Billy Dixon a native of Vancouver started singing at the age of 10 and hasn't stopped amazing audiences since then. A legend in his own time, a phenomenal singer, and a riveting performer. He has developed a very devoted following and is grateful to his audience for their love and support. We come to play for your listening and dancing pleasure with Motown, Soul and Rock n Roll With Olaf deShield - guitar, Peter Sweetzir - keys, Brock Miller - sax, Langston Raymond -  trumpet, Chris Hass - drums and Graham Clark - bass 

Steve Kozak has built a reputation as one of Canada’s premier Blues artists. This Maple Blues Award winning Blues-man has spent decades absorbing and applying the styles and chops of the masters from Memphis to Texas and New Orleans to Chicago. Twice nominated for a WCMA as Blues Artist of The Year the Steve Kozak Band features Steve Kozak - guitar and vocals, Peter Sweetzir - piano and organ, Trevor Newman - bass and Darrell Mayes - drums. 

Former member of The Nylons Micah Barnes is kicking off his national tour at Frankie’s performing beloved jazz standards and the original material that brought his last two albums (New York Stories, Vegas Breeze) to the top of the Jazz charts and into the hearts of audiences around the globe. Currently releasing music on Alma Records/ Universal Music Canada his soulful baritone has made him one of Canada’s favourite Jazz vocalists. With Tilden Webb - piano, Conrad Good - bass and Jesse Cahill -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 

Wesley is an established and in-demand bebop and hard bop drummer on Vancouver’s jazz scene. He brings his exciting new quintet to Frankie’s Jazz Club, featuring some of the city’s finest players. The group will perform repertoire from some of the most iconic quintets of the 20th century, including music by Horace Silver, Gigi Gryce, Sonny Clark, Wayne Shorter, and more. Expect an evening of hard-swinging classics, delivered with a fastidious respect for the tradition and the great composers who shaped it. With Cory Weeds - tenor sax, Julian Borkowski - trumpet, Brad Turner - piano, Dan Howard - bass 

Four-time Juno award winner and recipient of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Toronto Musicians’ Association, Neil Swainson is among the most respected and accomplished bassists on the jazz scene today. Born in Victoria, BC, Neil discovered the acoustic bass in high school and primarily taught himself how to play. From 1975 to 1977, he toured Canada with one of the early pioneers of new age music, the flutist Paul Horn. Soon after, Neil relocated east to Toronto where for the next decade, he worked with such Canadian jazz masters as Rob McConnell, Ed Bickert, Moe Koffman and Peter Appleyard. During this time he was also the bassist of choice for many visiting American musicians including saxophonists James Moody, George Coleman, Lee Konitz, Sonny Stitt and Joe Farrell, pianists Jay McShan, Tommy Flanagan, Joanne Bracken, and guitarists Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis. Internationally, Neil frequently shared the stage with the innovative and dynamic trumpeter Woody Shaw, touring Europe with him in 1985 and again 1987. He recorded two albums with him: In My Own Sweet Way (In’n Out), and Solid (Muse). Both Shaw and tenor sax legend Joe Henderson were featured on Neil’s 1989 debut album, 49th Parallel (Reel To Real Recordings), and showcased five Swainson compositions. Valued for his intuitive accompanying skills, harmonic depth, technical prowess and stylistic versatility, Neil also caught the ear of the great, British pianist George Shearing, who invited him to join his band. Neil appeared on over a dozen recordings with the pianist, and together they worked with Canadian composer and arranger Robert Farnon, singers Mel Tormé, Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams and Diana Krall Swainson has found a home on Cellar Music to record his original material that has resulted in two critically acclaimed recordings: Fire Out West and Here For A While both of which feature pianist RENEE ROSNES, trumpeter BRAD TURNER and saxophonist KELLY JEFFERSON. Also joining him on those recordings are drummer LEWIS NASH and QUINCY DAVIS respectively. Valued for his intuitive accompanying skills, harmonic depth, technical prowess and stylistic versatility, Neil also caught the ear of the great, British pianist George Shearing, who invited him to join his band. Neil appeared on over a dozen recordings with the pianist, and together they worked with Canadian composer and arranger Robert Farnon, singers Mel Tormé, Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams and Diana Krall. With BRAD TURNER trumpet, MIKE ALLEN tenor saxophone, CHRIS GESTRIN piano and JOE POOLE drums 

Four-time Juno award winner and recipient of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Toronto Musicians’ Association, Neil Swainson is among the most respected and accomplished bassists on the jazz scene today. Born in Victoria, BC, Neil discovered the acoustic bass in high school and primarily taught himself how to play. From 1975 to 1977, he toured Canada with one of the early pioneers of new age music, the flutist Paul Horn. Soon after, Neil relocated east to Toronto where for the next decade, he worked with such Canadian jazz masters as Rob McConnell, Ed Bickert, Moe Koffman and Peter Appleyard. During this time he was also the bassist of choice for many visiting American musicians including saxophonists James Moody, George Coleman, Lee Konitz, Sonny Stitt and Joe Farrell, pianists Jay McShan, Tommy Flanagan, Joanne Bracken, and guitarists Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis. Internationally, Neil frequently shared the stage with the innovative and dynamic trumpeter Woody Shaw, touring Europe with him in 1985 and again 1987. He recorded two albums with him: In My Own Sweet Way (In’n Out), and Solid (Muse). Both Shaw and tenor sax legend Joe Henderson were featured on Neil’s 1989 debut album, 49th Parallel (Reel To Real Recordings), and showcased five Swainson compositions. Valued for his intuitive accompanying skills, harmonic depth, technical prowess and stylistic versatility, Neil also caught the ear of the great, British pianist George Shearing, who invited him to join his band. Neil appeared on over a dozen recordings with the pianist, and together they worked with Canadian composer and arranger Robert Farnon, singers Mel Tormé, Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams and Diana Krall Swainson has found a home on Cellar Music to record his original material that has resulted in two critically acclaimed recordings: Fire Out West and Here For A While both of which feature pianist RENEE ROSNES, trumpeter BRAD TURNER and saxophonist KELLY JEFFERSON. Also joining him on those recordings are drummer LEWIS NASH and QUINCY DAVIS respectively. Valued for his intuitive accompanying skills, harmonic depth, technical prowess and stylistic versatility, Neil also caught the ear of the great, British pianist George Shearing, who invited him to join his band. Neil appeared on over a dozen recordings with the pianist, and together they worked with Canadian composer and arranger Robert Farnon, singers Mel Tormé, Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams and Diana Krall. With BRAD TURNER trumpet, MIKE ALLEN tenor saxophone, CHRIS GESTRIN piano and JOE POOLE drums 

Ace Vancouver Jazz band Holly Burke and the Naturalz whose shows include exciting improvised soloing, infectious grooves, hip arrangements and brilliant performances by a crack band that includes some of Canada’s best musicians. You may hear a couple of tasty covers like Joni Mitchell’s ‘Woodstock’ or a mash-up of Jimi Hendrix's ‘Let Me Stand Next to your Fire’ with Stravinsky’s Rites of Spring. You'll be carried away by the beautiful ‘River of Stars’ and thrilled by the globe-trotting ’Serengeti’. There may be poetry! no matter what you’re guaranteed a fun evening of creative magic and mystery... Composers Holly Burke and Bill Runge have collaborated on several projects over the years including the award-winning Nature Girl recording, the Hard Rubber commission of ‘Lagoon’, a three movement orchestral piece performed as part of "Horns in the Atrium” at Simon Fraser, Kozmik Keyboards, a one hour keyboard/spoken word collaboration written and performed by Holly, and most recently the Dreamride Project, Twenty Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist which is a recording, a book and a performing quartet, supported by Canada Council. With Holly Burke - flute and vocals, Bill Runge - saxophones, Kristian Alexandrov - piano, Randall Stoll – drums. Brent Gubbels – bass. 

Enjoy 50% off all Reserve bottles of wine and cover charge starting at $5 A new year, a new band! 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. 

West Coast Canadian drummer and composer Neil Gray returns to Frankie’s Jazz Club to celebrate the release of his latest record IN THE STREETS. Firmly rooted in the hard bop tradition, Neil Gray aims to honour the legendary figures of the tradition while firmly establishing himself as a go-to composer/arranger and performer. With Julian Borkowski - trumpet, Cory Weeds - tenor saxophone, Bruno Hubert - piano and Conrad Good - upright bas 

The Jimi James Fraser Sextet is a Vancouver-based jazz ensemble led by pianist and composer Jimi James Fraser. Founded in 2019, the group blends original compositions with inventive takes on the hard bop tradition, drawing inspiration from Art Blakey, Horace Silver, and Vancouver’s VEJI. The Sextet features Tamas Balai (alto saxophone), Spencer Drody (trumpet), Conor Lum (tenor saxophone), Brad Pearson (bass), and Arvind Ramdas (drums). Known for high-energy, immersive performances, the ensemble balances tradition with forward-thinking collaboration and continues to elevate British Columbia jazz across Canada. 

With deep roots in the blues and soul combined with a rock driven edge, The Mojo Stars have been collecting a large following in BC and beyond, starting from their debut performance at one of the closing nights of Vancouver’s 2006 Jazz Festival, to their festival dates for 2025. In 2017, the band released their second CD, Under The Influence, which debuted in the top ten of the Roots Music Reports’ Top 50 Blues Rock Albums, and in the top 20 Canadian releases. With rave reviews from a variety of international critics, the band has continued playing a series of high profile shows, splitting the bill with acts like Curtis Salgado, Monkey Junk, Jerry Doucette, Mississippi legend, Super Chikan, and many more. With Mark Rankin - guitar, Randy Clarke - vocals, Trevor Newman - bass, Terry Hoff - drums and Tom Gould - sax 

Charismatic, vivacious and soulful singer Leslie Harris has been playing in and around Vancouver for over four decades and has gained a large and loyal fanbase.  When she brings her stellar band Lesismore into Frankie's she'll have Curtis DeBray on guitar, Lee Oliphant on acoustic and electric basses and Nino DiPasquale on drums.  You don't want to miss this one! 

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. 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. With Tilden Webb - piano, David Caballero - bass and Graham Villette This week we welcome special guest trumpeter JULIAN BORKOWSKI and the group will play the music for Jackie McLean. More specifically music from NEW SOIL and CAPUSHIN SWIN 

Lucas Dubovik is an award-winning Canadian saxophonist and composer whose work reflects a distinctive voice in contemporary jazz. Known for his expressive tone and dynamic compositional approach, he has performed at major festivals and collaborated with artists including Caity Gyorgy, Jacob Wutzke, and Ira Coleman. His albums Quarterlife (2024) and Bridges to Nowhere (2021) highlight his evolving artistry. For this performance, he is joined by David Caballero - bass, Nicholas Bracewell - drums, and Max Huberdeau - piano. 

After an extended hiatus due to a vocal injury, Steve Maddock makes his return to Frankie's for an evening of music fittingly called "The Comeback!" Steve is delighted to be joined by good friends Miles Black (piano), Bill Coon (guitar), Steve Holy (bass), and Kristian Braathen (drums), all of whom played a role in fostering his return to the bandstand. 

Saxophonist Steve Kaldestad puts together a fantastic quartet featuring pianist Tilden Webb, bassist Conrad Good, and John Lee drums. He welcomes trumpeter Thomas Marriott to join the band. Marriott is a Pacific Northwest treasure. Stereophile Magazine says “Marriott is living proof that not all the best trumpeters in America live in New York” and the Seattle PI boasts “A trumpet player whose music can fit into any decade, he is both historically traditional and in the moment.” Steve has called Vancouver home since 2008 after long stints living and performing in London (UK) and Montreal. He has recorded four CDs for the Cellar Music label, the most recent being “Live at Frankie’s Jazz Club". Steve is a full-time faculty member at Capilano University in North Vancouver. 

Led by globetrotting JUNO-nominated percussionist Robin Layne, this groove heavy ensemble delivers music that transcends traditions in a cultural fusion of sounds and rhythms. Blurring the lines between jazz and folk they carve out new territory for the marimba at the forefront of the sonic landscape. Expect an evening of upbeat and uplifting music. With Robin Layne - marimba, Daniel Ruiz - drums, Jocelyn Waugh - trumpet, Liam MacDonald - percussion and Wynston Minckler - bass. 

Enjoy 50% off all Reserve bottles of wine and cover charge starting at $5 A new year, a new band! 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 members of Terminal Station, Scott Smith (vocals, guitar), Jeremy Holmes (bass), Darryl Havers (keys) and Liam MacDonald (drums) have been key players in Vancouver’s blues, jazz and roots scenes for more than two decades. Recently nominated for Blues Artist of the Year at the West Coast Music Awards, Terminal Station released their third album “Brotherhood” in 2020. 

Zappostrophe’…dares to take on Zappa’s weird and wonderful world - recreating his tunes with jaw-dropping musicianship, and a wink to his irreverent humour (CHEK TV, Victoria, 2024) Zappostrophe is a Vancouver-based 8-piece band, playing favourites and lesser-known works from Frank Zappa's eclectic recordings. We are all professional musicians with an eclectic mix of backgrounds and training – one thing we have in common is a love for the challenge of recreating (and re-imagining) Frank’s music. With Blair Fisher - vocals / trumpet / flute / keys, Blair Lewis – guitar / synths / vocals / rubber chicken, LJ Mounteney – vocals / kazoo, Nick Apivor – percussion / vocals, Guenter Schulz – guitar, Aubrey Ellefson– keyboards, Brent Gubbels – bass, Jason Overy - drums 

Vocalist Carman J. Price has a warm tenor voice that soars and swings. He explores the great standards with his beautiful tone and easy, swinging style. Celebrating the music of Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, a songwriting partnership that brought countless songs to the jazz standards canon, including “Blue Moon,” “I Could Write a Book,” “Where or When,” and “My Funny Valentine,” Carman will be joined by an outstanding band of Vancouver’s best musicians. With Sharon Minemoto – piano, Darren Radtke – bass, Dave Robbins – drums, and Jon Bentley - tenor sax 

Join the Victoria-based Andrew Greenwood Quintet for an evening showcasing the music of Dexter Gordon. An iconic American tenor saxophonist and Academy Award nominee, Gordon was a central figure during the bebop and hard bop eras. The quintet will perform a selection of Dexter's original compositions and other music that he famously recorded throughout his influential career. With Andrew Greenwood - tenor saxophone, Daniel Lapp - trumpet, Brent Jarvis - piano Louis Rudner - bass and Kelby MacNayr - drums