The group was awarded the National Jazz Award for Acoustic Group of the Year (2008), National Jazz Award for Album of the Year (2008), the Galaxie Rising Star of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival (2004), a nomination for the Montreal Jazz Festival TD Grand Prix de Jazz (2007) and two JUNO award nominations (2007 and 2018).
The Jodi Proznick Quartet brings you an evening of original compositions from their JUNO nominated albums Foundations and Sun Songs as well as arrangements of songs written by Joni Mitchell, Duke Ellington, Lennon/McCartney, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Irving Berlin and more.
Jodi Proznick - bass, Tilden Webb - piano, Jesse Cahill - drums, Jon Bentley - saxophones
Sunday, Feb. 5th
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist – Feven Kidane
11:30AM – 12:25PM, Room 103
Feven Kidane is an Ethiopian-Canadian composer, trumpeter, bassist, and electronic musician from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō, Səlilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. She adheres to the traditions of Black American Music ("jazz") of the '60s and '70s, studying its foundational components of decolonization, creation, spirituality, and self-liberation. As an improviser in Vancouver's free scene, she has worked alongside veterans of the genre including Douglas R. Ewart (Yusef Lateef, Anthony Braxton), as well as being a member of the New Orchestra Workshop Society (est. 1977). She also makes electronic music inspired by both her Blackness and video games of her youth under the moniker thehabeshaman.
Feven Kidane - trumpet, Cole Woodland - bass, Todd Stewart - drums, Quincy Mayes - piano, Gordy Li - tenor saxophone
Jennifer Scott Quartet
11:45AM - 1:00PM, Studio Theatre
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. She has sung with such jazz greats as: Gene Bertoncini, Clark Terry, Tommy Banks, Paul Horn and Kenny Wheeler, to name a few. She has been nominated for JUNO and Jessie Awards with Mythos and the theatre production, War of the Worlds.
Jennifer Scott - vocals, Rene Worst - bass, David Sikula - guitar, Bernie Arai - drums
Raagaverse
12:00 - 1:15PM, James Cowan Theatre
Enthrallingly eclectic, this new collaborative Indo-Jazz fusion quartet, led by vocalist/composer Shruti Ramani, interweaves Hindustani classical traditions, modern jazz, and poetry. Raagaverse transports listeners to a parallel dimension of gloriously collapsed frontiers.
Ramani is an innovative and emerging artist in the Canadian jazz scene. She hails from Mumbai, India where she secured a degree in Hindustani music under the mentorship of Dr. Ritu Johri from the Agra Gharana. She moved to Canada and acquired a Bachelor in Jazz Studies (Performance) with a specialization in voice from Capilano University. Her original music is an eclectic combination of the Indian and jazz traditions. She composes and arranges music that fuses the two traditions to create dynamic pieces for both large and small ensembles.
Some of her noteworthy performances include those as a bandleader playing her original music at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival, and at the Mixtophonics Festival where she premiered a string quartet composition.
Shruti Ramani - voice, Jodi Proznick - bass , Noah Franche-Nolan - piano/Nord, and Nicholas Bracewell - drums
Infidels Jazz Emerging Artist - Teresa Marie
1:30 - 2:45PM, Room 103
Teresa Marie is an up-and-coming jazz vocalist based in Vancouver with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from Capilano University. Teresa is passionate about storytelling through lyrics, paying homage to the Black American Music tradition, as well as making audiences feel the same joy that music brings to her.
Teresa Marie - vocals, Dean Thiessen - piano, WynstonMinkler - bass, and Seth Kitamura - drums.
Quatour André Lachance
1:45 - 3:00PM, Studio Theatre
Quatuor André Lachance will be playing music from their brand new album Après L’Hiver. The group’s approach is eclectic, electric, improvised and interactive and draws from their collective experiences in acoustic and electric modern jazz as well as progressive rock, pop, improvised music and ambient electronic textures.
André Lachance - guitar and compositions, Brad Turner - fender Rhodes and piano, Chris Gestrin - Moog synthesizer and bass, and Trent Otter - drums.
Joel Haynes Quartet featuring, from NYC - Seamus Blake
2:00 - 3:00PM & 4:00 - 5:15PM. James Cowan Theatre
Seamus Blake from New York returns to the Jazz @ the Bolt stage with acclaimed jazz drummer Joel Haynes.
Joel’s debut CD, released in November 2005, (Cellar Live Records, Vancouver) is entitled The Time is Now, with special guest vocalist, Denzel Sinclaire. In February 2008, live in Vancouver at the Cellar Jazz Club, Joel recorded his second CD, Transitions. Joel will be recording his 3rd album in February 2023 with Seamus Blake, Tilden Webb and Neil Swanson for Cellar live records.
Joel Haynes - drums, Seamus Blake - saxophone, Tilden Webb - piano, Neil Swainson - bass
Malleus Trio
3:30 - 4:45PM, Room 103
The acclaimed Malleus Trio has been creating their unique blend of high-energy improvisation, striking compositions and deep grooves for over a decade. Dominic Conway (saxophone), Ben Brown (drums) and Geordie Hart (bass) draw on their extensive experiences across a wide variety of genres including R&B, rock and jazz to create a bold, lyrical and alluring sound.
Dominic Conway - saxophone, Ben Brown - drums, and Geordie Hart - bass
Nightcrawlers
3:45 - 5:00PM, Studio Theatre
Nightcrawlers are an award-winning quintet of Vancouver musicians dedicated to preserving the sound and vibe of the great 1960s Hammond B3 organ bands. Inspired by the music of Brother Jack McDuff, “The Mighty Burner” Charles Earland, Big John Patton, and Booker T and the MG’s, the Nightcrawlers play gritty, soulful, down home music that’s all about having a good time. One of Vancouver's most beloved jazz groups of the past 10 years serve up heaps of grease playing the music of Eddie Harris, Shirley Scott, Hank Marr and other purveyors of greasy jazz! The band will be celebrating their 5th release on Cellar Music. Get Ready is available exclusively on 180-gram vinyl.
Dave Sikula - guitar, Chris Gestrin - organ, Jesse Cahill - drums, Cory Weeds - tenor saxophone, Jack Duncan - percussion
Campbell Ryga Quartet
5:30 - 6:45, Room 103
The Campbell Ryga Quartet is pleased to present original material as well lesser- known repertoire that may be considered obscure but has become favorites of theirs over the years. The quartet looks forward to their performance at the Shadbolt and to hearing old friends.
Campbell Ryga - soprano and alto saxophones, Chris Sigerson - piano, Miles Hill - bass, Craig Scott - drums.
From New York: Miki Yamanaka Quartet featuring Mark Turner
5:45 - 6:45PM & 7:30 - 8:30PM, Studio Theatre
One of the most in-demand jazz pianists in New York City, Miki Yamanaka is not only a stellar musician, but also an enthralling performer.
The Miki Yamanaka Quartet, featuring legendary saxophonist, Mark Turner, will be premiering new original compositions written by Miki, as well as music by jazz masters such as Harold Land and Buster Williams. The quartet will also feature the exciting and fresh sounds of Tyrone Allen on bass and Jimmy MacBride on drums. This is a must see show!
Miki Yamanaka - piano, Mark Turner - saxophone, Tyrone Allen - bass, Jimmy MacBride - drums
Generations Quartet featuring Virginia & Kirk Macdonald
6:00 - 7:00PM & 7:45 - 8:45PM, James Cowan Theatre
The Generations Quartet is a dynamic, multi-generational band featuring some of Canada’s finest jazz musicians. The quartet effortlessly mixes American Songbook classics with original compositions with great verve. Featuring a unique clarinet and tenor saxophone front line with bass and drums, the Generations Quartet has wowed audiences throughout Canada, Europe and India with their brand of interactive and expressive music.
2019 Stingray Music Rising Star Award recipient and 2020 International Clarinetist Corona Competition first prizewinner, Virginia MacDonald has established herself as a respected and sought-after musician on the Canadian jazz scene. Virginia has performed extensively as both a leader and side woman at several venues across the city of Toronto, where she is currently based.
Virginia Frigault-Macdonald - clarinet, Neil Swainson - bass, Morgan Childs - drums
Jimi James Fraser Trio with John Gross
7:15 - 8:30PM, Room 103
One of the hottest young working trios on the Canadian scene today meets a legendary saxophonist known for his work with Shelly Manne, Lionel Hampton, David Frishberg, and many other jazz luminaries. The Jimi James Fraser trio was established 2 years ago in Vancouver B.C when several students of music decided to move in together and create the Jazz House. Brad Pearson is a student of VCC, a great luthier and an even greater musician. Max Huberdeau studied jazz at Capilano and constantly brings fresh concepts to the group.
The trio has been very fortunate to work with John Gross, the great L.A tenor player who is a constant source of inspiration to the band and many others.
Jimi James Fraser - piano, Brad Pearson - bass, Max Huberdeau - drums, John Gross - saxophone
We acknowledge that we work, teach, and play on the traditional, ancestral and unceded Coast Salish Territory of the šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬtəməxʷ (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬtəməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. And that Jazz music is an African American tradition, that we are honored to continue it’s journey here in Canada.