Matthew Weiss Quartet

Simonholt restaurant 6582 Applecross Road, Nanaimo, BC

The Matthew Weiss Quartet at Simonholt Restaurant, Nov. 25th. 1:30pm. The Matthew Weiss Quartet featuring Cory Weeds - Afternoon Matinee. Friday 25th November! To keep life interesting for our jazz audience, we are hosting an Afternoon Matinee show for the very first time! Many people have told us that they do not like to venture […]

BBC Trio

VICC - Shaw Auditorium 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Starting the 2023 year in music, Violin Jazz! The BBC Trio This concert will present Vancouver violinist extraordinaire Cameron Wilson in a trio setting with guitarist Bill Coon and bassist Brent Gubbels. Bill, Brent and Cam call themselves appropriately enough, the BBC Trio. They will play a variety of standards and original compositions by both […]

Jeff Agopsovicz Group

The Vault coffee house 499 Wallace, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada

Jeff Agopsowicz Group Thursday January 26th 9pm - 10$ The Vault Coffee House 499 Wallace St Nanaimo

Sienna Dahlen & Bill Coon

6582 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0A4 6582 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC

Quadwrangle Music is thrilled to be able to announce that the first show in our 2023 jazz series will be happening January 29th, 7:30pm at the Simonholt Restaurant. Featuring two of my favorite musicians, Sienna Dahlen and Bill Coon who will be blending talents to support their newly released album for a West Coast tour. […]

VIU Faculty Night

The Vault coffee house 499 Wallace, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada

"Vancouver Island University Music Program faculty and students perform at the Vault Cafe."

Swing dance party with Tasha Adams Quartet

Nanaimo Unitarin Hall 595 Townsite Rd, Nanaimo, BC

6:45pm - 10:00pm 7:00pm Beginner Jazz Routine Class: Jitterbug Stroll 7:30pm Beginner Swing Dance Lesson 8-10pm Live Music by Tasha Adams Quartet Singles & newcomers warmly welcomed $20 advance/ $25 at the door Tickets: Online: https://harbourcityswing.tickit.ca/events/18243 In-person: Available at Harbour City Swing The quartet features Nanaimo's own Tasha Adams on vocals. Adams is a powerhouse […]

Mardi Gras

The Queen's 34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

In collaboration with the Blues Society get ready to enjoy Mardi Gras festive concert at the Queens February 17 at 7 pm! Jerry Comeau will bring Louisiana spirit to Nanaimo!

NMA Big Band

Simonholt restaurant 6582 Applecross Road, Nanaimo, BC

"The NMA Big Band has been delighting discerning jazz lovers since 1967 with some of the island’s best soloists. NMA Musical Director Brian Stovell recently told me, “The pursuit of the craft of jazz is the primary glue that binds us together. But of course it’s our audience – whether dancers or listeners – that […]

An Evening with Gillian Margot & Geoffrey Keezer

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Nanaimo 4235 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada

This event is presented by RLR Lawyers | Legal Excellence. Island Values. The Friends of Nanaimo Jazz Society is thrilled to announce an upcoming concert featuring the renowned vocalist and composer Gillian Margot, joined by the highly acclaimed, 3-time GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Geoffrey Keezer. This exclusive and intimate performance is a rare opportunity to witness the […]

Teighan Couch Trio

The Queen's 34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Teighan is a stellar vocalist from Ottawa. She will be accompanied by local bass legend Ken Lister and the talented guitarist Jesse Marshall. The trio will be playing an assortment of swing music inspired by the likes of her Ella Fitzgerald. Just like Ella, Teighan has a knack for scat and a killer time feel. […]