Frankie's Jazz Club's Upcoming Shows

Trumpeter Thomas Marriott is a force for Jazz on the west coast. He's been named a "Jazz Hero" by the Jazz Journalist Association of America, is the youngest inductee into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame, winner of the Carmine Caruso Jazz Trumpet Competition, and has paid dues with artist like Maynard Ferguson, Ernie Watts, Stix Hooper, Roger Humphries, Joe Locke, Steve Wilson, Charlie Hunter, John Clayton, Julian Priester, Mike Clark, Kurt Elling, Ernestine Anderson, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Roy McCurdy, Ritchie Cole, Rosemary Clooney, George Cables and scores of others. His albums, 16 in all, have been featured in Downbeat, Jazz Times, NPR, The New York Times, and have been number one on the JazzWeek airplay chart. His quartet includes rising star Maria Marmarou on drums from New York, as well as Vancouver favorites Tilden Webb on piano and John Lee on bass

Alto saxophonist Aaron Hardie brings a robust sound and an energetic approach to the instrument each time he plays. Deeply influenced by the jazz alto masters past and present, he continues in the tradition with an array of original material and selections from the modern jazz idiom. His original compositions are characterized by a strong sense of melodicism, creating music that is both expressive and engaging.

This iteration of the Aaron Hardie Quartet has been performing together for more than a decade, developing natural musical chemistry and deep understanding between the musicians resulting in performances that are both cohesive and spontaneous.

Joining Hardie at Frankie's will be Lorne Kellett on piano, Graham Clark on bass, and Craig Scott on drums.

Enjoy 50% off all Reserve bottles of wine and cover charge starting at $7.50

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.

Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most

compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The

Juilliard School, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold, modern

intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic vision.

Since stepping onto the scene, Hanahan has performed with an extraordinary range of jazz

luminaries, including Jeff “Tain” Watts, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Nicholas Payton, Peter

Washington, and Joe Farnsworth. Her commanding tone, technical mastery, and melodic

imagination have taken her to major stages across the U.S. and abroad, with regular appearances

at premier New York venues such as Smalls Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club, and Smoke Jazz & Supper

Club.

Her debut album, Among Giants (2024)—featuring Marc Cary, Nat Reeves, and Jeff “Tain”

Watts—earned critical acclaim, including a 5-star review in DownBeat magazine and placement

in their Top Albums of the Year list in 2024 and 2025. In 2025, Hanahan was named DownBeat’s

#1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist and ranked #9 overall alto saxophonist in the DownBeat

Readers Poll—placing her alongside legends such as Kenny Garrett and Gary Bartz and further

cementing her status as one of the leading voices of her generation.

Whether fronting her own quartet or collaborating with some of the music’s most revered artists,

Sarah Hanahan plays with passion, precision, and an unwavering commitment to the ever-

evolving art of jazz.

With Taber Gable - piano, Matt Dwonszyk - bass and Kyle Poole - drums

Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most

compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The

Juilliard School, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold, modern

intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic vision.

Since stepping onto the scene, Hanahan has performed with an extraordinary range of jazz

luminaries, including Jeff “Tain” Watts, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Nicholas Payton, Peter

Washington, and Joe Farnsworth. Her commanding tone, technical mastery, and melodic

imagination have taken her to major stages across the U.S. and abroad, with regular appearances

at premier New York venues such as Smalls Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club, and Smoke Jazz & Supper

Club.

Her debut album, Among Giants (2024)—featuring Marc Cary, Nat Reeves, and Jeff “Tain”

Watts—earned critical acclaim, including a 5-star review in DownBeat magazine and placement

in their Top Albums of the Year list in 2024 and 2025. In 2025, Hanahan was named DownBeat’s

#1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist and ranked #9 overall alto saxophonist in the DownBeat

Readers Poll—placing her alongside legends such as Kenny Garrett and Gary Bartz and further

cementing her status as one of the leading voices of her generation.

Whether fronting her own quartet or collaborating with some of the music’s most revered artists,

Sarah Hanahan plays with passion, precision, and an unwavering commitment to the ever-

evolving art of jazz.

With Taber Gable - piano, Matt Dwonszyk - bass and Kyle Poole - drums

Mark "Westcoast" Comerford - Guitar,Harmonica and Vocals, and Big Hank Lionhart: Lead Vocals. Mark and Hank are both founding members of RCA recording artists, Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band who have performed all over Western Canada... Now with the Blue Hearts they continue to write and

record songs.

Both have been playing and recording the Blues for over 40 years with each other and in other Blues bands. They have opened shows for Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker and more recently for Burton Cummings. In 2016 as the Blue Hearts they represented British Columbia in the Solo/Duo category at the annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn where they made it to the semi finals. This was followed by the release of their debut album Pumpin Out The Blues and performances across BC and Alberta, such as the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, Island Folk Festival, and 39 Days of July, Blue Frog Studios in White Rock, Hermann’s Jazz Club Victoria BC and they represented BC again in

January 2019 in Memphis for the International Blues Challenge. They have a second CD “Two Way Street” a combination of Live recordings and Studio Cuts.

They are joined by newest members Mick Woodhouse Bass, Steve Rants Keys and James McRea Drums.

They play a lively uptempo Brand of fingerpicking folk blues and originals which will have you bopping in your seats...

Join us for an unforgettable night of pure jazz elegance!

Experience a heartfelt tribute to two of the greatest legends in jazz history—Joe Pass, the unmatched master of the guitar whose improvisational brilliance redefined the instrument, and Ella Fitzgerald, the First Lady of Song, whose voice soared with unmatched warmth, swing, and inventiveness.

This special gig celebrates their timeless artistry, weaving together the silky sophistication of Pass’s solo guitar mastery with the joyful, virtuosic spirit of Fitzgerald’s legendary performances. Expect swinging standards, intimate ballads, and moments of pure musical magic that honor their enduring legacies.

Whether you’re a lifelong jazz devotee or simply love great music, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

Featuring Vancouver’s finest: Jennifer Scott-vocals/piano, Bill Coon-guitar, Conrad Good-bass and Bernie Arai-drums