Feven Kidane’s powerhouse group pays homage to the Ethio Jazz greats live at the iconic Fox Cabaret, presented by Infidels Jazz.

Vancouver Trumpeter/Composer Thomas Houlden’s dynamic group plays his original compositions at one of the city’s top venues.

Thomas Houlden - Trumpet
John Nicholson - Saxophone
Chris Fraser - Guitar
Will Chernoff - Bass
Todd Stewart - Drums

Ukrainian Pianist/Accordianist/Composer Taras Luka premiers new works in an intimate duo setting in one of Vancouver’s most beloved new music venues.

RJ Abella’s Stereo Sonic covers the soundtrack of the classic video game series through a jazz fusion lens.

RJ Abella - Trumpet
John Nicholson - Tenor saxophone
Greg Dent - Trombone
Ma’afu Keteca - Baritone saxophone
Josh Krushel - Keyboards
Patrick Kao - Guitar
Piyotr Kao - Bass
Karl DeJong - Drums

Legendary Vancouver composer/trumpeter John Korsrud leads an all-star psychedelic funk orchestra at one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues, featuring Ron Samworth, Andre Lachance, Jocelyn Waugh, Brent Mah, John Nicholson, Ardeshir, and many more.

Chris Fraser’s Original Compositions played by some of Canada’s brightest young jazz talents at Tyrant Studios in downtown Vancouver, BC.

Chris Fraser - Guitar
John Nicholson - Saxophone
Rick Son - Piano
David Caballero - Bass
Todd Stewart - Drums

Jazz Evensong, Wednesday Jan 14/2025
Brentwood Presbyterian Church, Burnaby, BC

John Nicholson - Saxophone
Rick Son - Piano
Milo Johnson - Bass
Karl DeJong - Drums

Thrilled to be joining Teresa Marie and the Three at Frankies! You might even hear me on an instrument I don’t usually perform on.

Teresa Marie - Voice
John Nicholson - Saxophone
Dean Thiessen - Piano
Wynston Minckler - Bass
Tyler Murray - Drums

Two of Vancouvers top composer/improvisers and their new 7-piece group:

John Korsrud - Trumpet
Tony Wilson - Guitar
Ron Samworth - Guitar
Jeremy Berkman - Trombone
John Nicholson - Saxophone
James Meger - Bass
Todd Stewart - Drums

Apologies for not updating my shows recently! Upcoming gigs, coming right up.

John Nicholson - saxophone
Jason DeCouto - keyboards
Seb Chamney - Guitar
Colin Sankey - Electric Bass
Trent Otter - Drums

Vancouver’s most exciting new jazz-fusion group:

John Nicholson - saxophones
Trent Otter - drums and cymbals
Colin David Sankey - electric bass
Seb Chemney - guitar
Jason de Couto - keyboards

Outdoor concert with Vancouver jazz legend John Korsrud’s small group:

John Nicholson - tenor saxophone
Brent Mah - alto saxophone
Colin David Sankey - electric bass
Trent Otter - drums and cymbals
Jason de Couto - keyboards
John Korsrud - trumpet

A presentation of some lesser-known jazz standards at one of Vancouver’s premiere venues, featuring:

John Nicholson - Saxophone
Bill Coon - Guitar
Jodi Proznick - Bass

Sets at 6:30 and 8:30.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/3IN2uN9

Vancouver’s most exciting new jazz-fusion group:

John Nicholson - saxophones
Trent Otter - drums and cymbals
Colin David Sankey - electric bass
Seb Chemney - guitar
Jason de Couto - keyboards

Prolific jazz composer John Korsrud’s 13-piece all star band plays his psychedelic groove tunes and some 1970’s hits.

Chris Fraser - Guitar
John Nicholson - Saxophone
Eli Davidovici - Bass
Mili Hong - Drums

Rising pop star Mikey Jose in a showcase performance with his 9-piece band Bungalow

Rising pop star Mikey Jose in a showcase performance with his full 9-piece band Bungalow

Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2022
Ocean Artworks Pavilion, Granville Island

John Nicholson - Saxophone
Kevin Romain - Drums
Jeff Gammon - Bass
Special Guest Emma Augustsson - Cello

Up and coming Vancouver composer/arranger Thomas Houlden is joined by Toronto counterpart Chelsea McBride for an evening of Christmas/holiday standards arranged for large ensemble.

I’ll be playing saxophone and clarinet in the Jaelem Bhate Jazz Orchestra, performing the Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn arrangements of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite along with many of Vancouver’s finest musicians.

Presented by Symphony 21

Symphony 21 presents the Nutcracker in a way you’ve never heard! This holiday season, treat yourself to a performance of Tchaikovsky’s timeless ‘Nutcracker Suite’ (with additional selections from the ballet) in its full orchestral glory. Alongside this seasonal favourite, experience the thrill of a full-sized big band, made up of some of the best jazz musicians in Vancouver performing Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s arrangements of the Nutcracker.

Celebrate the season with Symphony 21!

BUY TICKETS WED DEC 15 2021 8PM Chan Shun Concert Hall

Symphony 21 will be performing the orchestral suite in the second half of the concert, while members of the Jaelem Bhate Jazz Orchestra will be presenting the Ellington and Strayhorn arrangements in the first. Both halves will also feature holiday favourites for both orchestra and jazz ensemble.

John Nicholson - Saxophone
Chris Fraser - Guitar
Jeff Gammon - Bass
Miles Wong - Drums

Livestream/In-Person Performance

John Nicholson - Saxophone
David Blake - Guitar
Conrad Good - Bass

Tickets:

Chris Fraser - Guitar
John Nicholson - Saxophone

Bassist Nick Arseneau’s original music performed with:

Marie Goudy - Trumpet
Patrick O’Reilly - Guitar
John Nicholson - Saxophone
Josh Smiley - Piano
Harry Vetro - Drums

Jenna Marie’s R&B outfit at the Rex, featuring:

John Nicholson - Saxophone
Jay Yoo - Guitar
Anthony D’Alessandro - Piano
Caleb Klager - Bass
Jason Martin - Drums