Lady O & The Omen - Nico Rhodes, Brad Shipley, James McRae We'd love to see you!!!! We'll be playing a combination of originals and standards that will feature Nico […]
Frank Zappa's music - Re-imagined This exciting new project explores the demanding music of the iconoclastic composer Frank Zappa. Choosing selections from different eras of Frank’s career, the music is […]
This Saturday night, join us at Minnoz in the Coast Bastion downtown Nanaimo... 8-10pm I've got new stories and Scott's going to wear a bow tie.
The Andrew Janusson Quartet Sunday November 5 @ 7:30pm Simonholt Restaurant 6582 Applecross road Nanaimo The Andrew Janusson Quartet features Andrew (guitar), Dr. Tony Genge (keys), Brock Meades (bass) and […]
Tickets are CASH at the DOOR $25 General / $20 NIJFA Members Reservations - email info@nanaimojazzfest.ca Mark Godfrey is one of the most in-demand bass players on the Toronto jazz […]
Orith – (O'wreath) – Lady-O Vocalist, Bassist, Songwriter Lady O & The Omen is the band Orith has always wanted. Being able to have her original music come to life […]
Queen Kong @ SimonHolt Restaurant Queen Kong is an exploration of sounds inspired by the Radical Jewish Culture movement in New York founded by pioneer John Zorn. Led by Toronto drummer, […]
We are excited to announce that the first show in our 2024 season of jazz music at Simonholt Restaurant (North Nanaimo) will be the Cuban-laden sounds of the The Brent Jarvis Quintet. […]
Cory Weeds, a gifted and inspiring saxophonist, owner of one of North America's most successful record labels, Cellar Live, will be playing with New York pianist/singer Champian Fulton who is […]
Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association (NIJFA) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 6:00pm on February 28, 2024 in the lobby of the Port Theatre. At this meeting, all […]
The Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association presents its major fall festival in and around downtown Nanaimo annually and also hosts or co-presents myriad jazz events throughout the year.