Frankie's Jazz Club's Upcoming Shows

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.

With seven albums to the credit, Auguste Quartet continues its journey with a last opus: Particules Sonores (hailed by Couleurs Jazz as “best album in 2024-2025”) - a project both elusive and timeless. Faithful to its acoustic roots, this new incarnation of the Auguste Quartet illustrates a rare complicity between exceptional musicians, where origins fade away before the raw force of collective creation. The exchange is lively, the inspiration flows - A tribute to Mario Allard. With Erik Hove - alto sax, Marie Fatima Rudolf - piano, Alain Bédard - double bass and Michel Lambert - drums

Arsen Shomakhov is an award-winning blues artist, known for his fiery guitar, soulful vocals, and captivating live performances. Influenced by Albert Collins, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, and Ronnie Earl, he fuses classic blues traditions with a modern edge—leaving audiences fired up and wanting more.. With Jerry Cook - saxophone, Darryl Havers - Hammond B3, Brian Scott - bass, Chip Hart - drums.

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

Vocalist Saba Amrei brings a refined and heartfelt jazz sensibility to every performance, drawing deep inspiration from the timeless phrasing of singers like Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, and Ella Fitzgerald. Her approach to jazz singing is rooted in storytelling and nuance, with a rich tone and intuitive sense of swing that honours the tradition while engaging listeners with sincerity. She is joined by Brad Turner on piano, a renowned Vancouver jazz figure, multi-instrumentalist, composer and longtime educator whose distinguished career includes multiple JUNO Awards and decades of performance and teaching in the jazz community; Conrad Good on bass, who brings a deeply melodic and supportive approach to the instrument, marked by a resonant tone and a strong sense of space. and Jamison Ko on drums, a longtime collaborator whose rhythmic rapport with Saba gives the group a communicative and cohesive swing. Together, they deliver a thoughtful, engaging set rooted in the jazz standard tradition.

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.

This bilingual (French/English) Vancouver quintet draws on Jazz, Brazilian Sambas and French chansons to concoct its own unique sound: gorgeous melodies, quirky lyrics, incredible groove and sky-high improvisations. The Band has just released their 4th album, “Bien ensemble” on Cellar Music. They have spent the spring and summer playing numerous festivals, including Jazz at the Bolt, the Townsite Jazz Festival, the Gibsons Jazz Festival, the Festival d’éte, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Harmony Arts, as well as several music series. The band is made up of Rebecca Shoichet, vocals, Anna Lumiere (piano and accordion), Karen Graves (sax, flute and vocals), Conrad Good (bass) and Bernie Arai (drums). Although every member of Mimosa is also active on the Canadian music scene in many other groups, the band is celebrating its 25th year anniversary in 2024 and has developed a unique performance that will take you on an unforgettable journey into time and sound.

The Anthony Stanco Ensemble comes to Frankie's Jazz Club to celebrate his latest release on Origin Records, In the Groove: Live at the Alluvion. These performances will feature original compositions from the album along with fresh takes on select material, all delivered with the energy and spontaneity of a true live recording. Known for his vibrant sound and engaging stage presence, Stanco brings a swinging, high-spirited set that connects directly with the audience. Don’t miss this exciting night of live jazz. With Jocelyn Gould -guitar, Luis Rudner - bass and Nicholas Bracewell - drums Anthony Stanco, a trumpet virtuoso from Southeast Michigan, emerged from Detroit's musical legacy, mentored by Marcus Belgrave and Rodney Whitaker. He honed his craft at the Manhattan School of Music before returning to Michigan State University, where he clinched first place in the 2013 International Trumpet Guild's Jazz Improvisation Competition.

The Anthony Stanco Ensemble comes to Frankie's Jazz Club to celebrate his latest release on Origin Records, In the Groove: Live at the Alluvion. These performances will feature original compositions from the album along with fresh takes on select material, all delivered with the energy and spontaneity of a true live recording. Known for his vibrant sound and engaging stage presence, Stanco brings a swinging, high-spirited set that connects directly with the audience. Don’t miss this exciting night of live jazz. With Jocelyn Gould -guitar, Luis Rudner - bass and Nicholas Bracewell - drums Anthony Stanco, a trumpet virtuoso from Southeast Michigan, emerged from Detroit's musical legacy, mentored by Marcus Belgrave and Rodney Whitaker. He honed his craft at the Manhattan School of Music before returning to Michigan State University, where he clinched first place in the 2013 International Trumpet Guild's Jazz Improvisation Competition.

Join us at Frankie’s Jazz Club on Sunday May 24th (6pm&7:30 sets) for a delicious Italian dinner and vocal jazz. Western Canadian Music Awards ‘Jazz Artist of the Year’ nominee Angela Verbrugge brings Gershwin- and Cole Porter-era standards to life with her signature charm. A finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, Verbrugge weaves in timeless stories of the heart with her own Canadian jazz compositions and lyrics. The Vancouver Island-based artist is described as “both hip and a hoot” (JazzWeekly), and has toured in Japan, Hong Kong, S. Korea, Taiwan, Türkiye, the UK, Germany, Luxembourg, France, Italy, and coast to coast in Canada — all since 2021! She has released four albums to great reviews from the international jazz press, topped polls in JazzTimes and All About Jazz, and is regularly played on leading jazz radio programs. Her recorded songs have been streamed almost a million times across platforms. Backed by a stellar piano trio —Tilden Webb (p), Steve Holy (b), and Kristian Braathen (dr)—expect a warm, witty, and uplifting performance featuring beloved classics and new favourites delivered with irresistible musical chemistry. Seating is limited—and Angela's previous shows here have sold out. Choose your table now for an unforgettable evening of jazz standards, original Canadian lyrics, and heartfelt music.

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 Cory Weeds will be away this week and taking over Weeds / Wine / Wednesday will be organist JOHN LEE and his trio 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. With Kosma Busheikin - guitar and Graham Villette -drums

A clever twist on words and a serious commitment to groove, Organ-izing Weeds brings together tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds’ deep love of classic organ jazz with a hard-swinging, modern edge. Rooted in the soulful tradition of the great organ combos of the ’50s and ’60s, this band delivers greasy shuffle, blues-drenched ballads, and burning swing — the way it’s meant to be played: raw, tight, and full of heart. At the center is tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds, whose big, warm sound and straight-ahead approach drive the band with authority and taste. He’s joined by: Nick Peck – organ, Dave Sikula – guitar and Jesse Cahill – drums Together, they lock into that unmistakable organ trio chemistry — deep pocket, rich harmony, and the kind of momentum that builds set after set. This isn’t background jazz. It’s toe-tapping, head-nodding, soul-stirring music built on groove and tradition.

Drummer Dave Robbins returns to Frankie’s Jazz Club with his all-star sextet. This three-night run will feature and inspired program of all-new original compositions written during his sabbatical from teaching at Capilano University. The band will hard into the studio immediately following this purge gigs. The lineup includes Chris Gestrin on piano, Steve Holy on bass, Brad Turner on trumpet, Cory Weeds on alto saxophone, and Mike Allen on tenor saxophone. Together, this formidable ensemble brings Robbins’s fresh compositions to life with clarity, drive, and deep musical trust, capturing the bandleader’s evolution as a composer while reaffirming his place at the center of Vancouver’s jazz community.

Drummer Dave Robbins returns to Frankie’s Jazz Club with his all-star sextet. This three-night run will feature and inspired program of all-new original compositions written during his sabbatical from teaching at Capilano University. The band will hard into the studio immediately following this purge gigs. The lineup includes Chris Gestrin on piano, Steve Holy on bass, Brad Turner on trumpet, Cory Weeds on alto saxophone, and Mike Allen on tenor saxophone. Together, this formidable ensemble brings Robbins’s fresh compositions to life with clarity, drive, and deep musical trust, capturing the bandleader’s evolution as a composer while reaffirming his place at the center of Vancouver’s jazz community.

Drummer Dave Robbins returns to Frankie’s Jazz Club with his all-star sextet. This three-night run will feature and inspired program of all-new original compositions written during his sabbatical from teaching at Capilano University. The band will hard into the studio immediately following this purge gigs. The lineup includes Chris Gestrin on piano, Steve Holy on bass, Brad Turner on trumpet, Cory Weeds on alto saxophone, and Mike Allen on tenor saxophone. Together, this formidable ensemble brings Robbins’s fresh compositions to life with clarity, drive, and deep musical trust, capturing the bandleader’s evolution as a composer while reaffirming his place at the center of Vancouver’s jazz community.

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.

Valérie is a Montreal-based jazz drummer, bandleader, and composer whose work centers on original music for chordless quartet. Her debut album, State of Garden and Shadow, will be released on April 17th 2026 and features Camille Thurman on tenor saxophone, Caoilainn Power on alto saxophone, and Ira Coleman on bass. In 2026, she was selected for a residency at the Tribeca Jazz Institute in New York City, where she studied with Kenny Washington, Chris Byars, Eric Alexander, Harry Allen, Grant Stewart, Greg Ruggiero, and other leading figures of the New York jazz scene. Valerie holds a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from McGill University (2024), where she studied with Darrell Green and Kevin Dean. She is also a member of The Ostara Project, a Canadian collective featuring a rotating cast of award-winning women musicians, with whom she has toured extensively across Canada, including the Yukon Territory. With Tilden Webb - piano, Jodi Proznick - bass and Lucas Dubovik -saxophone

Maria's warm and soulful sounds captivate audiences in a musical breeze of swinging standards, Brazilian tunes, French songs and original music. Her spellbinding stage presence and storytelling will uplift your mind and brighten your day. Maria Solena is a vocalist, recording artist, composer and lyricist. A graduate of University of British Columbia, she has collaborated with international jazz greats and released four acclaimed albums: Where or When, Smile, As Time Goes By, and Yesterday and Tomorrow. Inspired by classic composers and lyricists from the Gershwins to Antonio Carlos Jobim, she continues to champion jazz as both an art form and a way of life. Her influences include Nat King Cole, Nancy Wilson, Julie London and Shirley Horn. Maria has performed in Italy, Las Vegas, Denver and California. After performing in Italy, Maria was invited to Las Vegas to appear on a syndicated program after a show host discovered her music. Maria has written a number of original compositions and has worked with arrangers Torben Oxbol, Fred Stride, Allan Rodger and Miles Black. There is a delicate elegance to Solena’s nostalgic songs; it bubbles to the surface on “Before The Night Is Done” and the Latin-tinged “Hold Me Tight. “She demonstrates her ability to merge an unhurried, tasteful approach with contemporary flair, creating arrangements that feel both classic and refreshingly modern. Light without being insubstantial, soulful, romantic and full of genuine promise. ~ All About Jazz Maria’s personality and delivery on recordings and in person has that special honest dimension. She builds a believable story making the lyrics her own, while transporting me back in time to the romantic period when pen set to paper in creating these songs that we all revere. ~ Michael K. Leader, EMMY Award Winning Recording Engineer, NBC Television New York and BBC Television London Joining Maria Solena on stage: Michael Creber, piano, Conrad Good, bass, Dave Say, sax and Buff Allen, drums.

Rob Montgomery & Incognito features Nadine States on Lead Vocal's, Rob Montgomery on Guitar & Lead Vocals, Steve Werbicki on Keyboards & Vocals, Dave Barton on Bass, & Darrell Mayes on Drums and Vocals. This Band has been a central part of the Vancouver Music Scene for many years, bringing together first class session musicians along with the Amazing Lead Vocals of Nadine States. Get your Reservations early, this show always is a sell-out. Come join the Part

Toronto-based jazz singer Maureen Kennedy has cultivated an extensive repertoire of memorable standards and rediscovered gems that compliment her very personal sound. In terms of singers, she is inspired by stylists like Helen Merrill, Chris Connor, Carmen McRae and Irene Kral. Through the years, Ms. Kennedy has performed at numerous venues and arts events in and around the city of Toronto with many of Canada’s accomplished jazz players. Her two recordings, “This Is Always", and "Out of the Shadows”, received widespread radio play in Canada and the United States. She is looking forward to returning to Frankie's to sing with saxophonist Cory Weeds, guitarist Bill Coon, and bassist Conrad Good.

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.

Juno-nominated saxophonist Ryan Oliver steeped his concept and artistry in the creative fires of Amsterdam and honed his craft in Toronto and New York City before returning to the natural beauty of Vancouver Island. For over 15 years, Oliver toured the world with legendary Canadian jazz group the Shuffle Demons along with performing with a who's who of the Canadian jazz scene. His saxophone tone and musical world reflect the uniqueness of his journey. Oliver's organ quartet, featuring Vancouver legend Oliver Gannon on guitar, will be performing soulful renditions of jazz standards, Bossa novas, ballads and blues. With Oliver Gannon - guitar, Dr. Tony Genge- Hammond B3 organ and Joe Poole - drums

Bulgarian–Canadian jazz vocalist, composer, Gergana Velinova brings her luminous, honeyed sound to the stage for a captivating night at Frankie’s Jazz Club, celebrating the CD release of her seventh album “Free”, released on the Cellar Msuic Group. Known for her rare blend of melody-driven contemporary jazz, sensual Bossa nova, and Bulgarian rhythmic roots, Gergana’s music moves fluidly across genres while remaining deeply personal and instantly memorable. Her new album unfolds as a soulful journey of soaring vocal lines, intricate rhythms, and intimate storytelling—music that “settles into the heart before the mind has caught up.” Joined by a world-class ensemble, she invites audiences into an atmosphere of warmth, connection, and musical freedom—where every song feels like it was written just for you. With Kristian Alexandrov - piano, Wynston Minckler - bass, Adam Cormier - drums, Ryan Oliver - sax, Walter Martella - trumpet