“… 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

2010 performances

Sunday, April 4 AFTERNOON

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

Sunday, April 11 AFTERNOON

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

Sunday, April 18 AFTERNOON

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

Sunday, April 25 AFTERNOON

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

Friday, April 30th EVENING

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

Sunday, May 2 (to be confirmed) AFTERNOON

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


recent performances

2010

Sunday, March 7th AFTERNOON

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.)

Sunday, March 7th EVENING

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.

Saturday, February 13th

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.

Thursday - Saturday, February 4, 5 & 6, 2010

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

2009

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.

Friday and Saturday, December 11th and 12th

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

Sunday, December 13, 2009

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

Friday and Saturday, November 6th and 7th

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.

Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st

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.

Sunday, September 13th at 4PM

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.

Sunday, August 30th

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.

Thursday - Saturday, August 27, 28 & 29, 2009

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

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES

Wednesday, July 1

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.

Sunday, July 5

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.

Sunday, July 5

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.

Tuesday, June 23rd

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

Saturday, June 20th

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!

KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN & BILL COON NATIONAL TOUR

WOLFVILLE , NS — Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Showtime: 8pm
Al Whittle Theatre
450 Main Street
Wolfville, NS

For ticket and jazz workshop information, visit
http://www.deeprootsmusic.ca

QUEBEC CITY, QC — Thursday, April 30th, 2009

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

OTTAWA, ON — Friday, May 1st, 2009

Showtime: 9:30pm
Café Paradiso
199 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON
http://www.bcscene.ca/en/events/eventDetails.asp?eID=384

OTTAWA, ON — Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

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.

TORONTO, ON — Sunday, May 3, 2009

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 

MEDICINE HAT, AB — Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

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

CALGARY, AB — Thursday, May 7th, 2009

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!

REGINA, SK — Friday, May 8th, 2009

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/

EDMONTON, AB — Saturday, May 9th, 2009

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

AUDIOCENTRICITIES

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

VOXYmusic Performance!

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.

KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN & ANN VRIEND

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

Thursday - Saturday, February 26th - 28th, 2009

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

Sunday, February 22nd

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.

Friday, January 25th

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.

Thursday, January 22nd

JAZZILLA: A MONSTER JAZZ EVENT!
River Rock Casino, Richmond, BC
www.shootingstarsfoundation.org/jazzilla.asp


2008

Wednesday, 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.

Monday and Tuesday, December 22nd and 23rd

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.

Wednesday, December 17th (NEW DATE! PLEASE NOTE)

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.

Wednesday, December 17th (NEW DATE! PLEASE NOTE)

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.

Wednesday, November 12th

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.

Thursday - Saturday, October 30th, 31st, November 1st, 2008

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

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

A special evening with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Vancouver Club

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

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.

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

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

Sunday, August 10- Friday, August 17

Teaching and performing at the BC Swing Workshop
http://www.musicworkshops.ca/Swinghomepage/Index.htm

Thursday, July 24-Saturday July 26

Host and performer at The Leonard Cohen Event in Edmonton
http://leonardcohenevent.info/the-event-program

Wednesday, June 25

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet
8-11pm
The Ironworks
235 Alexander Street
Vancouver, B.C.
http://www.theironworks.ca/

Tuesday, June 24

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
9-11:30pm
O’Doul’s
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm

Sunday, June 22

Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bill Coon
5-7pm
Taproom at Granville Island Brewing
1414 Cartwright Street, Granville Island

Thursday, June 12

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.

Friday, June 6

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.

Thursday - Saturday, April 17-19, 2008

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

Saturday, March 15th 5:05 -6pm

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.

Sunday, March 9th at 4pm

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.

Sunday, February 24th Noon -2pm

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.

Sunday, February 24th 7:30pm

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.

Thursday, February 14th

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.

Saturday and Sunday, February 9th and 10th

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.

Thursday, January 31st

JAZZILLA: A MONSTER JAZZ EVENT!
River Rock Casino
Richmond, BC
www.shootingstarsfoundation.org/jazzilla.asp

Friday, January 25th

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.


2007

Monday, 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.
4pm

Saturday, December 22nd

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.

Thursday and Friday, 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
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.

Saturday, December 1st at 7pm

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.

Monday, November 19

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!

Sunday, November 18th

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

Wednesday, November 14th

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.

Thursday-Saturday, October 18, 19 and 20

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.

Thursday, October 11

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.

Friday, September 21

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.

Wednesday, September 19

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Vancouver Club
A double bill with vocalist June Katz, featuring Amanda Tosoff piano and Jodi Proznick bass.

Wednesday, September 12

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.

Friday, July 27

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Jazz on the Rocks festival
featuring Chris Gestrin piano and André Lachance bass
7.30pm
Tree Frog Bistro
Texada Island

Saturday, July 28

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Jazz on the Rocks festival
featuring Chris Gestrin piano and André Lachance bass
Jazz Mine
Texada Island

Saturday, August 4th

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.

Sunday, July 1

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.

Wednesday, June 27

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.

Sunday, June 3

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.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

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

Saturday, April 21, 2007

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

Friday, April 20, 2007

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

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
West End Cultural Centre
Winnipeg, MB
www.wecc.ca

Saturday, April 14, 2007

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
Peterborough, ON
help!
www.quidnovis.com/kawarthajazz

Friday, April 13, 2007

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Music Room
6181 Lady Hammond Road
Halifax, NS
www.jazzeast.com

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Largo
643, rue St. Joseph Est.
Quebec City, PQ
Tickets: $20
Tel.: 418.529.3111
www.largorestoclub.com

Monday - Friday, April 2-6, 2007

Kate Hammett-Vaughan guest-hosts Disc Drive on CBC radio
www.cbc.ca/discdrive

Thursday - Saturday, March 8-10, 2007

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
O’Doul’s
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm

Saturday, February 24, 2007

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

Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007

Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet
The Cellar Jazz Club
3611 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
www.cellarjazz.com

Thursday, February 1, 2007

Jazzilla: A Monster Jazz Event
River Rock Casino
Richmond, BC
www.shootingstarsfoundation.org/jazzilla.asp