FURNISHING JAZZ (Fall-Winter 2026) - a chamber jazz concert series

2026 PROGRAM

All concerts begin at 7:30pm. Doors at 7:00pm.

Friday, September 4th
guitarists Elliot Freedman and John Stowell
Deeply listenable, definition-defying jazz guitar to the power of two as Portland’s John Stowell joins composer-guitarist Elliot Freedman (with Dan Howard, bass).

Friday, October 9th
saxophonist Ryan Oliver and bassist Louis Rudner
Reedsman Ryan Oliver and bassist Louis Rudner in an assuredly virtuosic profession of the art of jazz well beyond its foundational standards/Standards.

Friday, November 6th
vibraphonist Nick Apivor and pianist Attila Fias
Strikingly sonorous is vibraphonist Nick Apivor on jazz from both within & beyond its main streams—as is pianist Attila Fias, who joins for a very special concert (with Dan Howard, bass).

Friday, December 4th
pianist Chris Gestrin on Fender Rhodes & Moog Bass
Honouring jazz pianists’ electric & eclectic spirits and their classic ‘70s sounds, Chris Gestrin plays on the Fender Rhodes piano and with classic Moog synth bass.

WINE & COCKTAIL

Available for purchase will be BC wines and a feature cocktail, thanks to Renaissance Wines.

CHOCOLATE

Sirene Choclate will be available for purchase.

SERIES BENEFICIARY

Proceeds support the Victoria Women’s Transition House.

RESTAURANT DISCOUNT

Reserve dinner at Block Kitchen + Bar and receive 10% off your bill. Ask for the Friends & Family Discount for FURNISHING JAZZ.

PARKING

Yates Street Parkade (575 Yates Street). Parking is free from 8pm onwards (and some spots may be free for your first hour).

ACCOMMODATION

The Magnolia Hotel kindly provides accommodation for our visiting musicians.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Deborah at info@deborahbevents.com