Frankie's Jazz Club's Upcoming Shows

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

Steinway pianist John Stetch has played at many of the top NYC jazz clubs and is a 7-time Juno Nominee. He was a finalist at the Kennedy Center Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, as a composer (1993) and pianist (1999). UBC Master of Music grad Stetch has performed across several continents, and critics often use the word 'original' to describe the classically trained Stetch. His quartet plays mostly swinging standards - with Lucas Dubovik -saxophone, Sean Drabitt - bass and Wesley Anderson - drums

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.

Rollin’ and Tumblin’ are a dynamic combo playing an eclectic mix of old school blues and blue eyed soul. Formed circa 2007 they’ve been performing songs by blues legends like Jimmy Reed, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James and Slim Harpo ,as well as some funky soul tinged instrumentals by Earl Hooker, Booker T and the M.G.'s and lots more cool tunes your folks and grandparents probably danced to in the 50s and 60s....Get ready for some good times and bring your dancing shoes ! Featuring: Dave Paterson- guitar,harmonica and lead vocals, Sandybone - drums and vocals, Dave Webb -piano and organ and Joseph Lubinsky-Mast , electric and acoustic bass

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

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

Arvind Ramdas is a dynamic jazz drummer based in Vancouver and originally from India. His quick rise through the scene after arriving at Capilano University has made him one of the city’s busiest young players. He has collaborated with many local jazz mainstays such as Brad Turner, John Gross, Steve Kaldestad, and Cory Weeds. Based in the tradition, Ramdas’ quintet offers a thrilling set of hard-hitting, swinging compositions and arrangements from the Great American Songbook. The quintet is celebrating the release of their debut CD on Cellar Music called HERE WE GO With Spencer Drody -trumpet, Tamas Balai - alto saxophone, Noah Franche-Nolan - piano, & David Caballero - bass