Chicago blues ‘triple threat’ (slide guitar, harmonica and vocals) Nigel Mack delivers a high-energy show that fuses classics with the punch of contemporary original blues. These are talents honed by years of relentless touring in support of his critically acclaimed CDs, Devil’s Secrets, Road Rage and High Price to Play. Nigel’s latest release, Devil’s Secrets, reached #1 on the Canadian blues charts and won ‘Best Self-Produced CD’ from the Windy City Blues Society, in Chicago. He has recently wrapped-up recording his fourth album. Originally from Canada, Nigel has called Chicago home since 2003 and has been performing in the Windy City since 1992 at such legendary clubs as, Buddy Guy’s Legends’ and House of Blues. 

Formed in 2004, the Jodi Proznick Quartet has become one of Canada’s most celebrated jazz ensembles, earning multiple awards and two JUNO nominations. The group features Jodi Proznick (bass), Tilden Webb (piano), Jesse Cahill (drums), and Jon Bentley (saxophones). For this special performance, they welcome acclaimed NYC based trumpeter Rachel Therrien, known for her dynamic blend of jazz, Afro-Latin, and global influences. The evening will feature original works from the quartet’s JUNO-nominated albums Foundations and Sun Songs, alongside inspired arrangements of music by Joni Mitchell, Duke Ellington, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Kenny Wheeler and more — a vibrant celebration of jazz tradition and innovation. 

Teresa Marie is a Vancouver-based Jazz and R&B vocalist. She has performed in many venues around the city, usually performing creative arrangements of music from the Great American Songbook tradition, as well as her own compositions. Joining her are some of Vancouver’s finest musicians: Wynston Minkler on bass, Dean Thiessen on piano, Tyler Murray on drums, and John Nicholson on saxophone. Teresa enjoys sharing the magic she finds in music with her audiences. 

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 featuring the fabulous Jimi James Fraser Trio! 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 Jimi James Fraser - piano, Brad Pearson - bass and Arvind Ramdas - drums 

The VSO School of Music Summer Jazz Faculty takes the stage at Frankie’s Jazz Club! Led by acclaimed bassist and artistic director Jodi Proznick, this powerhouse lineup features some of Canada’s finest jazz educators and performers, including Bill Coon, Miles Black, Jesse Cahill, Steve Maddock, James Danderfer, Vince Mai, Cam Henderson, and award winning guests Allison Au (July 17) and Rachel Therrien (July 24) . Together, they’ll celebrate a week of inspired music-making from the VSO School of Music Summer Jazz Workshop, joined by emerging teaching assistants and special guests. Expect an unforgettable evening of creativity, connection, and swinging sounds at Vancouver’s home for live jazz. 

Sean Bray and Roy Styffe came of age together in the Toronto jazz scene, honing their talents and creating some of their first serious recordings together under the guidance of jazz legend Don Thompson. After years of following their own star studded paths, Sean and Roy are reuniting to delight audiences on a Westcoast tour. They will be joined by a similarly matched rhythm section: bassist Louis Rudner and drummer Nicholas Bracewell are long-time collaborators and share the musical E.S.P. that only a shared heritage can bring. This band will present music from Sean and Roy’s early collaborations as well as jazz standards and newer compositions. 

Hard drivin’, old school Rhythm & Blues, complemented by some killer Boogie Woogie, by the fastest, flashiest, piano-thumping boogie man from the Netherlands. Now based in Tucson, Arizona, internationally known pianist, singer, and recording artist Eric-Jan Overbeek (1967), also known as Mr. Boogie Woogie is a winner of the Dutch Blues Challenge. He has also been awarded the prestigious honor of Best Dutch Blues Pianist 2010 by the Dutch Blues Foundation and voted Best European Blues Pianist in 2005 by the Trophees France Blues. Overbeek began playing piano at the young age of 8 and got his first regular piano playing job at age 12. During his 45-year career, he has opened the stage for international giants of blues like Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Johnny Copeland, Van Morrison, Koko Taylor, Magic Slim and the Teardrops and even The Blues Brothers Band. In 2010 Mr.Boogie Woogie and his band opened the 35th edition of the world famous North Sea Jazz Festival. On his own Firesweep Records label Mr. Boogie Woogie has recorded 14 CD’s, 1 DVD, 2 EP’s and 2 CD singles and toured internationally in the United States, Canada, England, France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Poland and Corsica. With Rob Montgomery & Friends featuring Darryl Mays and Dave Barton. 

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Organist Pat Bianchi has established himself as one of the premier organists on the international scene today. Bianchi is the winner of Downbeat Magazine’s 2016 rising star poll, Hot House 2019 poll and nominee of the 2024 Jazz Journalists Association as Keyboardist of the year. Known for fearlessly taking the jazz organ into new and exciting directions, Pat’s playing blends tradition with forward-thinking creativity, drawing inspiration from mentors Dr. Lonnie Smith and Joey DeFrancesco. With a career that includes touring with Steely Dan, performing alongside jazz icons Pat Martino and Lou Donaldson, and leading his own acclaimed trio, Pat’s artistry is unmatched! His command of the instrument, harmonic prowess, rhythmic intensity and versatility are rivaled by few. Bianchi’s nine albums as bandleader, together with over 35 credits as a featured sideman and his Grammy Nomination have solidified his place at the forefront of today’s Jazz Organists. With Cory Weeds - tenor saxophone and John Lee - drums 

Toronto-based saxophonist, composer, and educator Kirk MacDonald will be joining forces with renowned New York pianist, composer, and educator Bruce Barth for a series of duet and quintet performances across Canada. Their tour will span from coast to coast, with the duo performing in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Ontario from late July through mid-August. The quintet will be featured in select performances in and around Toronto. Recognized as one of Canada’s most celebrated jazz artists, Kirk MacDonald is a two-time JUNO Award winner and eight- time nominee for his own recordings, in addition to receiving multiple nominations for his collaborations with other artists. His distinguished career has earned him numerous accolades, including an East Coast Music Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Toronto Musicians’ Association, the International Jazz Soloist Award from Monaco, and two Prix du Jazz Awards from the Montreal Jazz Festival. He was also honored with the Distinguished Faculty Award from Humber College for his contributions as an educator. Kirk has enjoyed long-standing collaborations with leading musicians from Canada, the U.S., and Europe, and has toured extensively throughout North America, Europe, Australia, India, Korea, and Egypt. His performances have graced some of the world’s premier jazz venues, including Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center in New York, Ronnie Scott’s in London, and Duc des Lombards in Paris, as well as numerous festivals across the globe. He has appeared on over 60 recordings, including 18 as a leader. Originally from Pasadena, California, Bruce Barth has been a key figure in theNew York jazz scene since 1988, when he began working with jazz legends Stanley Turrentine and Terence Blanchard. As a bandleader, Bruce has performed at major venues across the U.S., Europe, and Japan, including The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and festivals in the UK, Spain, Sweden, and Portugal. For over 15 years, Bruce has been a core member of the Terell Stafford Quartet, recording and touring extensively. He has also collaborated with esteemed artists such as Steve Wilson, Luciana Souza, Steve Nelson, Tony Bennett, James Moody, Phil Woods, Freddie Hubbard, Tim Armacost, Tom Harrell, Luis Bonilla, René Marie, Branford Marsalis, and Adam Kolker. Bruce has recorded on over 135 albums and film soundtracks, including 17 as a leader. His trio has also recorded live at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York City. 

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 featuring the fabulous Jimi James Fraser Trio! 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 Jimi James Fraser - piano, Brad Pearson - bass and Arvind Ramdas - drums This week we welcome special guest trumpeter JULIAN BORKOWSKI and the group will play the music from tenor saxophonist HANK MOBLEY's ROLL CALL. "From the first moment when Art Blakey comes crashing in to establish a kinetic Latin groove on the eponymous opening song, Hank Mobley's Roll Call explodes with energy. The first horn heard here is actually Freddie Hubbard's trumpet, foreshadowing the prominent role that he would have in the sound of this album. The quintet all work together flawlessly here, but Hubbard particularly shines as he plays off of Mobley's fluid riffs and carries more than a few lines himself, sounding particularly athletic and effortless on the closing track, "The Breakdown." Mobley's performance throughout the recording is stylish without being restrained, and the strength of his songwriting shines on five of the album's six songs. A warm, laid-back, sweet version of "The More I See You" is also included, with a muted Hubbard sounding very much like Miles Davis. It is a nice complement to this collection of originals, which has often been overshadowed by Mobley's other late-'50s and early-'60s work but is definitely deserving of some attention of its own." 

A globally celebrated artist, Maria Solena has enchanted audiences alongside jazz luminaries such as Richie Cole, Phil Dwyer, Campbell Ryga, George Robert, and Seamus Blake. Her music has been featured on CBC Radio, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio, KUVO, and even as bumper music for the internationally syndicated Coast to Coast AM. Emmy Award-winner Michael K. Leader describes Maria’s voice as “meticulous in phrasing, delicate in dynamics, and possessing an almost transparent quality that reveals the true beauty of music.” Maria's highly anticipated album "Yesterday and Tomorrow" hits the airwaves on Friday, July 11th. With Michael Creber - piano, Emilio Suarez, bass & cello and Tom Keenlyside - sax, flute & trombone 

Pianist Kerry Politzer trained at New England Conservatory of Music and currently serves as jazz piano faculty at Portland State University. She has released eight albums of original compositions, the latest of which is "Ruminations" (PJCE Records, 2024). Having a great love of Brazilian jazz, she will present a program featuring samba-jazz and bossa nova compositions. With John Lee on bass and George Colligan on drums 

George Colligan is not only one of the great jazz pianists of his generation, but he has earned an international reputation as a multi-instrumentalist (drums, trumpet, organ, keyboards), composer, accompanist, teacher, and bandleader, as well as popular blogger(jazztruth.blogspot.com). Winner of the 2015 DownBeat magazine Critics Poll (Keyboard), he has had a long association with living jazz legend Jack DeJohnette; recent touring took Colligan around the U.S. with “An Evening with Jack DeJohnette and Savion Glover.” He has also recently toured the U.S. and Canada as a leader with his trio featuring legends Buster Williams and Lenny White. With over 130 albums to date as an accompanist, Colligan has worked with a long list of jazz greats, including John Scofield, Buster Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Botti, and many others. His latest album, “You’ll hear It” (La Reserve 2024) is his 38th as a bandleader.  Colligan, a New York resident for 15 years, now resides in Portland, Oregon where he is a Full Professor at Portland State University. He has recently won two Region Arts and Culture Council grants, A South Arts Jazz Road grant, and a PSU Faculty Development grant. Colligan recently won the PSU College of The Arts Dean’s Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity (2020), and also won the Researcher of the Year Award from the PSU College Of The Arts(2021). George Colligan has toured, recorded ,and/or performed as a sideman with Lonnie Plaxico, Gary Bartz, Benny Golson, Gary Thomas, Miguel Zenon, Tom Harrell, Steve Coleman, Eddie Henderson, Ralph Peterson, Vanessa Rubin, Steve Wilson, Dave Weckl, Richard Bona, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, Lenny White, Michael Brecker, Mike Clark, Nicholas Payton, Sheila Jordan, Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Billy Hart, Charles Fambrough, Mingus Big Band, Al Foster, Mark Turner, Don Braden, Lew Soloff, Gunther Schuller, Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey, Carl Allen, Rodney Whitaker, Lee Konitz, Jamie Baum, Michal Urbaniak, Ron McClure,DJ Logic, Randy Brecker, Carlos Santana, and Stefon Harris, among others. With Dan Howard - bass and John Lee - drums 

Guitarist and composer Matt Franceschini's dynamic playing bears the influence of both the modern and traditional jazz canon. His energetic and joyous playing has delighted audiences from coast to coast with his thoughtful original compositions and his take on select standards. With Wynston Minckler - Bass and Todd Stewart - 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 featuring the fabulous Jimi James Fraser Trio! 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 Jimi James Fraser - piano, Brad Pearson - bass and Arvind Ramdas - drums 

New York pianist Misha Piatigorsky brings his trio to Frankie’s Jazz Club on Thursday, August 7th. The trio includes NY drummer Rudy Royston and bassist John Lee. Hailed by the Boston Globe as an artist who “beautifully merges the worlds of serious jazz and pop”, Misha Piatigorsky’s blend of powerful melodies with an unusual harmonic sensitivity gives his sound a deeply personal yet cosmopolitan dimension, reflecting his experience as a Russian-Jewish émigré growing up in urban America. The great nephew of legendary cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, with international upbringing followed by international acclaim, he works in New York City to advance the modern jazz sound beyond the standards. He performs solo piano and trio concerts and is the creator of The Daddy Rabbit, an immersive “theater-in-the-round” speakeasy performance that has taken New York by storm. They will be joined by special guest, vocalist Emily Braden 

“Gritty, entertaining and thoroughly modern, Hempton keeps the flame of organ combo jazz burning brightly.” –Flophouse Magazine From the legendary organ rooms of Harlem and Greenwich Village, "soul-sax sensation" Nick Hempton is bringing his free-blowing blend of “barroom excitement and modern jazz finesse” back to Vancouver! Fronting a classic Hammond organ band, Hempton will present tunes from his acclaimed original albums, as well as classics of the organ jazz repertoire. Join Hempton along with hometown heroes Nick Peck on organ, and Jesse Cahill at the drums for a rousing night of soul jazz that promises to be “badass, swinging and flat-out fun!” – DownBeat Magazine 

“Gritty, entertaining and thoroughly modern, Hempton keeps the flame of organ combo jazz burning brightly.” –Flophouse Magazine From the legendary organ rooms of Harlem and Greenwich Village, "soul-sax sensation" Nick Hempton is bringing his free-blowing blend of “barroom excitement and modern jazz finesse” back to Vancouver! Fronting a classic Hammond organ band, Hempton will present tunes from his acclaimed original albums, as well as classics of the organ jazz repertoire. Join Hempton along with hometown heroes Nick Peck on organ, and Jesse Cahill at the drums for a rousing night of soul jazz that promises to be “badass, swinging and flat-out fun!” – DownBeat Magazine 

Join Oregon trumpeter Cyrus Nabipoor on his West Coast 'Known Entity' tour! A distinctive voice both on the horn and in his songwriting, Cyrus’ singular sound has garnered him international acclaim. He has been a featured festival artist at PDX Jazz, Cathedral Park, Montavilla Jazz, New Orleans French Quarter, and Chicago Instigation. To date, he has released 2 albums under his own name, and collaborated on numerous more. Cyrus has served on faculty at Loyola University New Orleans. He is an artist-in-residence at multiple Portland Public Schools, and runs a private trumpet studio. 

Enjoy 50% off all Reserve bottles of wine and cover charge starting at $5 Join pianist JIMI JAMES FRASER and his trio for a night of swinging straigh-ahead jazz. WEDNESDAYS / WINE / WEEDS has become quite the hang! Thing switch up as Weeds goes on vacation. With Jimi James Fraser - piano, Brad Pearson - bass and Arvind Ramdas - drums 

Bob Culbertson is an influential touch soloist blending Celtic, Spanish, Eastern, Classical and Blues styles. Bob began playing the Stick shortly after its 1974 release. Bob has shared the stage with Robben Ford, Eric Martin, Tuck and Patti, Steve Morse, Allan Holdsworth, Dave Mason, Alex De Grassi and Tommy Emanual, among others. Don Schiff moved to Las Vegas in the ‘70s and became house bassist for the Hilton Showroom, playing for Elvis, Tina Turner, Frankie Avalon, Ann-Margret and others. He then moved to LA, adding the Chapman Stick and, later, the NS/Stick, to his arsenal, working with Eddie Money, Pat Benatar, Cheryl Crow and Herbie Hancock, as well as proggers Rocket Scientists and Unitopia. Jim Meyer has been composing, performing and teaching on the Chapman Stick for over 25 years. His blend of original instrumentals and instrumental overs ranges from gentle to driving. Mike Michalkow is a first-call drummer and clinician in the music and drumming scene. Mike is the author of The Total Rock Drummer. 

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 Party! AFTER DARK: BIBOYE ONANUGA’S Low & Slow, featuring Feven Kidane, Suin Park & Sasha Liebrand 11pm, $10 

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 AFTER DARK: ANDREW SKEPASTS Trio featuring Dan Howard & Bernie Arai 11pm, $10 

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