Vancity Hot Jazz

Vancity Hot Jazz Dedicated to Promote & Encourage Live Hot Jazz Music in Dance Friendly Spaces in Vancouver, BC.

Promote & Encourage Live Hot Jazz Music in Dance Friendly Spaces in Vancouver, BC.

MAY 22nd Friday, Join Vancity Hot Jazz to celebrate swinging hot jazz & super fun dancing at Jericho Sailing Centre! ⛵️🌅...
05/14/2026

MAY 22nd Friday, Join Vancity Hot Jazz to celebrate swinging hot jazz & super fun dancing at Jericho Sailing Centre! ⛵️🌅🎷💃
Featuring Brad Shigeta Swingtime Trio with Buff Allen on drums, Noah Gotfrit on upright bass, and trombone extraordinaire Brad Shigeta on bone & vocals to get you hot and jamming! Expect exuberant swinging tunes & outright fun originals LIVE for your listening & dancing pleasure. https://www.facebook.com/events/945989041608694

Get your friendsd & join the HotJazzJam FUN! Get your TICKETS NOW!
🎟️ Tickets Here–> https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/hotjazzjam-live-at-jericho-brad-shigeta-swingtime-trio

What a night! We want to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our sold-out second show of HotJazzJam...
05/09/2026

What a night! We want to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our sold-out second show of HotJazzJam Live at Jericho. Your energy made it an awesome evening to remember!

A HUGE thank you to Belleville Swing - Forest Borch, Hamish Nicolson, and Michael Wagler for showcasing powerful driving rhythms and Hot Club swinging tunes that kept us balboa shuffling and dancing all night. Special thanks to musical guests Mark Dowding, Darren Su, Matt Lam & Oliver Franks for sitting in and making even more dynamic Django hot jazz!

Shout out to Jilian and Katie for the fantastic drop-in balboa dance lessons, and to our dedicated volunteers for their hard work behind the scenes. We couldn’t do this without you!

We also want to extend our deep gratitude to the Jericho Sailing Centre (JSCA). A special thanks to the management team and key staff for providing such a charming space and for their incredible support in making our event a success.

Save the Date (and get your tickets early!): We’re back at Jericho on Friday, May 22nd as we welcome back the amazing Brad Shigeta Swingtime Trio! Get ready for brassy swinging tunes and outright fun originals LIVE for your listening & dancing pleasure. https://www.facebook.com/events/945989041608694

Come through, show your love, and let’s keep the hot jazz fun alive!

05/08/2026

SOLD OUT!
No tickets at the door for tomorrow (MAY 8th) show!
HotJazzJam Live at Jericho: BELLEVILLE SWING

MAY 8th Friday, Join to celebrate live hot jazz & fun dancing at Jericho Sailing Centre! ⛵️🌅🎷💃BELLEVILLE SWINGFeaturing...
04/25/2026

MAY 8th Friday, Join to celebrate live hot jazz & fun dancing at Jericho Sailing Centre! ⛵️🌅🎷💃

BELLEVILLE SWING
Featuring Forest Borch on violin & vocals, Hamish Nicolson on guitar, and Michael Wagler on upright bass. Expect Django inspired driving rhythms and “Hot Club” swinging tunes LIVE for your listening pleasure & dancing fun!

HotJazzJam Live at Jericho:
📍Jericho Sailing Centre (Surf & Turf Room on the 2nd floor)
1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, BC.
📅 Friday, MAY 8
⏰ Doors at 7:30. Live music at 8.
💃 Complimentary dance lesson during set break.
🎟️ $20-22 Adv | $25 Door
Tickets Here –> https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/hotjazzjam-live-at-jericho-belleville-swing-2

HotJazzJam Live at Jericho brings hot NOLA jazz and early swing tunes to the stage, taking you back to the old-timey jazz clubs of the 1920s and ‘30s. Against a gorgeous backdrop of English Bay, Jericho Beach, and a stunning sunset, we feature some of the best local and international hot jazz ensembles for jazz lovers and dancers alike. C’mon down and join the fun-celebrate live hot jazz! All Ages Welcome!

Please spread the word as we bring bi-monthly LIVE hot jazz to Jericho Sailing Centre. Musical guests are invited to sit in; kindly notify the bandleader in advance. More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/17LA3Cty1e/
https://Vancityhotjazzsociety.com/hotjazzjam/

What a night! We want to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our SOLD OUT opening night of HotJazzJ...
04/19/2026

What a night! We want to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our SOLD OUT opening night of HotJazzJam LIVE at Jericho. Your energy on the dance floor made it an evening to remember!

A HUGE thank you to the Brad Shigeta Swingtime Trio—Buff Allen, Noah Gotfrit, and Brad Shigeta—for bringing amazing old-timy swinging hot jazz and keeping us dancing all night.

We also want to extend our deep gratitude to the Jericho Sailing Centre (JSCA). A special thanks to their managment team and key staff for providing such a charming space and for their incredible support in making our event a success.

Shout out to Tanya and Tien for the fantastic drop-in dance lessons, and to our dedicated volunteers for their hard work behind the scenes. We couldn’t do this without you!

Save the Date: We’re back at Jericho on Friday, May 8th! Can’t wait to host the vintage Django-style sounds of Belleville Swing! Get ready for some fast driving rhythms and hot club swinging jazz.
Come through, show some love, and let’s keep the hot jazz fun alive!

What a night! We want to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our SOLD OUT opening night of HotJazzJ...
04/19/2026

What a night! We want to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our SOLD OUT opening night of HotJazzJam LIVE at Jericho. Your energy on the dance floor made it an evening to remember!

A HUGE thank you to the Brad Shigeta Swingtime Trio—Buff Allen, Noah Gotfrit, and Brad Shigeta—for bringing amazing old-timy swinging hot jazz and keeping us dancing all night.

We also want to extend our deep gratitude to the Jericho Sailing Centre (JSCA). A special thanks to their managment team and key staff for providing such a charming space and for their incredible support in making our event a success.

Shout out to Tanya and Tien for the fantastic drop-in dance lessons, and to our dedicated volunteers for their hard work behind the scenes. We couldn't do this without you!

Save the Date: We’re back at Jericho on Friday, May 8th! Can’t wait to host the vintage Django-style sounds of Belleville Swing! Get ready for some fast driving rhythms and hot club swinging jazz.
Come through, show some love, and let's keep the hot jazz fun alive!

04/17/2026

TONIGHT!(Apr17) join HotJazzJam Live at Jericho: BRAD SHIGETA SWINGTIME TRIO
Doors 7:30 Live HotJazz 8 Jericho Sailing Centre
Get your🎫NOW b4 sold-out!

07/17/2025

TODAY(7/17) is our FINALE at Let’s Hear It for Yaletown 2025!!
Sunshine, Ice Tea, dancing & Django Hot Jazz LIVE & FREE in Yaletown!
DON’T Miss It!
See y’all at 5:30!

LHIFY2025 feat. LACHE CERCEL & THE ROMA JAZZ ENSEMBLEWorld renowned violinist and composer Lache Cercel is one of the cr...
07/16/2025

LHIFY2025 feat. LACHE CERCEL & THE ROMA JAZZ ENSEMBLE

World renowned violinist and composer Lache Cercel is one of the creators, with Don Ogilvie, of Roma Jazz. With Don, Kyle Hagen, Paul Townsend and Laura Crema, Lache seeks to create dialogue between musical cultures and to provide an experience of peace, joy, healing and harmony.

www.facebook.com/lacheandthecrew

📅 THU, July 17, 2025 (rescheduled date)
🕒 5:30pm
📍 Bill Curtis Square, Yaletown
💃 Dance lessons at 6:15pm
🎟️ FREE!

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LET’S HEAR IT FOR YALETOWN 2025 is presented by the Yaletown Business Improvement Association and curated by Vancity Hot Jazz Society
Join us for six exciting weeks of live hot jazz as we celebrate Canadian talent and the local communities that make it all possible!
🔗https://yaletowninfo.com/whats-happening/jazz/
🔗https://vancityhotjazzsociety.com/vhj-summerstage/
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LHIFY2025 feat. DJANGOESQUE with DON OGILVIEIn 2009, brothers Kenny and Don Ogilvie brought Djangoesque to a swing dance...
07/16/2025

LHIFY2025 feat. DJANGOESQUE with DON OGILVIE

In 2009, brothers Kenny and Don Ogilvie brought Djangoesque to a swing dance at the urging of Joel Schwarz and later the Vancity Hot Jazz Society. The response was beyond enthusiastic and they have been delighting dancers and listeners alike ever since with their Django Reinhardt inspired music.

📅 WED, July 16, 2025 (rescheduled date)
🕒 5:30pm
📍 Bill Curtis Square, Yaletown
💃 Dance lessons at 6:15pm
🎟️ FREE!

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LET’S HEAR IT FOR YALETOWN 2025 is presented by the Yaletown Business Improvement Association and curated by Vancity Hot Jazz Society
Join us for six exciting weeks of live hot jazz as we celebrate Canadian talent and the local communities that make it all possible!
🔗https://yaletowninfo.com/whats-happening/jazz/
🔗https://vancityhotjazzsociety.com/vhj-summerstage/
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This week is our finale at LET'S HEAR IT FOR YALETOWN 2025 with two amazing Hot Club style jazz bands: Wed (7/16): Don...
07/14/2025

This week is our finale at LET'S HEAR IT FOR YALETOWN 2025 with two amazing Hot Club style jazz bands:
Wed (7/16): Don Ogilvie leading the Djangoesque at
Let's Hear It For Yaletown 2025 feat. DJANGOESQUE with DON OGILVIE
Thur (7/17): Maestro Lache Cercel is leading the Lache Cercel and The Roma Jazz Ensemble at Let's Hear It For Yaletown 2025 feat. LACHE CERCEL & THE ROMA JAZZ ENSEMBLE

DON'T MISS OUT y'all!
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July 16 & 17, 2025
🕒 5:30pm
📍 Bill Curtis Square, Yaletown
💃 Dance lessons at 6:15pm
🎟️ FREE!
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LET'S HEAR IT FOR YALETOWN 2025 is presented by the Yaletown Business Improvement Association and curated by Vancity Hot Jazz Society
Join us for six exciting weeks of live hot jazz as we celebrate Canadian talent and the local communities that make it all possible!
🔗https://yaletowninfo.com/whats-happening/jazz/
🔗https://vancityhotjazzsociety.com/vhj-summerstage/
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