Enjoy 50% off all Reserve bottles of wine and cover charge starting at $5 Join saxophonist and Frankie's Artistic Director Cory Weeds EVERY WEDNESDAY for a night of swinging hard bop with a brand new band featuring TILDEN WEBB piano, DAVID CABALLERO bass and GRAHAM VILETTE drums. Cory Weeds is an expressive saxophonist with a warm and impactful sound rooted in jazz tradition. Jazz aficionados know that Cory, when playing tenor or alto sax, conveys an unerring sense of swing. 

For over three decades Bassist/Composer/Bandleader Steve Lloyd Smith has had the privilege of writing over a hundred and twenty-five songs including fifteen suites, and the honour of recording with some of the best musicians in New York (Richie Beirach, Billy Hart, Adam Rogers, Clarence Penn, Taylor Eigsti, Eric Harland, Aaron Parks, Joe Dyson, Dayna Stephens, Victor Gould, and Marcus Gilmore). On February 26th, Smith is grateful to bring his quartet featuring Andrew Skepasts - guitar, Noah Franche-Nolan - piano, and Nick Bracewell - drums to Frankie’s Jazz Club. 

The John Lee Trio brings deep groove and straight-ahead swing to Frankie’s Jazz Club. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, John Lee leads this engagement from the Hammond organ, drawing on the classic organ-trio tradition with a modern, soulful touch. Lee is joined by longtime friend and musical collaborator Cory Weeds on tenor saxophone. Their close personal and musical relationship translates into intuitive interaction, shared language, and a deep sense of trust on the bandstand—fueling performances that are loose, responsive, and deeply swinging. With Kosma Busheikin - guitar and Graham Villette -drums 

The John Lee Trio brings deep groove and straight-ahead swing to Frankie’s Jazz Club. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, John Lee leads this engagement from the Hammond organ, drawing on the classic organ-trio tradition with a modern, soulful touch. Lee is joined by longtime friend and musical collaborator Cory Weeds on tenor saxophone. Their close personal and musical relationship translates into intuitive interaction, shared language, and a deep sense of trust on the bandstand—fueling performances that are loose, responsive, and deeply swinging. With Kosma Busheikin - guitar and Graham Villette -drums 

Pianist Andy Milne is a 2X JUNO Award-winning pianist & composer known for his Dapp Theory & Unison projects, and for his work with artists such as Ravi Coltrane, Steve Coleman, William Shatner & Bruce Cockburn. His most recent recording, “Time Will Tell”, was nominated in 2025 for the JUNO "Best Jazz: Group". On March 01, Milne will make his Frankie's Jazz Club debut, collaborating with two of Vancouver's most celebrated Jazz musicians Jodi Proznick - bass and Joe Poole - drums Presented by Infidels Jazz 

Enjoy 50% off all Reserve bottles of wine and cover charge starting at $5 Join saxophonist and Frankie's Artistic Director Cory Weeds EVERY WEDNESDAY for a night of swinging hard bop with a brand new band featuring TILDEN WEBB piano, DAVID CABALLERO bass and GRAHAM VILETTE drums. Cory Weeds is an expressive saxophonist with a warm and impactful sound rooted in jazz tradition. Jazz aficionados know that Cory, when playing tenor or alto sax, conveys an unerring sense of swing. 

The new Carl Mayotte concert will feature music from his upcoming album Claude. True to the energy and virtuosity that define his group, the show adds a more emotional and introspective dimension. Inspired by two significant life events, including the passing of his father, this music blends nostalgia with a sense of release. It’s an experience that will leave you with both a smile and chills. With Claude, Carl Mayotte offers a work that is both intimate and uplifting, inspired by two major events in his life: the fire that destroyed his apartment in 2023 and the passing of his father in 2024. From these hardships emerged music where nostalgia intertwines with the joy of cherished memories, carried by a renewed sonic language drawing from contemporary jazz, indie-pop, and the current English fusion scene. Through this project, the musician pays tribute to his father, Claude Mayotte. 

Since moving to New York in 2001, Frank Basile has been fortunate to establish himself as one of today's most in-demand baritone saxophonists. Dubbed a "prized sideman" by The New Yorker, Basile has been called upon to perform with, record with, and tour the world with many of jazz's finest musicians and ensembles. Among this distinguished list are The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, The Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, The Jimmy Heath Big Band, The Bob Mintzer Big Band, The Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra, The Joe Lovano Nonet, The Dave Holland Big Band, Dennis Mackrel's Manhattan Symphony Jazz Orchestra, The Christian McBride Big Band, The Count Basie Orchestra, Michael Bublé, Pablo Mayor’s Folklore Urbano, The Richie Vitale Quintet, The Fabien Mary Quintet, and The Osian Roberts-Steve Fishwick Sextet. Basile makes his Vancouver and Frankie's debut before heading into the studio later in the month to record for Cellar Music. With Tilden Webb - piano, Conrad Good - bass and Jesse Cahill - drums 

Since moving to New York in 2001, Frank Basile has been fortunate to establish himself as one of today's most in-demand baritone saxophonists. Dubbed a "prized sideman" by The New Yorker, Basile has been called upon to perform with, record with, and tour the world with many of jazz's finest musicians and ensembles. Among this distinguished list are The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, The Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, The Jimmy Heath Big Band, The Bob Mintzer Big Band, The Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra, The Joe Lovano Nonet, The Dave Holland Big Band, Dennis Mackrel's Manhattan Symphony Jazz Orchestra, The Christian McBride Big Band, The Count Basie Orchestra, Michael Bublé, Pablo Mayor’s Folklore Urbano, The Richie Vitale Quintet, The Fabien Mary Quintet, and The Osian Roberts-Steve Fishwick Sextet. Basile makes his Vancouver and Frankie's debut before heading into the studio later in the month to record for Cellar Music. With Tilden Webb - piano, Conrad Good - bass and Jesse Cahill - drums 

Allison Lee returns home and will bring her classmates and friends from The Juilliard School, along with a set of music exploring the relationship and history between Canadian and American contributions to jazz. As a Canadian citizen, it has been her goal to connect the close-knit musical communities in Canada with the friends and collaborators she has worked with in New York, in an effort to build bridges between regional communities that share a love of jazz. This is her debut show at Frankies Jazz Club, and she is excited to share her musical experiences with her friends. Allison Lee is a bassist from Vancouver, BC. She has performed at various music festivals, including the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival and MusicFest Canada. When she isn’t performing or practicing, Lee works as a marketing coordinator for Vancouver-based record label Rhea Records (co-founded by Jodi Proznick) and as a graphic designer for performing jazz artists. Lee is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies at the Juilliard School. with Gustavo Cruz - saxophone, Jackson Petty - guitar, Beckett Miles - drums. 

The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra touches down at Frankie's for an exciting evening of soulful rhythms and captivating melodies. Enjoy a swinging assortment of music by some of Vancouver's finest jazz composers as well as classics from the Big Band song book with the VJO! 

Enjoy 50% off all Reserve bottles of wine and cover charge starting at $5 Join saxophonist and Frankie's Artistic Director Cory Weeds EVERY WEDNESDAY for a night of swinging hard bop with a brand new band featuring TILDEN WEBB piano, DAVID CABALLERO bass and GRAHAM VILETTE drums. Cory Weeds is an expressive saxophonist with a warm and impactful sound rooted in jazz tradition. Jazz aficionados know that Cory, when playing tenor or alto sax, conveys an unerring sense of swing. 

Dylan Cramer brings his trio back to Frankie's for another night of warm, sophisticated, heartfelt melodies. Cramer will play songs from Grover Washington Jr., Sonny Criss, Vangelis, John Barry, Miles, and Trane. Cramer is joined by two Vancouver legends - Michael Creber on piano and Rene Worst on bass. If you like the alto saxophone and melody playing, this night is for you. 

Saxophonist Ardeshir Pourkeramati presents a special tribute to the legendary Freddie Hubbard, honoring the trumpet icon’s lasting impact on modern jazz. Currently based in Vancouver, BC, Ardeshir has worked across different jazz idioms, from hard bop to jazz fusion. An alumnus of USC’s Thornton School of Music, his sound and adventurous spirit make him a compelling presence in the jazz scene. Ardeshir's debut record will be released under the Cellar Music label in the summer of 2026. Joining Ardeshir for this special occasion is an all-star lineup of mentors and longtime musical influences: Brad Turner on trumpet, Chris Gestrin on piano, André Lachance on bass, and Joe Poole on drums. Together, the band explores music from across Hubbard’s career. 

The Julian Borkowski Quintet is pleased to be returning to the Frankie’s Jazz Club stage. The band will be playing a mix of jazz standards, lesser-known jazz gems, and original music. Featuring: Julian Borkowski — trumpet, Steve Kaldestad — saxophone, Tilden Webb — piano, Conrad Good — bass, and Graham Villette — drums. 

Known for his “high skill and sensitivity,” (NYTimes) Chris McCarthy is one of the most in demand pianists in New York City. McCarthy has developed a reputation as “one of the most imaginative and impressive voices on the New York jazz scene” (Hot House Jazz Magazine). Early accolades included the 2012 Gerald Wilson Award for big band composition at the Monterey Jazz Festival. After playing with Jerry Bergonzi and Jason Palmer’s working bands in Boston for several years, he moved to New York in 2016 and has been collaborating with artists from around the world in NYC ever since. He released his debut for Ropeadope Records Still Time To Quit in 2020. The album received widespread critical praise, including the #3 slot in Paul Rauch’s “Best Local Jazz Albums of 2020” for Seattle Times. McCarthy has appeared at Frankie's several times, both as a bandleader and as a sideman for Vanisha Gould and Nick Biello. McCarthy is known for his sensitive accompanying of vocalists, working with many of New York’s finest. McCarthy is also active in the world music scenes, touring with Carnatic vocalist Roopa Mahadevan and Gnawa musician Samir Langus. His playing is featured on albums by rising stars such as vibraphonist Sasha Berliner, (Azalea 2019) and saxophonist Eden Bareket (Day Dream, 2021). In 2021 his playing was featured on BBC Radio 1 and drummer Questlove’s social media. He currently plays in legendary tap dancer Dormeshia’s new show “Rhythm is Life,” a New York Times Critic’s pick. He also tours with the Mark Morris Dance Company’s newest production, “The Look of Love.” McCarthy released his piano trio project Priorities (Fresh Sound Records) in May 2022, featuring Chris Tordini on bass and Steven Crammer on drums. In 2024, his duo album with vocalist Vanisha Gould Life’s a Gig received a 4.5/5 review from Downbeat magazine, calling the record an “instant classic.” With Michael Glynn on bass and Xavier LeCouterier on drums 

Enjoy 50% off all Reserve bottles of wine and cover charge starting at $5 Cory Weeds will be away this week and taking over Weeds / Wine / Wednesday will be pianist JIMI JAMES FRASER Jimi James Fraser has been playing in Vancouver for years and piano trio has always been a very exploratory process. Channeling the music of pianist like Bill Evans, Ahmad Jamal, and Phineas Newborn Jr., to name a few, the group has formed from various members of Jazz House alumni through the years and the arrangements are always evolving. In this performance, the Jimi James Trio features Brad Pearson on bass and Arvind Ramdas on drums 

Tina Leon proposes a new show entitled Push & Pull to present her new album on stage. Through soul, RnB, and jazzy rhythms with rich and enchanting melodies, she invites us to participate in a colourful journey. Joined by Fabienne Gilbert - bass, William Côté - drums and Jérôme Beaulieu - keyboards, the Montreal-born singer-songwriter delivers a memorable performance that will challenge you not to dance. 

Come celebrate the launch of Black Gardenia’s NEW album Whisky Scented Kisses, officially out on Cellar Live, April 3rd, 2026. This long-awaited record is a collection of six original tunes by vocalist and bandleader Daphne Roubini, in collaboration with Chris Davis, Paul Pigat, Stephen Nikleva, and Noah Walker, alongside an unpublished gem from the 1950s and two standards in tribute to Billie Holiday and Nancy Wilson. Join us for this highly recommended night, and be the first to get your vinyl or CD! Daphne Roubini —vocals, Paul Pigat—guitar, Stephen Nikleva—guitar, Jeremy Holmes—bass, Dave Say—sax, Brad Turner—trumpet "Transporting listeners to a time of martinis, and lounge suits… the fact that Roubini’s originals are indistinguishable among the stacked line-up is the biggest compliment of all.” Mike Usinger, Georgia Straight 

Come celebrate the launch of Black Gardenia’s NEW album Whisky Scented Kisses, officially out on Cellar Live, April 3rd, 2026. This long-awaited record is a collection of six original tunes by vocalist and bandleader Daphne Roubini, in collaboration with Chris Davis, Paul Pigat, Stephen Nikleva, and Noah Walker, alongside an unpublished gem from the 1950s and two standards in tribute to Billie Holiday and Nancy Wilson. Join us for this highly recommended night, and be the first to get your vinyl or CD! Daphne Roubini —vocals, Paul Pigat—guitar, Stephen Nikleva—guitar, Jeremy Holmes—bass, Dave Say—sax, Brad Turner—trumpet "Transporting listeners to a time of martinis, and lounge suits… the fact that Roubini’s originals are indistinguishable among the stacked line-up is the biggest compliment of all.” Mike Usinger, Georgia Straight 

Itamar Erez is a world-renowned musician and composer known for his unique blend of Middle Eastern, jazz, and flamenco music. A highly respected guitarist, pianist and composer, Itamar has received numerous accolades, including the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize. He has released six albums to date, including "Desert Song" (2006) and "Hommage" (2010) with the Adama Ensemble, "New Dawn" (2013) with percussionist Yshai Afterman and special guest Antonio Serrano on harmonica, and "Mi Alegria" (2019). "May Song," was released in October 2022 and features music written during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Migrant Voices”, Itamar’s 6th album was released Apr 26th 2024. It is a collaboration album with Hamin Honari (Iranian-Canadian percussionist). The Itamar Erez Trio debut performance was at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2020, as well as as part of TD Niagara Jazz Festival 'Connected World' program that was streamed in Dec 20th 2020. The trio toured in BC and Alberta, with shows at the Pyatt Hall, Frankie's, Yardbird Suite, Dream Cafe, among others 

The Vancouver Legacy Jazz Orchestra, founded in 2015 by Michael Kim and Fred Stride, stands as a dynamic 17-piece ensemble. With a mission to revive the legacy of world-class composers, VLJO hosts mesmerizing tribute concerts. Emerging after a hiatus from 2020-2023, the orchestra is dedicated to infusing new life into timeless classics as well as rarely performed gems. This musical journey, featuring Vancouver's premier jazz talents, reflects a commitment to the rich traditions of jazz while embracing innovation and artistic exploration. Featuring a who's who of Vancouver jazz! 

Enjoy 50% off all Reserve bottles of wine and cover charge starting at $5 Join the fabulous BRUNO HUBERT and this trio as CORY WEEDS takes the week off! Bruno Hubert is one of Canada’s most lyrical and expressive Jazz pianists, with a deep sense of swing, lush harmonies, and beguiling melodic lines. His conception, while highly original and utterly genuine, is evocative of, at once, Erroll Garner, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans and other luminaries of jazz. While he is careful to stress that he is not a composer, he nevertheless presents a cornucopia of medley-like arrangements of jazz standards, soul, rock and pop influenced pieces, often in a lively night club environment. Mr. Hubert has been quietly underpinning the Vancouver jazz scene for over twenty years now and while he has a number of recordings under his own name, he is also a key associate of other top jazz musicians such as Juno Award winner Brad Turner (Trumpet), Juno nominated vocalists Jaclyn Guillou and Denzal Sinclaire, Seamus Blake and others. Earlier in his career he collaborated with such musical luminaries as Gino Vannelli, and Nora Jones. With James Megar - bass and Joe Poole - drums