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 

To celebrate the release of her latest CD “Night and Day – the Cole Porter Songbook”, Toronto jazz vocalist and media personality Adi Braun pays tribute of the genius of Cole Porter and two of his contemporaries – Noel Coward and Kurt Weill. Backed by a stellar combo – Tilden Webb (piano), Jodi Proznick (bass) and Jesse Cahill (drums) – let this music sweep you off your feet! With Adi Braun- vocals, Tilden Webb - piano, Jodi Proznick - bass and Jesse Cahill - drums 

Saxophonist Steve Kaldestad leads a stellar quartet featuring pianist Tilden Webb, bassist Steve Holy, and rising star Graham Villette on drums. The quartet will be celebrating the legacy and music of John Coltrane who would have been 99 this week. Don’t miss this tribute to one of jazz’s greatest artists! 

Join Mike Henry as he celebrates of the greatest vocalists of all-time! When it come to R&B it just doesn't get any better than Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. They set the standard for excellence. Iconic songs like You've Got A Friend, Feel Like Makin' Love and of course Power of Love are a small example of some of their huge hits. Simply put they were GIANTS of music. With Mike Henry and Tiffany Revera on vocals, Tilden Webb on keys, Anthony Anderson - guitar, Matt Reid - bass and Jay Esplanna - drums 

Black Gardenia band leader, mesmerizing vocalist Daphne Roubini, returns to Frankie’s with her all star band. Presenting a show of vintage jazz, blues, and old country classics along with her original penned tunes.  A night not to be missed! “Hard to say what it exactly is except I’m captivated when Daphne Roubini steps up to the microphone” Cory Weeds, president Cellar Music "Transporting listeners to a time of martinis, and lounge suits… the fact that Roubini’s originals are indistinguishable among the stacked line-up is the biggest compliment of all.” Mike Usinger, Georgia Straight. featuring Daphne Roubini – vox, Paul Pigat – guitar, Stephen Nikleva – guitar, Jeremy Holmes – bass, Brad Turner – trumpet 

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 pianist HORACE SILVER'S ALBUM SONG FOR MY FATHER Song for My Father is a 1965 album by the Horace Silver Quintet, released on the Blue Note label in 1965. The album was inspired by a trip that Silver had made to Brazil. The cover artwork features a photograph of Silver's father, John Tavares Silver, to whom the title composition was dedicated. "My mother was of Irish and Negro descent, my father of Portuguese origin," Silver recalls in the liner notes: "He was born on the island of Maio, one of the Cape Verde Islands."[7] The composition "Song for My Father" is probably Silver's best known. As described in the liner notes, this album features the leader's quintet in transition as it features a mix of tracks featuring his old group and his new line-up after Blue Mitchell had left. 

Joelle Lush is a Vancouver-based song stylist from Newfoundland whose soulful voice bridges jazz, gospel, soul, and R&B. She began singing in church and studied jazz, blending technical depth with deep emotion. Influenced by icons like Sarah Vaughan and Aretha Franklin, Joelle delivers powerful, heartfelt performances that connect, uplift, and heal. Whether reimagining a jazz standard or singing a soul-stirring ballad, she creates moments of reflection, joy, and genuine human connection. Joelle feels very honoured to play her first gig at Frankie’s with these outstanding musicians: David Sikula - guitar, Miles Black - piano, André Lachance, bass and Nino DiPasquale, drums 

Jacqui Naylor is an internationally acclaimed American jazz vocalist and composer on tour with her recently released twelfth album, Treasures Of The Heart. The singer is known for her deeply rich, soulful voice, and innovative approach to jazz standards, rock anthems, and original compositions. Naylor’s albums have made exclusive Top Ten lists, and her music featured in ad campaigns, television shows and films, including a documentary made about her. The extremely versatile singer also gained notoriety for an arrangement technique she coined “acoustic smashing” where she sings a jazz standard over the groove of a well-known rock anthem or vice versa. Naylor attributes her unique sound to the tight and spontaneous interplay between she and her extremely talented bandmates, including long-time pianist, arranger, and co-composer Art Khu. What Naylor and her band achieve on stage together is sensitive, dynamic, and thoroughly captivating! Naylor’s concerts feature music from Treasures of the Heart and requested favorites from throughout her illustrious career. Highlights from her new album include an Afro-Cuban inspired take on the Rodgers and Hart classic “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was,” a sensitive interpretation of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s iconic “This Guy’s in Love with You,” and the encouraging and very groovy Naylor and Khu originals “Love’s Around” and “Treasures of the Heart.” Naylor tours regularly both nationally and internationally, headlining at some of the world’s finest jazz venues and festivals. These include Ronnie Scott’s London, Sunset-Sunside Paris, Birdland New York, Birdland Hamburg, Quasimodo Berlin, Jazz Alley Seattle, Blues Alley DC, SFJAZZ Center San Francisco, Monterey Jazz Festival, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Vancouver International Jazz Festival, and Blue Note Clubs Worldwide including New York, Milan, and Tokyo. 

Jacqui Naylor is an internationally acclaimed American jazz vocalist and composer on tour with her recently released twelfth album, Treasures Of The Heart. The singer is known for her deeply rich, soulful voice, and innovative approach to jazz standards, rock anthems, and original compositions. Naylor’s albums have made exclusive Top Ten lists, and her music featured in ad campaigns, television shows and films, including a documentary made about her. The extremely versatile singer also gained notoriety for an arrangement technique she coined “acoustic smashing” where she sings a jazz standard over the groove of a well-known rock anthem or vice versa. Naylor attributes her unique sound to the tight and spontaneous interplay between she and her extremely talented bandmates, including long-time pianist, arranger, and co-composer Art Khu. What Naylor and her band achieve on stage together is sensitive, dynamic, and thoroughly captivating! Naylor’s concerts feature music from Treasures of the Heart and requested favorites from throughout her illustrious career. Highlights from her new album include an Afro-Cuban inspired take on the Rodgers and Hart classic “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was,” a sensitive interpretation of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s iconic “This Guy’s in Love with You,” and the encouraging and very groovy Naylor and Khu originals “Love’s Around” and “Treasures of the Heart.” Naylor tours regularly both nationally and internationally, headlining at some of the world’s finest jazz venues and festivals. These include Ronnie Scott’s London, Sunset-Sunside Paris, Birdland New York, Birdland Hamburg, Quasimodo Berlin, Jazz Alley Seattle, Blues Alley DC, SFJAZZ Center San Francisco, Monterey Jazz Festival, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Vancouver International Jazz Festival, and Blue Note Clubs Worldwide including New York, Milan, and Tokyo. 

British - Canadian saxophonist Len Aruliah plays in the UK with the Hackney Colliery Band and the British European Jazz Ensemble, and plays in London and Vancouver with his own groups. Influenced by Canadian giants Kenny Wheeler and Hugh Fraser, he has developed a distinctive voice as a composer, with music that features memorable, lyrical melodies and counterpoint, a wide range of grooves and rhythmic styles, and a rich harmonic palette. With Len Aruliah - saxophones, Jared Burrows - guitar, Nick Peck - piano, Allan Johnston - bass and Joe Poole - 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 

The 1960s were a golden age for modern jazz composition. For this evening, 4 of Vancouver's most veteran jazz musicians will conduct a musical investigation into a selection of compositions by Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, John Coltrane and Joe Henderson. For those who would like to see and hear an ensemble with 40 years of shared experience playing classics from the modern jazz era, this is an evening of adventure not to be missed! With STEVE HOLY bass, MILES BLACK piano, MIKE ALLEN tenor saxophone and DAVE ROBBINS drums 

The James Danderfer Quintet featuring acclaimed jazz pianist Miki Yamanaka brings together a dynamic blend of lyrical sophistication and modern swing. Led by clarinetist James Danderfer, known for his expressive playing and rich compositional voice, the quintet explores original works and reimagined standards with warmth, nuance, and rhythmic interplay. Miki Yamanaka, a rising star on the New York jazz scene, adds her elegant touch and harmonic depth to the ensemble, creating an engaging musical dialogue. Together, the group delivers a compelling performance that bridges tradition and innovation in contemporary jazz. With Conrad Good - bass, Jesse Cahill -drums and Jack Duncan - percussion 

The James Danderfer Quintet featuring acclaimed jazz pianist Miki Yamanaka brings together a dynamic blend of lyrical sophistication and modern swing. Led by clarinetist James Danderfer, known for his expressive playing and rich compositional voice, the quintet explores original works and reimagined standards with warmth, nuance, and rhythmic interplay. Miki Yamanaka, a rising star on the New York jazz scene, adds her elegant touch and harmonic depth to the ensemble, creating an engaging musical dialogue. Together, the group delivers a compelling performance that bridges tradition and innovation in contemporary jazz. With Conrad Good - bass, Jesse Cahill -drums and Jack Duncan - percussion 

Tamas Balai is a recent alumnus of Capilano University, where he studied Jazz Performance and Composition. It was at Capilano University where he met the other members of his quartet, David Caballero, Arvind Ramdas and Brad Turner. Together they will be playing a set composed of American Songbook tunes, original compositions and charts written by musicians such as Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Chick Corea, and Tyler Henderson. With Brad Turner - piano, David Caballero - acoustic bass and Arvind Ramdas -drums 

Company B Jazz Band is one of Canada’s top vintage jazz ensembles, known for its harmonizing vocal trio and Swing Era style. Inspired by groups like the Andrews Sisters and the Boswell Sisters, they perform a wide-ranging repertoire from the 1920s to today. Over 17 years, they’ve toured internationally, captivating audiences across North America, Europe, and Asia. With seven studio albums, including their latest, Charmed Bad Luck, they continue to charm with dynamic performances and pitch-perfect arrangements. With Shannon Scott - vocals, Juhli Conlinn - vocals, Bonnie Northgraves - vocals and trumpet, Josh Roberts - guitar, Joseph Lubinsky-Mast - bass, Seth Kitamura - drums, Derry Byrne - trumpet, Jocelyn Waugh - trumpet, Casey Thomas-Burns, Jens Christiansen - alto saxophone, Brent Mah - tenor, Ardeshir Pourkeramati - tenor. 

Enjoy 50% off all Reserve bottles of wine and cover charge starting at $5 Join the fabulous BRUNO HUBERT and this trio as CORY WEEDS takes the week off! Bruno Hubert is one of Canada’s most lyrical and expressive Jazz pianists, with a deep sense of swing, lush harmonies, and beguiling melodic lines. His conception, while highly original and utterly genuine, is evocative of, at once, Erroll Garner, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans and other luminaries of jazz. While he is careful to stress that he is not a composer, he nevertheless presents a cornucopia of medley-like arrangements of jazz standards, soul, rock and pop influenced pieces, often in a lively night club environment. Mr. Hubert has been quietly underpinning the Vancouver jazz scene for over twenty years now and while he has a number of recordings under his own name, he is also a key associate of other top jazz musicians such as Juno Award winner Brad Turner (Trumpet), Juno nominated vocalists Jaclyn Guillou and Denzal Sinclaire, Seamus Blake and others. Earlier in his career he collaborated with such musical luminaries as Gino Vannelli, and Nora Jones. With James Megar - bass and Joe Poole - drums 

Jazz vocalist Mimi Snider returns to Vancouver, her home for 14 years, for one night at Frankies to perform "Boleros, Bebop, and Bossas." This performance will focus on jazz standards that had been recorded in Spanish. Supported by Nick Apivor (vibraphone, marimba, percussion), Boris Favre (piano), Brent Grubbels (bass), Chris Haas (drums, percussion) and Guest Vocalists, this evening will no doubt, evolve into a musical reunion." 

Come and celebrate 10 incredible years of music at Frankies Jazz Club with an appearance by the fantastic Mike DiRubbo and the Tilden Webb Trio In a jazz world of questionable infrastructure, shrinking media and variable degrees of artistic taste, one thing remains clear: New York City-based alto saxophonist, bandleader, composer and educator Mike DiRubbo has been the most swinging and soulful artist on his instrument for nearly 30 years.  As his music and accomplishments make clear: Mike DiRubbo will be a steady guide as we navigate the shape of jazz to come in this post-COVID world.  With Tilden Webb on piano, Jodi Proznick on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums 

Come and celebrate 10 incredible years of music at Frankies Jazz Club with an appearance by the fantastic Mike DiRubbo and the Tilden Webb Trio In a jazz world of questionable infrastructure, shrinking media and variable degrees of artistic taste, one thing remains clear: New York City-based alto saxophonist, bandleader, composer and educator Mike DiRubbo has been the most swinging and soulful artist on his instrument for nearly 30 years.  As his music and accomplishments make clear: Mike DiRubbo will be a steady guide as we navigate the shape of jazz to come in this post-COVID world.  With Tilden Webb on piano, Jodi Proznick on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums 

Come and celebrate 10 incredible years of music at Frankies Jazz Club with an appearance by the fantastic Mike DiRubbo and the Tilden Webb Trio In a jazz world of questionable infrastructure, shrinking media and variable degrees of artistic taste, one thing remains clear: New York City-based alto saxophonist, bandleader, composer and educator Mike DiRubbo has been the most swinging and soulful artist on his instrument for nearly 30 years.  As his music and accomplishments make clear: Mike DiRubbo will be a steady guide as we navigate the shape of jazz to come in this post-COVID world.  With Tilden Webb on piano, Jodi Proznick on bass and Jesse Cahill on 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