. --- GREETINGS FROM du Maurier Ltd. On behalf of du Maurier Ltd. I am pleased to welcome you to the ninth annual du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver. Over the years this festival has grown in both size and reputation, and is now recognized internationally as one of the most entertaining and innovative music festivals in the world. The board and staff of the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society deserve special recognition for their years of dedication to producing and promoting innovation and excellence in programming. Their contribution continues to play a significant role in the development of the jazz scene in Canada. Congratulations as well to the more than 800 musicians performing at this year's festival , and to the technicians and the hundreds of volunteers who have worked so very hard to make this event a tremendous success. I invite you to enjoy and experience the myriad of concerts and events over the next ten days as the festival brings the world of jazz to Vancouver. ~-~-~<=t\' Jean-Paul Blais President, du Maurier Ltd. I W O R D I s0f/1o R T H PRINTMEDIA #601- 1281 West Georgia Street Vancouver, B.C., V6E 3)7 Tel: 684-4447 ,Fax: 688-8378 PUBLISHER • MICHAEL HAYES NATIONAL Accol/N1S . BRAD PuRSS PROD. COORDINATOR . KEVIN P. REILLY DE.SIGN & PRODUCTION VERTEX DE.SIGN INC. "Your festival is justly considered by everyone to be one of the greatest in the world today." - Steve Lacy This flattering accolade from Mr. Lacy is one we' ve worked very hard to earn over the past decade. As contemporary society moves towards the end of the century, it's more necessary than ever to push past established boundaries, toJrovide fertile terrain for the communication, interaction, an dissemination of artists' collective imaginings. This festival has an international reputation for pushing the creative envelope. It's our intention to present one of the world's truly distinctive musical events. In this spirit, this year' s festival will include a performance poetry/ spoken word component during Jazz at the Plaza on the final weekend. Several performances will feature an improvised interface of music and word, and we thank Kedrick James of the Atomik House of Poetry for partnering this program. The festival ' s role in an expanded global musical network continues to grow. By providing opportunities for home-grown musicians to interact with some of the most significant international artists we aim ta promote and internationalize creative improvised music within Canada and throughout the world. This year we've also initiated tours for some of the most inventive and original creative artists from Europe; performers such as the ICP Orchestra, Louis Sclavis,Steve Arguelles, News From the Shed, MYTHA, Day and Taxi, and Trevor Watts. The Canadian jazz festival circuit provides most of the public opportunities for hearing Europe' s best. Unfortunately, there are few chances to play south of the border. In fact, outside of Europe and Japan, many of America's leading-edge artists also look north for employment. You'll hear many of them at this year's festival. Canada's jazz festivals are internationally recognized as the premier cooperative model for touring jazz artists. We're proud to work with Westcan Jazz and festivals further east to develop one of the most sophisticated and adventurous festival circuits anywhere. But without the committment and dedication of the amazing staff and volunteers of the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, none of this would be possible. A heartfelt thanks to all of you (particularly Bob, John, Jeff, and Kate). This team is definitely a winner! Welcome to the 9th Annual du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver. ~a Y Ken Pickering Artistic Director On behalf af my colleagues on Council and tlie tliousands of Jazz fans in Vancouver, welcome to tlie 1994 version of tlie du Maurier ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver. Since its inception in 1986, tlie Jazz Festival has attracted many of tlie world's greatest jazz artists to our city, and has provided exceptional opportunities for tlie public to enjoy live performances by legendary musicians. Every year tlie Festival gets bigger and better. Iunderstand tliat tliis year tliere will be more tlian 800 musicians giving more tlian 200 performances in 22 venues tliroughout tlie City. Ihave had tlie pleasure of working witli Bob Kerr on tlie Vancouver Arts Initiative and now fully understand why tlie Jazz Festival works as well as it does! Congratulations to tlie organizing committee, staff and volunteers who have been such an important port of tlie success of tlie du Maurier ltd. International Jazz Festival. May I suggest to tlie tliousands of visitors in town for tlie Festival tliat tliey also consider tlie oilier attractions of Vancouver. Many cultural and recreational activities complement tlie shopping, restaurants and entertainment opportunities tliat compose tlie fabric of our multicultural city. Most importanly, tlie pecple of Vancouver are always pleased to assist visitors and ensure tliat your time witli us is a special one. All best wishes tlie pa 'ciponts, facilitators and supporters of tlie 1994 du Maurier Lld. International Jazz Festival Vancouver. Philip W. Owen Mayor, City of Vancouver On behalf of tlie Government of British Columbia, best wishes and congratulations to everyone involved in tliis nintli annual du Maurier Lld. International Jazz Festival Vancouver. Your festival will once again bring together an extraordinary array of jazz luminaries. At 22 venues, the festival will present an astonishing number of performances-a total of 220 by over 800 artists from around the world. This is a program with amazing depth, variety and currency. I commend everyone involved in this event for creating such a rare opportunity for audiences to enjoy the works of some of the greatest jazz artists of our time. Vancouver, which already is home to some of Canada's most acclaimed jazz musicians, can look forward to o wealth of tourism and cultural benefits as a result of this annual infusion of talent. Congratulations-and tliank you for contributing to tlie cultural life of British Columbia. 13,,'JI ~ Bill Barlee Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture Province of British Columbia Warm greetings to musicians and jazz-lovers attending the 9th ,;mo!ll! -Vancouver International Jazz Festival. This progressive, contemporary festival has distinguished itself as a showcase for Canadian creativity in a world-class program. The Vancouver International Jazz Festival continues to inspire all-Ca acl1ans througV ~ its groundbreaking, sophisticated and visionary approach. It promotes our sense ot / identity by expanding the richness of our society. As Minister of Canadian Heritage, Iam pleased that the Government of Canada was able to contribute to this event. ~IW~~ Michel Dupuy Minister of Canadian Heritage LEVI'S®LOOSE FITTING JEANS. AS YOU'D EXPECT, THIS IS MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER LOOSE FIT. IT'S A LOOSE INTERPRETATION OF THE ORIGINAL:" AVAILABLE AT: ◄ BELOW THE BELT ► 6>17K~ 1131 Robson Street 688-6878 ··- INS IDE THANKS OUR SPONSORS! du Maurier Ltd . './ET'y";. ~ AIR CANADA @ @ie'Wancouvcr§un ~ BCTV CKNW/tl G OVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY RESPONSIBLE FOR CULTURE LAI lHL CITY OF V ANCOUVER CULTURAL FUND / lntemation days 13 sta 34 Conseildes Arts du Canada Office des tournees The Canada Council Touring Office 1?._iclralldD-4BC TEL .1'.1' Mobility 9rffu/,~ • /jfntp(!fi' THE COASTAL JAZZ AND BLUES SOCIETY is a non·profit society dedicated to the development of jazz, blues, and improvised music. In addition to the du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver, CJBS produces Time Flies: A Celebration of Contemporary Jazz and Improvised Music, and concert presentations yecr-round featuring regional , national, and international artists. Our offices are located at 435 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1L4 . Phone (604) 682-0706 Fax (604) 682-0704 AYOU:E BOARD Of DIRECTORS •p, Neu Dadoun President, Deborah Roitberg Vice President, Karl Stahl Treasurer, Patrick Julian Secretary, Sheila Barrazuol, James Coverdale. CUSTOM DRUMS ~Roland GASTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY IHI Granville Island Please see page 62 for Acknowledgements STAFF Robert Kerr Executive Director, Ken Pickering Artistic Director, John Orysik Marketing and Promotions Director, Jeff Turner Office Manager, Kate Hammett-Vaughan Administrative Secretary, Ann McDonell Assistant Administrative Secretary, Barbara Fus Production Coordinator, Michael Brooks Transportation Coordinator, Carl Chinn Arlisls Logistics, Susan Byman Box Office Coordinator, Bruce Stevenson Site Coordinator, Dianne Parberry Equipment Coordinator, Marilynne Friedman Merchandising Coordinator. FESTIVAL PROGRAM BOOK Design - Vertex Design Inc., Cover Art - Barbara Klunder, Editor- Marian Gilmour, Copy - John Orysik, Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Diana Conway, Ann McDonell , Publisher - Michael Hayes, Wordsworth, National Accounts - Brad Purss. Printed in Canada . - VANCOUVER EAST CULTURAL CENTRE 1895 Venobles ORPHEUM THEATRE Smithe & Seymour Shirley Horn Trio plus Marcus Roberts Trio Fri. June 24 • 8 PM• $29, $25, $21 WESTERN fRONT 303 East 8th Avenue Jeannie & Jimmy Cheatham & The Sweet Baby Blues Band THE COMMODORE 870 Grenville Street No Minors Please Ronny Jordan plus Medeski , Martin & Wood Mon. June 27 • 8 PM • $23 Fri . June 24 • 10 PM• $23 ICP Orchestra plus Misha Mengelberg & Han Bennink plus Russell Jackson Tues. June 28 • 8 PM• $18 NOW Orchestra featuring Barry Guy plus Paul Plimley & Barry Guy Wed. June 29 • 8 PM• $18 Delbert McClinton Sat. June 25 • 10 PM • $25 lrakere plus Shang6 Ashe Sun. June 26 • 9 PM • $20 Youssou N'Dour plus Celso Machado Wed. June 29 • 9 PM • $28 Michael Century Fri. June 24 • 5:30 PM • $10 MYTHA Sat. June 25 • 5:30 PM • $10 Marilyn Lerner & Kieran Overs Sun. June 26 • 5:30 PM • $10 Goldberg/Baars/Moore Mon. June 27 • 5:30 PM • $10 News From The Shed Tues. June 28 • 5:30 PM• $10 Bill Frisell Quintet featuring Don Byron Thur. June 30 • 8 PM • $25 Pharoah Sanders Quartet Johnny Nocturne Band plus Walter Wolfman Washington VOGUE THEATRE DISCOUNT PASSES 918 Granville St. Oliver Jones Trio plus Robin Shier Quintet Choose a combination of Festival shows to suit your taste and save 20 - 50% off the single ticket price. Sat. June 25 • 8 PM • $25 Limited Pass Tickets Are Available--Order Early! Joshua RedmanQuartet plus Above Ground Sun. June 26 • 8 PM • $23 John McLaughlin 's Free Spirits Any 4 Commodore, Vogue, and/or VECC shows• $75 Any 3 Performance Works shows • $25 Any 3 Western Front shows• $20 MEGA-PASS • All 26 Commodore, Vogue, VECC, and Western Front Shows • $250 on. June 27 • 8 PM • $28 Terence Blanchard/ Jeanie Bryson Group Passes include one ticket for each concert selected. All prices include GST. Tues. June 28 • 8 PM • $25 Pass Orders are available exclusively through the Jazz Hotline 682-0706 Jay McShann trio VISA • Mastercard • American Express plus Strange Weather plus Bruce Nielsen Quintet Fri. July 1 • 8 PM• $25 Thur. June 30 • 10 M • $20 Sat. July 2 • 8 PM • $25 Bob Berg Quartet TICKET OUTLETS Sun. July 3 • 8 PM • $23 PERfORMANCE WORKS •JAZZ HOTLINE • (604) 682-0706 Charge by Phone •All TICKETMASTER locations (including Lower Mainland Eaton's and major mall lnfocentres) Charge by Phone (604) 280-4444 Lopato/Dresser / Hemingway • Highlife Records 1317 Comm Wed. June 29 • 5:30 PM • $10 Vancouver McPhee/Plimley/Ellis • Washington State - A Northwest outlets (206) Thur. June 30 • 5:30 PM • $10 Bob Ostertag • Discounts for Jazz Friends, Seniors through the Ja:z Fri. July 1 • 5:30 PM• $10 • Nightclubs have var· tickets available at the for details 8 Louis Sclavis Acoustic Quartet Fri . July 1 • 9 PM• $10 Diana Krall Trio Sat. July 2 • 9 PM• $15 . PL4YERS ABOVE GROUND tan,couver alto saxophonist au .Berson presents a passionate program of original P0st·bop compositions and standards ranging from Duke Elltgton, Thelonious Monk and ZDorn, to Kenny Wheeler. ave Say tenor/so sax, Brent Gubbe/s bas:rano !run/o ~ubert piano, and Stan 'ay or arums. June 26 Vogue ~ith COCO LOVE ALCORN tesensation since her arrival on Vancouver scene less than 0 year ago, irrepressible 19year old Jazz vocalist Coco Love Alcorn is a star in the making h . · Coe0,s notura I sense of ~ rorg, near-perfect pitch, and azz ing scat solos have earned her a loyal fo//owin With Bruno Hubert . g. A d ,L h piano, n re ac once bass and Pou/ Townsend drum; June 24 Blue Note July 2 Aquarium ~ 10 plays some of the most enc~anting and exciting music you Uever hear. Their CD El Comma Real won the 1994 World Music Juno. With An el Arao~ vibraphone, congas ~to Garcia bass, vocals, Ed ' ~enderson guitar, vocals, Alberto an Martin and Carlos G C rt voe/ as, quena, charanga .oes June 25 Gas/own · STEVE ARGUHlH QUINTET ~ff-beat and highly original rummer Steve Arguelles is among the front-runners of the Bn(1sh l?ZZ scene and currenrl resides 1n Paris. He has p/ayJ w,th Loose Tubes, Tony Coe H~man Chain, and Steve Ld His recenrly re/eased CD /4h Um with _this five-piece ba~d is a quirky ~•x of folk, country, and modem 1azz. Ju/ion Arguelles saxophone, Mick Hutton bass Stu art Ha// guitarist, and Huw' torren accordion. Thanks to e Bnt,sh Council July 2 Plaza, Pitt ANCIENT CUUURH BABAYAGA Joum~y across the musical mosaic of Latin America. from th :ndean highlands of Bolivia anl eru _to the Venezuelan coast and the • h,lls of Nicaragua . Th·1s fi vep,ece Vancouver-based ensemble Totally captivating,Vancouver's contemporary string quartet blends the sounds of jazz and pop. Far from ordinary, the prform fresh dynamic renditions o gypsy dances, jazz standards, and original compositions Inspired by the Kronos Ou~rtet 0nd the Turrle Island String Qu~rtet, Babayaga features t;;,one Claude Brunet viola Paula . 1se violin, Claude Gigue~e v1olm, and Harold Birston cello June 30 Grouse Moun,am , • · ROG£ RBAIRD AND MUSEART ;ercussionist Baird, a graduate of e NewYork loft scene of the '70s continues to pursue new ' t1menshions of musical expression roug explorations of for~ and abstraction. Vibrant ~ng1nal compositions with Dave ay saxophone, Jim Knodle ~rumpetr.:nd Michael Bisio bass ,s tr,o . tures Dave Say and . Tony Wilson guitar. iu~e 25 Glass Slipper (trio} u Y I Glass Slipper July 2 Plaza JON BAHANTYNE Saskatchewan·bom and New York-~ased, Ballantyne is an exceptional pianistwhose ddzzl1ng technique is matched b 0 ':'3P knowledge of the jazz Y tradition. His solo pe.., d /'be rrormances r?w ' . rally from every period ~ 1azz_,h,story. Thanks to Canada ounc, Touring Office July 3 Plaza Bob Berg has gained a reputation as one of the hottest and most accomplished tenor saxophonists in jazz. Since 1969, he has performed with greats like Jack McDuff, Horace Silver, Cedar Walton , and Tom Harrell. In 1984, Bob joined the Miles Davis band and stayed for three years. His solo recording debut as a leader came in 1987 with Short Stories on the Denon label. He followed that with three more releases while also touring extensively in the hard-hitting Bob Berg/ Mike Stern fusion group, featuring Dennis Chambers on drums and Lincoln Goines on electric bass. Now, with his new band, Bob has returned to the smokin' and hard-blowing mainstream jazz that has always been his first love. Says Berg, "Now, ii it swings, I' m happy. I like to listen for that quality in music. Number one to me is if it feels good. All the records I grew up loving-John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Stanley Turrentine, Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker-all feel good. That music always swings. That's my main thing. " This powerhouse acoustic jazz band is riveting! Joey Calderazzo piano, Jay Anderson bass, and John Riley drums . BAARS/ HEBERER QUARTET Saxophonist Ab Baars strikes a delicate balance between clarity and precision and adds an explosive raw emotionality. Working with rudimentary themes he evokes all kinds of atmospheres to create his own world of sound. Dutch trumpeter Thomas Heberer is an awardwinning composer and has played with Albert Mangelsdorff, Muhal Richard Abrams, Willem Breuker, and David Murray. Bassist Ernst Glerum and drummer Gerry Hemingway round out the quartet. Ab Baars also appears in a clarinet/ reeds trio with Ben Goldberg and Michael Moore, and with Heberer in the ICP Orchestra. June 28 Granville Island June 27 Western Front (Baars/Goldberg/Moore) June 28 VECC (ICP Orchestra) BCR TRIO This band presents a repertoire of original material and works by contemporary composers such as Bobby Hutcherson and Cedar Walton. With Quebec pianist Bruno Hubert, Vancouver's Russ Botten bass, and Craig Scott drums/ vibraphone . June 26 Grouse Mountain BOB BELL & NECROPOLIS Vancouver guitarist"-Bob Bell's funky brand of psychedelia incorporates early '70s Miles Davis, P. Funk, and roots rock. With the solid rhythm section of Mitch Lazer drums, Boying Geronimo timbales/ congas, and David Guindon bass. July 3 Performance Works GILLES BERNARD REPERTORY ORCHESTRA @ 12 One of Quebec's outstanding composers and arrangers, pianist Gilles Bernard's music is both passionate and introspective, influenced by jazz, ethnic drums, and the tango. With Bruno Turgeon bass clarinet/ flute, Alain Bois, Jean Boutin, Bruno Dumont, Dave Parker saxophones, Jean-Luc Thibault trumpet, Hugh Watts trombone, Pierre Cote bass, and Raynald Drouin drums. Thanks to the Canada Council Touring Office. July 2 Plaza JOE BJORNSON QUINTET Led by trombonist Bjornson this ensemble presents original compositions, free improvisations and standards. The band is unified by their great love for Latin rhythms.With Vancouver's top Latin/ salsa drummer Rodrigo Guerramella, Peter MacDonald guitar, Brent Gubbels bass, and David Say saxophone. July 3 Plaza MILES BLACK QUARTET Vancouver composer/ pianist Miles Black presents a dynamic, refreshing repertoire of traditional and contemporary jazz standards and originals. The keyboardist with Skywalk, he has performed with Paul Horn, Fraser MacPherson, and Dee Daniels. Their Vancouver homecoming is the final date of their crossCanada lour. With Tom Keenlyside sax, Miles Hill bass, and Claude Ranger drums. July 3 Plaza & Alma St. Cafe MICHAEL BLAKE & FREE ASSOCIATION Vancouver-born tenor saxophonist Michael Blake made the pilgrimage to New York a few years ago and has not looked back A member of the acclaimed new jazz group, The Lounge Lizards, Michael is now concentrating on original compositions and establishing himself as a leader of his own group. With NYC stars John Medeski piano, Billy Martin drums, and Chris Wood bass. His Alma Street trio includes Ken Lister bass and Ross Taggart piano. June 26 Alma St. Cafe (trio) June 27 Performance Works June 28 Vogue Theatre Like Wynton Marsalis, trumpeter Terence Blanchard leads one of the most dynamic bands on the ·contemporary mainstream scene. Little more than,° d~cade ago, Blanchard went from playing in Lionel Hampton s 619 band to a four-year stint with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers where he took over from Wynton Marsalis. Shortly thereafter he partnered with saxophonist Donald Hamson and together they recorded five albums for Concord Jazz and Columbia. Blanchard has also composed numerous soundtracks o~er the years including Spike Lee's 1992 film epic M_alcolm X, _a 1~zz score for the new Wesley Snipes' film Sugar Hill , Showhme s Assault at West Point: The Court Martial of Johnson Whittaker, and Spike Lee's brand new film Brooklyn. His latest recording, The Billie Holiday Songbook (Columbia), is a reverential tribute to Lady Day which features vocals by a refreshingly creative new singer who just happens to be Dizzy Gillespie's daughter, Jeanie Bryson . Says Kenny Barron, "She has a great voice, husky, real dreamy, good intonation, and she knows how to phrase. " This concert promises to be a festival highl ight with Bruce Barth piano, Chris Thomas bass, Troy Davis drums, and Jeanie Bryson vocals. BONGO BOB Grahan Ord Huie/piccolo/ saxophone leads Vancouver's finest Lann jazz musicions. Bongo Bob combines the freedom of improvisononol music with grooving rhythms; a melange of Brazilian and Afro-Cuban influences. With Daryl Johnke guitar, Phil Belonger droms, Robin Reid percussion, Lou Mastroianni keyboards, and Alon Johnston boss. June 24 Grouse Mountain HENRY BOUDIN QUARTET Led i Henry Boudin tenor sax, is Vancouver-based quartet plays mainly original composinons in the mainstream nee-bop style. Boudin hos pl'.ireed with notable omsts Dizzy Gil espie, Jaco Pastorius, and Nit: Kennedy. With Bronc Hu rt piano, Andre Lachance boss, and Blaine Wikjord droms. July 2 Gr. Isl. Market Stage 14 BUGS INSIDE Please see listing under Tony Wilson. JARED BURROWS QUARTET An ocnve performer on the Vancouver scene, r;:;tarist Jared Burrows leads this nd through originals and lesser-known standards rooted in the jazz trodinon. His influences include Jim Holl, Miles Davis, and Keith Jarrett. With o killer rhythm secnon featuring Bruno Hubert piano, Poul Townsend droms, and Sean Drobbit boss. June 25 Grouse Mountain GAIL BOWEN 8. STRAIGHT UP ALAIN CARON 8. LE BAND Gail Bowen's husky voice and soulful delivery have mode her a top Vancouver blues vocalist. This high energy rhythm and blues bond has a strong Lafo feel. With Michael Creber keyboards, Lou Hoover droms, Brion Newcombe boss, and Horris Von Berkel guitar. June 26 Gas/own Aloin Coron rocketed to nononol fame as the bassist with UZEB. His playing with that fcrou~ hos inspired diehord oyo ty in fans across the country. Coron hos since expanded his musical offilionons to include such luminaries as Mike Stem, Michael Brecker, Don Alias, and Michel Donato. Jerry de Villiers guitar, Pierre Verville keyboards, and Mogello Cormier droms. Thanks lo the Canada Council Touring Office. June 25 Gostown June 26 Performance Works BRASS ROOTS the tradinon of Billie Holiday end Dinah Washinftton, Vancouver's own "Black Cu tured Pean" delivers moving interpretanons of classics from the '30s and '40s. With Lome Kellett piano, Pot Hervey boss, and Stu Loseby tenor sax. July 2 UBC Party down with a fesnvol favourite. This modem brass bond plays world beat funky jazz influenced by New Orleans' carnival bonds such as the Dirty Dozen, and the nght funk of Tower of Power. Thrcve just released their secon CD Lacondo Rift. With Brod Muirhead sousaphone, Graham Ord and Campbell Rygo saxophones, Vince Mai frvmpet, Dennis Esson trombone, Dennis Burke and Jim McGillveray droms/ percussion. June 25 Gastown PEARL BROWN Seventy year-old vocalist Pean Brown hos cooked dinner for Diano Ross, sung with Wynton Marsalis, and acted as guardian for her nephew Jimi Hendrix. In THE CATHOLICS Australian composer/ bassist Uoyd Swanton was here lost year with the amazing Bernie McGonn. He's assembled some of the best musicians in Oz for this septet. Throughout Swanton' s music runs O stror;ii, seducnve dance strain foun in the bond's various African, Caribbean, Lann, and Eastern influences. With Sandy Evans saxophones, Jomes Greening trombone, Dove Brewer guitar, Michel Rose pedal steel guitar, Sommilo Sithole percussion, and Toby Holl droms. June 28 Performance Works CELTIC WORKS The power of jazz improvisation meets the resonance of centuries-old trodinonol lrish melodies in this Celtic jazz big bond. Celtic Works "finds the place where Ceilidh meets Coltrane". Featuring John Walsh on the ethereal Uilleonn pipes, Peter Huron guitar, Tony Wilson boss, David Say saxophone, Rolph Eppel and Brion Hording trombone, Roger Baird tablas/ percussion, and Stan Taylor droms. June 30 Glass Slipper 11\ICHAEL CENTURY Pianist-composer Michael Century hos on eclectic background in classical, contemporary, and improvised music. His recent work blends 20th century influences from Schoenberi Berg, Cage, and Schafer wit various improvising traditions. His performances incorporate sampled text sounds, computercontrolled piano, and solo piano pieces. June 24 Western Front THOIAAS CHAPIN TRIO Brooklho a/lo saxop onist/ Raufist/ composer Thomas Chopin leads this trio that ploys with verve-music rooted in trodinon and fueled with a passion for exploration. Recent CDs hove been released on Knitting Factory Works and Arabesque. The trio was one of the hits of the '93 festival. You' ll be amazed! With Mario Pavone alto saxophone/ flute and Michael Sorin drums. June 25 Performance Works June 26 Gostown, Pitt ELLEN CHURCHILL QUARTET A blues-alto with a worm resonant sound, vocalist Ellen Churchill makes her debut at this Jazz Festival. She performs standards in the traditional style with the instrumentation of the classic Not King Cole Trio. With George Mcfetridge piano, Peter MacDonald guitar, and Chris Nelson boss. July 1 Grouse Mountain ~fi I June 27 Vancouver East Cultural Centre "Jimmy and Jeannie Cheatham's brand of blu . . f I blend of spirit and intellect. It's rooted in tradi~~~s ~J~~ u 1 swings like mod." -Jazz Times ' Tonight w~ bring you a special treat-Kansas C,ty 1azz at ,ts ~estl The music ,s unrestrained, exuberant, soulful, rollicking " b0 ~ ing;/ aring, wicked, virtuous, and wrld The,r sound ,s b,g' o an eaut,ful The great Thad Jones once greeted the~ ~:~,v~r91in as th~,Y came off stage at the Fu11tsu Concord Jazz The Truth' ;,aJy,ng, TChahnk yhou Thank you for bringing us back to eann,e eat am ,s a gre O t I ft d and a delightful Sh h rf yric writer, 91 e p1an1st, singer e as pe armed and toured ov th Mama Thornton, Cab Calloway, Jae Wrll,ams e~1nat years I as ~nton, Odetta, and Jimmy Witherspoon Jimmy Cheatham has 1 p aye ass trombone w,th Duke Ellington Lionel Ha t h far Chico Hamilton The group has play~d t kmdhon, T ad Jones, and was musical director CDs, and was awarded the Grand Pnx d Do pacd e ouses around the world, recorded seven their debut album on Concord called Swee~Bo~q~~uee J~h, t1~e French equivalent of a Grammy, for ong,nals, including the,r own Meet Me with ?our Bf k ~ 0 um of classic blues and Cheatham class,c The motto of the Sweet Baby Blues Band ,~ 6 rdwers On, has become a blues nobody does I Jeannie Cheatham / I J ,s O O Ygoes home feeling bad "And "lronman" Harns drums D,nk M piano voco s, ,mmy Cheatham boss trombone John Smith trumpet, and R,;key 00~:~:J~!e~~arles Owens reeds, Richard Re,d bdss, Nolan 6 ;/ :,g .J,, CIRCLE Of VOICES DENNY CLARK Western Canada's premier gospel group presents a rich combination of uplifting traditional and contemporary gospel music. lnffuences include their own rich religious backgrounds and the gospel sounds of Mahalia Jackson and The Winans. With Conduce Churchill, Leora Cashe, Joseph Chappel, Will Sanders vocals, and Jaye Krebs keyboards. July 3 Glass Slipper Jazz vocalist Dennll Clark has seen and done it a I. Through stints with the British Anmy and acting al London's Globe Theatre-this iozz vocalist has never forgotten the essential thing. You gotta swing! Citing inffuences Mark Murphy and Mel Tonme, Clark appears with Chris Sigerson piano, Blaine Wikjord drums, and Paul Ruhland bass. July 1 Aquarium BILL CLARK SEXTET Steeped in the acoustic jazz tradition, this exceptional Vancouver sextet perlonms enticing, original compositions that pay homage to the post-bop tradition. Their new CD Out of Line features the bright, lyrical trumpet of Bill Clark. With Patric Caird saxophone, Ross Taggart piano, Dennis Esson trombone, Ken Lister bass, and Stan Taylor drums. June 24 Performance Works CLUSONE TRIO A big hit al the 1993 Festival and one of the hottest bands in Europe! This Dutch Ensemble mixes free improvisation, standards, and original music with commitment, passion, humour, and almost telepathic interaction. Percussionist Han Bennink is one of the greatest European jazz drummers. Ernst Reijseger redefines the role of the cellist and Michael Moore plays the most beautih,I a/to sax and clarinet in the world. Phenomenal music! June 27 Pitt COAT COOKE AND THE EVOLUTION Saxophonist Coat Cooke's music is sensuous, exciting, and original. The Evolution presents a tight andrvwerful groove-driven soun , which moves like P-Funk mixed with Zappa and Prince. The Evolution is (ined by Kedrick James poet, a equent collaborator. With Daniel Kane and Bob Walker reeds, John Korsrud trumpet, Ron Samwonth and Tony Wilson guitar, Brent Gubbels bass, and Stan Taylor drums. July 2 Plaza CREA TURES Of ff AB IT Five of Vancouver's outstanding tzz talents explore post-hision nms in the modem mainstream tradition. This award-winning quintet provides a provocative mix of emotive, immediate jazz led by saxophonist Bill Runge. With Ron Samwonth guitar, Ross Taggart piano, Rene Worst bass, and Don Powrie drums. June 26 Gas/own 17 CRISPELL, SCLAVIS &HAYNES - Iii Long & McQuade Limited Musical Instruments SALES SERVICE CENTRES 1664 West 4th Avenue Vancouver V6J 1L9 734-4886 American pianist Marilyn Crispell's music is o revelation. Within the blizzards of sound she creates, each note falls clear, on unique and beautiful crystallization. A leading player in contemporary music, and inspired by Cecil Toylor, Coltrane, and J.S. Boch, Crispell' s music reffects her belief in its spiritual powers. This trio features the French virtuoso clarinetist Louis Sclavis and New York drummer Phil Haynes. Crispell will also appear in o quartet with John Tchicoi (see Tchicoi). July 2 Plaza July 3 Pitt {quartet with Tchicai/ DAY &TAXI 8790 120th Street Surrey 594-9421 Best Wishes to all participants in this year's festival DUTHIE BOOKS One of the best young contemrbrrary groups in Switze and. Scottish bass and tuba p/ayerlindsoy Coo~r hos worked with Trevor Watts on Kenny Wheeler. Christoph Gallia soprano/a/ta saxophones hos ployed in coun~ess groufs with Irene Schweizer, Phi Minton, and Fred Frith omoni others. Zurich-based Dieter UI ric drums hos worked with Urs Blochlinger, Bob Mover, and Glenn Ferris. Sponsored by Pro Helvetia. June 24 Pitt June 25 Gastown June 26 Performance Works DICK DE GRAAF SEPTET 18 JAZZ The Essential Companion For Every Jazz Fan by John Fordham Darling Kindersley S39.00 SIX LOCATIONS IN VANCOUVER Mail Order 1701 W. 3rd Ave., Vancouver, B.C. V6J l K7 Toll Free: l-800-6631174 Fax: (604) 732-3765 Dick de Graaf' s sophisticated compositional style paired with on unusud combination of instrumentalists results in lop-doss European jazz. This tight ensemble from Holland tokes pleasure in interweaving melody lines and mixing modern jazz with improvised music. Dick de Graaf saxophone,HonsSpono trombone, Onno Kelk guitarist, Michael Gustorff violinist, Egon Kracht double bass, Pieter Bost drums, and Ge Bijvoet piano. nianks lo the Dutch Cultural Fund. June 25 Pitt June 26 Gastown JOHN DOHENY TRIO This trio presents a broad selection of tzz standards and mainstream be p that lean heavily toward the blues. John Doheny tenor and a/to saxophone hos loured with The Coasters, The Plotters, and Solomon Burke. He cites Fraser MocPherson among his chief inffuences. With Jasper Clarke bass and Budge Schochte guitar. June 26 Blue Nole PAUL DOLDEN/ FRANCOIS HOULE/PEGGY LEE An electro-acoustic composer whose works ore performed throughout the world, Poul Dolden regularly receives commissions and hos won over 20 awards. This concert features four works from his new double CD in which the live soloist becomes on heroic virtuoso pitted against prerecorded tapes of several hundred tracks of sound. An irrredible sonic experience! With Frm~ois Houle clarinet/sax, Peggy Lee cello, and Poul Dolden guitar. July 3 Plaza RENEE DORUYTER Vancouver ;azzvoca/istRenee D:iruyter's soft and sultry tones ore o perfect fit for the beautiful old standards she sings. Her recent CD Everytime We Say Goodbye is o testament to her impeccable taste in material. With Ross Taggart piano, Rick Kilburn bass, and John Nolan drums. June 28 UBC DRUM HEAT Led by the prolific Vancouver percussionist Salvador Ferreros, in colloborotionwiththeWorld Percussion Intensive at Simon Fraser University, this Drum Heat concert brings together the finest percussionists from around the ~lobe. With Modesto Amegogo om Ghana, Glen Velez from the US, and Trichy Sankaran from South Indio. July 2 Plaza DRUM PRAYERS Drawing from Afro-Latin and Brazilian traditions, Joseph Danza percussion/winds and his ensemble evoke the atmosphere and excitement of tribal ritual and celebration. It is a musical journey, embracing prayer, universal communion, and wild dance rhythms. With Burgen Amren and Brion Siver percussion, Ross Barrett sax, and special guests. June 29 Glass Slipper CHRISTINE DUNCAN TRIO Young vocalist Christine Duncan's background in gospel underscores her powerful delivery of jazz standards. Before she turned 18 she hod three albums and a world tour under her. belt. One of Vancouver's most in demand session singers, she hos been featured on CBC's Hot Air. With Bob Murphy piano and Ken Lister bass. June 28 Alma St.Cafe PAUL DUTTON An intermedio artist whose vocal performances ploy at the borders of literature and music, Poul Dutton spons disciplines and fuses styles. A riveting soloist, his inventive vocal techniques extend the potential of human sound. He was o member of the sound performance group The Four Horsemen and hos worked with Phil Minton, Bill Smith, Malcolm Goldstein, and R. Murray Schafer. July 2 Plaza /with Pe/er Va/so/mis, Bob Ostertag/ July 3 Plaza /solo) RALPH EPPEL QUINTET Rhythmic, eclectic, hard-blowing modern music ployed by Vancouver trombonist/composer Eppel's new group. They ploy original compositions doting from the mid-'70s New Orchestra Workshop Quintet up to the present. With Gordon Koch vibes, Tony Wilson guitar, Gregg Simpson drums, and Donny Porker bass. June 26 Glass Slipper ELLERY ESKELIN TRIO A hit at the '93 Festival, New York-based tenor saxophonist Ellery Eskelin mixes bebop inffuences with free jazz improvisation, incorporating fresh ideas into traditional material. He hos released Figure of Speech (Soul Note), Setting the Standard (Cadence Jazz), and Forms (Open Minds). His new trio features Andrea Porki ns accordion, sampler and Jim Block drums June 25 Pitt FANTAZEA This unique Vancouver group presents both traditional and contemporary Brazilian music plus original compositions. With Roy Piper guitar, Phil Belonger drums, Jennifer Scott vocals, Michael Creber keyboards, Chris Nelson bass, and Graham Ord saxophones. July 3 Aquarium FIFTH AVENUE One of the best post-bop quintets in the country, they've won the CBC/Alcon Competition, and opened for Oscar Peterson. Their contemporary original compositions truly swing. With Jim Pinchin tenor sax, Brod Turner and Alon Matheson piano/trumpet, Chris Nelson bass, and Poul Townsend drums. June 24 Glass Slipper 681 •Yale 1300 Granville St. BLUES BLUES BLUES BLUES STEVE FISK TRIO Mainstream jazz with o sense of adventure, ;azz guitarist Steve Fisk's comrisitions ore inAuenced by Jim Ho I, Poul Hindemith, Miles Davis, and Keith Jarrett. With Dylan Von Der Schyff drums and Andre Lachance bass. June 24 Aquarium FLOWERS FOR ALBERT Please see listing under Tony Wilson. MARTIN FRANKLIN TRIO One of England's finest vibraphonists, now a resident of Vancouver, Mortin Franklin presents swingini standards and originals in e acoustic bop tradition. With John Nolan drums and Peter Trill bass. June 29 Pacific Centre June 30 Blue Note HUGH FRASER QUINTET Canada's bebop ambassadors, this burning Juno Award winning quintet is led by the irrepressible trombonist/pianist/composer/ arranger Hugh Fraser. Across Canada, throughout Europe and the US, they draw crowds and rave reviews wherever they ploy. With Campbell Rygo alto sax, Ross Taggart tenor sax/piano, Ken Lister bass, and Blaine Wikjord drums. June 24 Alma St. Cafe June 25 Glass Slipper {trio) 19 BLUES BLUES BLUES BLUES June 30 Vancouver East Cultural Centre th I · ·t S ft-spoken and self"Bill Frisell is the Clark Kent of e e ~tn~ ~~;~;; i: lungfuls of raw fire effacing in conversation, he apparen y. r_ t what is typically coiled when he straps on his (guitar) .._.H,ts must1'c ,nsontorock'n roll · and it sure n improv,so ,on· 1 s ' h h ·t tu jazz, t oug ' . ms o d fusion , In one of the biggest leaps of ain't that _tired_ dinoshauyr c~~- ds and. Jimi Hendrix, Frisell coaxes and imagination since t e ar ,r f h. t me But slams his hovering split-toned axe into shapes o : ,n!~h~'s ~;~ed besides being a guitar genius-in case you wan m into a terrific song:"rite(' · Spik d . number of demanding and Over the years, foseH as wor e in ° orated with Paul Motion, John diverse musical s,tuahoRns. ~e;h~n~~~atckson, Marianne Faithful'. Jan Zorn More Johnson, ana h.11 W e Horvitz G barek Lyle Mays, Vernon Reid, Julius Hemp , , dayn , ar , Robin Halcomb, David Sanborn an _numerou~ others. For more than o decade, Frisell hos en one of the most sought-after guitar voices. His more recent role os o compose_r and bond leader has garnered increasing notoriety. Elektra Nonesuch recording artist, Don Byron is equally at home with Ellington, Messiaen, and Mickey Katz .. He ,s_ arguably the best young clannet,st in America. This is one hot quintet w,th longtime Frisell sidemen Kermit Driscoll bass, Joey Baron drums, and Rob Burger accordion. !! ~--~ ~ BRUCE FREEDMAN SOPRANO QUINTET Soprano saxophonist Bruce Freedman is one of Canada's stellar players. His_ C~ltraneinAuenced 1mproV1sations are Auid and exciting, building to a peak of spacious power. Cool music with a burning intensity. With Graham Ord and Fran~ois Houle soprano saxophones, Dylan Van Der Schyff drums, and Andre Lachance bass. June 30 Pitt FREE f'ALL When Vancower bandleaders Paul Blaney and Graham Ord realized they were sharing band members, repertoire, and performance space-they decided to amalgamate. This energetic quartet plays original compositions and is a great vehicle for the extraordinary solo work of Blaney on bass, Ord on saxophones and Kim Darwin piano. June 24 Gloss Slipper LARRY FULLER TRIO Seattle-based pianist Larry Fuller is acknowledged as one of the West coasr s finest jazz men for his acoompaniment to vocalists such as Dee Daniels and Errestine Anderson A straight-ahead swing man, he's joined by Russ Botten bass and Dan Saehnle guitar. June 29 Alma St. Cafe GARBO'S HAT This acclaimed Vancower trio approaches original new music and jazz stardards with enthusiasm and creativity. An unusual blend of saxophone, voice, and bass, their second recording, Foce The Music (Word of Mouth), was nominated for a Juno award this year. With Kate Hammett-Vaughan voice, Graham Ord saxophones, and Paul Blaney bass. July 2 Plaza Vaughan and many more. With his long time musical friends Stewart Losecy on tenor saxophone and Don Fraser on drums. June 26 Aquarium Quartet. Ab Baars will perform in the Baars/Heberer Quartet and Michael Moore is a member of the incredible Clusone Trio. June 27 Western Front CHARLES GAYLE TRIO BEN GOLDBERG/ TOA\ VARNER QUARTET Saxophonist Charles Gayle has been playing his intensely personal brand of free jazz for the past 20 years. A passionate and uncompromising artist, he is at last receiving the recognition he deserves, touring Europe and North America and recording for Black Saint, Knitting Factory Works, FMP and Silkheart. Gayle is joined by bassist Michael Bisio, who toured the West Coast with Gayle and has become his bassist of choice, and drummer Michael Wimberley. July 2 Pitt July 3 Plaza GOLDBERG/BAARS/ MOORE LINTON GARNER TRIO A summit of three of the finest This iazz pianist and his trio present originals and standards in the classic jazz tradition. Gamer has played with Fletcher Henderson, Billy Eckstine, Smokey Robinson, Sarah clarinetist/saxophonists in contemporary music. San Francisco's Ben Goldberg also appears in this Festival as coleader of the Goldberg/Varner Clarinetist Ben Goldberg, leader of the acclaimed New Klezmer Trio, is one of the freshest voices on the West Coast scene. In thisquartet he joins forces with French horn player Tom Varner. Last seen in Vancower as a member of Steve Lacy's Vespers ensemble, Varner has worked with John Zorn, Bobby Previte, and George Gruntz. Performing their original compositions with bassist Mark Dresser and drummer Kenny Wollesen Ben Goldberg also appears in a trio setting with reed masters Ab Baars and Michael Moore. 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The Assistance of tile Gonrnment of Ontono tnrough the Mrn1stry of Culture lour1sm ond Reueotion 1s o(knowledged OKANAGAN 5PR1NG JS PROUD TO PLAY A PART IN ONE OF VANCOUVER'S GREAT ANNUAL MUSICAL EVENTS: THE DU MA.DRIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Now SIX ALL NATURAL BEERS FROM OKANAGAN SPRING: SPRING PILSNER PREMIUM LAGER EXTRA SPECIAL PALE ALE OLD MUNICH WHEAT B EER ST. PATRICK STOUT OLD ENGLISH PORTER 21 VINNY GOLIA TRIO Multi-reedmon Vinny Golia has performed with Anthony Braxton, Horace Tapscott, and Joe McPhee. New Yorker Phil Haynes' explosive drumming, was featured with numerous ensembles in the '93 festival. With Seattle bass titan Michael Bisio, this is sure to be an incendiary trio. July 2 & 3 Plaza MacDonald's Guilt Edged Blonde. Six of Vancouver's foremost artists present this jazz suite/detective story. Tony Wilson guitar, Joe Williamson bass, David Say saxophone, Ralph Eppel trumpet/ trombone, Dylan Van Der Schyff drums, and Peter Huron reading. July 3 Plaza GYPSALERO Led by guitarist Ron Thompson This Vancouver trio presents jazz standards and originals in o chamber-jazz style. Tunes include classics by Monk, Gillespie, Mingus, and more. Led by swinging jazz guitarist Michael Guild, with the solid rhythm section of Torben Oxbol bass, and John Nolan drums. July 1 Pacific Centre this hot Vancouver quartet explores exotic melody and intricate time signatures in a tribute to the gypsy string band. Inspired by artists such as Iva Papasov, Astor Piazzola, Django Reinhardt, and Stephane Grappelli. With Budge Schachte guitar, Marcelle Nokony violin, Don Powrie drums, and Brent Gubbels bass. June 25 Aquarium GUILT EDGED BLONDE KA TE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN Cool jazz Hoots through the semidarkness as Detective Lew Archer takes the stage, to bring you the story of crime writer Ross Cool phrasing, hard-driving swing, and a captivating sound have made Kate HammettVaughan one of Canada's MICHAEL GUILD premiere jazz vocalists. A 1994 Juno nominee with Gorbo' s Hot, her new CD of jazz standards should be in stores early this fall. With Ron Samworth guitar and Danny Parker bass. July 1 Blue Note HARD RUBBER ORCHESTRA Led by trumpeter/composer John Korsrud, this conte~rary Vancouver big ban r,iays dynamic music, full o carefully orchestrated chaos and surprises. Expect a preview !of The Elvis Cantata, a new collection of Elvis arrangements, inspired by wacky pop culture. With Campbell Ryga, Ross Taggart, Graham Ord, Daniel Kane saxophones, Jim Ross, Bill Clark, Robin Shier trumpets, Shawn Antoski, Rob McKenzie, Brian Harding, Brad Muirhead trombone, Cameron "the Hash" Wilson electric violin, Ron Samworth guitar, Paul Blaney bass, and Stan Taylor drums. And special guest SoakYin Lee (Bob's Your Uncle) vocals July 3 Plaza BRIAN HARDING QUARTET Led by trombonist Brian Harding (Jazzmanian Devils, Video Bar-BQue}, this band plays original compositions and lesser known gems from Ornette , Monk, and Mingus. CitinJ. inHuences from Jack Teagar em to Albert Mangelsdorff, Harding has worked with Slide Hampton and Robin Eubanks. The band features Tony Wilson guitar, Dylan Van Der Schyff drums, and Brent Gubbels bass. June 28 Aquarium June 30 Gr. Isl. Market Stage PHIL HAYNES New Yorker Phil Haynes' explosive drumming, reminiscent of Jack DeJohnette and Elvin Jones, puts him in demand in both the US and Europe. The Jazz Festival is thrilled to have Haynes as our "drummer in residence" this year. He'll perform with Paul Plimley, Vinny Golia, Marilyn Crispell, and others. June 28 Pitt (with Paul Plimley) June 29 VCC Workshop June 30 Performance Works {with Glenna Powrie} July 2 Plaza {with Marilyn Crispell) July 2 & 3 Plaza {with Vinny Golia/ July 3 Pitt /with John Tchicai/ GERRY HEMINGWAY QUINTET Drummer Gerry Hemingway plays a whole world of music. His extraordinary range of articulation and endless vocabulary keep him in demand in both jazz and New Music circles. Bassist Mark Dresser, trumpeter Wolter Wierbos, clarinetist Michael Moore, and cellist Ernst Reijseger are among the cream of today's contemporary players. Brilliant improvisers all, this quintet has three CD's on Hat Art June 27 VCC Workshop June 28 Pitt June 28 Gr. Isl. Market Stage /with Baars/Heberer) June 29 Western Front /with David Lopata) An extraordinary musician! Pianist/composer Fred Hersch has worked extensively with jazz greats Joe Henderson, Stan Getz, Art Farmer, and Charlie Haden and performed with the London Philharmonic and the Concordia Chamber Orchestra. Hersch's distinctive style has been captured on ten albums as a leader and more than 70 projects as a sideman or arranger. His most recent releases are The Fred Hersch Trio Plays [Chesky), 0 trio album of /azz compositions, and Red Sq_uare Blue (Angel/EMI), 1mprov1sations based on the work of Russian classical composers. This jazz trio is sublime. With Drew Gress bass and Tom Rainey drums. ·1 nw NEW ORCHESTRA WORKSHOP and MAY A Recordings proudly announce the release of BARRY GUY & The NOW ORCHESTRA = --~;ijiiiiiill ~ I (\)\\\)~,~\ 'o~\:-...:. ~ 22 the new \ . - - - - home of __ WORLD FAMOUS AYOLLt: CUSTOM DRUMS (604) 736-5411 DRUMS ONLY! INC. 2060 Pine Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 4P8 (1 block east of Burrard between 4th & 5th Ave.) "Study, Witchgong Game 11/10" (Maya Recordings MCD9402) Composition, text, cue cards, improvisation, and incendiary solo and ensemble work meet in this encounter between bassist/composer Guy and N.0.W., Canada's leading improvised music collective. Hear them perform Witchgong Game W 10 Live at the Jazz Festival, June 29 at 8 PM at the VECC. This concert celebrates the Canadian release of the CD, and a limited edition silkscreen print of Barry Guy's unique score for the piece will be for sale. 23 Also Available EVAN PARKER BARRY GUY PAUL LmON "Imaginary Values" (Maya Recordings MCD9401) LOOK FOR THE SPECIALLY PRICED 4 CD SET 11 THE VERVE STORY" AT YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC STORE. maxelt June 24 Orpheum Theatre "Superlatives are always dangerous ... but Shirley Horn is the best singer in jazz today." Maxell Canada, 5444 Timberlea Blvd ., M"1ss1ssaugo . , Ontario LAW 2T7 -"Shirley San Francisco is one ofChronicle the best singers and one of the greatest pianists I've ever heard."-Johnny Mandel "She'll go down in history as one of the great performers." -Tony Bennett Our opening night gala concert features a legendary jazz giant. Shirley Horn- vocalist and pianist-belongs in the pantheon of great American singers which includes Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, and Betty Carter. She is a pure jazz artist who brings a mastery of nuance, phrasing, drama, and emotion to the songs she sings. Jon Pareles of the New York Times observed, "Songs are lucky when Shirley chooses them." Too long a secret pleasure of her native Washington, D.C., Shirley is finally being acknowleged as a national musical treasure. Since 1988 her career has soared. She followed her chart topping, Verve recording You Won't Forget Me (featuring Wynton and Branford Marsalis and Shirley's earliest fan, Miles Davis) with another smash hit. The Grammy Award winning Here's To life: Shirley Horn with Strings was produced and arranged by Johnny Mandel, and it overwhelmed critics and fans worldwide. It was #1 on Billboard's jazz chart for 17 weeks which earned Shirley the Jazz Artist of the Year and Jazz Album of the Year awards. Her latest recording is a wonderful tribute to Ray Charles called light Out of Darkness. With Charles Ables bass and Steve Williams drums, Horn has an incredible rhythm section that has become a seamless unit over the years. The amazing Marcus Roberts Trio opens the show. Don't miss it. FRANCOIS HOULE TRIO Multi-i?strumenta/ist/composer Houle ,s one of the most provocative players on the Canadian scene. His first CD Hacienda (Songlines) met with critical praise. Houle recently performed with New York p,onrSt Myra Melford and he studied with Steve Locy and Ev~n Porker in Europe this spnng. W,th Tony Wilson guitar and Dylan Von Der Schyff drums . June 29 Pitt Gallery AA\ANDA HUGHES SEXTET 24 Vancouver vocalist Amanda Hughes strives for the sound of classic soul within fresh material. Her powerful husky vocals hove added to such diverse acts as bluesmon Long John Boldry and k.d. long 'A'.0 tch for her new releos~ th,s foll. With Robbie King keyboards, David Soy sax Fronk Doto drums, Lowrie' Kayle guitar, and Rondy Booth bass. July 1 Commodore June 28 v. · ancouver East C I Founded in 1967 b . . u tura/ Centre Bennink and Y pianist Misha M run lab;/ devo~:d~~~~nr st Willem Breike~~\~e;~; irummer Han rmprov,srng mus,c,a ' prctsed music and the f a mus1c1ancompnsed of som ns co echve This un, u rrst uropean in Europe Wh e of the most talented q e Dutch group IS continued Und:~ teuker left ,n 1973' ~:~ngers and rmprov,sers drama and led e ICP heading Meng lbgelberg and Bennink M various e bl ' e erg pr d d engelberg's ICP O h nsem es From th d o uce musical composers M k re estra pa,d horn e m, -1980s, Fnts lage~erff~'M'Herbie, N,chols, an~gt/1 to hrs favourite /OZZ by an adventu, engelbe rg ,s musical a rngton To quote cnt,c not directly tow rdoush, sahncal a~1tude pproach rs characterized tradrhon but Iar st e Amencan /OZZ, 'lk ,o music' andasotowdE th ar s uropean practice of ' e pompos,iy of the serious mu " H pastiche, pared d s,c · umour, musicianshi Y, an great ICP perform~:: all _hallmarks of an piano Ab Ba . Md1sha Menge/berg ' ors an M· h reeds, Wolter w· b ,c ael Moore R •· 1er os 1c b e11seger cello, Ernst GI om one, Ernst Han Bennink drum erum bass, and th Dutch Cultural Fund: Thanks to the INSIDE OUTSIDE PATTI JACKSON TRIO This remarkable Vancouver trio features the tasly guitar work of Harris Van Berkel, the ffuid bass of Rene Worst (two-thirds of Skywalk, one of Canada's most successhil instrumental groups), and the multi-textured rhythms of drummer Dennis Burke. Their repertai re ranges from the sublime compositions of Egberta Gismonti, through originals and j= standards, to the works of Pat Metheny. June 29 UBC This dynamic Vancouver-based vocalist has a wonderful, powerful voice that resonates with an earthy sensualily. Inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, she has presented her renditions of jazz and blues standards from Vegas to New Orleans. With John Parker Toulson acoustic bass and George Mcfetridge piano. June 25 Blue Note RUSSELL JACKSON QUARTET Expect wicked bass solos, "voguish" thumb plucking, and the epitome of true hinkification June 26 Commodore This fabulous 11-piece all-star band from Havana has been setting musical fires throughout Cuba since th~ 1970s. And that is no mean feat on an island where the beat 1s strong and the competition steep. Celebrating the roots of Afro-Cuban folklore, the group links past generations with the present throu_gh their use of modern and traditional instruments. Two centuries ago the greatest African percussionists lived in a region called _lrakere where the custom was to hold percussion contests: Their _ descendants introduced the music to the new continent and it has now become a part of Cuba's unique flavour of sou_nd . The skilled musicians of lrakere play with a rhythm and intensity that is truly staggering. Dizzy Gillespie acknowledged the group as one of the most exciting units he'd ever heard . Former lrakere members, saxophonist Paquito D'River~ and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, went on to play in Gillespie s United Nation,, ,, Orchestra. Now led by pianist and bandleader Jesus Chucho Valdes , lrakere has ignited audiences at concerts and festivals all over the world. With numerous albums and a Grammy Award to their credit, the group's latest relea~~ is the much heralded live at Ronnie Sco~'s Club (World Pacific) . This powerhouse Afro-Cuban iazz band has a lot of fun on stage. With Miguel Diaz congas, ,,;·i/rfzff,\SVf Carlos Averhoff tenor sax, Adalberto Lara trumpet, Cesar Lopez saxophones, Juan Angel Munguia trumpet, Diego Valdes and Carlos Del Puerto bass, Oscar Valdes Jr. drums, Oscar Valdes Sr. vocals/ percussion, and Emilio Vega keyboards. Thanks to the Banff Centre. from blues bassist Russell Jackson. He's toured and recorded with such legendary artists as B.B. King, Charlie Musselwhite, Kate Webster, Otis Clay, and Kenny Neal, and released his original tunes on If It's All Night, It's All right. With Eric Vaughn keyboards, Johannes Grames guitar, Jerry Cook saxophones, Jeff Mahoney trumpet and flugelhorn, and Ivan Duben Jr. drums. June 25 Commodore A\IKE JACOBS BAND This smokin' band has a heavy R&B soul sound. Citing influences from Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, to The Neville Brothers and Van Morrison, they' re guaranteed to get your feet moving. Led by Mike Jacobs guitar/vocals, with Doug Coleman keyboards, Adam Rohrlick guitar/sax, Brian Scott bass/vocals, and Harvey Kostenchuk drums/vocals. June 26 Yale DARYL JAHNKE TRIO Featuring music from their new CD In Other Words, this Vancouver trio presents original compositions which blend the adventurous spirit of jazz harmonies and improvisations with the grooves of Latin America. With Daryl Jahnke guitar, Phil Belanger drums, and Namateet Mollerup bass. June 29 Gr. Isl. Market Stage June 29 Aquarium JIA\A\Y JOHNSON Grammy-nominated guitarist and vocalist Jimmy Johnson has carved out a distinctive niche in the Chicago blues scene. Whether preaching classic blues or packing the dance floor with his funky modern soul tunes, his soulful voice and jazzy guitar emphasize the groove. Johnson heads a top-notch band that's a cut above the rest. June 25 Gastown June 24 & 25 Yale GASTOWN JAZZ CATCH THE PARTY SPIRIT Of NEW ORLEANS ON WATER SIREET! Bring your friends and family and enioy the music, street entertainment, food and refreshments. Water Street Closed to Traffic. SATURDAY, JUNE 25 STEAM CLOCK Water & Cambia 1 PM Anclent Cul~res 1 - 2:15 2PM 3PM MAPLE TREE SQ. Water & Carroll SUNDAY, JUNE 26 STEAM CLOCK Water & Cambia MAPLE TREE SQ. Water & Carroll C.-eatures of Habit 1 -2 Day & Taxi Colleen Savage MYTHA 2:15- 3:15 2:45 · 3:45 2-3 Medeski, Martin and Wood Thomas Chapin Trio 3:30 - 4:30 3:15-4:30 4PM Jimmy Johnson 4:30- 5:15 Dick de Graaf Septet 4:30 · 5:30 5 PM Alain Caron & Le Band Kane/Taylor Explosion 5:45 · 7:00 5:30-6:30 6PM Brad Turner Quartet 6:15 - 7:15 7PM Brass Roots 7-8 Gail Bowen & Straight Up 7-8 Woodward's Parking Lot Open - Use Cordova Street Entrance Plenty of Parking Sponsored by the Gastown Business Improvement Society ORPHEUM THEATRE Smithe & Seymour • 8 PM @ AIR CANADA THE COMMODORE 870 Granville St. 10 PM Thur., Fri. & Sat. 9 PM Sun. - Weds. 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S~ptet Thomas Chapin Trio Clusone Trio Plimley/Houle/ Goldberg/ Bruce Freedman Vi:arner .Dresser/Ha}'Res .. ...... ...........Quartet .... .. .... 1. Soprano Quintet Ellery Eskelin Trio Vandermark Quartet News From The Shed Gerry Hemingway Quintet Fran~ois Houle.Trio Varner/Plimley/ Dresser Celso Machado . ... ...... ........ Trevar Watts Moire Music ALMA STREET CAFE 2505 Alma • 8:30 PM Roy Reynolds Quartet Michael Blake Trio Louise Rose Trio Christine Duncan Trio Larry Fuller Trio Diana Krall Trio Diana Krall Trio Floyd Standifer Quartet Miles Black Quartet BLUE NOTE 455 W. Broadway • 8 PM Patti Jackson Trio John Doheny Trio Clint Sargent Trio Colleen Savage Budge Schachte Trio Martin Franklin Trio Kate HammettVaughan Jennifer Scott Jazz Fest Jam YALE 1 300 Granville • 9 PM Jimmy Johnson Mike Jacobs Jam Mighty Joe Young Mighty Joe Young Smokey Wilson Smokey Wilson Clyde Roulette Clyde Roulette Frankie Lee Renee Doruyter l11side Outside June Katz WESTERN FRONT 303 East 8th Ave. • 5:30 PM PERFORMANCE WORKS 1218 Cartwright St. Granville Is. • 9 PM PITT GALLERY .. .31.7.v.J,Hasting.s .'. ..9. Pt.\ .. • 12:30 AM NEWS FROM THE SHED Quintet UBC FACULTY CLUB • 8 PM GLASS SLIPPER 2714 Prince Edward • 9 PM • 12AM Roger Baird & MuseArt Kwosi& .... C?~e_n_~ e_n _~ _b _e s:hf .. . ........... . . , .s . . . . . . ,. . . . . . Moya . Drum ······ P.'.':'re'.~ . McPhee/Ellis &Baird Pearl Brown Roger Baird Flowers For Albert Tony Wilson Tchicai & Sextet Archetypes Stratochiefs Henry Boudin Qua rtet .•.•..• .. ..... .. ...• . Bari Livingston & mergence World Music Express CacoLove Alcorn Fantazea Ralph Eppel Quintet Plimley/ Ellis & Baird Alan Matheson Big Band GRANVILLE ISLAND ~c~Jnrouvcr§un Market Stage • 12-2 PM Tin Sandwich Rumba Calzada Vandermark Quartet Baars-Heberer Daryl Johnke Quartet Trio ...... ........... ... ., ..... ...... Brian Harding Quartet Performance Works 1218 Cartwright St. • 3-5 PM Thomas Chapin Trio Day&Taxi Michael Blake Quartet The catholics Stratochiefs Glenna Powrie Trio Slellar Saxophone Quartet ····· .... ........ Paclfic•Eu::Lj. JazzEnsem le PACIFIC CENTRE PLAZA Georgia & Granville • 12·2 PM Gavin Walker Quartet Jennifer Scott Mar,in Franklin Trio Pacific•Euro~e Jazz Ensem le Michael Guild Trio MUSIC WORKSHOPS VCC 1155 E.Broadway • 2·4 PM Gerry Hemingway Ben Goldberg Phil Haynes David Lopato Talking Pictures Brian Harding Quartet Daryl Jahnke Trio Budge Schachte Quartet VANCOUVER PUBLIC AQUARIUM Stanley Park• 5:30 PM Free with Admission GROUSE MOUNTAIN Paradise Park• 7 PM Free with Admission Gypsalero Unton Garner Trio ..... ......... ..... Circle of &MuseArt .. ........................ Hugh Fraser Trio ......... . .. .. . . .. .. .. . . .. .. . . .. . .. . .. . ... . Ross Taggart Trio . .... ..., ...... . Celtic Works Denny Clark Voices Bob Bell & Necropolis fREE JUNDAY, lULt3 sArnRPAY, rnLY 2 1 PM PLAZA OF NATIONS DISCOVERY THEATRE YUK YUK'S PLAZA OF NATIONS DISCOVERY THEATRE YUK YUK'S Opah.~ lhi Ala Coat Cooke & the Evalutian 1-2 Roger Baird John Reischman Quartet 1-1 :45 Hard Rubber Claude Ranger 1·2 2PM &MuseArt 1-1:45 Gilles Bernard Marilyn Crispell Repertory Orchestra Louis Sclavis Phil Haynes 2:3G-3:30 2:30-3:30 Garbo's Hat 2:15·3 PaulDutlon PeterValsalmis 3:30-4:15 4PM Steve Billy Tipton Arguelles Memorial Quintet Saxophone Quartet 4:15-5: 15 4·5 5 PM 1-1:45 Jon~ 2:15·3 Lost Tribe 3:30-4:30 Houle/Lee 6PM Vinny Golia Trio 4:45-6 Paul Dutton 3: 15-4 Charles Gayle Trio 4:45-6 Guilt Edged Blonde 4:30-5: 15 Moire Music Drum Orchestra 6:45-8 John Sobol Kedrick James Peter Valsalmis 5:45-6:45 Tolking Pictures 6:30·7:15 Joe Shango Biornson Ashe Quintet 7:15-8 7:15-8:15 8PM Totunane 8145·10 Trio 2-2:45 Dolden/ Trevor Watts Drum Heat 6-7 Vinny Golia 3:30-4:15 Andy Sheppard In Co-Motion 5-6:15 Frankie Lee 5:30-6:45 7PM Trio 1·2 Miles Black Quartet 2:15-3 Bob Ostertag 3 PM Orchestra Bugs Inside 8-9 Rumplesteelskin 8:45-10 Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet 8:15-9:15 Close to bus routes and Stadium Skytrain Station. Parking on Site through Gate 9. Jaime Reid Quartet 8:15-9:15 "Riding above the music is Keita's high charismatic voice .. imagine a cross between a seraph and Smokey Robinson ... "- Stereo Review Keila has been called "the golden Voice of Africa" and "one of the world's greatest soul singers." The fact that he comes from Mali in West Africa, where voices are treasured as instruments for carrying the history of the people, makes Salif's status exceptional. And his voice is outstanding by any standard; its high wailing tone and long mournful notes immediately identify him with the Islamic traditions of his home country. Sal if' s life story, too, is a triumph over seemingly rigid factors; being born albino and belonging to a noble family whose predetermined lifeplan did not include singing. In Mali, a singer's career is usually determined by one's birth into a family of griots. As a child, Salif would listen as griots visited his family, to sing praises and tell of local news and that triggered something in him. He told the British magazine Folk Roots, that bad eyesight blocked him from . teacher-training and suggested to him a career as a singer. In order to fulfill that ambition, Salif had to leave his family and settle in Bamako, the capital of Mali. There he struggled to survive as a singer and musician until, in 1970, he joined the government-sponsored Rail band which played in the bar of Bamako Station. Today, Salif Keila, along with Youssou N'Dour, is established as one of Africa 's leading international artists. His most recent releases on Mango Records, Ko-yon and Amen, are musically awe-inspiring and confirm Keita as an artist of world stature. Do not miss it! fRANKIE LEE One of the finest voices on the soul/ blues scene, singer Frankie Lee grew up singing gospel music in his native Texas. Lee began recording in 1963 and worked with the likes of Albert Collins, Big Mama Thorton, Gatemouth Brown, and Bobbie Bland. He regularly tours Europe and Japan and has recently released a new CD, Goin' Back Home on Blind Pig Records. Bocked up by Robert Lee Byrd and the Bay Area All-Stars. July 2 Plaza July 3 Yale A\ARILYN LERNER/ KIERAN OVERS 36 Winnipeg pianist Marilyn Lerner writes intricate, delightful compositions. She's worked with Jane Bunnett, Claude Ranger, Larry Roy, Peter Erskine, Lori Freedman, and lito Puente. Her deft harmonic sensibility is complemented by bassist Kieran Overs' strong rhythmic lines. Overs has been a mainstay of the Toronto jazz scene for the past 20 years, playing with Chet Beker, Sonny Stitt, and Moe Kollman. June 26 Western Front BARRY LIVINGSTON AND EA\ERGENCE With a fun, spirited approach, pianist Barry Livingston (co-founder of the F~ing Bulgar Klezmer Band) presents originals in the acoustic jazz tradition. lnRuenced by Muha! Richard Abrams, Livingston is joined by Jeff Mahoney trumpet, David Say tenor, Bruce Neilsen drums, and Danny Parker bass. July 2 Performance Works DAVID LOPAJO, A\ARK DRESSER & GERRY HEA\INGWAY New York-based composer/ pianist David Lopata' s music reRects the jazz tradition, from bebop and stride piano to free improv and minimalism. His wide-rang;J musical interests have resul in collaborations with Mark Helios, Steve Reich, Jane Ira Bloom, and Ray Anderson. With drummer Gerry Hemingway and bassist Mark Dresser-this trio defies stylistic categories, tearing down walls and building open, yet intimate, musical spaces. June 29 Wes/em Front June 30 VCC Workshop CELSO A\ACHADO A perennial jazz festival favourite, this brilliant Vancouver-based Brazilian guitarist/vocalist/ percussionist is absolutely engaging. A magnetic performer with stunning musical technique, Celso's gorgeous renditions of his traditional music have captured the hearts of audiences around the world. June 24 UBC June 29 Commodore July 1 Pitt ALAN A\AHIESON BIG BAND Alan Matheson tano/trumpet presents origina rnmpositions a_nd a cross-section of big band music including works by Robin Shier, Rob McKenzie, Benny Carter, and Duke Ellington. With Derry Byrne, Robin Shier, Herny Christian trumpet, Rob McKenzie, Bruce Nicholson trombone, David Branter, Julia Nolan saxophone, Russ Bctten boss, and Craig Scott drums. June 28 Glass Slipper A\AYA Maya is truly world music. inspired by North and South Indian classical traditions with inRuences from Japanese and South American cultures. The enchanting nature of the music has consisten~y delighted audiences. With Joseph Danzasifar/shakuhachi/ bansuri/guitar/vocals/percussion, Blaine Dunaway violin, Roger Baird tabla/Tibetan bells/ Japanese rin/percussion, Moshe Denberg vocals/harmonium/shruti box/ guitar, and Noelle Spriggs tamboura. June 28 Glass Slipper Thinh of cold, refreshing waters and fresh, sweet fruit. Now, drinl< th.at th.ought. And let the wat er tal 41 BRUCE NIELSEN QUINTET June 25 Commodore The best things in life never go out of style-one of them is the soulful roadhouse-bred music that Delbert McClinton has made his own. Fo: over three decades, this Texas-bred singer/ songwriter has delivered his earthy blend of rock, R&B, and country blues to a devoted legion of fans. Recentty, McCl1nton reached yet another milestone by earning a Best Rock Vocal Duo Grammy Award (with Bonnie Raitt) for Good Man, Good Woman. His outstanding recording Never feen Rocked Enough iust may be the panty album of the early 9_0s.Whether rn the studro or performing live, Delbert can in one mrnute_ tear it up with his stinging harmonica and vocals, and in the next mrnute coax the most beautiful ballad you've ever heard. His crack band draws on an array of roots and rhythms from New ~ Jt Orleans-style funk to torrid Texas blues to Southern country sounds ~ to roadhouse rock. Delbert · McClinton and company are making an extremely rare appearance so get up and dance! ~J.J,/!J 0 · J ne 27 Vogue Theatre . . . h J~n Mclaughlin is one of the most brilli_a_nt gurtarrs\'1~nt h:s Id With his new band, The Free Sprrrts, Mclaug f h t wor . . . ft devotrng most o t e pas returned to playing el~ctrrc _gurta~ al er hl·n has already left his six years to the acoustrc gurtar. c aug r . cts· artistic signature on many drverse bands and pro1e_ . Mahavishnu Orchestra, Shakti, Tony Wrllrams Lrfetrm_e, collaborations with Miles Davis, Carlos Santana,hChrc~_Corea, .d Sanborn Paco De Lucia and numerous ot_ ers .. rs . ~~~~erto for G~itar and Orchestra, which premiere~ rn L.A. rn k 198 5 was another artistic triumph . Shortly aftderwarb_s H , .h D G d n an Her re ancoc 0 42 , A vital farce in the Vancouver jazz scene, drummer/composer Bruce Nielsen has been featured on CBC' s Jazzbeat, toured Canada, and released a CD, Between the Lines. Citing Bill Evans, John Coltrane, and Wayne Shorter as some of his main influences, his quartet presents standards, '60s jazz, and originals. With Bill Runge saxophones, Ken Lister bass, Brad Turner trumpet/piano, and Ross Taggart piano/saxophone. July 1 Vogue ~ci~~;ah~J ;::e~~::r~s~;~hl/:~:lai~d~dhfilm ~ounji~irydn;t:k l:f 1988 John formed a trio that feature t e ex raor India~ percusssionist Trilok Gurtu. And now Mclaughlin launches a new direction in a long and illustrious career again playing electric guitar with Dennis Chambers (Brecker Brothers, Funkadelic) on drums and Joey Defrancesco ( Miles Davrs, John Scofield) on Hammond orga~; ,, Chambers' solid rhythm, the earthy sound of the Hammond , combined with the unique style of Mclaughlin ... ya gotta be there! IAYHIA Hat Art recording group MYTI-IA is a contemporary Alphom orchestra with richly layered overtones of new and archaic sounds, interweaving an ancient Alpine tradifon with contemporary jazz. Jurgen Gothe (CBC) named their CD as one of his top five of 1993. Frontrnan Hans Kennel has recorded with Steve Lacy. Caras Baumann, Stephan Schlegel, and Marcel Huonder have mastered the alphom and the biiche/, archetypes from the heart of Switzerland. With accordionist and vocalist Chris~ne Laufenberg. Thanks lo Pro Helvetia. June 25 Western Front June 26 Gastown MEDESKI, MARTIN & WOOD ELLERY ESKELIN OLIVER JONES It's AJungle In Here Figure of Speech Just 88 DICK DE GRAAF SEPTET MARILYN LERNER TOM VARNER Heartbeat Miss Overboard! The Mystery of Compassion NEWS FROM HIE SHED Formed in 1986, News from The Shed is one of the most important international improvising ensembles. With members from the UK, Austria, and Germany, 'i their collective approach results in a microscopic abtract expressionism that one critic described as "a Jackson Pollock painted on the head of a pin." John Butcher sax, Radu Malfatti trombone, Phil Durrant violin/ electronics, John Russell guitar, and Paul Levens percussion. Thanks to the British Council, Goethe Institute, and Austria Aris Council. June 27 Pitt June 28 Western Front JON BALLANTYNE WITH DREW GRESS & BILLY HART DIANA KRALL JON BALLANTYNE PHAROAH SANDERS Stepping Out The Loose Welcome to Love GRAM AVIS IO N ~ SOUL NOTE @ Justin Time UD TIMELESS AVAILABLE AT ALL FINE RECORD STORES. ----------------------------- DII:i:::l:"'II"'IFIi IIII:::Ii IUI"'II"'II11] 111',1II 1 11::::·11J:s:111i:::i1ll11' 1II :11:11:11: 5455, rue Pare, suite 101, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H4P 1P7 Tel.: (514)738-4600 Fax: (514) 737-9780 OPAH... IHI ALA - FOR THE LANO July 1 Vogue Theatre Jay McShann is a living jazz legend. His soulfu_l singing and compelling blues-based piano work-a synthesis of boog,ewoogie and Basie- is representative of the Kansas City era of jazz. From the late 1930s McShann has led a variety of bands. His extraordinary big band of the early 1940s achieved international success with hits like Confessin' The Blues and Swingmatism. By the 1950s McShann began touring and recording with small ensembles. Since then he has_ performed at festivals and clubs all over the world. He was profiled by public television and starred, along with Count Basie and Joe Turner, in Bruce Ricker' s movie, The last of the Blue Devils. As Owen Cordle wrote in Down Beat when reviewing the Sackville recording, Saturday Night Function : "The successful evocation of Kansas City lies vividly in McShann' s beat. There is the same feeling here as in the scene in the film, last of the Blue Devils, where McShann has the whole room rocking, including the walls and furniture-or so it appears. That's jazz and its still viable swing roots." If you like your music hot, swinging, and drenched in the blues don't miss this one. Appearing with Rosemary Galloway bass and Jake Hanna drums. A stLming bmd featuring a contemporary brew of traditional Afri~an music and dance; expect dnv,ng rhythms from the highlife and Afro beat of Nigeria, to Ghana, the M>ry Coast, and the soukous and rhumba of the ·i Congo and Zaire. With Ezeadi Onukwulu percussion/vocals/ penny whistle, Vegari Cendar bass/vocals, ModestoAmegago percussion flute/ dance, Maobang EstherOku vocals/ percussion/ dance, Allison Russell keyboards/ ) vocals, Vince Eastman guitar, and \I Jerome Jarvis drums/vocals. 1 July 2 Plaza BOB OSTERTAG/with PETER VALSALMIS & PAUL DUTTON San Francisco-based Bob Osterlag has been al the forefront of computer sampling since the late 70s.Perlonning throughout the US, Europe, and the fonner Soviet Union, he's worked with Anthony Braxton' s Creative Music Orchestra, John Zorn, Fred Fr:th, and the Kronos Quartet. Osterlag will also perlonn with Toronto based sound poet Paul Dutton. A fonner memberaf the acclaimed perlonnance poetry group The Four Horsemen, Dutton' s vocal techniques defy the limits of human ability. Montreal-based drummer Peter Valsalmis is an interactive and dynamic collaborator July 1 Western Front (Ostertag solo) July 2 Plaza PACIFIC-EUROPE JAZZ ENSEMBLE Presenting a mixture of original post-bop compositions and works of ~e greatest jazz composers, th,s international quintet brings together some of the most talented musicians from Canada and Poland. Featuring Bruce Neilsen drums, Mariusz Kwiatkowski saxopho?es, Eric Vaughn piano, Jarek Smietana guitar, and Andrzej Cudzich bass. Thanks to the Consulate General of Poland. June 30 Pacific Centre July 1 Performance Works Making Music at Malaspina JAZ.Z CLASSICAL 44 755-8752 ikd lllZZI W W elcom_e the Vancouver International Jazz Festival - The SOCAN r,ounda~10n is pleabed to be a sponsor. This is a great opportunity to catch ivebper ormancehs Y the Canadians who are writing and performing some of th e est iazz m t e world . . . . Just the Right Touch ... L~lt::::'i:ttt'h~J t DOWNTOWN 929 GRANVILLE STREET, VANCOUVER, B.C. TEL 685-8471 SURREY TU599-0844 RICHMONDTEl:ZJJ-6661 COQUlllAM TEL941-8447 S~~AN the Canadian performing right society that licenses the public an . roabcl_asht performance of music on behalf of composers songwriters and music pu 1s ers. ' REPRESENTATM:S OF lllE WORLDS RNEST NAMES IN PIANOS INCLUDING STEINWAY BOSTON PETROF BOSENDORFER YAMAHA if~ We are going to rock the house . h . from Los Angeles. For more than ;11 th,s legendary gospel group Joy have set the standard for the tr r~~- decf des the Mighty Clouds of gospel music scene They h a ~,ona and R&B sounds of the won six Grammy A~ards tre recor ed more than 25 albums and Me Wh th ' e most recent for th · I ·. e er performing at the White H e1r re ease, Pray For Festival or opening for the Rollin S ouse or the Montreux Jazz performances are hi h g tones, their ground-breakin breathless. Backed b~ bnerg{ cblebrations that leave audiencis Clouds of Joy combine th;sh. ';;; ohrds, and drums, the Mighty r:ythmh and blues into a pate'~ ~: 1:~hd hmotions of gospel with t_ oug ' ,s the sheer power of th . . e eart_ of any concert ~Fon, Wilbert Williams Richar~ ;c~lists. Singing in harmony Joe . end the timbre of the/voices like ahace, and Michael McCowan into inspiration or entertainment th. a eavenly choir. Whether you' re repertoire includes tunes like Con';'/j°!,pel quartet will satisfy. Their O ody Do Me Like Jesus, Nobody Can Turn Me Around, Will the Circle Be inbroken, and covers like 1 e O'Jays hit love Train look forward to an · evening of rousing gospel/ R&B th?t will have you danc,n and testifyin' all night long. 9/31'{/l, fJ/l in Nanaimo B.C. (Dip. and B.Mus.) Theory History Ensembles Stage Band Combo Vocal Jazz Choir Recording Studio M.I.D.I. Interested? Call Advising July 1 Commodore Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada SOCAN West Coost: 1201 West Pender Street, Suite 400 - ~ Vancouver, British Columbia SOCAN V6E 2V2 Tel. (604) 669-5569 Fox 1604) 6B8-1142 Heed Office: 41 Valley!xook Drive Don Mills, Ontario M3B 2S6 Tel. 1416) 445-8700 Fox (416) 445-7108 45 June 30 Commodore Youssou N'Dour is one of the most admired singers in the world, an unforgettable and authentic voice from Africa. He combines African polyrhythms and native dance and percussion with modern urban styles to create a sound called mba/ax. In 1986, Peter Gabriel introduced the Senegalese singer to North American audiences when he featured Y oussou on the album So and invited him on a world tour. But Youssou had already been a star in Africa and Europe for years. Since then, N'Dour was a part of Amnesty lnternational's "Human Rights Now!" world tour, where he performed alongside Sting, Bruce Springsteen, and Tracey Chapman. He was also featured on Paul Simon's Grammy Awardwinning Graceland. Youssou's mastery as a singer, performer and entertainer has been well documented on recordings like The Lion, Set, Eyes Open, and his latest, The Guide (Sony) . But his live performances with his eightpiece Super Etoiles band really make N'Dour's extraordinary talent shine through. He sings with a gorgeous, breathtaking voice laced with the emotional notebending of Arabic singing. Backed by wave alter wave of irresistab!e rhythms, you just can't help listening and dancing. For vivacity, inventiveness, and the sort of soul power that takes you to that higher ground, you really shouldn't miss this one. d . . zz and blues, Firmin •· ho are steepe ,n 1° f "In his choice o musicians_ ~l other in the world today, to has assembled a crack unit, ' eb none . zz and R&B. His is a d · cture elween 1° bl I explore the neg ecte 1un bl' h d f hion that's highly dance□ e daring departure from est□ ,s e as . d d I. htful " E st Bay Express and ohen . e 19 · - a e band from San Francisco Is centere The nine-piece Johnny Noclurn F' . ka Johnny Noclurne. Inspired ·1· x of John irmin a · I I around the wa, ,ng s□ f, SO · zz blues and part,cu ar Y by the honkers and screamers o s 1a fr'om an' overlooked period d h d ,, F' · draws on music "little big ban s , irm,n_ orrid four-piece brass section an t e in pop music history. W,~ at kin he has a brilliant arsenal to _target scorching vocals of Bren a Boy . fl ces from King Curtis, W1\\1s the blues and beyond. Bien~,~~ I~ ue~ Taylor to the sophisticated "Gatortail" Jackson to Sam eh an as more jazz-oriented , b d dd J h on Ore estra, as we blues of the Bu Y O ns bb d Archie Shepp, Noclurne s an approaches of Arnett Co an cooks with runes l,ke Harlem Nocturne and I Can 't Stop Lovin' You. In fact, this band kicked much butt at last year s . festival we just had to bnng them back. Appearing on 0 smokin' double bill with Wolfman Washington. II just experience it. ■ ,50 Satisfaction. For over 75 years Ward Music has been listening to, and serving the needs of musicians. We recognize that June 29 Vancouver East Cultural Centre Vancouver's NOW Orchestra teams up with British virtuoso bassist and composer Barry Guy. leader and chief composer of the acclaimed London Jazz Composer's Orchestra, Guy is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading bassists. Guy's Witchgong Game 11/7 0 was commissioned by the New Orchestra Workshop and premiered at February's Hear It NOW festival to an enthusiastic sold-out audience. Witchgong is a "musical deconstruction" of a painting by famed Scottish artist Alan Davie, incorporating notation, improvisation, text, graphics, cue cards, unconventional conducting techniques, layered textures, and dynamics that range from whisper soft to hurricane force, Witchgong is a sound mobile that is never the same twice. Don't miss it. The NOW Orchestra, an all-Canadian improvising big band, features 13 of Vancouver's leading contemporary improvisers. With Ron Samworth guitar, Paul Plimley piano, Coat Cooke, Bruce Freedman, Graham Ord, Saul Berson saxophones, John Korsrud trumpet, Ralph Eppel trombone, Kate Hammett-Vaughan voice, Peggy lee cello, Dylan Van Der Schyff drums, Paul Blaney, Clyde Reed, and Barry Guy bass. The first set will be a Paul Plimley/ Barry Guy duet. now more than ever, you require a wide array of products and servic;b. So we provide .an extensive selection of high quality merchandise and helpful ~taff to meet your needs. Come into any of Ward Music's 6 locations and experience satisfaction. F~aturing Quality YAMAHA Instruments. Vancouver• North Vancouver• Langley• Victoria ~.... ~ $:) ~ 0 "'"I :.::i ~ ;::: -..... (j.. ~ ~ ()q ;:: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ $:) (::! ~ ~ ~ ;::t 'e' ""I s:. ~ ~ ~ ~ $:) ........ C ;::t $:) ~ ~ N N ~ .... V) a· ~ ;:::-< <:" ;::: 0 ~ ~ ~ 8 :.::i --~ ;::: ~ ;::: 0 8 0 .... ~ "'"I ("') ~ l-:l..;:::-- :.::i~ ::::: 0 ~ :n ~ 2;::: - 0 ()q 0 $:) PLIA\LEY /HOULE/ DRESSER/ HAYNES East Coast meets West Coast in this stellar quartet. Vancouverbased pianist Paul Plimley is an international perfonner whose vivid imagination and humour characterize his ingenious improvisations, while clarinetist/ soprano saxophonist Frani;ois Houle takes the stage by slonn with his dazzling technique and improvisations. New York bassist Mark Dresser and drummer Phil Haynes are brilliant collaborators, composers, and improvisers. Plimleh also appears in a duo with Britis virtuoso bassist Barry Guy, and in a trio with bassist Lisle Ellis and percussionist Roger Baird. June 27 Glass Slipper (Plimley/ Ellis/Baird) June 28 Pitt (Quartet) June 29 VECC (Plimley/Guy duo/ June 30 Pitt (Plimley, Varner, Dresser} June 30 Western Front ( McPhee, Plimley, Ellis) GLENNA POWRIE TRIO JAA\IE REID Vancouver-born pianist Glenna Powrie has been busy establishing a presence on the New York lazz scene. Powrie is known for er energetic funkfusion sound, reminiscient of Miles Davis and the New York M-Base Jazz Collective. This potent trio will deliver inspired post-bop standards with a hard swinging edge. With Phil Haynes drums and Michael Bisio bass. June 30 Performance Works lnAuenced by the '50s beat tradition, Vancouver poet Jamie Reid presents an homage to the late great saxophonist Lester Young. Jazz standards and originals, played by The Henry Boudin Trio will accompany the reading. Boudin saxophone, has played with notable artists Dizzy Gillespie, Jaco Pastorius, and Nigel Kennedy. With Clyde Reed bass, and Gregg Simpson percussion. July 3 Plaza CLAUDE RANGER TRIO Claude Ranger, a masterful collaborator, composer, bondleader, and fiery percussionist, elevates music lo transcendent heights. A Canadian jazz legend, he has worked and recorded with Dave Liebman, Sonny Greenwich, and Don Thompson. His trio presents swirling telepathic improvisations, serious groove and beautiful melodies in standards and original compositions. With Clyde Reed bass and David Soy saxophone. July 3 Plaza JOHN REISCHA\AN QUARTET New lo the Vancouver scene, American John Reischman presents standards and originals featuring his own special brand of iazz mandolin. lnAuenced by Pedro Padilla's Puerto Rican iibaro music, Brazilian choro, and Django Reinhart, he presents sparkling renditions of truly unusual arrangements. With Ray Piper guitar, Brent Gubbels bass, and Phil Belanger percussion. July 3 Plaza Visitor Rebate Centres Americans and tourists can get instant cash G.S.T. rebates at any Canadian border duty free store. ROY REYNOLDS QUARTET June 26 Vogue Theatre "Not since Wynton Marsalis' arrival on the iazz scene in the ea111~ 1980s has there been a new artist who has demonstrated para e promise for artistic achievement and international renown. _Down Beat . T He never planned to be the world's hottest young 1azz star. wentyfour year-old tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman (son of the famius sax player Dewey Redman) was on his way to becoming a c1v1 rights lawyer. However, during his college days at Harvard, Jf5hu be an listening to iazz more and more and absorbing the sty es o De;ter Gordon, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Charlie Parker and many others. In the fall of 1991, Joshua entered an_d won _the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Compet1t1on. Smee then his career hos advanced at a startling pace. Over the pas~ ~a years he has performed and recorded with Elvin Jones, C or ie Haden, Jack DeJohnette, Pat Metheny, Red Rodney, Roy Hargrove, and Joe Lavona among many others. Rolling Stone r~ently acclaimed him "Jazz Artist of 1993 while the Down Beat Critics Poll named him # 1 Tenor Saxophonist (deserving of wider recognition). This concert promises to deliver some of the hottest mainstream iazz you'll hear all year. With Christian McBride bass, Brad Mehldau piano, and Brion Blade drums. 1 ~ 48 1-800-663-6213 Tenor saxophonist Roy Reynolds is one of Vancouver's most popular musicians. His deep, rich, swinging sound have made him the focal point of many groups, including the legendary Stan Kenton Band (Kenton wrote Roy's Blues to feature Reynolds). With Ross Taggart piano, Chris Nelson bass, and Blaine Wikjord drums. June 25 Alma St. Cafe on a huge variety of tobacco products, perfume, cosmetics, liquor and more! To Whistler GEORGE ROBERT QUINTET Swiss born, Vancouver-based aflo saxman George Robert recen~y completed a two month European lour. His bright, exciting sound is reminiscent of Phil Woods and Art Pepper. Special guest Italian pianist Dado Moroni has perfonned with Robert in hundreds of concert dates and on ten records. This all-star band features Oliver Gannon, guitar, Reggie Johnson bass, and George Urson drums. June 29 Performance Works Hwy. 176 Hwy. 264 8th Ave West Coast .. .:a. . . ..,. . !......I Heritage CDNJUSABlalne Huntingdon !ii Blalne Truck Crossing Hwy. 11 ..,...!.......I Aldergrove Lynden Sumas 'NOTE: MAP IS NOT TO SCALE. HERITAGE DUTY FREE SHOP INC. 144 l'tighway 99 (Peace Arch Crossing) 536-7040 WESf COAST DUTY FREE 176tl1 S1f'eet (Blaine Truck Crossing) 538-3222 ALO~ DUTY FREE (Lynden Border Crossing) H Ab 856-8867 DUrY FREE SHOP INC. mu rder Crossing 852-1335 LOUISE ROSE Victoria-based vocalist and pianist Louise Rose is a rare talent. She'll keep you grooving on the edge of your seat with hard-swinging blues and gospel-tinged standards as well as some of the sweetest ballad singing you've ever heard. With Russ Botten bass and Craig Scott drums. June 27 A/mo St. Cafe CLYDE ROULETTE This bond is Canada's best-kept blues secret. Frontmon "Slidin" Clyde Roulette is a full-blooded Ojibwoy Indian from the Sandy Boy Reserve in Mon itabo. His credits include concerts with Stevie Roy Vaughan, Ronnie Howkins, and Lazy Bill Lucas. With Gory Roulette guitar, Mike Wedge boss, and Jim Hobbs drums. A special guest will also join the group. July 1&2 Yale RUIABA CALZADA This Afro-Cuban jazz band combines elements of cool, with the heat of salsa. Led by percussionist Baying Geronimo, their cooking rhythms are sure lo grip your hips with motion. With Raphael Geronimo timbales/congas, Lisette Garcia vocals, Lou Mastriani keyboards, Brian Harding trombone, Nick Apivor vibraphone, and Al Johnston bass. June 26 Gr. Isl. Market Stage RUIAPLESTEELSKIN 50 Cosmically-spawned on Mars and beamed down lo Voncower for the purpose of funkily-ing the galaxy, this bond thrills with on energetic brand of funk, acid jazz, and hip-hop. They've recenrly released a new CD Pregnant with Funk. Rumplesteelskin ore "Sweet Sugar" Shock guitar/vocals, with "King" Marconi bass/vocals, Craig "White-boy" Whitey drums, "Deacon" Kone tenor saxophone, Bill "Hot-lips" Clark trumpet, ''Tough-Sex" Michos vocals, D.J. Spun-K lumtab/es. July 3 Plaza CLINT SARGENT TRIO Guitor~IClint Sa19entpresents straight ahead bebop and rarely heard standards. Citing influences Duke June 24 Orpheum Theatre "Stride, ragtime, boogie-woogie, and bebop: Marcus Roberts is a ~,_tt,ng encyclopedia of these and other classic piano forms " - K . Isner, GeorgiadStroight There ore not many pianists with the cr:tive imag,nohon an extraordinary technique of Art Tatum 0 Peterson, Bill Evans, or Joanne Brackeen. But 30-year ~Id ~ard . . N\a'.cus Roberts definitely fits the mold. He rose to fame in l 101ning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis' group. In the six ears h tth th~t ensemble he left his indelible mark on man/of the bas:;:t '.ve pe ormonces and recordings. Since then, Roberts has released five recordings under his own name that further d· I h" d f th k b 1sp oy 1s awesome common o e ey oard and showcase his explorations of the entire history of 1ozz. His recordings, which have topped the Billboard pay homage to the music of Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington t kln,ouslltonk, Fats Waller, James P. Johnson and others. He els~ ac es we nown tunes by Gershwin and Cole Porter and writes some evocative original material. Over 1 OOO people saw Roberts perform at Vancou~er's beautiful St. Andrews-Wesley Church in 1993. It was unforgettable. Now, returning with his trio, we can look fo~ord to more piano magic from 0 bnll1ant young jazz artist. With Reginald Veal bass and Shannon Powell drums. Appearing on our opening night double-bill with the legendary Shirley Horn Trio. ;sf~o;::t ~~ors,_ Ellington, Miles Davis, and Wes Montgomery, this bond really swings. With Darren Radtke boss and Kevin Eloschuk trumpet. June 27 Blue Note COLLEEN SAVAGE Vocalist Colleen Savage presents jazz standards, hot rhythm 'n' blues, cabaret material, and Broadway hits. A scorching belter and a natural gospel singer with a dear swinging style, her performance is sure to satisfy. With Bruno Hubert piano, Andre Lachance bass, Patric Coird sax, and John Nolan drums. June 26 Gastown (quintet} June 28 Blue Note (trio) BUDGE SCHACHTE TRIO This trio presents choice standards and original modern jazz compositions in the tradition of Weather Report, Steps Ahead, and the Bill Frisell Bond. With Budge Schochte acoustic/electric guitar, Bill Runge saxophone, and Chris Nelson bass. June 29 Blue Note June 30 Aquarium (Quartet/ lENNIHR SCOTT QUARTET This Voncower ;azz vocalist, has been profiled on CBC Radio's Jazzbeat and Hot Air. Scott hos a crystal dear voice and she swings! The quartet will feature original works and standards from their just released CD Interactive. With Rene Worst bass, Chris Sigerson piano, Dylan Von Der Schyff drums. June 28 Pacific Centre July 2 Blue Note SHANGO ASHE Shongo Ashe (the power of Shongo, god of fire and owner of the drums) presents a wide range of unique danceable, percussion-based music from bata drumming to rhumbos and camparsos to hot salsa. Led by Jock Duncan, one of Canada's most gifted musicians on congas, with Graham Ord saxophones, Derry Byrne trumpet, Phil Belonger and Angel Arcos percussion, Lou Mastroianni piano, Al Johnson bass, and Ramon Flores vocals. June 26 Commodore June 27 Glass Slipper July 2 Plaza ANDY SHEPPARD IN CO-IAOTION Soprano/tenor saxophonist and con:poser Andy Sheppard presents a high octane mix al funk and rock grooves, complex ensemble lines, and solos which move from lyrical ballad passages to exciting free 1azz. Renowned for a "New Orleans polyphony with more contemporary references ...", Sheppard's uncanny sense of melody and rhythmic drive 1s recorded on the Island Antilles and Blue Nole labels. With Claude Deppa and Steve Ladder keyboards Dave Adams drums, and Sylvan ' Richardson boss. Thanks to the British Council and Serious/ Speakout /London). July3 Plaza ROBIN SHIER QUINTET One of Canada's finest confemporary mainstream groups led by national~ acclaimed trumpeter Robin Shier. Their concert features music from Shier' s 1993 CD Suburbon Groove. With Patric C?ird tenor saxophone, Miles Black piano, Rick Kilburn boss, and John Nolan drums. June 25 Vogue July 2 Vancouver East Cultural Centre One of the seminal figures in jazz history returns to Vancouver. Pharaoh Sanders, with his big and deep, heat-radiating tone, was easily one of the most creative saxophonists on the 1960s jazz scene. He toured and recorded with John Coltrane, the supreme voice of jazz at that time. After Coltrane's death, Pharaoh recorded for Impulse Records (Tauhid, Karma, Jewels of Thought). These influential albums blended jazz with Eastern strains. By the late '70s and through the 1980s, Sanders' career began to evolve and his playing incorporated gorgeous ballads with spirited bop, traditional jazz, and blues. In the words of jazz writer Philip Elwood , "It was still Sanders, but in some ways (after his adventures into the great beyond), he had come back to earth." Pharaoh's recent recordings for Timeless and Theresa are notable for their beautiful romanticism and rich sensuality. His reading of the jazz standard, My One and Only Love, is absolutely breathtaking. Sanders feels the music deeply, from the inside, and he is arguably the most authentic and thoughtful interpreter of this material on the scene today. With William Henderson piano, Steve Neil bass, and Ralph Penland drums. JOHN SOBOL, KEDRICK JAMES & PETER VALSALIAIS Poet/saxophonist John Sobol is a renaissance man for the '90s. Rapmeister, wandering traubodaur, and passionate poe!-Sobol' s performances are funny, inspiring, expressive, and unigue. With the incendiary talents of Vancouver-based perfonnance poet Kedrick James and Montreal's enlont terrible of the drums Peter Valsalmis. July 3 Plaza STELLAR SAXOPHONE QUARTET A contemporary sax quartet in the tradition of ROYA, their range of eclectic maferial runs the 52 gamut from soulful ballads and incendiary jazz improvs to funk and New Music. Led by Coat Cooke tenor and baritone, with Fran~ois Houle soprano, Bab Walker alto and tenor, Daniel Kane baritone and tenor. July 1 Gr. Isl. Market Stage . July 1 Performance Wo k July 2 Plaza (Sclavis/C r s (Acoustic Ouartet) "The Fren h nspe/1/Haynes) c man (Sclav1s) 1s th performer on clarinet In conte~ most consistently fascinating tasl clari~et Sclav1s plays w1iho;~ry 1kzt1 and particularly on ;c1 ity - The Wire (England) mar a e authority and irtuoso clannehst/saxo h kosshbly the most import~ni°~:st /homposer Louis Sclav1s is e1n ardt His music is a cu enc Jazz mus1c1an since Dian incorporates Jazz, rock, fol(o~h but highly inventive blend ;~ h ?nservatory-tra1ned mus1c1a'n eh n1c, anj classical influences Ac of~~~ Workshop de Lyon) In 1'97~,~~d the Fte Jazz Workshop 1976 s~ci~lt1on a la Recherche d'un Folklas al ounding member ig y acclmmed record ore maginaire in ~;trt the years have firmly estab/1~~:dh the /DA and ECM labels IS IC stature on the Euro e IS growing reputation out dp tn scene Louis ' helped along by h si e urope has been Anthony Braxton ml? appearances with Sclav1s' live con;ert:CI aylor and others powerfuil With D are intense and Marc Ducret gu1ta~m1n1dqu8e Pifarely v,o/,n, rune Ch II bass Sponsored b , an All ev1 on AFM y ,once Fran1;:a1s and 2 JOHN TCHICAI Danish-born saxophonist John Tchicai has performed with John Coltrane, Omette Coleman, Cecil Taylor and other luminaries. He draws on innovations from the free jazz movements of the '60s and '70s. His band, The Archetypes, play in the spirit of improvisation-spontaneous, humourous, and daring. Tchicai will also appear in a quartet with the phenomenal pianist Marilyn Crispell (see Crispell), bassist Michael Bisio, and drummer Phil Haynes. July 2 Glass Slipper July 3 Pitt (Tchicai/ Crispe/1 Quartet) SIBEL THRASHER QUARTET A hot Vancouver session singer, perhaps best known for her work with revues like Ain't Misbehavin' and Blues in the Night. lnAuenced by Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald, Thrasher's sparkling renditions of standards make her a must-see. With Chris Sigerson piano, Stuart Loseby saxophone, and Lou Hoover drums. July 2 Grouse Mountain 54 BILLY TIPTON MEMORIAL SAXOPHONE QUARTET This effervescent Seattle-based group pays homage to the indomitable soul of Billy Tipton. Unaccepted in the jazz world as a woman, Dorothy Lucille Tipton performed as a man for over 50 years. This quartet interprets her life as a messaJe to "follow your own path ... (an ) not to bow to society's expectations." Their eclectic repertoire reflects this, blending rock, klezmer, pde, and jazz. Amy Denio, Marjorie e Muynck, Jessica Lurie, Barbara Marino saxophones, and Pam Barger drums. July 2,3 Plaza TRIBAL DYNAMICS Led by drummer/composer Gregg Simpson, this group explores the music and culture of the ancient world, weaving Mayan, Berber, and Celtic-tinged original compositions into an organic jazz tarestry that evokes primal ancestra worlds. With Bruce Freedman soprano sax, Fran~ois Houle soprano sax/clarinet/ bass clarinet, Ralph Eppel trombone, Brad Muirhead bass trombone/ sousaphone, and C~de Reed bass. June 24 Gr. Isl. Market Stage TIME WARP BRAD TURNER QUARTET One of Canada's most exciting and intense jazz groups, Toronto's Time Warp was the 1993 Jo= Report Acoustic Jazz Group of the Year. Their new CD There and Back was recently released on Cornerstone Records. Time Warp's earlier releases received three Juno nominations for this harddriving, hard-swinging band. Barry Elmes drums, Alan Henderson bass, Mike Murley saxophones, and Kevin Turcotte trumpet/ Fluegelhom. Thanks lo the Canada Council Touring Office. June 27 Performance Works. An accomplished composer/ arranger, trumpeter Brad Turner resents hard-hitting original ebop in the modern mainstream tradition. Turner is also a member of the award winning Fifth Avenue. With Bruno Hubert piano, Chris Nelson bass, and Dylan Van Der Schyff drums. June 26 Gastown TIN SANDWICH This Vancouver quintet has forged an unique new voice for jazz. Their enticing mixture of original compositions features the outstanding chromatic harmonica / guitar of Keith Bennett and the stellar finger-style of Ed Mohoric on guitar. With Nathen Aswell bass and percussionists Chris Nordquist and Lalo de la Vagaa. June 25 Gr. · ts/. Market Stage 6 VANDERMARK QUARTET Leading one of the hottest bands in Chicago, spirited saxophonist/ composer Ken Vandermark pumps up the volume with this intense and visceral postmodern quartet. The band members are solid improvisors and prolific writers whose sources range from Cecil Taylor and Anthony Braxton to world music. "An amped up jazz group swinging with an incisive vengeance" - New City. With Dan Canion ~uilar, Kent Kessler bass, and Mic ael Zerang drums. June 26 Pitt June 27 Gr. Isl. Market Stage VARNER/PLIMLEY /DRESSER FLOYD STANDIFER Tom Varner is the most eloquent voice on French horn in jazz and has recorded mad CD's as a leader. In demon as a collaborator, he's worked with Kenny Barron, Bobby Previte, Thomas Chapin, and Victor Lewis. Varner last appeared in Vancouver as a member of Steve Lacy's stunning Vespers at the '93 festival. In this trio he's joined by the irre ressible Vancouver bianist Pou Plimley and the rilliant New York bassist Mark Dresser. June 29 Pitt (Goldberg/ Varner Quartet) June 30 Pitt A bebop trumpeter in the tradition of Clifford Brown and Fats Navarro who has played with Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, Joe Williams, and Diane Schuur. A long-time member of the North West jazz community, Seattle-based Standifer will play bop standards and originals. With Ron Johnston piano, Chris Nelson bass, and John Nolan drums. July 2 Alma St. Cafe 1 GAVIN WALKER QUARTET Led by Vancouver veteran alto saxophonist Gavin Walker and citing Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, and Miles Davis as influences, this quartet plays swinging modern mainstream music featuring jazz classics and originals in the bebop tradition. With Michael Guild guitar, Paul Ruhland acoustic bass, and John Nolan drums. June 27 Pacific Centre TREVOR WATTS MOIRE MUSIC DRUM ORCHESTRA Saxophonist Trevor Watts is a leading figure on the British improvised music scene and a member of the London Jazz Composers Orchestra. This dynamite band from the UK and Ghana, Watts' long-time project, plays a hypnotic blend of African rhythms, Ghanaian and Celtic melodies, and jazz elements. Look out for an exciting new CD on ECM. With Colin McKenzie bass guitar, Nana Tsiboe African drums/ violin/ vocals, Nee-Daku Potato African drums; berimbau, Nana Appiah African drums/wea flute, Jo-Jo Yates African drums/ bells, and Paapa J. Mensah drums/ vocals. Thanks to the British Council. July 1 Pitt July 3 Plaza ACOUSTICS BY MOTHER NATURE. STRANGE WEATHER Led by pianist George Mcfetridge, this burning Vancouver-based acoustic jazz quintet features original compositions, and works by artists Horace Silver, Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, and Wayne Shorter. With David Say tenor sax, Brad Turner trumpet, Brent Gubbels bass, and Bruce Neilsen drums. June 28 Vogue THE STRATOCHIHS One of the most exciting, progressive quartets on the Canadian scene, this band performs mainly original compositions which explore the great post-bop tradition in jazz. Featuring work from their new release The Door, don't miss the adventurous music of Kevin Elaschuk trumpet, Chris Sigerso;J:iano, Chris Nelson bass, and Dylan Yan Der Sch drums. June 29 Performance Works July 3 Glass Slipper ROSS TAGGART TRIO A double threat on tenor saxophone and piano, Victoria-born Taggart has been making waves recen~y on the New York, Vancouver, and Toronto modern mainstream scenes. His love of music is obvious and infectious. Ross will be appearing with Graham Boyle drums and Torben Oxbol bass. July 2 Glass Slipper TALKING PICTURES A fascinating Canadian ensemble led by Vancouver-based guitarist Ron Samworth. Drawing on New Music, Hendrix, Nino Rota, Ornette, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago, their music is multi-textured and dynamic. With Bill Clark trumpet, Peggy Lee cello, and Dylan Yan Der Schyff drums. June 27 Aquarium July 3 Plaza Take the Grouse Mountain Skyride co a mountain-cop music celebration and enjoy jazz under the srars in Paradise Bowl. Experience the view, narural acoustics and alpine ambience while sampling W esccoasc culinary favourites and the Mountain Martini Bar. Grouse Mountain ... The Peak ofEncerrainmenc. JUNE 24, 7PM • Bongo Bob JUNE 25, 7PM • Jared Burrows Quartet JUNE 26, 2-4PM • BCR Trio JUNE 30, 7PM • Babayaga JULY 1, 7PM • Ellen Churchill Quartet JULY 2, 7PM • Sibel Thrasher Quartet Advance tickets $10.00 through TicketMaster (guarantees a seat under the tent limited tickets available) On-site event night tickets $14.50 Free Jazz with Dinner. Dine in the Grouse Nest on any of the performance nights and receive complimentary festival seating in Paradise Bowl afi:er dinner. Reservations required. TATUNANE These six musicians have blended the traditional rhythms of their native Tanzania with jazz, rock, and pop to create their own energetic sound. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes! Charles Samwango Mhutto leader, Madi Tumbo drums/ vocals, Seif Rengwe guitar/ vocals, Tedy Mbarak flute/ saxophone, Omari Naliens bass/ keyboards/ vocals, and Abdalla Omari Dula percussion/ vocals. Thanks lo Commonwealth Foundation. July 2 Plaza Grouse Mountain The Peak of ¼ncouver Tel: 984-0661 6400 Nancy Greene Way North Vancouver 'Just 15 Minutet,_om Downtown at the Top of apilano Road" ,1 'L8vE r:JupRe~ ~ f Coastal Jazz and Blues Society keeps the action happening year round in Vancouver. CJBS is proud to produce the annual du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver, but the music doesn't stop there. We bring you dozens of concerts throughout the year featuring great local and international artists plus the spectacular Time Flies-An Annual Celebration of Contemporary Jazz and Improvised Music, November 3- 6, 1994. Stay tuned-get on our mailing list to receive our bi-monthly newsletter Looking Ahead, call the Jazz Hotline tor up-to-date information every day of the year, or, better yet, BECOME A JAZ.Z FRIEND! Groove on these great benefits tor only $35 a year! Discounts from 10% - 50% oft Coastal Jazz & Blues Society concerts and Jazz Festival tickets purchased through the Jazz Hotline. 10% oft at SAM The Record Man, at 568 Seymour St. only, Black Swan Records, 2936 W. 4th, Highlife Records, 1317 Commercial, Granville Book Company, 850 Granville St., and at Albion Books, 523 Richards St. Our bi-monthly newsletter Looking Ahead and the annual du Maurier Ltd. International Jazz Festival Vancouver program mailed directly to you. Name Address Tel. P.Code Mastercard □ Visa □ Card# ________ Expiry-_ __ D D $50 D $lOO D $ D Tax receipt provided Jazz Friend $35 tor amounts donated in excess of $35. Cheques may be Here's my extra donation for made payable to Coastal $20 Jazz and Blues Society. Mail. to 435 W. Hastings Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1L4 TOTAL ENCLOSED $ JESSICA WILLIAMS TRIO One of the top confemporary jazz pianists in the US, Jessico Williams has a rich talent. Her exquisife musicality allows for space, depth, and a magic infensity. Presenting her spectacular originals and classic jazz compositions by such greats as Thelonious Monk and Bill Evans, Williams is joined by Rene Worst bass and Dylan Van Der Schyff drums. June 25 Performance Works Look tor ou r complete Jazz Festival Line Up in this program's Daily Schedule 455 West Broadway BL UE NOTE 872 - 8866 CLUB SMOKEY WILSON LA blues legend Smokey Wilson learned to sing and play from such blues greats as Elmore James, Howling Wolf, and B.B. King. Wilson's searing guitar and vocals make him an infemational treasure. Wilson was featured on the PBS special Three Generations of Blues and records for Bullseye Blues. With Terry "Big T" DeRouen guitar, James B. Wyatt bass, and Craig Kimbrough drums. June 29 & 30 Yale TONY WILSON: BUGS INSIDE/ fLOWERS FOR ALBERT /SEXTET Blending dynamic music and poetry, and citing John Zorn and Omette Coleman's electric bands as inAuences, Bugs' originals drew on reggae, klezmer, country, pop, thrash, noise, jazz and more. Led by guitarist/ composer Tony Wilson (Kane/ Taylor Explosion, Videa Bar-B-Oue), Vancouver's Bugs Inside is a joyful surprise. With Fran~ois Houle, Coat Cooke, Daniel Kane reeds, Peggy Lee cello, Ron Samworth guitar, T. Crane poetry/voice, Brent Gubbels bass, Stan Taylor and Dylan Van Der Schyff drums. Flowers For Albert, a tribufe to saxophonist Albert Ayler, features Stan Taylor, Roger Baird percussion, Paul Blaney and C~de Reed bass, Peder Long tenor sax, and Jim Knodle trumpet. Wilson's Sextet features Van Der Schyff, Lee, Houle, Sean Drabbit bass, and David Say saxophone. June 30 Glass Slipper /Flowers For Albert) July 1 Glass Slipper /Tony Wilson Sextet) July 2 Plaza (Bugs Inside) Find out why so many women and men throughout North America, Europe and Japan will consider nothing else. I~.._ 347 Water Street 682-6424 2008 Park Royal South 926-3047 57 WORLD MUSIC EXPRESS June 30 Commodore I threat a s,nger of soul-st,mng Washington rs the classic trrdp e h d urtarrst with chops to burn, h,ng blues- renc e g f d ,ntensrty, a score f th an endless supply o energy an and a dynamic pe~orm~ 1'ans and inspired by the gospel abandon Born rn ew re 'd the z,on Travellers, music of the Swan S1\vertones an working w,th th,ee of that city's Washington came to prominence L Dorsey and Irma Thomas g reat R&B stars-Johnny Adams, ee t tyle combines the deep f ht hrs 51 gnature gu1 ar s f h Basico II y se I -taug , th th gritty funk lines o Jo nny blues influence of BB King w, ~h azz approaches of Wes Guitar Watson, and the S1lky-s;oive) the years he has appeared Montgomery and Kenny Burre d h on four Johnny Adams albums an e has released numerous highly acclarmed recordings -Sada on Porntblank/Charrsma being the lost recent Blending red-hot New Or eons R&B gospel-tinged vocals, velvety- h smo~th blues guitar lines, an~ punc y horns, Wolfman Washington s frve1ece band puts on a dazzling show ~ppearrng on a double brll with the smokrn' Johnny Nocturne band ,;.,·.• fl\ .f round all year goes on The beat This unique band's high energy ritual drumming and spirited gypsy tunes will transport you into the musical worlds of Africa, Brazil, Cuba, Spain, and Morocco. The ambassadors of this tour ore three of Vancouver's foremost players. With Andre Thibault guitar, Blaine Dunaway trumpet/violin, and Jock Duncan percussion. July 3 Gr. Isl. Market Stage BCTV iJNliWS HOUR with Deborra Ho11e Chicago-based guitarist/vocalist Mighty Joe Young is a premier electric blues stylist. His 30-yeor career hos included sessions with Howlin' Woll, Albert King, and Billy Boy Arnold, and he currently records for Alligator Records. He'll be backed up by Vancouver blues stalwarts Jock Lovin and the Demons. June 27 & 28 Yale CO·OP CDW/ti i;!WJ1~t•til!bii#,1/#•li•:.;t·f .,, ,Jt•it;il·iit•J:I 7 OJtJl.1Jkd ~ JaZzRaDiO 58 ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE VANCOUVER CENTRE FOR FRENCH STUDIES 6161 CAMBIE STREET, VANCOUVER, B.C. V5Z 3B2 Blue Monday Monday 3-4 PM Crossroads Monday 6-7 PM Blues In The Dark Monday 10 PM Wild Years Tues. 2:30 -5 PM Jazz Forum Thurs. 10:30 PM A-Trane Friday 2:30-5:30 PM Swing Shift Sunday 1-4 PM Jazz & Latin Tempo Sunday 5:30-7 PM Live From The Glass Slipper Sunday 10 PM t; "YOUR HOT TICKET TO Dl fl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT" ~ MIGHTY JOE YOUNG l O2 > News, s-p•rt~ e-tew+ai ~rn-e nt 4•cl •" +h--t j•~'1 ~ -D.9' ' I,- ,,- I ' i&heWancouver§un ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We gratefully acknowledge the following outstanding organizations who have provided financial or other resources in support of the Festival: MAJOR SPONSOR du Maurier Ltd. 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