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• Mont-Rouge

  • When
    Saturday, June 14, 2025
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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  SOLD OUT! Kicking off Jazz Waves 2025 is the incredible Mont-Rouge!  Mont-Rouge plays an enticing fusion of jazz, folk & Québècois pop composed & inspired by influential musician Neil Chotem with his son, guitarist Tony Chotem; Kerry-Anne Kutz, vocals & percussion; Monique Fauteux, piano & vocals; Louis Valois, bass; Michael Cartile, trumpet.

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• Cory Weeds Quartet

  • When
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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  Indoor seating SOLD OUT. Deck seating available. Call 604-925-7292. Join tenor saxophonist & Vancouver jazz impresario Cory Weeds as he leads his all-star quartet through original compositions, classic songs & underplayed gems from jazz history. Joining the expressive & skilled Weeds are rising star pianist Tyler Henderson, who just release his first album on Weed's label Cellar Music; & 2 musicians making a name for themselves on the local jazz scene,  bassist John Lee & Graham Villette on drums.

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• Triology

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    Saturday, June 21, 2025
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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  SOLD OUT! Call for wait-list: 604-925-7292 3 of Canada's top jazz talents - pianist Miles Black, bassist Jodi Proznick & guitarist Bill Coon - take the stage playing cool jazz classics, originals & improvisations.

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• Helen Hansen Quartet

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    Thursday, June 26, 2025
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    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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  SPECIAL MORNING CONCERT Versatile vocalist Helen Hansen performs jazz standards & songs from the Great American Songbook - everything from classic favourites to lesser known gems. Joining Helen are acclaimed musicians pianist Michael Creber &, guitarist Bill Coon bassist Rene Worst.

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• Kristian Braathen Trio

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    Thursday, June 26, 2025
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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  West Vancouver drummer Kristian Braathen’s trio performs superb originals & sophisticated arrangements of jazz standards. With Steve Holy on bass & Miles Black on piano/soprano sax.

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• Cayla Brooke Quartet

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    Saturday, July 05, 2025
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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  Prepare for a soulful musical journey with Cayla Brooke, a singer-songwriter who dazzles with her originals & fresh spins on classics. Joining Brooke are a stellar band - Bill Sample, piano; Miles Foxx Hill, bass; & Buff Allen on drums.

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• Tom Keenlyside Quartet

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    Thursday, July 10, 2025
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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  Jazz superstar Tom Keenlyside, flute & saxophone, bring together aa all-star band for a thrilling concert of intricate, complex & exciting music featuring pianist Miles Black, bassist Miles Foxx Hill, bass & Bernie Arai on drums.

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• Miles Black Quintet

  • When
    Saturday, July 12, 2025
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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  SOLD OUT! Call for wait-list: 604-925-7292 The one & only Miles Black leads some of Vancouver's top musicians in performing the work of contemporary Canadian jazz composer David Rehorick. Joining Black are vocalist Karin Plato. bassist Conrad Good, saxophonist Steve Kaldestad, drummer Nino DiPasquale.

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• The Jason Winikoff Hot 4

  • When
    Thursday, July 17, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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  SPECIAL OUTDOOR CONCERT The Jason Winikoff Hot 4 plays traditional New Orleans jazz & early swing from the seminal 1900-1930s era. They pull influence from pioneers like Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, Baby Dodds, Sidney Bechet, Kid Ory, Jelly Roll Morton, the ODJB, & modern custodians of the tradition such as Shannon Powell, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, & Herlin Riley. Bandleader Jason Winikoff is a US-based drummer, percussionist, & ethnomusicologist who cut his teeth playing & studying Black American Music in New Orleans. Since 2018 he has been a fixture of the Vancouver jazz scene, quickly gaining notoriety for his bouncy grooves, high energy drumming, raspy vocals & focus on the long-form New Orleans repertoire. Expect multi-strain rags, barn burners, bluesy ballads, irresistible grooves & a fun dance party. Joining Winikoff are a group of talented artists: Bonnie Northgraves on trumpet, Dean Thiessen on keys & bassist Noah Gotfrit FREE! No reservation required. Bring your own seat.

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• Christie Grace Quintet

  • When
    Saturday, July 19, 2025
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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  Fresh off two sold-out performances that wowed audiences at Frankie’s Jazz Club, Bowen Island’s own Christie Grace brings her celebrated Burt Bacharach tribute to the Silk Purse. With signature warmth, artistry, & soulful style, Christie—joined by Tom Arntzen on piano & background vocals—breathes new life into Bacharach’s timeless classics. Together with Tom, she’s joined by an outstanding ensemble of West Coast greats: Tom Keenlyside (sax, flute), Conrad Good (bass), & Buff Allen (drums). This intimate evening promises a rich, evocative celebration of one of the greatest songwriters of our time.

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• Tony Foster Trio

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    Thursday, July 24, 2025
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.
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  Pianist & composer Tony Foster, originally from North Vancouver now based in Seattle, brings his fantastic trio to the intimate setting of the Silk Purse to close out Jazz Waves 2025. Joining Tony will be bassist Sean Drabbitt (Victoria/NYC), & local Vancouver star jazz drummer Joe Poole!  These talented musicians will be covering material from some of the great jazz pianists of our time with their own unique spin!

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