Saturday 2019
Natasha Hoskins’ Stompers – Saturday
Wesley Street Stage 346 Wesley Street, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaThis is a free concert and parade. Born from the Nanaimo International Jazz Fest, Natasha Hoskins’ Stompers is a 4 horn jazz band that plays New Orleans Style music arranged by Andrew Homzy. <input type="hidden" value="{"instance":{"image":2609,"image_fallback":"","size":"full","align":"default","title_align":"default","title":"","title_position":"hidden","alt":"","url":"","bound":true,"_sow_form_id":"1945513705d753c888e287216522671","_sow_form_timestamp":"1567964674898","siteorigin":"1","extended_widget_opts":{"id_base":"c82","visibility":{"options":"hide"},"devices":{"options":"hide"},"alignment":{"desktop":"default"},"class": https://youtu.be/MZCFTMmfc04
Jake Masri Sextet – Saturday
Pioneer Plaza 90 Front St, Nanaimo, British ColumbiaThis is a free concert. Jake Masri, on trumpet and vocals, is inspired by Louis Armstrong and also known for his popular Herb Alpert Tribute concerts. Come hear Jake and his sextet do it again - Oh Yeah! <input type="hidden" value="{"instance":{"image":2603,"image_fallback":"","size":"full","align":"default","title_align":"default","title":"","title_position":"hidden","alt":"","url":"","bound":true,"_sow_form_id":"7587159445d753e38520cb358151683","_sow_form_timestamp":"1567964745773","siteorigin":"1","extended_widget_opts":{"id_base":"c82","visibility":{"options":"hide"},"devices":{"options":"hide"},"alignment":{"desktop":"default"},"class":
Ben Henriques Quartet – Saturday
Pioneer Plaza 90 Front St, Nanaimo, British ColumbiaThis is a free concert. Ben Henriques plays sax, flute and clarinet. He teaches at VIU and his quartet features his colleagues , Brent Jarvis, Alex Coleman & Hans Verhoeven. <input type="hidden" value="{"instance":{"image":2614,"image_fallback":"","size":"full","align":"default","title_align":"default","title":"","title_position":"hidden","alt":"","url":"","bound":true,"_sow_form_id":"19548533055d753e6899b6b788260019","_sow_form_timestamp":"1567964807323","siteorigin":"1","extended_widget_opts":{"id_base":"c82","visibility":{"options":"hide"},"devices":{"options":"hide"},"alignment":{"desktop":"default"},"class": https://youtu.be/r19KtrSoCds
Abacaxi: Amelia Thomas Brazilian Quartet – Saturday
Pioneer Plaza 90 Front St, Nanaimo, British ColumbiaThis is a free concert. From enchanting bossa novas to heart racing sambas, let Amelia and her band sweep you away to Rio. <input type="hidden" value="{"instance":{"image":2613,"image_fallback":"","size":"full","align":"default","title_align":"default","title":"","title_position":"hidden","alt":"","url":"","bound":true,"_sow_form_id":"1609264965d753ea6a4fe0767088513","_sow_form_timestamp":"1567964924373","siteorigin":"1","extended_widget_opts":{"id_base":"c83","visibility":{"options":"hide"},"devices":{"options":"hide"},"alignment":{"desktop":"default"},"class":
Ernie Watts Quartet – Saturday
The Port Theatre 125 Front St, Nanaimo, British ColumbiaFestival Headliner Concert Tickets are $60 NIJFA Members $45 University Students $30 High School Students $5 Tickets available through the Port Theatre Ernie Watts has built a huge resume as a key member of Charlie Haden’s Quartet West, played with the Tonight Show band for 20 years, and lent his jazz expertise to the rock […]
Nanaimo Jazz Jam – Saturday
Musicians welcome for free, both professionals and students. This jam is included with the festival pass. Otherwise, $15 at the door. Featuring Ben Henriques with Nanaimo’s virtuoso pianist Marty Steele. Enjoy the rare experience of hearing jazz musicians interact spontaneously. <input type="hidden" value="{"instance":{"image":2608,"image_fallback":"","size":"full","align":"default","title_align":"default","title":"","title_position":"hidden","alt":"","url":"","bound":true,"_sow_form_id":"6238643555d6f07ab602ad739597998","_sow_form_timestamp":"1567557582919","siteorigin":"1","extended_widget_opts":{"id_base":"c83","visibility":{"options":"hide"},"devices":{"options":"hide"},"alignment":{"desktop":"default"},"class":
