Woodstock, Free Man In Paris, Black Crow, Both Sides Now, Carey…are some of the Joni songs you’ll hear interpreted by Holly Arntzen with her unique slide dulcimer, through a folk-jazz-rock lens. Every Song is a Little Adventure (ESLA) pays homage to the intensely personal stories and spirit of the songs, while stretching the musical envelope, improvising and rocking out. ESLA is Holly Arntzen - vocals, dulcimer, piano; Nathen Aswell – bass, vocals; Tim Porter – guitar; Kevin Wright – percussion, vocals; Tom Arntzen – piano, vocals. "What a fantastic show. Kudos to you all. Holly, your work as a singer, musician performer was inspiring. The band was brilliant. As a huge fan of JM, I was thrilled by the arrangements, so exciting and vibrant; you made the songs yours. And yet they were familiar in tone/vibe for us to easily recognize every song. That is such a difficult tight rope to walk – especially with Joni" work – and you made it seem easy." Amy Newman, audience member 

Funky soulful blues, old school R&B and jazz. With Jerry Cook - saxophone, Chris Nordquist - drums, Rob Becker - bass, Tim Hearsey - guitar/ vox and Dave Webb -keys AFTER DARK: KELSEY MINES / ELSA NILSSON Quartet featuring John Hansen & Machado Mijiga 11:00, $10 

With his bright playful sound, alto saxophonist Saul Berson is a Vancouver mainstay in the bebop styles of Charlie Parker and Cannonball Adderley. His inventive improvising explores jazz standards and original material. “Saul Berson has a perfect, burnished saxophone tone that carves new paths through territory we had thought fully mapped." -Alexander Varty, The Straight With Miles Black on piano, Steve Holy on bass, Arvind Ramdas on drums AFTER DARK: DOM HALLBERG QUARTET featuring Payton Hansen, Greg Dent & Kate Johnson 11:00, $10 

Teresa Marie is a Vancouver based Jazz vocalist with a modern yet timeless sound. Teresa delights her audiences with her warm and dynamic tone as well as dramatic storytelling through ballads. With her quintet, she performs a mix of her own imaginative arrangements of Jazz standards, original compositions and poetry. Teresa is proud to perform with some of Vancouver’s top musicians: Dean Thiessen on piano, Wynston Minckler on bass, Tyler Murray on drums and John Nicholson on saxophones 

Award-winning bassist, composer, arranger and educator Paul Rushka is thrilled to return to the stage at Frankie’s. Known for his sonorous tone and expressive melodic creativity, Rushka's assured confident beat informs everything he plays. Bill Bennett (All About Jazz) states that Rushka "comes across like a postmodern Milt Hinton, providing a powerful pulse that never flags". Now living in Nova Scotia, where he is a professor at StFX University, Rushka is excited to perform a mix of standards and originals with some of his most cherished musical companions. Featuring James Danderfer – sax & clarinet, Jillian Lebeck – piano, Paul Rushka – double-bass, & Joe Poole – drums. 

Acclaimed an "Ace Jazz Pianist" by The New York Observer, David Braid is a four-time Juno Award-winning composer and pianist. A Steinway Artist, his music in the acclaimed jazz film “Born to Be Blue” was praised by The Times (UK) for its authenticity and contemporary flair. At Frankies, Braid will perform selections from his last Juno Award-winning album, as well as new works inspired by folk music he encountered during his recent tour in Central Asia. With Brad Turner - trumpet, Steve Kaldestad - saxophone, John Lee - bass and Anders Mogensen - drums (From Denmark) FRIDAY AFTER DARK: NICK LEFFLER QUARTET featuring Alex D. Mar, Andrew Skepasts & Dan Howard 11:00, $10 SATURDAY AFTER DARK: DREAM HOUSE ft. Noah Franche-Nolan & Nick Bracewell 11:00, $10 

Acclaimed an "Ace Jazz Pianist" by The New York Observer, David Braid is a four-time Juno Award-winning composer and pianist. A Steinway Artist, his music in the acclaimed jazz film “Born to Be Blue” was praised by The Times (UK) for its authenticity and contemporary flair. At Frankies, Braid will perform selections from his last Juno Award-winning album, as well as new works inspired by folk music he encountered during his recent tour in Central Asia. With Brad Turner - trumpet, Steve Kaldestad - saxophone, John Lee - bass and Anders Mogensen - drums (From Denmark) FRIDAY AFTER DARK: NICK LEFFLER QUARTET featuring Alex D. Mar, Andrew Skepasts & Dan Howard 11:00, $10 SATURDAY AFTER DARK: DREAM HOUSE ft. Noah Franche-Nolan & Nick Bracewell 11:00, $10 

“TAKE TWO” features vocal duets performed by two of Vancouver’s premiere jazz vocalists: Karin Plato and Laura Crema. This is a rare duo appearance by the two friends and their return to Frankie’s Jazz Club will be a harmonious affair. Swinging jazz standards, seasonal favorites, arrangements of pop songs and a few musical surprises are to be expected. Karin and Laura will share the stage with Miles Black - piano, Bill Coon - guitar and Conrad Good - bass. A lovely way to celebrate the holiday season! 

What do you get when you combine the queen of Canadian soul, one of the top jazz/improvising singers in Canada and the Empress of world music? A very exciting vocal celebration for the holidays!! An Assortment of trios, duets, and solo offerings will liven up your winter evening with an eclectic mix of tunes and a feeling of warmth and humour! With Jennifer Scott on piano, André Lachance on bass & Bernie Arai on drums 

Big Hank has his “Ho Ho working” and the highly regarded, veteran bluesman and bandleader is certain “it’s going to work on you.” Big Hank has been touring his Blues Christmas show for a number of years now and this unique, variety filled program of blues-basted Yuletide tunes is one that has left audiences drenched in the Christmas spirit and coming back for more when the next holiday season rolls around. Touring from Vancouver Island to the snowbound prairies of Alberta, this Christmas show has consistently tied together a variety of classic blues styles, some r&b and a touch of soul. Blues Songs of Christmas is a show where every song puts a different spin on the season and everything that goes with “the most wonderful time of the year.” He’s armed with a muscular voice, one that can be as warm as the hearth surrounding a well-stoked winter fire, and one that can alternately rattle the rafters and shake the snow off a 30 foot Christmas tree. This refreshing take on holiday concerts finds the singer and his talented, veteran band rolling through music that includes tunes going back a century to Christmas blues tunes that have been favourites of the boomer generation that grew up listening to B.B. King and Eric Clapton. Tunes from the books of Big Joe Turner, Charles Brown, Etta James and Louis Jordan also find their way into the festive mix that has received rave reviews. It’s been quite the road for Big Hank originally from Stettler Alberta who cut his teeth on the Edmonton bar and cabaret circuit early on in his career. He immersed himself in the blues with two of the best blues bands to have come out of Western Canada in the seventies and eighties, those being the Edmonton-based Hot Cottage and Victoria’s Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band. The latter group signed with RCA, sold an impressive number of albums and opened for the greats like Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker, James Cotton, Paul Butterfield and Koko Taylor. His love of blues has also been the foundation of acts like The Toasters, A Fistful of Blues and The Kingpins that were also regional favourites. With Big Hank Lionhart - vocals / Steve Cross - guitar / Mick Woodhouse - bass / Dave Emery - drums / Steve Ranta - keys / Paul Wainwright - sax AFTER DARK: ROLAND RACZ QUARTET featuring Spencer Drody, Conrad Good, & Max Huberdeau 11:00, $10 

Saxophonist Ardeshir Pourkeramati is one of Vancouver’s most active young musicians. Having recently relocated to Los Angeles, he is pursuing a doctorate in jazz at the University of Southern California. His quartet is rooted in the jazz tradition and draws inspiration from a variety of musical influences. Joining him are pianist Winston Matsushita, bassist David Caballero and drummer Graham Villette. AFTER DARK: PIYOTR KAO TRIO featuring Rick Son & Martin Jasinski 11:00, $10 

Matt Franceschini is a guitarist and composer based in Montreal, Canada. His energetic and melodic playing bears the influence of both the modern and the traditional jazz cannon. Matt’s unique voice has seen him share the stage with musicians such as Brad Turner and Oliver Gannon and he has delighted audiences across Canada with his playing and compositions. With Brad Turner - trumpet, Wyston Minckler - bass and Todd Stewart - drums 

Clarinet virtuosos Geoff Claridge and James Danderfer team up for what is sure to be a memorable evening! Performing the music of Benny Goodman's small group recordings as well as other clarinet legends, come in and warm up to electrifying swing that is sure to put a smile on your face. Claridge/Danderfer Clarinet Quintet With Josh Roberts - guitar, Conrad Good - bass and Bernie Arai - drums 

Bradley/McGillivray blend blues, jazz, Motown and gospel into a hip brand of emotionally charged soul. Ruth McGillivray’s knockout vocals are nicely balanced by Sheldon Bradley’s tasteful, understated guitar. And an inventive rhythm section rounds out the whole sound. Their show features original tunes and signature versions of old favourites. 

Dutch/Swiss singer Eva van Gunsteren returns to Frankie's after yet another sold-out show last year! Now based in British Columbia, this experienced jazz performer continues to captivate audiences with her warm, touching voice and her love for straight-ahead jazz, swing, and bossa nova. Eva will be accompanied by a stellar quintet, featuring Cory Weeds on saxophone, Sharon Minemoto on piano, Wynston Minckler on bass, and Bernie Arai on drums. Together, they promise an unforgettable musical experience—a perfect way to celebrate and end the year! 

Frankie’s Jazz Club presents an all-inclusive evening of music and dinner to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 with MIKE HENRY’S SOUL SHOW.  Featuring some of Vancouvers finest musicians, they will perform some of the best and most memorable soulful R&B hits that have kept us dancing through the years. These songs have maintained their edge through out the decades & the band performs them with such energy that they continue to get fresh response from audiences every time.  Featuring Mike Henry on vocals, Anthony Anderson on guitar, Roger Salloum on keys & left-hand bass,Nino Dipasquale on drums and Dave Say on saxophone.  To celebrate with us, your reservation will include both your table for the entire night and a choice, three-course dinner to compliment the evening’s performance which includes champagne and party favors at midnight. Following the link below, make your own table selection from three tiers of pricing. Your seating will be booked once you pre-pay for your table. The three-course dinner price of $115 per person will be extended to your guest check that evening. Watch for our menu to be published DOORS: 8pm 

Montreal musicians Adrian Vedady (double bass) and Kate Wyatt (piano) have been performing and recording together for the last 2 decades. They have performed and recorded with renowned artists such as Marc Copland, Ravi Coltrane, Sheila Jordan, Peter Bernstein, Jay Clayton, Dave Liebman, Itamar Borochov, Donny McCaslin, and Ingrid Jensen, among others. Joining them at Frankie’s will be Steve Kaldestad -tenor saxophone, Bill Coon -guitar and Joe Poole -drums. On the program: music by Thelonius Monk, Billy Strayhorn, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, and Duke Ellington. 

Ace Vancouver Jazz band Holly Burke and the Naturals, whose shows include exciting improvised soloing, infectious grooves, hip arrangements and brilliant performances by a crack band that includes some of Canada’s best musicians invites you to their long-awaited re-union concert! You may hear a couple of tasty covers like Joni Mitchell’s “Woodstock” or a mash-up of Jimi Hendrix's "Let Me Stand Next to your Fire" with Stravinsky’s Rites of Spring. You'll be carried away by the beautiful ‘River of Stars’, and thrilled by the globe-trotting ’Serengeti’.  No matter what, you’re guaranteed an evening of musical magic and mystery...  Composers Holly Burke and Bill Runge have collaborated on several projects over the years including the award-winning Nature Girl recording, the Hard Rubber commission of ‘Lagoon’, a three movement orchestral piece performed as part of "Horns in the Atrium” at Simon Fraser, Kozmik Keyboards, a one hour keyboard/spoken word collaboration written and performed by Holly, and most recently the Dreamride Project, Twenty Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist which is a recording, a book and a performing quartet, supported by Canada Council. With Holly Burke - flute and vocals, Bill Runge - saxophone, Kristian Alexandrov - piano, Brent Gubbels - bass and Randall Stoll - 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 Party! 

Co-led by Nick Apivor and Craig Scott, Double Vibes is a group that pays tribute to the great vibes players in the jazz tradition. This quintet covers a range of music from the swing of Lionel Hampton to the blues and bop of Milt Jackson. From the Latin music of Cal Tjader to the fusion of Gary Burton and Mike Manieri. With Jason de Couto - piano, Kerry Galloway - bass and Buff Allen - drums 

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. 

The first quarter of the 21st century is drawing to a close, and with the world in the grip of uncertainty, the only prescription is a dose of feel-good soul jazz. Heavy on the blues, dripping with grease; direct, honest, and swinging. Just simple songs and unambiguous melodies, with grooving rhythms and no pretence. In the summer of 2024, Hempton made one of his regular visits to Vancouver to reunite with his very soulful co-conspirators Jesse Cahill and Nick Peck for a weekend at Frankie’s, the city’s legendary jazz club. After some cajoling, Van City tenor legend Cory Weeds agreed to join on stage to form a two-horn quartet. Mics were set up, favourite tunes were chosen, cocktails were consumed; and with the Frankie’s crowd in fine fettle, urging us on with stomps and hollers, we laid down a set of hard-driving soul jazz. In between shows, to balance the live feel, the cats descended into the murky shadows of a grungy basement studio, the carpeted walls dripping with years of accumulated funk. In keeping with the free blowing feel of the club gig, the studio session took place live, with no isolation and no safety net; and in the subterranean twilight the quartet knocked out a set of swingers in a couple of hours, each tune needing only one or two takes. Weeds and Hempton are long-time friends and mutual admirers, and it was a gas to engage in a little sporting, good-natured combat, tipping their hats to the great two-tenor matchups of the past: Dexter Gordon and Herschel Evans, Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt, Johnny Griffin and Lockjaw Davis. And while they were wailing, Peck & Cahill were getting down to serious business, lighting the fire and keeping it burning until the last note faded. Come celebrate the relesae of HORNS LOCKED this weekend! With NICK HEMPTON tenor sax, CORY WEEDS tenor sax, NICK PECK organ and JESSE CAHILL drums 

The first quarter of the 21st century is drawing to a close, and with the world in the grip of uncertainty, the only prescription is a dose of feel-good soul jazz. Heavy on the blues, dripping with grease; direct, honest, and swinging. Just simple songs and unambiguous melodies, with grooving rhythms and no pretence. In the summer of 2024, Hempton made one of his regular visits to Vancouver to reunite with his very soulful co-conspirators Jesse Cahill and Nick Peck for a weekend at Frankie’s, the city’s legendary jazz club. After some cajoling, Van City tenor legend Cory Weeds agreed to join on stage to form a two-horn quartet. Mics were set up, favourite tunes were chosen, cocktails were consumed; and with the Frankie’s crowd in fine fettle, urging us on with stomps and hollers, we laid down a set of hard-driving soul jazz. In between shows, to balance the live feel, the cats descended into the murky shadows of a grungy basement studio, the carpeted walls dripping with years of accumulated funk. In keeping with the free blowing feel of the club gig, the studio session took place live, with no isolation and no safety net; and in the subterranean twilight the quartet knocked out a set of swingers in a couple of hours, each tune needing only one or two takes. Weeds and Hempton are long-time friends and mutual admirers, and it was a gas to engage in a little sporting, good-natured combat, tipping their hats to the great two-tenor matchups of the past: Dexter Gordon and Herschel Evans, Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt, Johnny Griffin and Lockjaw Davis. And while they were wailing, Peck & Cahill were getting down to serious business, lighting the fire and keeping it burning until the last note faded. Come celebrate the relesae of HORNS LOCKED this weekend! With NICK HEMPTON tenor sax, CORY WEEDS tenor sax, NICK PECK organ and JESSE CAHILL drums 

“Steinhilber is a powerful but disciplined drummer...an equal partner in the development and execution of improvisational ideas...” Alain Drouot, Downbeat “Steinhilber’s arrangements provide the fuel for serious combustion...generating enough heat to make it through winter!” Larry Appelbaum, JazzTimes The Jerry Steinhilber Trio tantalizes the senses with distinctive, multi-song suites from their recent release, Four Suites. Unique arrangements interweave jazz masterworks with searing, collaborative improvisation. With Jerry Steinhilber — drums, Josh Cook — tenor saxophone and King Dahl — bass 

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! 

Known for his warm tone and robust, bop-informed lyricism, saxophonist Eric Alexander has carried the torch for straight-ahead modern jazz into the 21st century. Influenced by artist like Dexter Gordon and George Coleman, Alexander initially garnered attention playing in Chicago in the early 90's before moving to New York. He has received acclaim for his hard driving bop albums including 2023's Timing Is Everything on Vancouver's Cellar Music Group. Alexander has signed on to the label for two more releases coming in 2025! Pianist Mike LeDonne is one of the most soulful, swinging and technically proficient jazz musicians in New York City. A master of both the piano AND the Hammond organ LeDonne has worked with jazz luminaries, including Benny Goodman, Milt Jackson and Benny Golson and Lou Donaldson to name a few. Most recently LeDonne has been active on the Cellar Music label here in Vancouver recording on Eric Alexander's Timing Is Everything release as well as a beautiful duo album with Eric called Together. With John Lee on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums 

In December of 2023 pianist Mike LeDonne and tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander assembled an all-star cast known as The Heavy Hitters. The band recorded live at the club that weekend and Cellar Music released That's Whats Up! to critical acclaim! The co-leaders return to Vancovuer to celebarte the release and will be joined by some Vancovuer Heavy Hitters including Steve Kaldestad -alto saxophone, Julian Borkowski - trumpet, John Lee on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums. Pianist Mike LeDonne is one of the most soulful, swinging and technically proficient jazz musicians in New York City. A master of both the piano AND the Hammond organ LeDonne has worked with jazz luminaries, including Benny Goodman, Milt Jackson and Benny Golson and Lou Donaldson to name a few. Most recently LeDonne has been active on the Cellar Music label here in Vancouver recording on Eric Alexander's Timing Is Everything release as well as a beautiful duo album with Eric called Together. Known for his warm tone and robust, bop-informed lyricism, saxophonist Eric Alexander has carried the torch for straight-ahead modern jazz into the 21st century. Influenced by artist like Dexter Gordon and George Coleman, Alexander initially garnered attention playing in Chicago in the early 90's before moving to New York. He has received acclaim for his hard driving bop albums including 2023's Timing Is Everything on Vancouver's Cellar Music Group. Alexander has signed on to the label for two more releases coming in 2025! 

Mike LeDonne is a badass! Marc Myers of JazzWax said it! According to him he thought of five different ways to say this more elegantly but kept coming back to the same phrase. LeDonne is a journeymen that has been around honing and plying his craft for years and it shows in his complete mastery of the complex piece of electro-mechanical equipment known as the Hammond B3. Mike's Groover Quartet have been playing a regularly for 25+ years including a weekly residency for at the upper west side jazz haunt Smoke Supper Club. The quartet released 9 records of Savant Records before heading over to Cellar Music where he released the incredible Wonderful! album featuring a gospel choir. The Groover Quartet has has another date set for release later in 2025! It's always, greasy, it's always bluesy, it's always swinging and it ALWAYS feels good. With Eric Alexander - tenor saxophone, John Lee - guitar and Jesse Cahill - drums 

Mike LeDonne is a badass! Marc Myers of JazzWax said it! According to him he thought of five different ways to say this more elegantly but kept coming back to the same phrase. LeDonne is a journeymen that has been around honing and plying his craft for years and it shows in his complete mastery of the complex piece of electro-mechanical equipment known as the Hammond B3. Mike's Groover Quartet have been playing a regularly for 25+ years including a weekly residency for at the upper west side jazz haunt Smoke Supper Club. The quartet released 9 records of Savant Records before heading over to Cellar Music where he released the incredible Wonderful! album featuring a gospel choir. The Groover Quartet has has another date set for release later in 2025! It's always, greasy, it's always bluesy, it's always swinging and it ALWAYS feels good. With Eric Alexander - tenor saxophone, John Lee - guitar and Jesse Cahill - 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 

Sean is a presence on the piano that is virtuosic and tasteful. Drawing heavily on the hard-bop era of jazz, he has developed a unique style on the instrument and in his musical writing. The night will pay tribute to the highly influential pianist Cedar Walton, featuring his compositions and arrangements. With Sean Fyfe - [iano, Jodi Proznick - bass and John Lee - drums 

West Coast Canadian drummer and composer Neil Gray returns to Frankie’s Jazz club with handful of new tunes in anticipation of his next record. Firmly rooted in the Hard Bop Tradition, Neil Gray aims to honour the legendary figures of the tradition while firmly establishing himself as a go to composer/arranger and performer. For a taste of what’s to come, check out his debut release, ‘Steppin’ With Julian Borkowski - trumpet, Cory Weeds - tenor saxophone Bruno Hubert - piano, Conrad Good - upright bass and Neil Gray - drums/compositions 

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 

Vanisha Gould is a transfixing storyteller, singer, and songwriter who moved to New York in 2015 from her homeland of Simi Valley, CA. Inspired by Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Joni Mitchell, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. She successfully developed her own sound as a singer, composer, and band leader. Vanisha adds a distinctive voice to the jazz genre with her sensual and soulful singing. She has received recognition for her talent for bringing emotion to her performances and enthralling audiences with her sincere renditions. Jazz classics and contemporary elements are combined in Vanisha's music. Her Smooth Jazz approach mixes R&B and soul components, giving her music a modern feel while still adhering to the jazz tradition. Her voice serves as the focal point of her song, and she uses it to express a variety of feelings, including joy, passion, heartbreak, and longing. The sister of talented pianist Victor Gould, Vanisha is a rising jazz artist who engages audiences all over the world with her distinctive voice and performance style. For everyone who enjoys jazz, her performances are a must-see. Her music is a monument to the genre's continuing force. Vanisha performs her own original songs as well as music from the Great American Songbook at jazz clubs in New York City, such as Dizzy’s Club, as a Lincoln Center Emerging Artist, and overseas. Known for his “high skill and sensitivity,” (NYTimes) Chris McCarthy is one of the most in demand pianists in New York City. McCarthy has developed a reputation as “one of the most imaginative and impressive voices on the New York jazz scene” (Hot House Jazz Magazine). Early accolades included the 2012 Gerald Wilson Award for big band composition at the Monterey Jazz Festival. After playing with Jerry Bergonzi and Jason Palmer’s working bands in Boston for several years, he moved to New York in 2016 and has been collaborating with artists from around the world in NYC ever since. He released his debut for Ropeadope Records Still Time To Quit in 2020. The album received widespread critical praise, including the #3 slot in Paul Rauch’s “Best Local Jazz Albums of 2020” for Seattle Times. McCarthy is known for his sensitive accompanying of vocalists, working with many of New York’s finest. McCarthy is also active in the world music scenes, touring with Carnatic vocalist Roopa Mahadevan and Gnawa musician Samir Langus. His playing is featured on albums by rising stars such as vibraphonist Sasha Berliner, (Azalea 2019) and saxophonist Eden Bareket (Day Dream, 2021). In 2021 his playing was featured on BBC Radio 1 and drummer Questlove’s social media. He currently plays in legendary tap dancer Dormeshia’s new show “Rhythm is Life,” a New York Times Critic’s pick. He also tours with the Mark Morris Dance Company’s newest production, “The Look of Love.” McCarthy released his piano trio project Priorities (Fresh Sound Records) in May 2022, featuring Chris Tordini on bass and Steven Crammer on drums. In 2024, his duo album with vocalist Vanisha Gould Life’s a Gig received a 4.5/5 review from Downbeat magazine, calling the record an “instant classic.” His newest ensemble is a quintet featuring Takuya Kuroda, Eden Bareket, Sam Minaie and Steven Crammer, with plans to record in the summer of 2024 after an extensive west coast tour. 

Our music is well-rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930's Paris France, but beyond that it's all pure blue-skying; flights of dazzling fancy, driving rhythms and boundless creativity, featuring original compositions and arrangements including humorous mash-ups wearing their eclectic influences in full regalia. Since the group's formation in 1998, they have toured extensively in With Cameron Wilson - violin, Budge Schachte - guitar, Finn Manniche - cello and Brent Gubbels - bass 

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 

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 

Vancouver guitarist Dave Sikula assembles and all-star trio featuring special guest, New York City Hammond organist BRIAN CHARETTE and drummer John Lee. Taking inspiration from many of the great, hard swinging organ trios of the 1950s and 1960s , the listener can expect re-workings and arrangements of some of jazz's greaterst composers mixed with some originals and some soul organ classics. New York City organist/pianist, Brian Charette, has established himself as a leading voice in modern jazz. Brian has performed with many notable artists such as Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Oz Noy, Vinnie Colaiuta, John Patitucci, and many more. Charette is also an active author and educator, writing for Keyboard Magazine, The New York City Jazz Record, DownBeat, Electronic Musician and the Czech magazine, Muzikus. Brian teaches masterclasses all over the world and is on the faculty of the Czech Summer Jazz Workshop at Jesek Conservatory in Prague. In NYC, he teaches lessons and group classes at The New School and 92nd Y School of Music. 

Raised in Vancouver, Canada, Blake recorded with legendary drummer Victor Lewis at age 21 while still a student at Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music. After graduation, he moved to New York, where he rapidly established himself on the New York jazz scene. In February 2002, Seamus took first place in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition in Washington D. C. As the winner, he performed with Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. As a leader/co-leader, Seamus has released 16 albums and is featured as a sideman on over 70 albums. with Bruno Hubert - piano, James Meger - bass and John Lee - 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 

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