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

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. […]

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

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 […]

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!

"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 […]

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 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. […]

Remember Days of Wine and Roses, The Summer Wind, and Don’t Fence Me In? How about Cole Porter, Henry Mancini, or Hoagy Carmichael? In arrangements from swing to samba, Dave Klinger and Friends will present songs, composers, and stories at 2:30 PM on Sunday, March 12, at the First Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 595 Townsite Rd., […]

You have to know the rules in order to break them. Andrea Superstein knows the rules. And she breaks them. Subtly infusing electro, indie and other unexpected elements, she as Tom Harrison, music critic for the Vancouver Province, said, is “redefining jazz.” Think Amy Winehouse meets Portishead.