Jazz Vespers with Linda Szentes and Jazzlinks

Linda Szentes and Jazzlinks is a combo made up of friends and acquaintances who are accomplished, improvising musicians. The group specializes in jazz vocal and instrumental music from the 30’s to the 60’s. Linda is a versatile singer who uses her lyrical, flexible voice to communicate through lyrics and through musical dialogue with her musicians […]

Jazz Vespers with Luke Sandford

Pianist/singer Luke Sandford grew up in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, where he studied classical music with Martha Reuter. He has played professionally in Vancouver, Montreal, Barcelona, Berlin, London and New York, where he performed in the piano bars for many years. His debut recording, “Shimmer”, was released in 2000, followed by “Echoes” in […]

Jazz Vespers with Ben MacRae’s Eastside Second Line

This Sunday we welcome a familiar face. Benjamin MacRae, our very own Jazz Vespers leader, and the Eastside Secondline, featuring Kayden Gorden on trumpet, Skye Eriksen on saxophone, Ben MacRae on sousaphone and vocals, Strauss Whiteside on piano, and Tyler Murray on drums. You’ll notice that’s a powerful brass section! Although it’s not his final […]

Jazz Vespers with Contemporary Art Market w/ Shruti Ramani

Shruti Ramani is an innovative emerging vocalist, composer, and educator based in Vancouver, Canada. Shruti hails from Mumbai, India, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Hindustani music under the mentorship of Dr. Ritu Johri from the Agra Gharana. She moved to Canada and acquired a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies (Performance) with a specialization […]

Jazz Vespers with Dom Hallberg Quartet with Rocky Riobo

For the opening of Pride Month at Jazz Vespers, the Dom Hallberg Quartet with Rocky Riobo will pay tribute to the leading ladies of Broadway, a program highlighting the theme of “queer love between women,” featuring Dom on guitar, Rocky on voice, joined by Greg Dent on trombone and Riley Poystila on doublebass.

Jazz Vespers with Amber Tsang and Alvin Brendan

Amber Tsang and Alvin Brendan are two jazz musicians based in Vancouver, B.C.  When first discovering the world of Vancouver jazz, the number of Asian-Canadian performers they looked up to was minimal. Amber and Alvin hope that they can be a part of that change and inspire those who have felt the same. As a […]

Jazz Vespers with Sharon Minemoto Quartet

Sharon Minemoto has been captivating audiences since the age of 16, building an international career as a pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. She leads a trio, quartet, and quintet, with multiple recordings, national tours, and broadcasts on CBC Radio. Her quartet’s releases include Safe Travels and Dark Night, Bright Stars, with new original works inspired […]

Reconciliation Mural

Join Cree artist in Residence Blue Sky for this engaging session of conversation and painting as we collaborate on a mural that explores our wonderings about reconciliation. Open to all ages and stages, no painting experience required.  REGISTER HERE signup@standrewswesley.com

Reconciliation Mural

Join Cree artist in Residence Blue Sky for this engaging session of conversation and painting as we collaborate on a mural that explores our wonderings about reconciliation. Open to all ages and stages, no painting experience required.  REGISTER HERE signup@standrewswesley.com