Birds of Paradox
Debut self-titled album, released in spring 2010.
Birds of Paradox was formed in 2007 to explore the fusion of composition and improvisation, incorporating three very distinct voices and cultural backgrounds into a creative whole. The trio synthesizes elements of jazz and improvised music, traditional Chinese, Western and Indian music into a collective expression of [...]
A high energy 17-piece all-star jazz orchestra joined by champion figure skater Emanuel Sandhu, North Vancouver’s rising skating star Kathryn Kang, dance pair Tarrah Harvey and Keith Gagnon, choreographer and coach Joanne McLeod, national radio’s Kevin Sylvester, DOA’s Joe Keithley, and a full locker room of curling, hockey, ringette and figure skating performers. A blast of on-ice action, humour and drama – ONE NIGHT ONLY!
An ultra-marathon runner ingests an extract distilled from giant killer hornets. Computer-animated projections synchronized live with Balinese gamelan, Japanese taiko, and highland bagpipe.
Mark February 11th on your calendar! Come out and dance! The Drum & Light Festival is an evening of high-energy sonic and visual extravagance featuring percussion, improvised and jazz music, electronica, dance and visual projections by some of Vancouver’s best and brightest artists.
“…fresh sounds that twist and surprise…Standing Wave is a vital contemporary voice with drop-dead ingenious musicians.” Vancouver Sun
“…unbelievable ensemble moments, and Peggy’s tunes are unique and unpredictable.” – Now Magazine
On Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 8pm Barking Sphinx and Coastal Jazz presents…
For Lower Mainland bluegrassers and roots music lovers, it’s always an occasion when mandolin virtuoso John Reischman and his top-flight band the Jaybirds come to town.
On Saturday November 7 Talking Pictures performs with Seattle-based singer-pianist Robin Holcomb and keyboardist Wayne Horvitz at the newly renovated Historic Theatre at The Cultch.
Katari Taiko celebrates its 30th Anniversary with an afternoon concert in the newly renovated Historic Theatre at The Cultch…