Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra (VJO), under the direction of saxophonist/clarinetist James Danderfer, features an array of the city's finest jazz artists. The VJO is dedicated to the presentation of classic big band music as well as a focus on Vancouver composers, past and present. Recent performances have featured international artists such as Jeremy Pelt and Seamus Blake and 2025 promises to be the VJO’s biggest year yet starting off with this very unique presentation. This evening will feature one of Vancouver's "Legacy" composers Dave Robbins. Robbins was a seminal figure in the development of large ensemble jazz in Vancouver, nationally across Canada, and beyond. He made invaluable contributions as a trombonist, bandleader, arranger/composer, and teacher to the fine art of big band... more...