“… a marvelous storyteller with a bag of vocal tricks big enough to compel constant attention, and the knack of making everything she attempts sound newly minted and admirably assured as her free spirit roams and experiments.”
Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star
The Forest and the Trees: Diverse West Coast artists meet and make music
Hosts: Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bess Durey
with special guest Jeff Younger
2-4pm / cover $10 at the door
grunt gallery
116-350 East 2nd Ave., Vancouver
The Forest and the Trees: Diverse West Coast artists meet and make music
Hosts: Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bess Durey
with special guest Jillian Lebeck with Michael Rush and Gilbertonn Moreaux
2-4pm / cover $10 at the door
grunt gallery
116-350 East 2nd Ave., Vancouver
The Forest and the Trees: Diverse West Coast artists meet and make music
Hosts: Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bess Durey
with special guest Terra Grimard
2-4pm / cover $10 at the door
grunt gallery
116-350 East 2nd Ave., Vancouver
SUNSHINE COAST VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP
with KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN
SUNDAY APRIL 25
1:00 to 3:30
Music Makers Studio
Fee: $45
Singers should come prepared with a song and chord chart.
SUNSHINE COAST PRIVATE LESSONS
You can book a private lesson for Sunday afternoon(25th) or Monday(26th) morning. One hour lessons - $50
To register, contact Music Makers
All payments made to Music Makers
4787 Laurel Ave, Sechelt BC VON 3A2
Ravin’ Song: Two great West Coast voices celebrate the music of what happens
Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bess Durey
with Chris Gestrin piano/keys, André Lachance bass, Evan Arntzen sax, Tom Foster drums, and special guest Amanda Tosoff piano/keys
8pm / cover $10 at the door
Vancouver Community College
1155 East Broadway, Vancouver
The Forest and the Trees: Diverse West Coast artists meet and make music
Host: Kate Hammett-Vaughan
with special guest Adam Robert Thomas
2-4pm / cover $10 at the door
grunt gallery
116-350 East 2nd Ave., Vancouver
COAST CAPITOL JAZZILLA
This Sunday afternoon pre-Oscar show warms you up for the big event by celebrating songs that were nominated or won an Oscar! Featuring a killer line-up of singers: Jennifer Scott, Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Karin Plato, June Katz, The Sojourners (Marcus Mosely, Wil Sanders and Ron Small), Melody Diachun, Matthew Smith, Robyn McCorquodale, Don Stewart, Guy Wilkins, Katherine Borthwick, Deborah Ledon, Bria Skonberg, Alita Dupray, Dawn Chubai, Sami Douba, and Tom Arntzen.
Performance Works on Granville Island
Doors 1pm Show 2pm
Tickets online at www.shootingstarsfoundation.org
Table Seating (reserved) $35
Festival Seating $27
(Limited table seating available. Table seats four. Reservations less than four will be combined.)
Kate Hammett-Vaughan / André Lachance / Jillian Lebeck Trio
Sunday March 7th
Cellar Jazz Club
6-11 with sets at 7:30 and 9:00
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Cover
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bill Coon
Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons
A Jazz Valentine. Two of Canada’s finest jazz artists in an evening of classic love songs and little-known gems. Juno-nominated jazz vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan and guitarist Bill Coon (National Jazz Awards 2009 Guitarist of the Year) make enchanting music together.
Tickets ($20) from Wind Song Gallery or Monkeychip’s in Sechelt, MELOmania in Roberts Creek, and Coast Princess Books in Gibsons.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
featuring Bill Coon on guitar (Feb 4 &5), and Jillian Lebeck on piano (Feb 6) with André Lachance (bass)
O’Doul’s
9pm-midnight
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
Thursday, December 24th
A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE JAZZ VESPERS with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Jazz Vespers
4 pm
St. Andrews Wesley Church
1012 Nelson Street (at Burrard), Vancouver, B.C.
No admission charge, but all donations at the service go to charity.
Sunday and Monday, December 20th and 21st
WE THREE QUEENS: A Christmas Vocal Trio spectacular with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway / 2 sets at 8:30 and 10pm
Cover $15
A swinging holiday tradition, this year we’ll perform two nights! Christmas standards, originals and songs from around the globe. These concerts always sell out, so book your table early!
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS - JAZZ AND GOSPEL STYLE
Vancouver’s fabulous Good Noise Gospel Choir is joined by Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato**
Christ Church Cathedral, Georgia & Burrard, Vancouver BC
7:30pm
THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS - JAZZ AND GOSPEL STYLE
Vancouver’s fabulous Good Noise Gospel Choir is joined by Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato**
3:00 pm
Fraserview Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC
KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN QUINTET
The Juno-nominated Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet performs their distinctive mix of standards and little known gems. Interactive, swinging, and very cool, Hammett-Vaughan’s band of ten years features Chris Gestrin piano, André Lachance bass, Tom Foster drums, and special guest Evan Arntzen sax/clarinet.
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway / 2 sets at 8:30 and 10:15pm
Cover $12
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
JEEPERS CREEPERS - HALLOWEEN SPOOKS WITH THE NIGHT CRAWLERS
Guest vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan, with Chris Gestrin organ, Jesse Cahill drums, Cory Weeds tenor saxophone, and André Lachance guitar.
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway / 2 sets at 8:30 and 10:15pm
Cover: $10
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
JAZZ VESPERS at St. Andrews-Wesley Church
featuring Chris Gestrin (piano) André Lachance (bass) Tom Foster (drums)
St.Andrews Wesley Church
1012 Nelson Street (at Burrard), Vancouver, B.C.
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
No admission charge, but all donations go to musicians.
A LIVE CD RECORDING WITH THE KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN TRIO
featuring Chris Gestrin (piano) and André Lachance (bass)
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway / Two sets at 7:30 and 9:00
$10 cover charge
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
featuring Chris Gestrin (piano) and André Lachance (bass)
O’Doul’s
9pm-midnight
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
3:00-5:00pm PM FREE CONCERT!
KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN AND BILL COON
Granville Island Brewing Taproom
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival presents Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bill Coon in a free concert. Two of Canada’s finest jazz artists, vocalist Hammett-Vaughan and guitarist Coon make enchanting music together. A rare evening of intimate music featuring swing standards, gorgeous ballads, Latin classics and little-known gems.
4:00-5:00pm PM FREE CONCERT!
KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN QUINTET
*Roundhouse Festival Hall / Roundhouse Community Centre
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival presents the acclaimed Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet in a free concert.
One of Canada’s most distinctive jazz artists, Vancouver-based Kate Hammett-Vaughan’s adventurous, assured, and hip vocals have earned her three Juno nominations. The Toronto Star hails her as “a marvelous storyteller…with the knack of making everything she attempts sound newly minted,” while CODA magazine calls her simply “the finest jazz standards singer in Canada.” In this new program of all-Canadian music, Hammett-Vaughan returns to her musical roots, exploring compositions by icons Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Ian Tyson, Gino Vanelli, Feist, and others. She is supported and challenged at every turn by her remarkable band of over a decade. With Chris Gestrin piano, André Lachance bass, Tom Foster drums, James Danderfer clarinet.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
9-11:30pm
O’Doul’s
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
An evening of great trio jazz featuring André Lachance bass and Chris Gestrin piano.
A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan: featuring Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Three of Vancouver’s favourite jazz singers, Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Karin Plato and Jennifer Scott pay tribute to three legends of jazz singing, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday & Sarah Vaughan.
Venue: Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver
on the waterfront near John Lawson Park
Showtime: 7:30pm
Tickets: $15.00 Members $17.00 Non-Members
A coffee-house scholarship fundraiser for the wonderful BC Swing Camp!
Featuring performances by Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Karin Plato, Bruce Clausen, Michael Creber, John Lyon and Friends, Jerry Silver and Friends, Don Fraser, and the In the Groove Swing Vocal Ensemble.
Venue: Friends Meeting House, 1090 West 70th Avenue
(one block west of Oak Street)
Doors will open at 7:15pm
Performances begin at 8pm
Admission is by suggested donation of $5 to $20. Sorrento Centre will issue a tax receipt for any donation over $10. See you there!
Showtime: 8pm
Al Whittle Theatre
450 Main Street
Wolfville, NS
For ticket and jazz workshop information, visit
http://www.deeprootsmusic.ca
Showtime: 8pm
Largo Resto Club
643, rue Saint-Joseph Est
Québec, QC
Ticket price: $20
On sale at the restaurant
Reservations: 418 529-3111
For jazz workshop information, visit
website: www.largorestoclub.com
Showtime: 9:30pm
Café Paradiso
199 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON
http://www.bcscene.ca/en/events/eventDetails.asp?eID=384
WORKSHOP
1-3pm
Alcorn Music Studios Inside the Music series presents “Jazz Standards
Workshop” with Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bill Coon. Saturday May 2nd, visit
www.alcornmusicstudios.com for details.
Showtime: 7pm
Belle Epoque Room at the Academy of Spherical Arts
1 Snooker Street in Toronto’s Liberty Village
The main intersection is King Street and Dufferin Street
416-532-2782
Showtime: 8pm
Medicine Hat Cultural Centre
299 College Drive SE, Medicine Hat, AB
(403) 529-3880
Tickets available at the Cultural Centre Office
($15 adults, $7 students/seniors) or at the door.
http://www.mhc.ab.ca/conservatory
Showtime: 9pm
Beat Niq Social Club
811 1st Street SW, Calgary, AB
Tickets: $9 at the club
http://www.beatniq.com/
For reservations call (403) 263-1650
For jazz workshop information, contact help!
Doors at 8pm
Showtime: First set 8:30 - 9:30
Le Bistro
Suite 100
3850 Hillsdale St
Regina, SK
(306) 566-6020
http://www.jazzregina.ca/
Doors at 8pm
Showtime: 9pm
Yardbird Suite
11 Tommy Banks Way,
(Corner of 102 Street & 86 Avenue)
Edmonton, AB
(780) 432-0428
www.yardbirdsuite.com
Saturday, April 18, 2009, 8:00pm
Barking Sphinx Performance Society presents
Audiocentricities
The Ironworks
235 Alexander Street
Featuring musicians from Talking Pictures and the original NOW Orchestra!
Tickets $15 (general) / $12 (students, seniors) at Zulu, Highlife and at the door
Info: 604 683 8240
FRIDAY, APRIL 17th at 8pm
Playwright’s Theatre Centre
1398 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, 3rd floor (there is an elevator).
Admission $5
Enjoy an evening of free and structured vocal improvisations with the VOXYmusic Community Improv Choir. It’s zany, fun, and intense, connecting us all to the heart of communication… the human voice.
The #50 Bus runs to Granville Island. Visit Translink.com to find your connection.
A one-time only double bill! Kate shares the stage with the amazing Edmonton-based singer/songwriter Ann Vriend. Ann is celebrated internationally. Firmly rooted in pop music, Vriend exudes originality and flair. Her lyrics inspire comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Paul Simon. Her extraordinary voice is equal parts Dolly Parton and Aretha Franklin, and her songs are literary, poetic and intelligent. Kate will be accompanied by the wonderful young pianist Amanda Tosoff. Tickets at the door.
Sunday, March 29th , 8pm
CocoaNymph Chocolates & Confections
3739 W. 10th Ave (at Alma)
Vancouver, BC
604.222.4477
www.cocoanymph.com
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
featuring Chris Gestrin (piano) and André Lachance (bass) Feb. 26th
featuring Bill Coon (guitar) and André Lachance (bass) Feb. 27th/28th
O’Doul’s
9pm-midnight
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
1:00-3:00 PM FREE CONCERT!
KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN AND BILL COON
Granville Island Brewing Taproom
The annual Winterruption Festival on Granville Island presents Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bill Coon in a free concert. Two of Canada’s finest jazz artists, vocalist Hammett-Vaughan and guitarist Coon make enchanting music together. A rare evening of intimate music featuring swing standards, gorgeous ballads, Latin classics and little-known gems.
A TRIBUTE TO OSCAR PETERSON
Performing Arts Theatre, Capilano University
2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver
Join the Cap College “A” Band, NiteCap and faculty guests as they pay tribute to a legend of Canadian jazz. Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
JAZZILLA: A MONSTER JAZZ EVENT!
River Rock Casino, Richmond, BC
www.shootingstarsfoundation.org/jazzilla.asp
A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE JAZZ VESPERS with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Jazz Vespers
4 pm
St. Andrews Wesley Church
1012 Nelson Street (at Burrard), Vancouver, B.C.
No admission charge, but all donations at the service go to charity.
WE THREE QUEENS: A Christmas Vocal Trio spectacular with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway / 2 sets at 8:30 and 10pm
A swinging holiday tradition, this year we’ll perform two nights! Christmas standards, originals and songs from around the globe. These concerts always sell out, so book your table early!
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Kate HV: Cellar Jazz Club Artist in Residence #4/4
COMING BACK TO YOU: Songs by Canadian Artists
Kate Hammett-Vaughan with Chris Gestrin, André Lachance, Tom Foster, and special guest James Danderfer (Clarinet)
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Sets at 8:30 and 10:00 pm
Cover charge $10, Food and drink minimum $10
Coming Back To You: A musical dream is finally taking shape. With my long-time friends and bandmates Chris Gestrin piano, André Lachance bass and Tom Foster drums, plus a special guest horn player, we’ll play two sets of music by Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Sylvia Tyson, Gino Vanelli, Gilles Vigneault, Neil Young, and many more!
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Kate HV: Cellar Jazz Club Artist in Residence #4/4
COMING BACK TO YOU: Songs by Canadian Artists
Kate Hammett-Vaughan with Chris Gestrin, André Lachance, Tom Foster, and special guest James Danderfer (Clarinet)
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Sets at 8:30 and 10:00 pm
Cover charge $10, Food and drink minimum $10
Coming Back To You: A musical dream is finally taking shape. With my long-time friends and bandmates Chris Gestrin piano, André Lachance bass and Tom Foster drums, plus a special guest horn player, we’ll play two sets of music by Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Sylvia Tyson, Gino Vanelli, Gilles Vigneault, Neil Young, and many more!
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Kate HV: Cellar Jazz Club Artist in Residence #3/4
SONGS OF PARIS, RIO & BERLIN: Kate Hammett-Vaughan with Bill Coon, Rene Worst, Phil Belanger and Bruce Clausen
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Sets at 8:30 and 10:00 pm
Cover charge $10, Food and drink minimum $10
An evening of great songs by Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, Michel Legrand, Antonio Carlos Jobim and more. From cabaret classics like Surabaya Johnny to Piaf torch songs, the night includes Parisian chansons, tango, bossa nova and choro! Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
featuring Chris Gestrin (piano) and André Lachance (bass)
O’Doul’s
9pm-midnight
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
A special evening with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Vancouver Club
Kate HV: Cellar Jazz Club Artist in Residence #2/4
KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN and BILL COON
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Sets at 8:30 and 10:00 pm
Cover charge $10, Food and drink minimum $10
CD Release concert! Join us for the official release of Imagination: Live at the Cellar, the new duo recording. Two of Canada’s finest jazz artists, vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan and guitarist Bill Coon make enchanting music together. A rare evening of intimate music featuring swing standards, gorgeous ballads, Latin classics and little-known gems.
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Kate HV: Cellar Jazz Club Artist in Residence #1/4
RE-BOP! A Tribute to the Vocal Artistry of LAMBERT HENDRICKS & ROSS featuring Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Carman J. Price and Matthew Smith
Teaching and performing at the BC Swing Workshop
http://www.musicworkshops.ca/Swinghomepage/Index.htm
Host and performer at The Leonard Cohen Event in Edmonton
http://leonardcohenevent.info/the-event-program
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet
8-11pm
The Ironworks
235 Alexander Street
Vancouver, B.C.
http://www.theironworks.ca/
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
9-11:30pm
O’Doul’s
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bill Coon
5-7pm
Taproom at Granville Island Brewing
1414 Cartwright Street, Granville Island
Join the fun as North Vancouver’s intimate Presentation House presents their annual Gala Fundraising Extravaganza featuring an intimate evening of jazz standards with Kate Hammett-Vaughan and friends. Your $70 ticket gives you: the Kate Hammett-Vaughan concert, silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres, entry for door prizes, and a membership to Presentation House Theatre which includes 2 tickets to a preview presentation of the 2009 Third Street Theatre Series. Such a deal! You won’t want to miss this delightful evening.
VOXYmusic - a very vocal event
VCC King Edward Campus, 1155 East Broadway
In the Auditorium, Level 2
The culmination of a 10-week series of vocal improv workshops, VOXYmusic is a one-of-a-kind vocal happening that takes the vox out of the box! Join our choir of intrepid vocal artists for an evening of deep listening, imagination, and musical invention. Celebrating the power and possibilities of the voice, VOXYmusic is a multi-tradition/multi-cultural evening of vocal games, scores, texts and songs. Founded and directed by two of the West Coast’s most engaging and interesting singers — Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Carol Sawyer — VOXYmusic will feature solos and small ensembles, as well as conducted and spontaneous works for improvising choir. Wild, reverent, quirky, soulful and engaging – VOXYmusic connects us all to the heartbeat of communication, the human voice.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
featuring (Thursday and Friday) Chris Gestrin (piano) and Adam Thomas (bass)
AND (Saturday) Jillian Lebeck (piano) and Josh Cole (bass)
O’Doul’s
9pm-midnight
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
CBC RADIO BROADCAST on Hot Air
A SPECIAL ‘VOCALESE’ EDITION with guest host Kate Hammett-Vaughan
An introduction to the amazing art of jazz vocalese. A bit of history, a lot of singing, and some fantastic artists! We are on the air on Saturday, March 15th at 5:05 p.m. (6:05 p.m. MT) on CBC Radio One. Or, regardless of where you live, you can listen online. Visit CBC Radio One:
6:05 p.m. if you live in the Mountain time zone
7:05 p.m. … Central time zone
8:05 p.m. … Eastern time zone
9:05 p.m. … Atlantic time zone etc.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
with Chris Sigerson and Jon Bentley
Jazz Vespers
4 pm
St. Andrews Wesley Church
1012 Nelson Street (at Burrard), Vancouver, B.C.
WINTERRUPTION presents the KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN QUINTET
featuring Chris Gestrin, Jon Bentley, André Lachance and Tom Foster
Performance Works
1218 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.
RE-BOP! A Tribute to the Vocal Artistry of LAMBERT HENDRICKS & ROSS featuring Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Carman J. Price and Matthew Smith
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Sets at 7.30 and 9:15 pm
Be-bop lives! Hear bop vocalese classics by Lambert Hendricks and Ross, the greatest vocal group in jazz history, performed by three of Vancouver’s top jazz singers. Guaranteed to be a night of swinging vocal fun with the ultra-swinging rhythm section of Miles Black on piano, Jodi Proznick on bass and Craig Scott on drums.
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
A JAZZ VALENTINE featuring Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Kay Meek Centre
1700 Mathers Avenue
West Vancouver, B.C.
All you need is LOVE! Join us for this special evening of love songs, a part of the 3rd Annual WinterSong Festival in West Vancouver.
Call the Kay Meek Centre box office at 604-913-3634 for reservations. Visit www.wintersong.ca for more details on the festival.
KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN and BILL COON
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Saturday sets at 8.30 and 10:15 pm
Sunday sets at 7.30 and 9:15 pm
A LIVE recording session! Two of Canada’s finest jazz artists, vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan and guitarist Bill Coon make enchanting music together. A rare evening of intimate music featuring swing standards, gorgeous ballads, Latin classics and little-known gems.
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
JAZZILLA: A MONSTER JAZZ EVENT!
River Rock Casino
Richmond, BC
www.shootingstarsfoundation.org/jazzilla.asp
A TRIBUTE TO DUKE ELLINGTON
Performing Arts Theatre, Capilano College
2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver
Join the Cap College “A” Band, NiteCap and faculty guests as they pay tribute to a founding father of jazz. During his lifetime, Duke Ellington was widely regarded as an ambassador of American music and culture due to his combined talents of orchestration and band leading, coupled with his charismatic personality and magnanimous presence. Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE JAZZ VESPERS with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Jazz Vespers
4 pm
St. Andrews Wesley Church
1012 Nelson Street (at Burrard), Vancouver, B.C.
4pm
CBC RADIO BROADCAST on Hot Air WE THREE QUEENS: A Christmas Vocal Trio spectacular with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
We’ve recorded our favourite three part arrangements for BC’s favourite CBC jazz show, Hot Air. Catch us in interview and performance on Saturday, December 22nd at 5:05 p.m. (6:05 p.m. MT) on CBC Radio One. Or, regardless of where you live, you can listen online. Visit CBC Radio One:
6:05 p.m. if you live in the Mountain time zone
7:05 p.m. … Central time zone
8:05 p.m. … Eastern time zone
9:05 p.m. … Atlantic time zone etc.
WE THREE QUEENS: A Christmas Vocal Trio spectacular with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
A swinging holiday tradition, this year we’ll perform two nights! Christmas standards, originals and songs from around the globe. These concerts always sell out, so book your table early!
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Doors open at 6pm
A Christmas Concert to benefit the Out Of The Cold Program
Fairview Baptist Church
1708 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver
I’m very happy to be invited to be a part of this lovely and soulful annual concert. The wonderful pianist Chris Sigerson is joined by the great Canadian saxophonist Campbell Ryga and bassist Doug Stephenson
Tickets at the door, pay as you can. Recommended ticket price is $15.
Starry Night: Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Starry Night
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Doors 7:00 pm Show 8:00 pm
We three are very happy to be a part of one of Vancouver’s great fundraising events. Shooting Stars Foundation presents the 21st annual Starry Night, featuring Vancouver actor and musician Jim Byrnes, the amzing singer Roy Forbes, the fabulous Romanian violinist Lache Cercel and many more. Get your tickets early!
Kate Hammett-Vaughan with Bill Anschell Trio
Featuring Jeff Johnson bass and John Bishop drums
EASTSIDE JAZZ CLUB ANNUAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004.
2-5pm
Tickets ($20) are available for sale at Ticket Window 206 325 6500
or at Sherman Clay Bellevue 425 454 0633
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quartet
Oasis Lounge
1240 Thurlow Street (at Davie)
8.30 - 10:30pm
With Chris Gestrin piano, Adam Thomas bass, and Tom Foster drums.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
O’Doul’s
1300 Robson
9pm-midnight
With a brand new CD, So Lucky To Be Me, this swinging and interactive trio features Chris Gestrin piano and André Lachance guitar/bass. Read a review of the new CD.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bill Coon
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Sets at 8.30 and 10:15 pm
Two of Canada’s finest jazz artists, vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan and guitarist Bill Coon make enchanting music together. A rare evening of intimate music featuring swing standards, gorgeous ballads, Latin classics and little-known gems.
(Special offer from the Cellar: Come early and have dinner! Entrees are 2 for 1.) Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
The NOW Orchestra
ELECTRIC DREAMS
The Ironworks
The NOW Orchestra with special guests Stefan Smulovitz, Ron Samworth and JP Carter.
One of the world’s most acclaimed improvising large ensembles explores the use of electronics in an acoustic group.
Tickets: $20/general, $15/members, $5/students with a student card.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Vancouver Club
A double bill with vocalist June Katz, featuring Amanda Tosoff piano and Jodi Proznick bass.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quartet
Oasis Pub
1240 Thurlow Street (at Davie)
8.30 - 10:30pm
With Chris Gestrin piano, André Lachance bass, and Tom Foster drums.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Jazz on the Rocks festival
featuring Chris Gestrin piano and André Lachance bass
7.30pm
Tree Frog Bistro
Texada Island
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Jazz on the Rocks festival
featuring Chris Gestrin piano and André Lachance bass
Jazz Mine
Texada Island
Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bill Coon
Sculptor’s Society of BC
featuring Bill Coon guitar
6pm-8:30pm
Van Dusen Gardens
5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
featuring Chris Gestrin, Jon Bentley, André Lachance and Tom Foster
10 to 11.30 pm
Performance Works
1218 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
featuring Chris Gestrin piano and Adam Thomas bass
9 pm to midnight
O’Doul’s
1300 Robson Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
with Chris Sigerson and Jon Bentley
Jazz Vespers
4 pm
St. Andrews Wesley Church
1012 Nelson Street (at Burrard), Vancouver, B.C.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
CD Release! So Lucky To Be Me
featuring Bill Coon guitar and Darren Radtke bass
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C.
Reservations: www.cellarjazz.com
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
The Yardbird Suite
11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton
Tickets TBA early February
Reservations & Tickets: www.ticketmaster.ca or 604.451.8000 (tickets will also be available at the door)
Edmonton, AB
www.yardbirdsuite.com
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Beat Niq Jazz and Social Club
811 – 1st Street SW
Calgary, AB
Tickets: $15 at the door
Doors: 8 p.m. (show starts at 9 p.m.)
Tel.: 403.263.1650
Members & Piq Niq Bistro dinner patrons can make reservations in the club.
www.beatniq.com
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
West End Cultural Centre
Winnipeg, MB
www.wecc.ca
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
Peterborough, ON
help!
www.quidnovis.com/kawarthajazz
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Music Room
6181 Lady Hammond Road
Halifax, NS
www.jazzeast.com
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Largo
643, rue St. Joseph Est.
Quebec City, PQ
Tickets: $20
Tel.: 418.529.3111
www.largorestoclub.com
Kate Hammett-Vaughan guest-hosts Disc Drive on CBC radio
www.cbc.ca/discdrive
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
O’Doul’s
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
Winterruption Festival on Granville Island
Kate Hammett-Vaughan voice and Andre Lachance guitar
Dockside Lounge, Granville Island Hotel
7-10pm
Admission Free
www.winterruption.com
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet
The Cellar Jazz Club
3611 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
www.cellarjazz.com
Jazzilla: A Monster Jazz Event
River Rock Casino
Richmond, BC
www.shootingstarsfoundation.org/jazzilla.asp