Looking concertseason programguide 1- 7Tfft:11J1 , r, ~~--:t'IF---:.:-"" ' ~.,,P 1 ! LIZE, ________ (_ ____ _ friday, a ·ns c: january 29 at 8 pm 0 ,- a, 0 0 C\I " --'lo.lo. 0 C') C\I ·-C:C. - Cl) +' ·-"i::: ~ Cl) V\ Cl) ro - c: 0 ~-u u. 3: M 0 47A TICKET INFORMATION coastalJazz, 2ndfloor,295West7thAvenue Vancouver, BC,CanadaV5Y1L9 604.872.5200 fax604.872.5250 cjbs@coastaljazz.ca I coastaljazz.ca WE'VE MOVED! Pleasenotethatwehave temporarily relocated ourofficejust around thecornerfromouroldlocation. BOARD OFDIRECTORS President Franco Ferrari VicePresident Deborah Roitberg Immediate PastPresident JamesCoverdale Treasurer Michael Matich Secretary LynnBuhler Members at LargeCraigCromie, NauDadoun, MitchellEdgar, BobGolden, KevinMcNeilly STAFF Executive Director JulieSmith ArtisticDirectorKenPickering MediaDirector JohnOrysik Marketing & Development DirectorKiraOrr Operations Manager DianeBlunt Manager ofArtisticProgramming Rainbow Robert ArtistLogistics Manager Lorraine Hamilton Marketing & Development Manager GwenMurray Communications Coordinator HanneLeneDalgleish BoxOffice&Administrative Manager KellyCreelman Education, Outreach & Community Programs Assistant TeganCeschi-Smith Business Manager PhilDaum Accountant & AdSalesRepresentative JeffTurner CopyEditorSandraEven CROSS BORDER JAZZ ----- 7 DUKE ELLINGTON'S SACRED MUSIC ----- 8 September - May,showsat 8:30pm TheCellarRestaurant/Jazz Club(3611WBroadway) $17(Oct,Dec,May).$15(Sep,Jan,Apr);Toreserve tickets,contacttheCellarat 604.738.1959 oremailreservations@cellarjazz.com Presented withtheCellarRestaurant/Jazz Club Friday,November 20@ 8 pm StAndrew's-Wesley UnitedChurch(1022NelsonStreet) $35Regular, $125Specialreserved seating/reception; Topurchase tickets,contactNinaMatthews 604.681.8365 ext.117 Presented with FirstUnitedChurch PEGGY LEE'S FILMINMUSIC ANTHONY BRAXTON 12+ 1 TET ANTHONY BRAXTON'S SONIC GENOME PROJECT Checkus out onlinefor: Coastal Jazzgratefullyacknowledges the generous supportof: Patrimoine canadien Canadian Heritage ~YOF"- VANCQUVER A Ministry of.Public Safety andSollcltorGeneral BRITISH COLUMBIA •.';'.• l, 2010~ LECACLEf,r NO~~- -----13 Sunday, January31@ Noon Roundhouse Community Centre(181Roundhouse Mews) FREE Presented withVancouver 2010CulturalOlympiad, in association with PuShInternational Performing ArtsFestival TIMEFLIESIMPROVISED MUSIC FESTIVAL ----- 14 February 4-6@ 8 pm TheIronworks (235Alexander Street) BigTimePass$40(all 3 nights)**;$20/15Students, Seniors, JazzFriends* Presented withVancouver 2010CulturalOlympiad THELOST FINGERS ----- 16 Friday,February 19@9 pm Performance Works(1218CartwrightStreet) $20/18Students, Seniors, JazzFriends* Presented with Vancouver 2010CulturalOlympiad ----- 17 Saturday, February 20@ 9 pm Performance Works(1218CartwrightStreet) $20/18Students, Seniors, JazzFriends* Presented withVancouver 2010CulturalOlympiad coasta~azr t=I,, ARTS COUNCIL -----12 Friday, January29@8 pm ChristChurchCathedral (690BurrardStreet) $30/25Students, Seniors, JazzFriends* Presented withVancouver 2010CulturalOlympiad HAVARD WIIKTRIO l♦ I ----- 9 Thursday, December 17@8 pm TheIronworks (235Alexander Street) $18General/15 Students, Seniors; TicketsthroughTicketsTonightticketstonight.ca; standingwave.ca; 604.684.2787 Presented with BarkingSphinx GamingPohcyand Enforcement Branch .... 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STEVE RILEY & THEMAMOU PLAYBOYS ----- 18 FLORENCE K ----- 19 Friday,February 26@ 9 pm Performance Works(1218CartwrightStreet) $20/18Students, Seniors, JazzFriends* Presented withVancouver 2010CulturalOlympiad Saturday, February 27 @9 pm Performance Works(1218CartwrightStreet) $20/18Students, Seniors, JazzFriends* Presented withVancouver 2010CulturalOlympiad WINTERRUPTION: FREEPERFORMANCE WORKS SERIES ----- 20 CLUB 2010 ----- 21 February 20,21,27 varioustimes Performance Works(1218CartwrightStreet) FREE Presented withVancouver 2010CulturalOlympiad February 21- 25, 10pm- 1 am Performance Works(1218CartwrightStreet) $10at the dooronly Presented withVancouver 2010CulturalOlympiad Tickets available at:AllTicketmaster outlets, Highlife Records (1317Commercial Drive) andtheCoastal Jazzoffice. Service charges mayapply.Coastal Jazz BoxOfficehours: Monday-Friday, 9amto5pm;604.872.5200 / 1.888.438.5200 Ticketmaster 604.280.4444 Purchase online: ticketmaster.ca orcoastaljazz. ca*JazzFriends tickets available at reduced servlce charges andonlythrough Coastal Jazzboxoffice.**BigTimePassavailable atthe Coastal Jazzofficeor at theshowonFebruary 4. 3 \ OF COASTAL JAZZ COASTAL JAZZ ENVISIONSPREVIEW CULTURAL OLYMPIAD 2010 CONCERTS NEW HOME PRESENTED WITH ta& r. ~ CULTURALOLYMPIAD OLYMPIAD( CULTURELlE ~ vancouver 2010 coasta~a.u ANTHONY BRAXTON 12+ I TET Coastal Jazzhas anunprecedented opportunity to create a newhomeon Hamilton Streetinthe heartof Vancouver's culturalprecinct. CBC/RADIO-CANADA BUILDING I FUTURE HOME OF COASTAL JAZZ I IMAGE COURTESY OF HOTSON BAKKER BONIFACE HADEN ARCHITECTS Weenvision thenew facilityasa soundfoundation for Coastal Jazz,whichwill allowusto expand ourprograms, add to therichness of lifefor listeners andperformers, andprovide ourcommunity withevengreater accessto music. PAUL PLIMLEY I PHOTO BY CHRIS CAMERON Thinkaboutthis:theTDCanada Trust Vancouver International JazzFestival, Winterruption Festival onGranville Island, andthegreatestnumber of freeeventsin town;community initiativessuchasjazz festivalworkshops, JazzStreet Vancouver, andtheCreative MusicThinkTank;education programs suchastheTDCanada Trust HighSchool JazzIntensive. Thedriving forcebehindthemall is Coastal Jazz,the foundation of musicinthecityandthe organization of sound. ANTHONY BRAXTON'S SONIC GENOME PROJECT 4 Going homeneversounded sogood. I am a devout musician.-Charlie Parker NICOLE MITCHELL WITH TD CANADA TRUST HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ INTENSIVE STUDENTS I PHOTO BY CHRIS CAMERON 13 TheSonicGenome is oneof the mostthrillinglyambitious experiments bymusicalvisionary/saxophonist/composer Anthony Braxton. TIME FLIES IMPROVISED MUSIC FESTIVAL 14 Thisthree-nightcollaborative projecthaseightinternationally acclaimed musicians exploring improvisational practices. THE LOST FINGERS 16 Theirdebutalbum,Lostin the80s,hasalreadyachieved platinumplusstatusin Canada. HAVARD WIIK TRIO 17 Hefirst madehis markin Vancouver at theJazzFestivalwiththe Scandinavian powerhouse quintetAtomicseveralyearsago. RILEY &THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS --~ - STEVE .. ' --~p•~., ~ Towards theendof 2010,the newfacilitylocatedat theCBCPlazaonHamilton Streetwill provide: 8500square feetof community-use spacein downtown Vancouver; a secure,below-market ratefor 30years;priorityuseof CBC'snew indoor120-seat theatreandoutdoorstage locatedjust stepsfromournewhome;an enhanced boxofficewithstate-of-the-art listeningstations;a musiceducation centre withresources andprograms foryouth; services forVancouver festivals;anda gathering placeforthecommunity. 12 Experience theenormously stimulating, sophisticated, andpassionate musicof oneoftheworld'smostdynamic musicalforces. ~ ·'. 18 Grabyourdancepartnerandsoakupanearfulof bayoucountry: past,present,andfuture. FLORENCE K 19 Herliveconcertsareenchanting musicalcelebrations that mixjazz, bossa,blues,andplentyof Cubansalsa. FREE PERFORMANCE WORKS SERIES 20 Ninefreeshowson February 20,21,and27 at Performance Works as partof theWinterruption FestivalonGranville Island. CLUB 20IO 21 Anopportunity to catchsomeof theveryfinestjazzandworldmusic practitioners fromVancouver andaroundtheworld. 5 Well, if you find a note tonight that sounds good, play the same damn note every night!-Count Basie CR ' JA I AWORLD OFWORDS1 ONGRANVILLE ISLAND .1 t I 'l I 100 writers, 66 events including the Literary Cabaret SAL1FEffiRERAS .I ' ' !\' , 1"1'1' 1' itet► ••• • , 1 1 Ticketson sale Septerhber 11 through Granville •~• Island CBC ,. VancouverTix:vancouvertix.comor call 604.629.8849www.writersfest.bc.ca THE VANCOUVER SUN I THE CELLAR RESTAURANT/JAZZ CLUB ALL SHOWS AT8:30 PM PRESENTEDBYTHE CELLAR RESTAURANT/JAZZCLUB AND COASTALJAZZ ,f I ' I CROSS BORDER JAZZ BOR October 18-·251 I Coastal Jazz,TheCellar, andTheLegacy JazzSeries Societypartneronanexciting collaborative jazzseriescalled CrossBorder Jazz.Theseries bringsacclaimed artists fromacrossNorthAmerica to Vancouver to performwith thecity'sfinestmusicians in stimulating one-of-a-kind encounters. Theirsharingand exploring of variousmusical concepts andideasshould providemanymemorable moments. CORY WEEDS QUINTET FEATURING JIMROTONDI SEPTEMBER 16& 17 NewYorktrumpeter JimRotondi is a majorfigureonthe international jazzscene.A soulful andswinging player,heleadshisownbandandhasperformed alongside RayCharles, Charles Earland, George Coleman, andCharles McPherson. WithCoryWeedssaxophone, RossTaggart piano,KenListerbass,JesseCahilldrums. IAN HENDRICKSON-SMITH/DAVID HAZELTINE/MATT JORGENSEN/JODI PROZNICK OCTOBER 16& 17 NewYorksaxophonist Hendrickson-Smith's blues-drenched workhasbeenheardwithSharon JonesandDavidSanborn. NewYorkpianistDavidHazeltine leadsa niftytriowithLouisHayes andPeterWashington. Seattledrummer MattJorgensen workswithThomas Marriott,Hadley Caliman, andEricAlexander. Award-winning Vancouver bassistJodiProznick tiesit alltogether. JOE MAGNARELLI &GARY SMULYAN WITH THE TILDEN WEBB TRIO DECEMBER 18& 19 Veteran NewYorktrumpeter JoeMagnarelli's bigsoundandsensitive swinghavebeenheard withthelikesof LionelHampton andTomHarrell.FellowNewYorker GarySmulyan is acclaimed asoneof the majorvoicesonbaritonesaxophone. Together theyteamupwithVancouver's outstanding TildenWebbpiano,AdamThomas bass,JesseCahilldrums. PETER ZAK/WALT WEISKOPF/DARREN RADTKE/BERNIE ARAI JANUARY 29&30 NewYorkpianistPeterZakhasworkedwithJimmyCobbandBillyHart.Saxophonist Walt Weiskopf launched hisNewYorkcareerwiththe BuddyRichBigBand.Hiscreditsnowinclude FrankSinatra,SteelyDan,andSteveSmith'sJazzLegacy. They'llbejoinedbyVancouver luminaries DarrenRadtkebassandBernieAraidrums. MIKE ALLEN QUARTET WITH JAKE LANGLEY APRIL2&3 Toronto guitargreatJakeLangley roseto acclaimwhiletouringwiththeJoeyDeFrancesco Trio. HishardswingandbluesylineshavealsobeenheardwithBobbyHutcherson, WillieNelson, Dr.Lonnie Smith,andKOLang.Langley joinsMikeAllensaxophone, MilesBlackpiano,Adam Thomas bass,JulianMcDonough drums. DAVID SCHNITTER/BILL COON/KEN LISTER/CRAIG SCOTT MAY2B&29 - Tenor saxtitan DavidSchnitter cameto prominence in the '70swithArt Blakey. He'salso workedwith Freddie Hubbard andFrankFoster. ThisNewYorkerhooksupwithBillCoon guitar,KenListerbass,andCraigScottdrums. 7 ---------------' I'm the only instrument that's got the words, so I've got to be able to get that across. -Rosemary Clooney AFUNDRAISING PERFORMANCE OF LEE'S FILM INMUSIC DUKE ELLINGTON'S SACREDPEGGY MUsie THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17AT8PM BENEFITTING THE WORK OF THE FIRST UNITED CHURCH MISSION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20AT8PM ST. ANDREWS-WESLEY UNITED CHURCH PRESENTED BY FIRST UNITED CHURCH AND COASTAL JAZZ featuring DEE DANIELS • FRED STRIDE ORCHESTRA• JAMES CADDELL PHOENIX CHAMBER CHOIR • TROY MCLAUGHLIN Whenperforming withthe FredStride • 750to 1,000peopleareclassifiedas Orchestra duringthe summerof 2008,singer homeless DeeDanielsspoketo the audience andput • 50%of thosearechronically homeless it "out in the universe" that shewaslooking Whilefurthercorporate sponsorship for helpto bringtheSacredMusicof Duke opportunities remain, the projecthasalready Ellingtonto Vancouver-shedidn'tknowwho, attracted the support of Pacific Coastal how,or whatwouldhappen. Thenextdayshe Airlines as Platinum Sponsor, and CBCasthe received anemail. Media(RadioandTelevision) Sponsor. It is TonyWeal\,onthe staff of the FirstUnited hopedthat youwill alsobemovedto support ChurchMission,wasin that audience the this worthwhile causeandexperience western nightbeforeandthe musictouchedhim. Canada's premiere presentation of Duke Theinitiativesthat havesincedeveloped Ellington's SacredMusic. fromthis onepairof earshasresultedin the mounting of this meaningful performance-a MakingMusic• Makinga Difference wayto recognize, support,andcontinuethe workof the FirstUnitedChurchMissionas theyapproach their125thyearof servingin Vancouver's Downtown Eastside community. Todayin theVancouver Downtown Eastside, it is notthe millsorwealthcreationthat draws the attention;insteadof the decimated trees, it is the decimated livesat the marginsof the city.Thestatisticstell the story: PRESENTED BY BARKING SPHINX AND COASTAL JAZZ THE IRONWORKS Vancouver cellistPeggyLeewasinspiredto absolutely focused, drivenperformances. With createFilmin Musicafterhearingimprovised Torsten Miillerbass,JesseZubotviolin,Kevin solosbyEvanParker,PeterEvans,andMary Elaschuk trumpet,RonSamworth guitar,Chris Oliverat the 2008TimeFliesFestival.Lee Gestrinpiano,AndreLachance bass,Dylan says,"\ wasstruckbyhow,ononelevel,such vanderSchyffdrums. exploration canbesosubtleandpersonal andyet,onanotherlevel,befilledwith sucha senseof dramaandsuspense." Leeenvisions a contextin whichsuch exploration couldworkwithina setof written music,pieceswhichwouldheighten the dramaticexperience of thesolos.Shewants to convey thecinematic effectsof that drama usingmusicalchoices,notasan attemptto tell anystoryin particularbutto evokea similar tensionbetween players, creatingsuspense and LookingAhead & coastaljazz.ca ADVERTISING INQUIRIES For the Looking Ahead Concert Season Program Guide (published annually in September) or for banner advertising on coastaljazz.ca contact • 10city blockswith a population of 10,000 • 75%of residents areclassifiedas "\ow-income" • 5,000to 6,000areaddictedand/or mentallyill 8 I play all styles, everybody should.-Mary Lou Williams JEFFTURNER 604.662.4144 JEFF@TURNERMUSIC.COM JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009 generation at David Lam Park THE CELLAR "ONE OF THE TOP 100 JAZZ CLUBS IN THE WORLD" -DOWNBEAT From New York : CHRIS TARRY GROUP TRIBUTE TO DAVID 'FATHEAD' NEWMAN TILDEN WEBB TRIO with guest CORY WEEDS BILL COON DOUBLE QUARTET Live recording: CORY WEEDS QUARTET featuring JOEY DEFRANCESCO From NYC : Harry Connick Jr. saxophonist JERRYWELDON + TRIO ANTHONY BRAXTON 12+ I YET ANTHONY BRAXTON'S SONIC GENOME PROJECT FRIDAY, JANUARY 29AT8PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ATNOON CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL ROUNDHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE PRESENTED WITH PRESENTED WITH Bell r.. ...:.... CULTURALOLYMPIAD ...:.... CULTURALOLYMPIAD ft OLYMPIAD[ CULTURHLE OLYMPIAD[CULTURELLE QS/9 vancouver 2010 QS/9 vancouver 2010 coasta~azr coasta~azr Anthony Braxton, composer, saxophonist, Parker, DerekBailey, PatMetheny, Richard clarinetist, flautist,pianist,andphilosopher, is Teitelbaum, WolfEyes, RobertSchumann widelyandcriticallyacclaimed asa seminal StringQuartet, andcountless others.His-long figureinthemusicof thelate20thcentury. He list of awards andachievements includes the hascreateda vastbodyof highlycomplex work 1994MacArthur "Genius" Award. Withhis ranging fromsolosaxophone performances to 12-piece ensemble, the12+ 1 tet, Braxton's elaborate compositions for hugeensembles musicmoves freelybetween theperformance suchas hisForFourOrchestras. Oneof themost of compositions andimprovisations and prolificAmerican musician/composers in history, between solosandensemble playing-andyet Braxton hasreleased over100recordings since weaves magicalandmysteriously integrated hejoinedtheChicago-based AACM (Associationtextures full of sparks.Comeandexperience fortheAdvancement of Creative Musicians) theenormously stimulating, sophisticated, backin 1966.Overthenextfourdecades he andpassionate musicof oneoftheworld's brokenewconceptual ard technical ground, mostdynamic musical forces.WithAnthony extending andexpanding uponjazzandEuro/ Braxton reeds/composition, Taylor HoBynum American classicalmusictraditionsasdefined cornetltrumpet/flugelhorn/bass trumpet, Nicole bymasterimprovisers suchasJohnColtrane, Mitchell flutes,Andrew RaffoDewar, James PaulDesmond, WarneMarsh,andOrnette Feireeds,SteveLehman saxophones, Sara Coleman, andbycomposers suchasCharles Schoenbeck bassoon, Jessica Pavone violin/ Ives,HarryPartch, JohnCage,Stockhausen, altoviola,MaryHalvorson electricguitar,Reut andVarese. Hisworkhasattractedwide- Regevtrombone, JayRozen tuba,CarlTesta ranging collaborators suchasChick doublebass/bass clarinet, Aaron Siegeldrums/ Corea, DaveHolland, MaxRoach, Evan percussion/vibes. 12 It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it. -Lena Horne n TheSonicGenome is oneof themostthrillingly In additionto beinga massive statement bya ambitious experiments bymusicalvisionary/ masterartist,theSonicGenome alsoservesas saxophonist/composer Anthony Braxton: less a powerful toolfor creatingbondsin the local a concertthanthecreationof aninteractive community. Nolisteneror performer emerges musicalenvironment. Foreightcontinuous unmoved bytheexperience; participants hours,50+ performers usethecompositions describe theeventas "life-changing," resulting andimprovisational languages developed in newfriendships, andlastingartistic byBraxton throughhis40yearsof artistic inspiration. AndwhileBraxton conducted a investigation to createa livingsoundworld. SonicGenome asa recording projectin 2003 Ensembles formandsplitapartlikecells (to bereleased asaninteractive DVDin the dividingandreforming intoneworganisms; nextyear),theVancouver performance will be likewise, the members of theaudience are theworldpremiere of the projectasa public invitedto beactiveparticipants, choosing who performance. andwhatto listento astheymoveaboutthe Seeopposite pagefor a list of the 12+ 1tet space. members. Braxton enliststhebandmembers of the 12+ 1 tet as hismusicallieutenants in theendeavour, witheachgiventheresponsibility of leading subensembles of thelargergroup.Therestof the performers aredrawnfromthesurrounding community, rangingfromlocalprofessionals to collegeandhighschoolstudents. All musicians stimulate IN ASSOCIATION WITH PuSh PERFORlillll'Ul. ART$ each other. The vibrations get scattered around.-Thelonious 13 Monk TIME FLIES FEBRUARY 4-6AT8PM THE IRONWORKS PRESENTEDWITH 22N°ANNUAL IMPROVISED MUSIC FESTIVAL ~ CULTURALOLYMPIAD Ji. OtYMPIADE CULTURELLE w vancouver 2010 CuratedbyKenPickering andTorsten Miiller,thisthree-night collaborative projecthaseightinternationally acclaimed musicians (threefromVancouver andfivefromthe USA)exploring improvisational practicesin a warm,intimate setting.Eachevening theoctetpushes themusicintodaringandinvigorating terrainusingdifferentcombinations of players throughout. TORSTEN MULLER JESSICAPAVONE Renowned German bassistTorsten Miillercontinues to bea valued collaborator onVancouver's creativemusicscenesincemakingthecity hishomealmosta decade ago.A greatimproviser whoexpands thesonic possibilities of hisinstrument throughextended techniques, Mullerhas workedwitha diversecastof international improvisers including Gunter Christmann, KenVandermark, EvanParker, JohnButcher, andRobin Holcomb. Brooklyn-based stringinstrumentalist/composer Jessica Pavone is bestknownfor herworkwithAnthony Braxton's 12+ 1 tet andfor her duoprojectwithguitaristMaryHalvorson, whichhasbeendescribed as "distinctandbeguiling [whose]coreis steely,andits execution clear" (NewYorkTimes). Shecurrentlyplaysbassguitarandviolain her60's soul-inspired bandThePavones, andsheplaysviolaandcomposes for No Wayto SayGoodbye (a stringquartetthat substitutes a second violinfor a doublebass). MeiHanis a groundbreaking virtuosoontheChinese zhengPresenting musicdeeplyrootedin overtwothousand yearsof Chinese culture,sheis transforming thestatelyzhengintoa powerful toolfor thecontemporary international concertstage.Hanregularly performs challenging newworks byleading-edge composers including compositions byMinoruMiki,Yuji Takahashi, andBarryTruax.Asanaccomplished improviser, shehastoured internationally withtheMeiHanArt Ensemble. Hercollaborators include pianoluminary PaulPlimleyandmandolin masterJohnReisch man. NewYorker TaylorHoBynum is a brassinstrumentalist/composer committed to thefurtherexploration of composition andimprovisation pioneered bymasterslikeEllington, Ives,andtheAACM, butwitha thirdmillennial flavouranda trickstersensibility. Hepresently leadshisTrio,his Sextet,thechamber ensemble SpiderMonkey Strings,andthe little bigband Positive Catastrophe, andhehasdeveloped a bodyof solomusicfor cornet andduoworkwithdancer/choreographer RachelBernsen. Bynumregularly performs withAnthony Braxton, CecilTaylor, andBill Dixon. Vancouver drummer DylanvanderSchyffis a heavyweight in thecity's acclaimed jazzandimprovised musiccommunity. AIIAbouUazz.com notes that his"abilityto extractaninfinitevarietyof texturesfroma simpledrum kit is unparalleled." Besides workingwith localgroupslikeTalkingPictures, NOW Orchestra, andtheBradTurnerQuartet,Dylancollaborates with international nameslikeDaveDouglas, MarkHelias,AchimKauffman, and FredrikLjungkvist. Brooklyn-based guitaristMaryHalvorson hasbeenperforming regularly withAnthony BraxtonandTrevorDunn's Trio-Convulsant. Shehasalso workedalongside JoeMorris,NelsCline,JohnTchicai, ElliottSharp,Andrea Parkins, MarcRibot,OscarNoriega, andJasonMoran.Currentprojects includeherTriowithJohnHebertandChesSmith,a chamber-music duo withviolistJessicaPavone, andtheavant-rock bandPeople. AllAboutJazz callsher"themostimpressive guitaristof hergeneration" andenthuses that "thefutureof jazzguitarstartshere." Californian SaraSchoenbeck is a bassoonistwho dedicates herself to expanding thesoundandroleof herinstrument in theworldsof contemporary notatedandimprovised music.TheWiremagazine (London) ~ placesherin the "tinyclubof bassoon pioneers" at workin contemporary ~ musictoday,andtheNewYork Times callsher"riveting,''notingthat she ~ ~ mixes"texturalexperiments witha big,confident sound."Sheis a member ~ ; of Anthony Braxton's 12+1 tet, Wayne Horvitz's GravitasQuartet,andVinny Golia'sLargeEnsemble. Chicago-based cellistFredLonberg-Holm worksin manyvariedcontexts including theValentine Trio(Jason Roebke, FrankRosaly); PeterBrotzmann Chicago Tentet;KenVandermark's Territory Band,Frame Quartet,and Vandermark 5; JoeMcPhee's SurvivalUnitIll (withMichael Zerang); and TonyMalaby's CelloTrio.Hisextensive discography includes freeimprovised andjazzrecordings aswellasprojectsbyrockgroupsincluding Califone, Freakwater, Godis MyCo-Pilot, Wilco,andmanyothers. 2 ! < I Jazz is like wine. When it's new it's only for experts, but when it gets older, everybody wants it.-Steve Lacy Being a musician is what I do, but it's not what I am.-Herbie Hancock PRESENTED WITH PRESENTED WITH THE LOST FINGERS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19AT9PM PERFORMANCE WORKS HAVARD WIIK TRIO Bell ....:.... CULTURALOLYMPIAD TaOLYMPIADE CULTURELLE w vancouver 2010 coasta~azr Thisacoustictrio fromQuebec Cityplaysthe pophitsof the'8Osin a swinginggypsy-jazz styleinspiredbytheirmusicalheroDjango Reinhardt. Theirdebutalbum,Lostin the80s, hasalreadyachieved platinum-plus statusin Canada for salesover100,000 withinQuebec alone.A hugedrawin theirhomeprovince, the bandthrilledjazzfestivalaudiences across thecountrylastsummer withtheirwittyand jazzed-up renditions of hitsbythe likesof AC/DC( YouShook Me),Michael Jackson (BillieJean),StevieWonder (Part-Time Lover), Hall& Oates(Man-eater), George Michael (Careless Whisper), JonBonJovi( YouGiveLove a BadName),andmore.Throwin tunesby DjangoReinhardt likeSwing42,BlueDrag,and MinorSwing, andyou'vegothugelytalented artistsfashioning a performance that's hilarious, offbeat,andincredibly funto listen to.WithChristian Roberge guitar/vocals, ByronMikaloffguitar/vocals, AlexMorissette bass/vocals. 16 WiMlERI\UPliOft HH Y[1:fe Everybody who has a creative mind should seat down and try something new.-Nat King Cole SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20AT9PM PERFORMANCE WORKS n ....!- CULTURALOLYMPIAD OLYMPIAOE CULTURELLE QSl:9 vancouver 2010 coasta~azr Oneof Norway's mostextraordinary artists, Kenny Wheeler, andLeeKonitz.Hisacclaimed pianist/composer Havard Wiikfirst madehis newtrio findshimperforming withHakon markin Vancouver at theJazzFestivalwith MjasetJohansen drumsandOleMorten theScandinavian powerhouse quintetAtomic Vaganbass,andtogethertheypresenta fresh severalyearsago.Hissensitive, lyricalplaying viewontheclassicpianotrio format.The andabilityto traversemainstream traditions group'sCDTheArcades Project(Jazzland) finds whileplyingmoreopenapproaches wasa Wiikontopof hisgameascomposer, pianist, hit withaudiences. Besides Atomic,Wiik andbandleader. alsoworkswithFreeFall(KenVandermark, Thanks to RoyalNorwegian Embassy in Canada. lngebrigtHakerFlaten),AtomicSchooldays, a duowithHakonKornstad, anda newproject withAxelDornerandFredrikLjungkvist. He's Y[1:fe alsocollaborated withjazzgiantsJoeLovano, WiMlERI\UPliOft HH 17 The music should be first, not the ego, or the personality or the style.-Dewey Redman K STEVE RILEY &THE MAMOUFLORENCE PLAYBOYS PRESENTED WITH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27AT9PM PERFORMANCE WORKS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26AT9PM PRESENTED WITH PERFORMANCE WORKS ....:.... CULTURALOLYMPIAD r. OLYMPIAD[CULTURELLE '615) vancouver 2010 coasta~aa Bell r. ....:.... CULTURALOLYMPIAD OlYMP!AOECULTURElLE w vancouver 2010 coasta~aa Herecomesa Cajunmusicdance-a-than brimming withsoundsascompelling, diverse, andexoticasoneevening candeliver.Steve Riley& theMamou Playboys setthegold standard for modern Cajunmusic.Since 1988,andovera spanof 10CDreleases, their musicianship, songwriting skills,soaringvocal harmonizing, andrelentless grooves markthem asoneof the bestbandseverto emerge from southern Louisiana. Singingalmostexclusively in French, accordionist SteveRileyandhis crewcelebrate thetreasures foundin theCajun tradition,whilefindinga richandconvincing contemporary voiceforthis resilientAmerican rootsmusicalstyle.Sograbyourdancepartner andsoakupanearfulof bayoucountry:past, present, andfuture. Twenty-something Florence Kis ona roll! TheQuebec-born vocalist/pianist alreadyhas 18 Ifs the group sound tha!"s important, even when you"re playing a solo.-Oscar "Florence is beguiling. Herlong,aquilinenose, threealbumsunderherwing,hasperformed on widesetdarkeyes,bobbed blackhairandthat fourcontinents, andsingsin English, French, smile,ohthat smile,makefor a commanding,Portuguese, andSpanish. Herliveconcerts yetimpishpresence. Shesatat the piano areenchanting musicalcelebrations that mix beaming, headcockedoveroneshoulder, jazz,bossa,blues,andplentyof Cubansalsa. singingin a voiceclearandpurewitha darling A charming newcomer to thescene,Florence K vibratoandan indescribable texture ...wewere is a recipientof theFelixAwardfor "BestWorld transfixed."-Montreal Gazette Album2007"for BossaBlue. Peterson ----------------- Pl"DI"""" G vill ~11"1~1 Isrlanand. e 19 I W·11ftl11[DD!U .nn Hawk, I heard that record you made with Sonny Rollins! Don't ever do it again!-anon fan to Coleman Hawkins FREE PERFORMANCE WORKS SERIES Wiftl[ftl\UPliOI HH Yi1:Je CLUB 2010 PRESENTED WITH CULTURALOLYMPIAD OLYMPIADECULTURELLE vancouver 2010 PERFORMANCE WORKS WiKlERRUPliUN HHYi1:'l'1e SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 ERIC VLOEIMANS FUGIMUNDI TRIO 12:30PM Dutchtrumpeter EricVloeimans is regarded asoneof Europe's mostextraordinary musicians. Hisacclaimed chamber jazztrio featuresAntonGoudsmit guitarandHarmen Fraanjepiano. Thanks to DutchFundforAmateur andPerforming Arts DRUMHELLER 2:30PM Toronto's Drumheller is a quintetmadeupof thecity'sbestyoungimprovisers: NickFraserdrums, Doug Tiellitrombone, EricChenaux guitar,RobClutton bass,andBrodie Westsaxophone. Thanks to Canada CouncilfortheArts VEDA HILLE TRIO 4:30PM Club 2010will serveas a hub for music aficionados during select eveningsof the WinterOlympics. It's an opportunity to catchsomeof the veryfinest nationaland international jazz and world musicpractitioners. PRESENTED WITH CULTURALOLYMPIAD OLYMPIADECULTURELLE vancouver 2010 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 I ! I BRAD TURNER QUARTET 1oPM Vancouver-based BradTurner is anaward-winning trumpeter Hismodern jazzquartetis simplyone ofthebestunitsaround. Andre Lachance bass,Bruno Hubert piano,Dylan vanderSchyffdrums. LAURA CREMA WITH THE SHARON MIN EMOTO TRIO 11:45 PM Vancouver-based jazzsingerLauraCrema's specialqualitiesplacehera cut abovethe rest. Shejoinsa swinging trio ledbypianistSharon Minemoto. Vancouver's VedaHilleis regarded asoneof the mostadventurous musicians in Canada. Singingandperforming onpiano,she'llbejoinedbyPeggyLeecelloandSkyeBrooks drums. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Vancouver-based pianistChrisGestrin swingshardandis equally comfortable playingstraightaheadjazzandfreeimprov. WithAdam Thomas bass,Evan Arntzen sax,JoePooledrums. MIMOSA 12:30PM Mimosa's concoctions: anoriginalbagof sambagroove, sky-highimprovisation, and captivatingmelodies andlyrics.WithRebecca Shoichet vocals, AnnaLumiere keyboards/left handbass,KarenGraves saxophone, NickApivorvibes/percussion, SeanCronin bass,NinoDi Pasquale drums. ALTERED LAWS 2:30PM Vancouver's Altered Lawscreates distinctly originalmusicthatcombines Latin,pop,Brazilian, and mainstream jazz.WithTomKeenlyside sax,MilesBlack piano,Rene Worstbass,Bernie Araidrums. DEBORAH LEDON 4:3oPM Captivating, electrifying, unforgettable ... Cuban-born, Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Deborah Ledon is a must-see I WithChris Haasdrums/vocals, BrentGubbels bass,Nick Apivorpercussion, BorisFavrekeyboards, GraigRobertson sax/guitar/vocals. TONY WILSON SEXTET 11:45PM Tony Wilson is oneofthemostoriginalguitarstylistsontheCanadian scene. WithPeggy Leecello, David Saysaxophone, Kevin Elaschuk trumpet, PaulBlaney bass,Dylan vanderSchyffdrums. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 JODI PROiNICK QUARTET 1oPM Three-time National Jazz Awards winner Jodi Proznick isoneofthefinestbassists intheland.Herhighly interactive quartet features Tilden Webb piano, Steve Kaldestad saxophone, Jesse Cahill drums. UGETSU 11:45PM Asmokin'hard-bop ensemble co-ledbydrummer BernieAraiandsaxophonist JonBentley. WithBradTurnertrumpet,RodMurraytrombone, RossTaggart piano,AndreLachance bass. WEDNES,DAY, FEBRUARY 24 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 ANDRE LACHANCE QUARTET 1oPM ANDYMILNE/BENOITDELBECQ 12:30PM Thisremarkable pianoduobringstogethertwomastersof improvisation-Canadian Andy MilneandFrenchman BenoitDelbecq. OnCrystalMagnets (Songlines), theyextendthescope of the pianoduoin thejazzrealm.Thanks to theConsulat General deFrance in Vancouver QUATUOR BOZZINI 2:30PM Movingfreelyfromavant-garde eventsto traditionalconcerts, this Montreal-based string quartetperforms compositions byMalcolm Goldstein, JoKondo, ClaudeVivier,andJamesTenney withbreathtaking magnetism. FRANCOIS HOULE-LA VALSE D'ANGELE/BECAUSE SHE HOPED: FRENCH CANADIAN FOLK TALES 4:30PM Drawing onthe richstoriestoldat familygatherings byhisFrench Catholicrelatives,clarinetist Fran~ois Houlecraftsa musicalnarrativewherethe musicshiftsfromHitchock-like suspense to traditionalFrench Canadian fiddleplaying. WithQuatuor Bozzini, ReneLussier guitar/vocals, Marianne Trudelpiano,LyneBarnabe narration. 20 One thing I like about jazz, kid, is that I don't know what's going to happen next. Do you?-Bix CHRIS GESTRIN QUARTET 10PM Beiderbecke Anacclaimed bassist,AndreLachance is alsoonefineguitaristHisburningnewquartethas JoePooledrums,BradTurnerRhodes, andChrisGestrin Moogbass. GORDON GRDINA TRIO 11:45PM Vancouver guitaristloud playerGordon Grdina hasa concept that blendsmainstream jazz, freeformimprovisation, andArabicclassicalmusic.Hisniftytrio hasTommy Babinbassand Kenton Loewen drums. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 RENE LUSSIER 2TRIOS 1oPM Innovative Montreal-based guitarist/composer ReneLussier performs withVancouver's Peggy Lee celloandViviane Houlevocals, andthenFran~ois Houle clarinet andDylan vanderSchyffdrums. MARIANNE TRUDEL WITH ANDRE LACHANCE &DYLAN VAN DER SCHYFF 11:45PM Oneof thegreatnewvoicesonournationalmusicscene,Quebec-based pianist/composer Marianne Trudel joinsVancouver's AndreLachance bassandDylan vanderSchyffdrums. 21 Don't threaten me with love, baby; let's just go walking in the rain.-Billie Holiday ------ i--- :ia ~ I ,a I~ I~ 1u I jazz series CAP Gretchen Parlato (Sept.25) John Abercrombie I (Oct.30) I Cyro Baptista - Banquet of the Spirits (Nov.l) I I- Tribute to Thelonious Monk I (Jan.22) 5 Herb Alpert/Lani Hall 1 §I - (Jan.24) I Claudia Villela I (Mar.5) II Lionel Loueke Trio (Apr.6) I Christine Jensen/Ingrid Jensen (Apr. 9) I II Samarabalouf (Apr.11) I I Michael Blake~ Hellbent (May2) 1I Box Office: 604.990.7810 Online:capilanou.ca/theatre 4i ~ I I_ ----- BECOME AJAZZ FRIEND Student Friend$25 (available withvalidID) • discountticketsanda low$1 servicecharge(ona maximum of twoticketsperevent) • membership in CoastalJazz • a subscription to ourconcertseason program guideLooking Ahead • discounts withselectedmerchants EMBRACING VOICES AT DAVID LAM PARK 2009 PHOTO BY CHRIS CAMERON JazzFriend$50+ • ALLOFTHEABOVE plusa tax receipt Visitcoastaljazz.ca or getinvolved by for thedonationportionof your completing thisform contribution Mailto Coastal Jazz JazzSupporter $100+ 2ndfloor,295West7thAvenue, ALLOFTHEABOVE plusaccessto Vancouver, BC VSY1L9 theBestSeatsin the House Name:__________ _ • exclusive t-shirt Address: _________ _ JazzBenefactor $250+ ALLOFTHEABOVE plus2 tickets City:__________ _ to theTDCanada TrustVancouver Province: PostalCode:___ _ International JazzFestival's exclusive Phone: __________ _ invitation-only Opening Party Email:__________ _ JazzPatron$500+ enclosed (Pleasemakecheques • ALLOFTHEABOVE plusaninvitation [ ]Cheque payable to Coastal Jazz & BluesSociety) fortwoto a concertandexclusive VIPreception at theTDCanada Trust Orusemycreditcard: Vancouver International JazzFestival MasterCard/Visa #: BECOME AJAZZ FRIEND ONLINE • • JazzLover$1,000+ • we'llworkwithyouto designa personalized benefitpackage that bestsuitsyourinterests Other$__ § I jazz.Myt-shirt sizeis:__ Expirydate:________ _ Signature: _ ~ I I ama Supporter,Benefactor, Patron,Loverof I ---- Enjoy thebenefits ofa Coastal Jazzmembership andsupport ourmission: "toconnect, inspire, nurture, andtransform artistsandaudiences through thejoy,passion, andpower ofjazz." II I I - _ CHARITABLE REGISTRATION NO.123403503RROOOI JAZZ ISASOUND INVESTME 09/10LA JAZZ FESTIVAL ENTHR:ALLS THANK YOU VANCOUVER! Theweatherwassunnyand warmandthe musichotas the 24thannualTDCanada TrustVancouver International JazzFestival(June26July5, 2009)wrappedup anothersuccessful season. Vancouver's signature festivalonceagaindrewin excessof 500,000people to 400 performances at 40 indoorandoutdoorvenues. Enormous as it is, it's the Festival'sintimate,grassroots ambiance, its engaging and hospitable nature,and,of course,its broad,visionary programming that hasmade it BritishColumbia's biggest, mostacclaimed, andmost anticipatedmusicandarts event. r Hugethanksgooutto all the musicians, staff, andsponsors for makingour10-dayevent sucha spectacular celebration of musicandcommunity. Andspecialkudosto our incomparable volunteers (1,000strong)whoseskills, passion,andcommitment givethe Festivala singular harmony. Inthewordsof DukeEllington,"Weloveyou madly!" Pleasevisit ourwebsiteat coastaljazz.ca for a complete list of festivalvolunteers. And start preparing for the 25th anniversary of thefestivalJune25- July4, 2010. VANCOUVER V~~ SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BRAMWELLTOVEY MUSIC DIRECTOR JAZZ FESTIVAL2009 TDCANADA TRUST HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ INTENSI THE FUTURE OF JAZZ! ili] Canada Trust /1'/t,tlit Hiromi's Sonicbloom at Performance Works standing room only! CULTURALOLYMPIAD OLYMPIADE CULTURELLE vancouver2010 ::m:::t:r:.Bell Vancouver 2010CulturalOlympiad & Chutzpah! present "BBB blends Balkan, vocals, Middle Eastern rhythms, turntable, big fat power chords and/ other musical flotsam into an exotic, compelling Balkan rave. Don't even try to resist." SpintheGlobe- Wo~dMusicMagazine h! Thurs. March 18, 2010 @ 8pm theVenue(881Granville Street) Tickets:$39+ GST&service charges Chutzpah! BoxOffice:604-257-5145 or online:ticketstonight.ca coasta~au Twenty-one studentsfromthe LowerMainland werechosen througha competitive audition process to participate in the2009edition of theTDCanada TrustHighSchool Jazz Intensive. Thisnine-day residency program givesstudentsa chance to learnfromsomeof the bestmusicians in theworld.Jazzvisionary andcreativeflutist,composer, bandleader, andeducator NicoleMitchellreturned thisyear asresidentartistandconductor to leadthe band."TheHighSchool JazzIntensive program hasbeenoneof myfavouriteexperiences of theyear.Notonlydidthestudentshavea wonderful attitudeaboutlearning,butalso theyconsistently steppedupto everychallenge I broughtthem,"saysMitchell. COMPOSITION CONTEST WINNER JONATHAN TOBIN Attending three-hour dailyrehearsals, BrianRapa nos,IanWeissaltosax,David workshops, andnightlyconcertsshapeda very Lee,Chelsea McBride, MarcoDiSpirito tenor busy,butextremely rewarding residency forthe sax,Lainey Thompson baritone sax,Dareios students. OnSunday, July5th,in theFestival Katsanikakis, SangJunLim,AniaZarzycki, Ira Hallat the Roundhouse Community Centre, Kones, RoryHisloptrumpet, Jonathan Tobin, thebandcelebrated theentirelegacyof jazz KenGoh,BrittanyReinsma, MarkJackson musicincludingpiecesbyCharles Mingus, trombone, EliReder-Davis bass,Bryson MariaSchneider, DukeEllington, JellyRoll Dodwell, Thomas Hectordrums, Cameron Grant Morton,Roscoe Mitchell,andchartsbystudentpiano,Stephanie Chan,DaveIsonguitar, composition contestwinnerJonathan Tobin. StefanThordarson violin. --- 27 Formoreinformation onthe program, scholarship winners,andnextyear'sauditions, visit coasta/jazz.ca , BESS DUREY AND JACKEE GUILLOU WIN GALAXIE RISING STARS AWARDS ATTHE TDCANADA TRUST VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL TheTDCanada TrustVancouver International JazzFestivalandGalaxie, The Continuous MusicNetworkofthe CBC,are proudto announce theBessDruryBandand Jackee GuillouJazzQuartetasthewinnersof the7thannualGalaxie RisingStarsAwards. Chosen fromtheartistscompeting forthe awardas NewArtistof theYear,thewinners eachreceived a $2500grant. Oneof Canada's bestnewtalents,Vancouver jazzvocalist/composer BessDureyblends bebopandgroovewithsinger-songwriter hipnessin emotionally compelling music.With a fluidandpitch-perfect voice,shecaptivates BESS DU REY (LI AND JACKEE GUILLDU (RI RECEIVE THEIR the listenerfromtheopeningnoteto thefinal AWARDS FROM ANDRE RHEAUME I PHOTOS BY CHRIS CAMERON hauntingphrase.Flowing effortlessly from Brazilian classicsto Broadway, fromcabaretto heraldthe Festivalasoneof the bestcultural jazzstandards andoriginals,vocalistJackee celebrations in theworld. Guillou is a freshnewvoiceontheVancouver TheGalaxie RisingStarsProgram champions scene.Herunaffected andemotional delivery Canadian talentbysupporting thedevelopment is charming, andherabilityto singin French andpromotion of ourmusicians. Working with andPortuguese is icingonthe musicalcake. morethan50 partnersof the musicindustry The24thannualTDCanada TrustVancouver acrossthecountry,this program of theCBC International JazzFestivalexperienced one encourages ourup-and-coming stars.Todate, of its mostsuccessful seasons to date.With over650artistsandgroupshavebenefited over1800musicians fromaroundtheworld fromthe program. PastwinnersfromtheTD performing at over40 indoorandoutdoor Canada TrustVancouver International Jazz venues throughout thecity,the Festivaldrew FestivalincludeChrisDavisQuartet(2008), in excess of 500,000peoplewhileconfirming Amanda TosoffQuartet(2007),October Trio its statusasVancouver's biggestmusicand (2006),Inhabitants (2005),JodiProznick artsevent.Musicians andaudiences alike (2004),andMichaelZachernuk (2003). 29 I'll play it first and tell you what it is later.- Miles Davis nW Orchestra November 28, 2009 JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009 The Cultch Tickets$20 / $15 / $5 Available at Ticketmaster.ca lmprov master, von Schlippenbach piano, interprets Monk. www.Vancouver Art intheSixties.com Ruins in Process Vancouver Art in the Sixties SUBSCRIBE NOWto this 6-concertseriesto secureGREAT SEATS andSAVINGS UPTO30%oversingleconcertpricing! SERIES SPONSOR MORRIS AND HELEN BELKIN ART GALLERY RADIO SPOtJSOR vancouversymphony.c OrcallVSOCustomerServiceat 604.876.3434 v, < C Q. 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