TRY THE GRANVILLE ISLAND TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE Taking public transportation to Granville Island is: D Environmentally aware D Stress free D Inexpensive D All of the above If you answered "All of the above", you have probably taken public transportation to Granville Island before. It's easy, economical and environmentally aware. Next time you visit the Island, join the happy visitors who walk, bike, take a bus or ferry over. It's a sure way to enhance your enjoyment of this - or any other - visit to Granville Island. By bus: B.C. Transit's #50 False Creek bus drops you off right at the entrance to Granville Island. The #51 Granville Island bus shuttles between Broadway at Granville and The Public Market. By ferry: talce the Aquabus from the south end of Hornby Street or take the Granville Island Ferry from the Aquatic Centre or the Maritime Museum. Both stop at the Granville Island docks. Parking is available next to the ferry stops. MESSAGE FROM du Maurier Ltd. Coastal Jazz and Blues Society has a proven reputation and skill for presenting the unusual, leading edge, contemporary sounds mixed with the traditional best in the world of jazz. du Maurier Ltd. has built a reputation for developing new artists, new concepts and new audiences by making the arts accessible and affordable. The shared vision and mutual goal of both organizations. have been key to this very successful partnership that has led to the success of the du .Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver. On behalf of du Maurier Ltd. it is my pleasure to welcome all of you to the seventh annual edition of this festival and sincerely hope you will enjoy this interesting and exciting ~ i Carol Hinks Manager Cultural Events WORD sGfl/1o RT H PUBLISHING #301 - 911 HOMER STREET VANCOUVER, B.C., V6B 2W6 TEL.684-444 7 • FAX: 688-8378 PUBLISHER Coastal Jazz and Blues Society has continued its strong commitment to year-round programming which has established a viable climate for creative music in Vancouver. A local context has been provided for the du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver which has achieved international recognition for first-rate production and innovative programming. After the 1991 event, Down Beat's Kevin Whitehead wrote, "by a lot of standards, this is the best jazz festival in North America." Bearing this in mind, we do not · intend to rest on past laurels nor do we wish to create a museum piece with which to preserve the musical past. The shared principles and conventions of jazz are constantly being challenged by the shifting intellectual curiosity of artists throughout the world. Tradition doesn't flow in only one direction, it is fed by many tributaries. Global musical subcultures (jazz and otherwise) provide improvising/jazz artists with an unlimited spatial and temporal range from which to draw. Crossover developments have brought together artists from dissimilar backgrounds and cultures to interact and pursue common approaches to creative music. The musical pluralism of the contemporary scene provides audiences and artists with a bewildering array of choices and with a menu of unprecedented richness and diversity. By the commercial definition of "popular music" much of the world's creative music is decidedly "unpopular". This in no way negates the music's potential to challenge and spiritually uplift large numbers of people. This festival is dedicated to the creation of an informed audience, and to a recognition of the central role of the artist in society. We celebrate the honest expression of the human spirit. As sculptor Henry Moore once wrote, "I am not interested ;;2'P~?rf beauty, but in the power of expression." MICHAEL HAYES NATIONAL ACCOUNTS BRAD PURSS PRINTED IN CANADA Ken Pickering Artistic Director GREETINGS Welcome to the seventh annual du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver. Each year since 1986, Vancouverites have anxiously awaited the return of this exciting Festival which has become one of the most important of its kind. Residents and visitors alike will once again experience some of the finest jazz music from across the country and around the world. The diverse program of performances in some of the City's most colourful settings adds tremendous vitality to the fabric of our artistic community and the City is proud to support this truly international Festival. Congratulations to the hard working organizers for what promises to be another successful du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival in Vancouver. Have a great Festival! Yours truly, /lt!111 / Gordon Campbell Mayor, City of Vancouver Welcome to this seventh annual du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival, which once again establishes Vancouver as an outstanding showcase of jazz, blues and improvisation. On behalf of the Government of British Columbia, I extend congratulations and best wishes to the organizers, artists and fans who will make this Festival yet another success. All should be proud of such an achievement. In addition to Minister responsible for culture, my portfolio includes tourism, which is an increasingly important economic activity in British Columbia. Events such as the du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival add greatly to our reputation as an interesting and genuinely desirable visitor destination. On behalf of both the cultural community and the tourism industry, I am pleased that my Ministry has extended financial support to this Festival. Have a great time! ~~~ Darlene Marzari Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for Culture, Province of British Columbia Ah the thrill of jazz! From the ragtime and blues of the '20s, to the innovative compositions of today, jazz has always inspired the soul and exhilarated the senses. This festival is a jazz-lover's dream come true. Ten days of music, with over 200 performances featuring hundreds of artists from across Canada and abroad, will keep Vancouverites on their feet and dancing to the music for hours. The du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver is one of the most important of its kind. I am pleased that the Department of Communications has been able to support it through a contribution from its Cultural Initiatives Program. l'.~ Minister of Communications, Government of Canada I E T Keep The Jazz Festival Spirit All Year Long! Enjoy our many concert presentations & the du Maurier Ltd. Jazz Cabaret at the P.N.E. Aug . 21 - Sept. 7. Drop us a line to receive our free bi-monthly newsletter or, better yet. .. Become a Jazz Friend and support the music through your tax deductible donation and receive great benefits! All Jazz Friends save $4 on Festival tickets to Commodore and VECC shows and $2 on Festival tickets to Western Front and Glass Slipper shows when purchased in advance through the Jazz Hotline. Call for details. Coastal Jazz and Blues Society 435 West Hastings St. Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1L4 • JAZZ HOTLINE • (604) 682-0706 Y TICKETS How, where & when to buy them. MUSIC WITHOUT BOUNDS. THE NEW 0 THE PLAYERS A multi-national musical cavalcade. 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International Jazz Festival Vancouver, CJBS pro duces Time Flies: A Celebration of Contemporary Jazz and Improvised Music/New Music Across America 1992, and concert presentations year-round . Board of Directors Deborah Roitberg President, Nou Dadoun Vice President, Kim Roberts Treasurer, Karl Stahl Secretary, Patrick Julian, Sheila Barrazuol. Staff Robert Kerr Executive Director, Ken Pickering Artistic Director, John Orysik Marketing and Promotions Director, Jeff Turner Office Manager, Kate Hammett-Vaughan Administrative Secretary, Barbara Fus Production Coordinator, Michael Brooks Transportation Coordinator, Carl Chinn Production Assistant, Susan Byman Information Systems Coordinator, Pau l Clarke Equipment Coordinator, Charmaine Saulnier Site Coordinator, Bruce Stevenson Site Coordinator, Ann McDonell Plaza Office. Festival Program Book Design - Midori Graphic Design and Ve rtex Design Inc., Editor - Marian Gilmour, Copy - John Orysik, Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Publisher - Michael Hayes, Wordsworth, National Accounts - Brad Purss. CJBS OFFICES: 435 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6B 1 L4 Telephone (604) 682-0706 each critical detail. We invite you to audition the new 90-Series at Sound Plus And experience music without bounds. sound plus 600 West Broadway 873-4571 QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE VANCOUVER EAST CULTURAL CENTRE Hamilton at Georgia 1895 Venables The Staple Singers plus John Hammond Fri. June 19 • 8 PM $28.50, $25.50, $22.50 Bobby Bradford Mo'tet plus Franrois Houle Group Fri. June 19 • 8 PM• $18 THE COMMODORE Ticket Outlets 870 Granville Street (doors 1 hour before show) • JAZZ HOTLINE/ Charge by Phone (604) 682-0706 Choose a combination of Festival shows to suit your taste and save 20 - 50% off the single ticket price. Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens • Discounts for Jazz Friends and Students. Any 4 Commodore shows • $70 plus Shango Ashe Fri. June 19 • 10 PM • $23.50 • All Ticketmaster locations (including Lower Mainland Eaton's and major mall lnfocentres) / Charge by Phone 280-4444 Paul Bley Trio THE WESTERN FRONT 303 East 8th Avenue plus Bill Smith Ensemble Sat. June 20 • 8 PM • $20 Elizabeth Fischer Oliver Jones Fri. June 19 • 5:30 PM• $10 plus Diana Krall Trio Sun. June 21 • 8 PM• $22 Myra Melford Trio Sat. June 20 • 5:30 PM• $10 Gonzalo Rubalcaba Bill Smith Ensemble with Vinny Golia plus Fraser MacPherson & Oliver Gannon Mon. June 22 • 8 PM • $22 Sun. June 21 • 5:30 PM• $10 Margareth Menezes plus Fantazea Sat. June 20 • 10 PM • $19.50 Strunz and Farah plus Celso Machado & K.K. Nogueira Sun. June 21 • 9 PM • $24.50 • Black Swan Records 2936 West 4th Avenue • Highlife Records 1317 Commercial Drive CONCERT PASSES FOR A SONG! Any 4 Vancouver East Cultural Centre shows • $65 Any 2 Commodore and 2 VECC shows • $68 4 Flavours • A combo of one show from each of the Commodore, VECC, Western Front and Glass Slipper Series • $48 Any 3 Western Front shows • $20 MEGA-PASS • All 27 Commodore, VECC & Western Front Shows• $250 Egberto Gismonti Group • Washington State / All Ticketmaster Northwest outlets (206) 628-0888. Passes include one ticket for each concert selected . Pass quantities are limited. All prices include GST. plus Skywalk Tues. June 23 • 9 PM • $21.50 All ticket prices include GST Service charges may apply Pass Orders are available exclusively through the Jazz Hotline 682-0706 (VISA / Mastercard). Marcus Roberts Attitudinal Rapture Unlimited plus Inside Outside Tues. June 23 • 8 PM • $22 Mon. June 22 • 5:30 PM • $10 Johnny Griffin Quartet plus Ralph Moore Quintet Wed. June 24 • 9 PM • $23.50 Brotzmann/Crispell/Drake Maggie Nicols & Irene Schweizer Tue. June 23 • 5:30 PM • $10 plus Marilyn Crispell & Irene Schweizer Wed. June 24 • 8 PM• $18 Alfred 23 Harth & Heinz Sauer Richard Davis & Roland Hanna Wed. June 24 • 5:30 PM • $10 plus Travis Shook Trio Thur. June 25 • 8 PM • $22 Shweta Jhaveri Trio Thur. June 25 • 5:30 PM• $10 John Abercrombie Trio Fri. June 26 • 8 PM • $20 Katrina Krimsky Trio Fri. June 26 • 5:30 PM • $1 0 Yellowjackets plus Lonely Universe Fri. June 26 • 10 PM • $24.50 Otis Clay, Ann Peebles & The Memphis Soul Revue plus Jim Byrnes Band Sat. June 27 • 10 PM• $21.50 Tim Berne Quartet Sat. June 27 • 8 PM • $18 WATERFRONT THEATRE 1405 Anderson Street, Granville Island Katie Webster Band plus Marion Williams Thur. June 25 • 9 PM • $21.50 Barbara Dennerlein Trio w/ Ray Anderson Yomo Toro plus Daniel Janke Quartet Sun. June 28 • 9 PM• $21.50 Sun. June 28 • 8 PM • $20 Kokoro Dance & Kane/Taylor Explosion "BATS" Tues. June 23 - Sat. June 27 9 PM• $18, $14 JAZZ HOTLINE • 682-0706 INFORMATION • TICKETS • PASSES Festival Workshops Vancouver Community College Auditorium King Edward Campus 1155 East Broadway • 2 ~ 4 PM Kevin Dean, John Nugent Mon., June 22 (trumpet, sax) Lisle Ellis Tues., June 23 (bass) Hamid Drake • • Le Festival • • Franco Fun • • June 21 • Noon - 10 PM• $5 • • La Maison de • la Francophonie • • 1551 West 7th Ave. (at Granville) • • • A tribute to French culture and •• music. Concerts, international • cuisine, street entertainment ... • fun for the whole family! • Featuring artists from the • • •• Maggie Nicols, Irene Schweizer • •• Thurs., June 25 (voice, piano) Wed., June 24 (drums) du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver. Free to all music students (public or private). Public $10. Open to players of all instruments, all levels. Call VCC at 875-8220 or Kate at 682-0706 to pre-register. Celso Machado Trio 4:30 - 5:30 Franc;ois Houle Et Cetera 6-7 Michael Gauthier/ Henry Boudin Quartet 7:30 - 8:30 • • • • • • • "Bebop was about change, about evolution. It wasn'.t about standing still and becoming safe. If anybody wants to keep creating they have to be about change. Living is an adventure and a challenge." Miles Davis 1926-1991 Miles Davis 1986 du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver, Chris Cameron Photo. JOHN ABERCROMBIE TRIO June 26 VECC Guitarist John Abercrombie stands poised at the cutting edge of today's most creative and substantial improvised music. Along with Bill Frisell and John Scofield, he is o.ne the most influential guitarists on the contemporary scene. A graduate of Boston's Berklee College of Music, Abercrombie moved to New York in 1969 and hooked up with Billy Cobham's band. In the early '70s he was a trail-blazer in the jazz-rock fusion world with the Brecker Brothers, Jeremy Steig and others. His first album as a leader was 1974's Timeless (ECM) with Jan Hammer and Jack DeJohnette. The classic "organ trio" setting of Timeless placed Abercrombie firmly in the ranks of guitar greats like Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, and Kenny Burrell. He followed soon after with Gateway, featuring DeJohnette and Dave Holland, and 1986's Current Events marked the beginning of his four-year association with drummer Peter Erskine and bassist Marc Johnson. He possesses a unique voice as a jazz guitarist, combining evolving technologies with a tradition well represented by jazz standards. His festival performance will feature a return to the organ trio setting, burning up the bandstand with Dan Wall on Hammond 8-3 organ and Adam Nussbaum (for..... ,... ..... ••• :.. i.. A-A: -L--1 n---1.--\ - - J ______ ..-1. :_ ,_ - -- - I. - • • • • Above Ground An exciting variety of original and standard compositions in the post-bop tradition. These talented Vancouver musicians play everything from Thelonious Monk to Paul Motian with harddriving, passionate commitment. With Saul Berson and David Say saxophones, Bruno Hubert piano, Brent Gubbels bass, and Stan Taylor drums. June 20 Night Court with the guitar span over a quarter of a century. In that time he's found a whole new vocabulary for the instrument. Percussionist Eddie Prevost has been a leading free player in Europe for over two decades. He is currently part of Supersession which features Evan Parker, Barry Guy, and Keith Rowe. Pianist John Tilbury has specialized as a performer of 20th century music since the mid '60s. June 27, 28 Plaza Gerardo Alcala American-born flamenco guitarist Alcala is one of a handful who has captured the spirit of this extraordinary music. His technical mastery and authentic delivery were perfected through years of living among the gypsy flamencos of Andalusia. June 23 Pacific Centre AMM A seminal band on the British free improv scene since 1965, AMM features three of Europe's most highly respected musicians. Keith Rowe's accomplishments The Angstones The Middle East (Ottawa) meets the Far East in the music of this outrageous group of funsters. Cousins, Peter Kieswalter clarinet and soprano sax and Kurt Walther electric bass, guitar and vocals, spent a summer vacation in Babishjac, a small town in the East Baltic state of Paspaslav. They soaked up the melodies, scales, and secrets of the exotic music of their ancestors and brought them home to Canada. With Rob Frayne saxophones, vocals, John Geggie acoustic Jazz Port Townsend July26-28 Freddy Hubbard, The Four Freshmen, Slide Hampton & Benny Golson, John Clayton, Ernie Andrews, Bud Shank, George Cables, Benny Green Trio, Jiggs Whigham , Bobby Shew, Red Mitchell, Frankie Capp and more .... Call 1-800-733-3608 bass, and Ian Mackie drums and percussion. June 19 Pacific Centre June 20 Gastown June 24 Granville Island June 25 Isadora's Attitudinal Rapture Unlimited This multi-media collective presents Entropic Details, an event featuring four Vancouver artists. The four-movement performance piece will explore entropy (a measure of the unavailable energy of a system) as an interpersonal experience. This goal will be realized musically, visually, and verbally through written and improvised material that includes video imagery. With performance poet T. Crane, Karen Oliver violin, Andreas Kahre percussion, and Ian MacIntosh tuba and didieridoo. June 22 Western Front Babayaga Vancouver's own contemporary string quartet follows in the footsteps of well-known groups like the Kronos Quartet and the Turtle Island String Quartet. They perform gypsy dances, folk music, jazz standards, and original compositions-all in a fresh and energetic manner. With Marie Claude Brunet viola, Paula Wise violin, Claude Giguere violin, and Harold Birston cello. June 24 Glass Slipper TIM BERNE QUARTET June 27 VECC Roger Baird and MuseArt Keith Bennett/ Ed Mohoric In his new ensemble, percussionist Baird continues to explore new dimensions of musical expression through form and the abstract. These talented Vancouver musicians are consistently capable of producing vibrant and beautiful music. With Paul Plimley piano, Karen Oliver violin, and Joe Williamson bass. A Vancouver duo who present an enticing mixture of blues and jazz, standards and originals. Bennett's chromatic harmonica playing is influenced by the great Toots Thielemans. Mohoric has developed a finger-style reminiscent of Chet Atkins. June 25 Glass Slipper Bob Bell & Necropolis "Berne's music is a fascinating Enlarging on his familiar poweramalgam of constantly changingtrio format, Vancouver guitarist up, off-kilter rhythms that sweep Bell appears this time in a smoking across classical and bop through quintet. His funky brand of soul, funk, no-wave and punk. It psychedelia is augmented by the portrays a wry angst balanced by supersonic explorations of Daniel explosions of quirky humor, as fits Kane on saxophones. Also with this century's closing." - Pulse. Mitch Lazer drums, Boying Saxophonist Tim Berne has been Geronimo percussion, and playing his special brand of jazz Michael Bates bass. Bell will for over 15 years; he has recordopen with a solo acoustic set. ed for such respected labels as June 28 Plaza Soul Note and Columbia as well as his own Empire label. In 1988, Berne joined up with the German JMT label and came out with Miniature's self-titled first recording (which featured Berne, Hank Roberts, and Joey Baron), as well as Fractured Fairy Tales by his own septet. Everything came together musically on the JMT releases: in the words of one critic, "here was the melding of the AACM (Association for the Advancement of ., Creative Musicians) jazz aesthetic with a Stax funk propulsion ... " Berne's current JMT release is called Pace Yourself. Over the years he's performed with John Zorn, Bill Frisell, and Paul Motian among others. His crack band features trumpet whiz Herb Robertson, renowned bassist Mark Dresser, and the exhilarating Bobby Previte on drums. June 26 Pacific Centre Between The Lines Led by drummer/composer Bruce Nielsen, this hot post-bop quintet has just recorded their first CD, soon to be released on Unity Records. Nielsen's compositions, influenced by the music of John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Billy Strayhorn, and Bill Evans, form the bulk of their repertoire. Four of Vancouver's finest, Bill Runge tenor and soprano sax, Bruce Nielsen drums, Ken Lister bass, and Ross Taggart piano. June 24 Night Court Joe Bjornson's Latin Free Thing Vancouver trombonist Bjornson, a mainstay on the improvised music scene, has lately been exploring Latin music. His new group incorporates hot Latin rhythms with traditional jazz elements and free improvisations. With Daryl Jahnke guitar, Phil Belanger drums, Hugh Sealey percussion, Dave Say saxophone, and Namateet bass. June 26 Pacific Centre Rob Blakeslee Quintet Portland-based trumpeter Blakeslee combines a thorough knowledge of the jazz tradition with a passionate and dramatic flair for the modern (evidenced on his new CD on Nine Winds). An exceptional player with a gorgeous tone he's joined by L.A. multi-reeds artist Vinny Golia, the richly inventive Portland pianist Tad Weed, and the rock-hard underpinnings of Vancouver bassist Clyde Reed, and legendary Canadian drummer Claude Ranger. June 20 Gastown PAUL BLEY TRIO June 20 VECC Although he first came to prominence with the 1960s avant-garde, Bley is steeped in jazz history and is thoroughly at home with all approaches from the abstract and non-tonal to the diatonic and harmonic. In the late 1950s, Bley was associated with the burgeoning jazz Gail Bowen Joanne Brackeen Gail's husky voice and sou lful delivery have made her a top Vancouver blues vocalist, but she can also deliver the jazz standard repertoire. Her grooving quartet includes Michael Creber keyboards, Lou Hoover drums, Brian Newcombe bass, and Harris Van Berkel guitar. June 19 Bridges "Her powerful two-fisted playing has absorbed all the major modern jazz piano styles, notably those of McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans, Bud Powell, and even a little bit of Cecil Taylor; her improvisations whiz arou nd the keyboard, undaunted by harmonic complexity or high speeds." - New York Times. Brackeen is a piano virtuoso. Her numerous recordings have met with high acclaim and her talent is that of a true original. June 28 Plaza BOBBY BRADFORD MO'TET June 19 VECC I 1. scene, playing with Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman, Don Cherry, Jrmmy Giuffre, Don Ellis, Sonny Rollins, and Gary Peacock. He also led his own groups which included Steve Swallow, Pete La Roca, and. Paul Motian. Fiercely original, Bley continues to record frequently on various labels both as a solo artist and as a group leader: Montreal bassist Lisle Ellis is a prominent member of the Canadian creative music community and has worked with Cecil Taylor, Jimmy Lyons, Tim Berne, and Vinny Golia among others. Critic Art Lange says about Ellis" ... do not underestimate the importance of Ellis' encyclopedia of accents, attacks, sounds, and pitches in the loosening of structural shackles; a more conventional bassist would prove a ball-and-chain." Drummer John Heward from Montreal plays in the style of Sunny Murray and has worked with saxophonist Glenn Spearman, and clarinetist Fran~ois Houle and others. Bobby Bradford is a leading innovator in the world of improvised music. A cornetist of startling clarity and beauty, Bradford's warm, bluesdrenched sound has been a favourite of international fans and critics for over 35 years. Bobby first came to prominence in the seminal bands of Ornette Coleman from 1961'63 where he was hailed for his . pathfinding, yet always lyrical, playing. Bradford cut his teeth in the competitive R&B music world with fellow Texans David Newman, Booker Ervin, and James Clay. After moving to L.A. he worked with the late great clarinetist John Carter, and also played with_British drummer John Stevens and his Spontaneous Music Ensemble. Bradford is considered "a contemporary jazz master" and his Mo'tet (because it's mo' than a quartet) is playing with a relaxed skill that is both adventurous and soulful. A concert that promises to be a festival highlight. With William Jeffries drums, Roberto Miranda bass, Don Preston (formerly with the Mothers of Invention) keyboards, and Vinny Golia reeds. Brass Roots A festival favourite, inspired by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy, Vancouver's Brass Roots plays traditional New Orleans street music with more than a touch of funk and contemporary jazz. With Brad Muirhead sousaphone, Graham Ord, Daniel Kane, Bill Runge saxophones, Bill Clark, John Korsrud trumpets, Dennis Esson trombone, and Dennis Burke and Don Powrie drums. Dave Brooks and Ken Hyder While Brooks was playing R&B tenor sax at night and learning Highland bagpipes by day, percussionist Hyder was drawing on the energies of jazz and Celtic music in his folk/jazz band Talisker. A chance meeting in 1990 led to the formation of the world's smallest pipe band. This Scottish duo is a knockout! June 21 Gastown June 22 Granville Island June 21 Gastown Pearl Brown Joshua Breakstone Trio Breakstone is among the best of the young, knock-out jazz guitarists. His recording 9 by 3 (Contemporary) continues his unfaltering adherence to traditional jazz values, offering driving bebop and classic songbook standards, as well as a pair of faithful originals. Joined by Oregonian Phil Baker on bass and New York-based drummer Rudy Petschauer. At 68, Pearl Brown has pretty much done it all, including cooking dinner for Diana Ross, playing with Wynton Marsalis, and acting as guardian for her nephew Jimi Hendrix. Vancouver's own "Black Cultured Pearl" delivers sensitive and deeply moving interpretations of classic songs from the '3 0s and '40s. With Oliver Gannon guitar, Pat Hervey bass, and John Nolan drums. June 28 Plaza June 26 Alma St. Cafe June 27 Plaza Jim Byrnes Band Cafe Django's resident bluesman has been a Vancouver mainstay for over a decade. Since arriving here from St. Louis in the '70s his heartfelt and powerful brand of blues has served him well. With a magnetic stage presence, searing vocals, and fluid guitar work Byrnes always leaves audiences wanting more. His dynamic band includes Bill Runge bass, Tom Colclough and Ian Putz saxophones, Jerry Adolphe drums, Derry Byrne trumpet, and Michael Kalanj keyboards. June 22 Cafe Django (duo w/ Kalanj) June 27 Commodore Canned Heat They've been on the road for over 24 years playing their brand of vital blues-rock and the '90s version of Canned Heat retains the original spirit. With "Fito" de la Parra drums and vocals, Harvey Mandel guitar, James T guitar and harmonica, and Ron Shumake bass. June 22, 23 Yale Celtic Works BROTZMANN/CRISPELL/DRAKE June 24 VECC June 24 VCC/ H. Drake Workshop (2-4) Three of the world's premier contemporary talents on one stage! Peter Brtitzmann is known for his explosive and apocalyptic saxophone style. One of the most influential free jazz improvisers in the world, he helped form Free Music Productions in the '70s, and has performed, toured and recorded with Andrew Cyrille, Han Bennink, and John Zorn among others. In addition to recording over 40 LPs, including Machine Gun, a tour de force of European free improv, he's toured the world with the group Last Exit. Virtuoso pianist Marilyn Crispell belongs in the pantheon of modern masters. Composer/ saxophonist Anthony Braxton says,"Cecil Taylor apart, she's the strongest pianist I know of." Percussionist Hamid Drake has played with Sam Rivers, Pierre Dorge and New Jungle Orchestra, and Adam Rudolph. Brtitzmann and Drake will also perform in a duo at the Glass SlinnP.r nn lunP. 2~. Celtic Works draws on the traditional music of two of Canada's earliest immigrant groups, the Irish and the Scots, mixing those rich and spirited melodies with contemporary jazz influences. Featuring John Walsh on the ethereal uil/eann pipes, Peter Huron bass, Tony Wilson guitar, Rob Armus and Oldrich Zitek saxophones, Brian Harding trombone, Roger Baird tablas, and Stan Taylor percussion. June 27 Granville Island Denny Clark Jazz vocalist Denny Clark has vast experience. Whether drumming with The Everly Brothers, or opening for Roy Orbison, and Johnny Mathis-this Scotsman has never forgotten the essential thing. You gotta swing! Featuring Chris Sigerson piano, Blaine Wikjord drums, Paul Ruhland bass. June 28 Plaza OTIS CLAY AND ANN PEEBLES WITH THE MEMPHIS SOUL REVUE June 27 Commodore If you enjoy classic soul music-Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown-then this is the concert for you! Otis Clay, Ch icago's hard working sou l man has one of the toughest Sou l Revues on the planet. He can tear into a song with all the power and finesse of Al Green or coax the sweetest ballad la Smokey Robinson . When it comes to deeply emotional gospeldrenched Chicago soul Mr. Clay is "The Man". His Soul Man - Live In Japan release could keep you dancing all. night long! Ann Peebles' career as a soul singer is also long and illustrious. While her roots are in St. Louis and the church, her greatest success came when she embraced R&B and the Memphis Beat. Ann's first records were great remakes MARILYN CRISPELL/IRENE SCHWEIZER of songs like Bobby Bland's June 24 VECC Pity the Fool and a definitive version of Little Johnny Taylor's An extraordinary meeting between two of the world's leading conPart Time Love. Her own comtemporary pianists. Marilyn Crispell's music is. a revelation. Within position I Can't Stand the Rain the blizzards of sound she raises from the piano, each note falls clear, earned her a Grammy nominaa unique and tion and sent her soaring into beautiful crystalstardom in the early '70s. lization. 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Sound with a passion. i'. ~ ~ DENON THE FIRST N\ ME IN DIGITAL AUDIO AVAILABLE DELTA PERSONALIZED SOUND & VIDEO 5158-48th Ave. HI F1 CENTRE 578 Seymour St. Vancouver, B.C. Ar Nu TECH AuD10 # l 04- 15355 Fraser Hwy. Surrey, B.C. SOUND GALLERY 1895 Willingdon Ave. Burnaby, B.C. Coat Cooke and The Evolution This burning nonet features the compositions of Coat Cooke alto, tenor and baritone sax whose music is inspired by Ornette Coleman, James Brown, and Jimi Hendrix. With Daniel Kane tenor and baritone sax, Bob Walker alto sax, John Korsrud trumpet, Ron Samworth guitar, Tony Wilson guitar, Kathy Kidd keyboards, Brent Gubbels bass, and Stan Taylor drums. June 27 Plaza Creatures of Habit ' A post-fusion quintet exploring extended forms in the modern mainstream tradition, this Vancouver quintet won the 1990 Alcan national jazz competition in Montreal. Led by saxophonist Bill Runge, with Ron Samworth guitar, Don Powrie drums, Bob Murphy piano, and Rene Worst bass. June 19 Glass Slipper by the music of saxophonist John Coltrane . Although she uses the crashing note clusters, the aggressive cross rhythms, and the mercurial attack often identified with Cecil Taylor, the power and beauty of her music is her own. Evolved through record ings such as Gaia and Rhythms Hung In Undrawn Sky, Crispell's music reflects her belief in its spiritual powers. Swiss pianist Irene Schweizer is one of the most famous of the European Free Jazz musicians. Her playing has developed out of the unbridled energy of t he late '60s to a more centred approach. A principal force behind Europe's Feminist Improvising Group, she is active in advancing recognition for women on the international improvised music scene. Schweizer's music is powerful, sensitive, and not without humour. A brilliant collaborator, the music she makes with Marilyn Crispell is certain to be astonishing. I I i Curlew Curlew's music mixes funk, jazz, Southern soul, country, Delta blues, and free improvisation into a kind of dance music for thinking people. Formed in 1979 as part of downtown New York's experimental community, the group has lately "gone in the direction of thinking how we could take what we had and also be like Booker T. & The M.G's" according to leader!saxophonisUcomposer George Cartwright. Vocalist Amy Denio will join Curlew at the Plaza for a performance featuring the words of well-known Canadian writer Paul Haines. (Remember Escalator Over The Hill?) With Davey Williams electronic guitar. Tom Cora cello, Ann Rupel bass, and Pippin Barnett drums. June 27 Plaza June 28 Glass Slipper Ticket Information JAZZ HOTLINE 682-0706 RICHARD DAVIS/ROLAND HANNA June 25 VECC Checking out Richard Davis' resume is discovering a who's who of the music world. This internationally famous bassist has played under some of this century's greatest conductors including George Szell and Pierre Boulez. He's provided backup for Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison and many others. Davis, 62, feels most at home in the jazz idiom and has gigged with Miles Davis, Eric Dolphy, Sarah Vaughan, Dexter Gordon and just about every other musical giant of the past 30 years. Pianist and composer Sir Roland P. Hanna has also led a most illustrious career. He worked with Benny Goodman and Charles Mingus during the '50s, fronted his own trios and duos during the '60s, and worked with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra from 1967 to 1974. Hanna is constantly sought out because of his improvisatory flair as a soloist. Kevin Dean/ John Nugent Quintet Trumpeter Kevin Dean is president of the Jazz Association of Montreal, professor of Jazz Studies at Montreal's McGill University, a recording artist (Minor Indiscretions on McGill Records) and leader of his own groups. He's influenced by Kenny Dorham, Lee Morgan, and Blue Mitchell. This quintet features Dean's crystal-clear trumpet alongside the swinging tenor saxophone of John Nugent. A must see for hard-bop enthusiasts. With Andre White piano, Neil Swainson bass, and David Laing drums. June 21 Gastown June 22 VCC Workshop (2-4) June 22 A/ma St. Cafe The Demons A distinctive brand of red-hot dance music. As the house band at The Yale, they've played with many blues and R&B greats. They'll be hosting jam sessions (watch out for special guests!) and backing up blues legend Pinetop Perkins. June 21 Yale (Jam) June 26, 27 Yale (WI Perkins) June 28 Yale (Jam) BARBARA DENNERLEIN TRIO WITH RAY ANDERSON June 28 VECC "The young German is one of the best organists to come along in ages. She's got Jimmy Smith's approach mixed up with more avant inclinations and she's earned a deserved following in Europe." - Gary Giddins, Village Voice. Munich-based Barbara Dennerlein is powering the Hammond organ into the '90s. Her recent Enja recordings, Straight Ahead, and Hot Stuff have the critics drooling over her contemporary sound and audacious compositions. Her rendition of Benny Golson's Killer Joe is the hottest version of that tune you'll ever hear. Dennerlein's love of jazz began with late night radio listening (Charlie Parker was a particular favourite) but she was inspired by the organ playing of Larry Young. Dennerlein has recently toured Europe, where she performed with British musicians Andy Sheppard, and Mark Mondesir among others. On her Canadian tour Dennerlein will be joined by Ray Anderson, one of the world's premier trombonists. Ray is a great entertainer as well as a virtuoso musician. And he's no stranger to Dennerleins' music, having appeared on her Straight Ahead recording. Also appearing with Enja recording artist Mitch Watkins on guitar, and Ben Perowsky (Mike Stern Trio, Chunk) on drums. Floyd Dixon & The Port Barlow Blues Band One of the unsung heroes of early R&B and jump blues, Floyd Dixon's rollicking boogie woogie piano earned him the title "Mr. Magnificent" in the '50s. His song titles tell the story: Redhead 'n Cadillac, Roll, Baby, Roll, and Dain' The Town are just a few of the pieces in his vast repertoire. Dixon and the band are brimming with energy and enjoy a very special rapport with audiences. June 24, 25 Yale June 27 Plaza Christy Doran Group Swiss-based, Irish-born guitarist Christy Doran is one of the leading voices on the contemporary European scene. His vast playing experiences include projects with Carla Bley, Fritz Hauser, Sonny Sharrock and others. He was also a co-founder of Red Twist & Tuned Arrow with Fredy Studer and Stephan Wittwer. Appearing with Fredy Studer drums, and Mich Gerber and Olivier Magnenat bass, and in a duo setting with trombonist Ray Anderson. June 27 Plaza (duo w/ Anderson) June 27 Glass Slipper June 28 Plaza Renee Doruyter A fan of Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, and Dinah Washington, Renee has been singing since she was a child. Her soft and sultry tones seem a perfect fit for the beautiful standards that she sings. With Lorne Kellett piano, Rick Kilburn bass, and John Nolan drums. June 24 Bridges The Either/Orchestra "Like the exploratory groups of Gil Evans and Carla Bley, this young, adventurous outfit shuffles freely from traditional big-band formats to funk, fusion and freeform ... with a bevy of fine soloists. It's hip and it swings." - Kansas Journal. Founded in 1 985 by saxophonist Russ Gershon, this 11-piece ensemble from Boston summons the raw power of a jazz orchestra yet retains the intimacy and freedom of a quartet. The music unites everything from Ellington to Sun Ra. Art Ellefson & Jazz Modus II I I Acclaimed as one of Canada's finest tenor saxophonists, Art Ellefson spent 25 years in London working with jazz stars Woody Herman, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Maynard Ferguson and more. With Lee Ellefson guitar, Russ Botten bass, and Buff Allen drums. June 26 Night Court June 27 Isadora's Ralph Eppel Quintet Rhythmic, eclectic, hard-blowing modern music played by Vancouver trombonisUcomposer Eppel's new group. They play an array of original compositions dating from the mid '70s New Orchestra Workshop Quintet (Eppel and drummer Gregg Simpson were original members) up to the present. With Tony Wilson guitar, Rob Armus saxophone, and James Young bass. June 28 Plaza Fantazea I I I ,I I An unique Vancouver group that presents both traditional and contemporary Brazilian music and original compositions. Beautiful music. With Ray Piper guitar, Phil Belanger drums, Jennifer Scott vocals, Michael Creber keyboards, Robin Reid percussion, Brent Gubbles bass, and Graham Ord avant-garde. With Peggy Lee cello, Rick Kilburn bass, Buff Allen and Jack Duncan percussion, and Mark Douglas piano. June ·19 Western Front Barbara Fisher A gifted pianisUvocalisUcomposer who has been performing to audiences in Vancouver and abroad for the past decade. Fisher's interpretations of jazz standards and original material reveal a unique talent of international calibre. With Rene Worst bass, Harris Van Berkel guitar, and Dennis Burke drums. June 20 Bridges Steve Fisk Summit Guitarist Steve Fisk, new to the Vancouver jazz scene, has made a name for himself on the East Coast where he has performed regularly with Rod Ellias, Vernon Isaac, Kirk MacDonald; and his own group Troika. The Summit fuses the creative forces of saxophonist Rob Frayne, vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan and guitarist Ron Samworth, and draws its repertoire from the member's original compositions as well as those of other Canadian jazz composers. With Aaron Alexander drums, and Scott White bass. June 20 Gastown saxophones. Flamenco Heresy June 20 Commodore Their music is hot, spicy, and full of life. Salsa, merengue, mambo, cha-cha ... the insinuating rhythms of Latin America will get you off your chair. An outstanding Vancouver group featuring Oscar Nieto voice and dance, Gerardo Alcala flamenco guitar, Phil Belanger timbales, Jack · Duncan congas, Lou Mastroiani keyboards, Daryl Jahnke guitar, and Brent Gubbels bass. Fifth Avenue One of the best mainstream/ post-bop quintets in the country. Their original compositions show respect for the tradition with an ear for the contemporary. Winners of the 19B9 Alcan National Jazz Competition. With Paul Townsend drums, Alan Matheson trumpet and piano, Brad Turner trumpet and piano, Tim Barrett tenor saxophone, and Chris Nelson bass. June 25 Night Court Elizabeth Fischer An original and compelling performance artist, Vancouver's Fischer combines modern technology with strong visual images and a European art-song sensibility. Her work is admired by many artists in· the New York June 27 Plaza Martin Franklin Trio British-born, Vancouver-based vibraphonist Franklin brings music to life with his sparkling interpretations of jazz classics. Influenced by the legendary Milt Jackson, Martin performs regularly in London. With Peter Trill bass and John Nolan drums. June 24 Pacific Centre FINEST SCOTCH WHISKY SINCE 1827. Lori Freedman & Marilyn Lerner A leading player on the Canadian new music scene, Vancouver bass clarinetist Lori Freedman is in constant demand. Her recent forays into the field of jazz composing and improvisation have led to this collaboration with Winnipeg pianisUcomposer Marilyn Lerner. June 27 Plaza Bruce Freedman Trio Garbo's Hat Original new music or jazz standards ... this Vancouver trio approaches any and all music with a combination of enthusiasm and creativity. An unusual blend of saxophone, voice, and bass; they have synthesized their diverse influences into a place where their three voices often sing as one. With Kate HammettVaughan voice, Graham Ord saxophones, and Paul Blaney bass. June 27 Plaza Tenor and alto saxophonist Freedman is one of the strongest improvisers on the Vancouver scene. Influenced by Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane, his music is always intense, fresh and swinging. With Buff Allen drums, and Paul Blaney bass. June 27 Plaza Oliver Gannon Trio Ebullient and entertaining, guitarist Gannon is respected across Linton Garner Trio This talented iazz pianist has enjoyed a long and very successful career. He's played with Fletcher Henderson, Billy Eckstine, Smokey Robinson, Ruth Brown, Della Reese, Sarah Vaughan and many more. With his long time musical friends Stuart Loseby on tenor saxophone and Don Fraser on drums. Michael Gauthier/ Henry Boudin Quartet Montreal iazz guitarist Michael Gauthier's robust yet relaxed style gives equal time to dancing rhythms, lyrical conversations, and straight-ahead swing-all with a touch of the blues. Tenor and alto saxophonist Henry Boudin is, in jazz lingo, a "bopper" -he cut his teeth on the '50s Montreal circuit playing with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie and Billy Eckstine. With Brent Gubbels bass, Stan Taylor drums, John Toulson bass (Isadora's), and Buff Allen drums (Isadora's). June 21 Festival Franco Fun June 24 Isadora's June 25 Granville Island EGBERTO GISMONTI GROUP June 23 Commodore June 24 Alma St. Cafe A poem included in the liner notes for Egberto Gismonti's latest recording, lnfancia (ECM), concludes that "nations are all mysteries". There are few more mysterious than Gismonti's homeland, Brazil. The country's rich folk music reflects the traditions of Brazil's varied peoples, who have in common the melancholy and sense of longing that Brazilians call saudades. bass. GuitarisUpianist and prolific composer Gis~~ti draws on a heritage June 20 Alma St. Cafe that includes the sophistication of Villa-Lobos and his followers, the June 22 VECC (duo wl syncopations and wide intervals common to the form called choro F. MacPherson) (a Brazilian variation of funk), the music of the Xingu Indians, and he has been influenced by jazz and European impressionism. Brazilian writer Washington Novaes has said, "Gismonti is perhaps the most modern of our musicians. He has the unique capacity of matching the most state-of-the-art techniques with the deepest cultural expressions of a people." The exceptional Gismonti is held in great esteem by other composer/guitarists. John Mclaughlin, for instance, pays him tribute on his '82 record- Canada as an interpreter of the great jazz standards. Inspired by Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall, his love of music comes across in every performance. With Norm Jeffries drums and Torben Oxbol ing Music Spoken Here. Gismonti has also toured and recorded with Jan Garbarek, Charlie Haden, Ralph Towner and Nana Vasconcelos among others. With Nando Carneiro guitar and synth, Jacques Morelenbaum cello, Zeca Assumpcao bass. Vinny Golia Quartet From L.A., multi-reedman and noted composer!bandleader Golia has created a remarkable legacy of recorded works documented on his own Nine Winds label. With Portland's Tad Weed piano, and the stellar Vancouver rhythm section of Clyde Reed bass, and Claude Ranger drums. June 20 Glass Slipper Good Vibes Led by vibraphonist Craig Scott, this new Vancouver trio plays a repertoire of originals and contemporary compositions by Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Bobby Hutcherson and more. With Russ Botten bass, and Michael Guild guitar. June 22 Pacific Centre Karen Graves Quintet Vancouver saxophonisUflautisU vocalist Karen Graves has just returned from touring and performing in Japan and Korea. Her new compositions reflect Asian influences and are interwoven with originals by other members of the group. With Stan Taylor drums, Joe Williamson bass, Saul Berson saxophone, and Tony Wilson guitar. June 22 Pacific Centre Michael Guild Trio A swinging iazz guitarist who plays standards and originals in the tradition of Wes Montgomery and Herb Ellis. A mainstay on the Vancouver scene. With John Nolan drums and Torben Oxbol bass. June 20 Granville Island June 25 Pacific Centre (solo) June 26 Oakridge (solo) JOHNNY GRIFFIN QUARTET HARRISON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS June 24 Commodore Known for his classic New York Five Spot sessions with Thelonious Monk, and legendary saxophone battles with John Coltrane and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin remains one of the hardest blowing bop-and-blues-rooted tenor sax players in jazz. Born in Chicago some 60 years ago, Griffin's first major job was with Lionel Hampton's band in the '40s. He later went on to play and record with a pantheon of jazz greats that included pianist Bud Powell and drummers Art Blakey and Max Roach . In 1963 he left the United States for Europe and didn't return until 1978. He still lives in France, visiting North America only for rare concert tours. An uncommonly fast, intensely creative and impassioned player, the man known as the Little Giant has long been one of the most respected, and most copied, tenor men around. His heated breakneck racers and rich, bluesy ballads sound deeper now than they did in the late 1950s and early '60s when he teamed with fellow tenor Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. In concert Griffin is a dazzling performer. He will be joined by a terrific band featuring Michael Weiss piano, Dennis Irwin bass, and Kenny Washington drums. Shannon Gunn Quintet Vocalist Gunn has been thrilling Vancouver audiences for the past decade. Her crystal clear voice and excellent musicianship make her a favourite with jazz players. With Tom Colclough saxophones, Miles Hill bass, Ross Taggart piano, and Buff Allen drums. June 21 Bridges The Most Colourful Beats Under the Sun Celebrate Africa Music - 3 stages with African, Afrocuban, blues & gospel Art Exhibit & Market For more information: Box 399 Harrison Hot Spr. BC, VOM !KO (604) 796-3664 or Vancouver 681-2771 JULY 4 - 12, 1992 Harrison Hot Springs Super. Natural South,u~lern B.C. Music FoR THE 21ST CENTURY Diploma/University/ Professional courses in Classical, Jazz, Rock, Commercial and World music for tomorrow's musicians at Vancouver Community College. Traditional training combined with current technology taught by up-to-date artist faculty from Vancouver's vibrant musical community. For program and scholarship information contact: Department of Music Vancouver Community College King Edward Campus I 155 East Broadway Vancouver, B.C. V5T 4N3 Phone: 875-8220 Gypsalero Paying tribute to the age-old tradition of the gypsy string band, this new Vancouver ensemble has developed a large following in less than a year. Dedicated to world music, their repertoire moves from czardas to tango, samba to swing, klezmer to classical. With Ron Thompson and Budge Schachte guitars, Brent Gubbles bass, and Blaine Dunaway violin. June 19 Granville Island June 26 Isadora's JOHN HAMMOND I I I ii I i June 19 Queen Elizabeth Theatre "John Hammond plays blues like a locomotive-all rhythmic pumping underneath and steam on top. He exudes the perspiring energy that seems a hallmark of the trade. His eyes close, his leg beats like a piston, his harmonica screeches." - The Washington Post. Regarded as the most outstanding solo blues artist on the contemporary scene, Hammond has been on the road for over 25 years. He's known for his intense vocals and blistering slide guitarworka one-man-show carrying on a blues tradition rooted deep in America's music history. Over the course of his career, John has won a Grammy Award, released over 20 albums, appeared on anthologies with other blues legends, and recorded the soundtracks to Little Big Man and John Sayles' Matewan. His style echoes the work of unaccompanied rural blues artists like Willie McTell, Blind Boy Fuller, Arthur Crudup, John Lee Hooker, Son House, and Leroy Carr among others. Hammond's current recording is on Point Blank Virgin Records. He appears on a scintillating double bill with the legendary Staple Singers. Don't miss it! Kate HammettVaughan Trio Jazz vocalist Hammett-Vaughan is recognized across the country for her interpretations of standards. A seasoned performer with a warm and attractive stage presence, Kate's subtle swing and unique phrasing breathe new life into jazz classics. The trio is rounded out by Miles Hill, whose tasteful and hard swinging bass is the perfect complement to Miles Black's exciting, inventive jazz piano. June 24 Cafe o;ango Alfred 2 3 Harth & Heinz Sauer CAFE DJANGO I.:. O·O P German saxophonists Harth and Sauer are considered to be two of the most creative improvisers on the European scene. Harth has been active in new musid progressive rock circles playing with bands like Cassiber, Vladimir Estragon, and Lindsay Cooper's Oh Moscow. He has also collaborated with free improvisers Peter Brotzmann and John Zorn. Sauer is best known for his work with trombone master Albert Mangelsdorff. June 24 Western Front ll...t.:'IT("IU!l.,(!NT June 19th Celso Machado and Jill Russel ON ENCI I SH Ri\ Y SUNDAY GOSPEL BRUNCHES June 20th John StowelV John Gross/ Chris Nelson June 21st Henry Young Trio June 24th Gauthier/Boudin Quartet June 25th The Angstones Pam Henry June 26th Gypsalero June 27th Art Ellefson and Jazz Modus June 28th Kent Sangster Quartet All Shows 9 pm Phone for Reservations THE EN TRANCE OF CiRANV/U,f WEST COAST AT ISLA N D, J UST PA ST THF KJl)S OX/. }' FRESHNESS MARKET. T UR N RIGHT NATURALLY 681 -881 6 ., A talented Vancouver vocalist who has achieved success on the European pop charts, Pam describes an upcoming recording of her original material as "jazz influenced gospel/R&B crossover". With Henry Young guitar, Craig Scott drums, and Ken Lister bass. June 25 Bridges Fran~ois Houle Et Cetera A newcomer to jazz, classically trained c/arinetisUsoprano saxophonist Houle 's music covers a wide range of possibilities, from dixieland to contemporary new music. This festival will feature Houle in three different settings. As leader of a tribute to the late great clarinetist/composer John Carter, he'll be joined by Vinny Golia reeds, Rob Blakeslee trumpet, Tony Wilson guitar, Joe Will iamson bass, Dylan Van Der Schyff drums, and Jason Liebert trombone. Houle's group Et Cetera is the vehicle for his innovative, multi-textured compositions. With Wilson, Williamson, Van Der Schyff, Saul Berson alto sax, Brad Muirhead trombone, and Ian MacIntosh tuba and didieridoo. Plus a trio setting with Montreal musicians Lisle Ellis bass and John Heward drums. June 19 VECC (tribute) June 21 Festival Franco Fun (Et Cetera) June 21 Class Slipper (trio) Luc Houtkamp & The S & L Ensemble Since 1 972 Dutch improviser! composer Houtkamp has performed with a wide variety of international artists such as Han Bennink, Johannnes and Conrad Bauer, and Ned Rothenberg. His unique approach to the saxophone incorporates slaptongue, multiphonics, and circular breathing. Since 1985 he has also been composing electronic and computer music. This group uses various electro-instrumental devices for a performance that combines composition, improvisation, and music theatre. With Gilius van Bergeijk keyboards and live electronics, Marion de Laa accordion and live electronics, and Paul Jeukendrup sound engineering. June 27 Plaza (solo saxophone) June 28 Plaza (ensemble) Inside Outside A remarkable Vancouver trio featuring the fiery guitar work of Harris Van Berkel and the fluid bass of Rene Worst (twothirds of Skywalk, one of Canada most successful instrumental groups) along with drummer Dennis Burke. Their eclectic repertoire ranges from the sublime compositions of Egberto Gismonti through originals and jazz standards. June 23 VfCC Daryl Jahnke & Namateet Playing original compositions and jazz standards, these two talented Vancouverites make beautiful music. Guitarist Jahnke's fluid style and sound are reminiscent of Pat Metheny, and Namateet's solid bass provides the perfect complement. June 23 Pacific Centre Daniel Janke Quartet Yukon-born pianist Janke is active both as a composer and as an exponent of the kora, a 21-string African instrument. He's been commissioned by the National Ballet of Canada and Toronto's Hemispheres Music. With Rick Lazar percussion, George Koller bass and cello, and Ernie Toller saxophone. June 28 Granville Island June 28 Commodore Jazzabelle Four of Vancouver's top jazz singe rs make up this engaging vocal quartet. June Katz, Barbara Fisher, Bonnie Ferguson, and Colleen Savage perform jazz standards in the tradition of Manhattan Transfer, Lambert, Hendricks and Ross and more. With Chris Sigerson piano, Ken Lister bass, and Craig Scott drums. June 27 Plaza Jazzmanian Devils They're back! Vancouver's Gangsters of Swing promise a rockin' good time as they perform a tribute to the great Louis Jordan. With Les Goodman vocals and alto sax, Manny Goodman tenor sax, Herschel Goodman trombone, Moishe Goodman bass, Moses Goodman drums, Buddy "Love Power" Goodman keyboards, Johnny Reno trumpet, and Madeleine Morris vocals. June 28 Plaza , I _D.a,n,_eSc.b.u.ur '- "t! i•• ,~· w,_ Y "f. ,.~., {' I/ ' ' ';h: SATURDAY, JUNE 20 i'I STEAM CLOCK STAGE 'iI 1/ 1PM MAPLE TREE SQUARE Kathy Kidd & Kongo Mam bo SUNDAY, JUNE 21 STEAM CLOCK STAGE 1 1 • 0 :f; i?Jt, (.· _: t tt-N_E)3.c'Huu , ·- : :(i:?:\._y·) -~.~~¢~ q ~·~r;:;'.'~~i_'. 'r'1J ib te · ..,,.,._ , · ·· · 'v ; Tfi'~ w·si, ,. ~"- u>~· '' l'.J: ;-" u : .- •'.f,-,.,- '•: :,;f. ' . :•' ·,.· ~ - ' r~? :\ :.~·i. :, ·,. Y. 1 MAPLE TREE SQUARE Brass Roots B,C. l -2 B.C. l -2 I I 2PM The Angstones Ken Hyder & Ontario 2- 3 Dave Brooks Scotland 2 - 2:45 I i' I 3PM Celso Machado & KK Nogueira Roots Roundup B.C. 3 - 4:30 Brazil 3-4 4PM Rob Blakeslee Quintet Toyozumi/Umezu Quartet USA / B.C. 4 -5 Japan 4:30 - 5:15 BI LL I E Norman Villeneuve Sextet Steve Fisk Summit 5PM B.C./Ontario 5-6 HOLIDAY Ontario 5 -6 Tlf Cv~J - -- E. John Korsrud's Hard Rubber Orchestra 6PM USA 6 - 7:15 B.C. 6 - 7:15 Video Bar-B-Que 7PM Charlie Musselwhite B.C. 7- 8 Kevin Dean/ John Nugent Quintet Ouebec 7-8 Woodward's Parking Lot Open - Use Cordova Street Entrance Plenty of Parking Sponsored by the Gastown Business Improvement Society RF:CO 'f' - - - - f r£ R OINOS I QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE THE STAPLE SINGERS Georgia & Hamilton ~ l; 1 . 8 PM JOHN HAMMOND COMMODORE BALLROOM MAHIATHINI & THE MAHOTELIA QUEENS MAltGARETH MENEZES ShangoAshe Fantazea 5TRUNZ AND FARAH Celso Machado & K.K. Nogueiro BOBBY BRADFORD PAUL BLEY OLIVER JONES 870 Granville Street 10 PM Fri & Sat/Sun-Thurs 9PM VANCOUVER EAST CULTURAL CENTRE 1895 Venables • 8 PM WESTERN FRONT 303 East 8th Ave. • S:30 PM Mo'm TRIO Diana Krall Trio I ~EGBERTO GISMONTI GROUP 5KYWA1K GONZALO RUBALCABA Fro~ois Houle's Tribute to John Caster IIIISmlthl-.nble Elizabeth Fischer Bill Smith Ensemble Attitudinal Rapture Myre, Melford Trio with Vinny Golia Unlimited n 1;,: ; Maggie Nicols & ll'ene Schweizer KA.111 WEama YELLOWJACKETS BAND Rat~i=- MARloN lonely Universe WIWAMS BROTZMANN/ CRISPEU/DRAKE JOHN ABERCROMBIE TRIO CRISPEU/ RtcHARD DAVIS & ROLAND HANNA ScHWEIZER Travis Shook Trio Alfred 23 Harth & Heinz Sauer ~ Jhaverf Trla Olivwo-onTrlo Jack Stafford/ Ron Johnston Quastet CAFE DJANGO John Stowell/ Jahn Gross/ Chris Nelson Diana Krall Trio New World Quastet BARBARA DENNERLEIN TRIO w/RAY Katrina Krimsky Trio Celsa Machado & Jill Russell John Slowell/ JohnGrou/ Chris Nelson Kevin Dean/ "' John Nugent Quintet Th9 Stratochiefs Unton Gamer Trio Kotz'nJaimnen Joshua Breakstone Trio Ross Taggart Quat1et Campbell Ryga Jim Byrnes & MikeKalanj P,l .ooseTria Kate Hammett Vaughan Trio ,. K.K. Nogueira Celso Machaclo Trovis Shook Trio Jennifer Scott Quintet Geoff Keezer th.Angatones Gypsalero Art Ellefson & Jazz Modus Kent Sangster Pinetop Perkins & The Demons Pinetop Perkins & The Demons The Demons Jam Session 3PM • Midnight Robin Shier Quintet Gauthier/ Henry Young Trio Boudin Quartet The Demons "'°f:.'=' ,. Flofi!,.Dt~n & Barlow Blues Band Barlow Blues land Johnny Noctume Johnny Noctume Jam Session 3PM • Midnight Canned Heat Canned Heat BRIDGES 1696 Durnalaeu Street • 8 PM (Granville Island) Gail Bowen Quintet llarbana Fisher Shannon Gunn Quintet Jennifer Scott Quintet Sibel Throsher Quartet Renee Doruyter Quartet Pam Henry Quartet PG Amalgam Jazznost Between The Lines FlflhAwnue Art Ellefson & Jazz Modus Myro Melford Trio Toyozumi/Umezu Quat1et llrotzmann/ Drake Duo Babayoga Ragerlainl &MuleArt String Trio of New York Houle/Ellis/ Heward Paul Plimley Quartet Moggie Nicols/ Tony Wilson Quintet Ken Hyder/ Dave Brooks HOTEL GEORGIA/ NIGHT COURT 801 W. Georgia • 9 PM Quartet AbaveGround Creatures of Habit VumyGalia Spearman/Ellis/ Heward Spearman/ Ellis/ GRANVILLE ISLAND Market Stage • 12·2 PM Gypsalera Michael Guild PACIFIC CENTRE PLAZA West Georgia and Granville 12-2 PM The Angstones Budge 5chachte 0-,.. Karen Graves Quintet Loose Trio Martin Fronklin Trio ATRIUM 12-2PM Ron Samworth & Steve Fisk Andre Thibault & Adel Awad Good Vibes Daryl Jahnke & Namateet Trovellin' Light ROTUNDA 3·5 PM Ian McConkey JohnSlawell Ray Piper G,,rardo Alcala Budge Schachte OAKRIDGE CENTRE Cambie and 41 st Ave. Daniel Janke Quat1et ANDERSON The YALE 1300 Granville Street • 9 PM 12:30 PM TIM BERNE QUARTET YOMOTORO "BATS" Diana Kroll Trio GLASS SLIPPER 185 East 11th Ave • 9 PM Oris CIAY ANN PEEBLES & THE MEMPHIS SOUL REVUE Jim Byrnes Band KOKORO DANCI Wffff l