Ben Henriques Quartet – Saturday

Pioneer Plaza 90 Front St, Nanaimo, British Columbia

This 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 Columbia

This 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 Columbia

Festival 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":

Freedom Gospel Choir with Soloist Shalema Gantt – Sunday

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

This is a free concert. The Choir was founded in 2013, and is composed of singers from all over the Cowichan Valley – Mill Bay to Saltair. Our singers come from all ages and walks of life. What we have in common in a love of spirituals, African rythms, southern gospel, and folk music. Ask […]

Jona Kristinsson’s Etta James Tribute – Sunday

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

This is a free concert. Jona Kristinsson grew up playing music in Iceland and pays tribute to Etta James for her versatility as a singer, touching on Jazz, Blues and Soul in her career. <input type="hidden" value="{"instance":{"image":2604,"image_fallback":"","size":"full","align":"default","title_align":"default","title":"","title_position":"hidden","alt":"","url":"","bound":true,"_sow_form_id":"20797105205d6f06dd14712617587334","_sow_form_timestamp":"1567557353090","siteorigin":"1","extended_widget_opts":{"id_base":"c82","visibility":{"options":"hide"},"devices":{"options":"hide"},"alignment":{"desktop":"default"},"class": https://youtu.be/_92yIllXzAQ

Laila Biali – Sunday

The Port Theatre 125 Front St, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Closing Gala Concert Tickets are $40 NIJFA Members $35 University Students $25 High School Students $5 Tickets available through the Port Theatre Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali has toured with Chris Botti, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega and Sting. She has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents including Carnegie Hall. Her accolades […]

OFFstage Jazz Series – John Lee Trio

The Port Theatre 125 Front St, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Adults $30 | Members $26 | Students $12.50 | 4-Pack $80 CALL PORT THEATRE TICKET CENTRE 250-754-8550 OR ORDER TICKETS ONLINE A Nanaimo Jazz Festival and Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation – Cabaret Style in the Lobby Known for being a gifted multi-instrumentalist, the charismatic John Lee can both engage the audience and improvise fluidly […]

OFFstage Jazz Series – James McRae

The Port Theatre 125 Front St, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Adults $30 | Members $26 | Students $12.50 | 4-Pack $80 CALL PORT THEATRE TICKET CENTRE 250-754-8550 OR ORDER TICKETS ONLINE A Nanaimo Jazz Festival and Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation – Cabaret Style in the Lobby Drummer/arranger James McRae is joined by Jennifer Scott, Rene Worst and Astrid Lyre for a unique jazz re-envisioning […]