Legendary Vancouver Composer/Trumpeter/Bandleader John Korsrud brings his new large ensemble project to The American, in partnership with Infidels Jazz.

Saba Amrei’s Quintet performs her arrangements of classic Iranian tunes.

Saba Amrei - Voice
John Nicholson - Saxophone
Julian Jayme - Guitar
Conrad Good - Bass
Todd Stewart - Drums

Legendary Vancouver Composer/Trumpeter/Bandleader John Korsrud leads a brand new large ensemble featuring some of the city’s top musicians.

Up and coming composer/saxophonist Ruthie Ha presents their original music played by a full big band featuring John Korsrud, Dean Thiessen, John Nicholson, Chris Fraser, and many more, presented by Infidels Jazz.

Bassist/Composer Marcus Abramzik assembles a powerful 6-piece group to bring the funk to top venue Guilt & Co. with his original compositions, plus some funk classics.

Marcus Abramzik - Bass
John Nicholson - Saxophone
Feven Kidane - Trumpet
Dean Thiessen - Keyboard
Francis Henson - Guitar
Eliot Doyle - Drums

Vancouver’s top dance band collabs with Frank Theatre to raise queer voices at the beautiful Hollywood.

American Songbook standards in a quaint cafe atmosphere with two of Vancouver’s top jazz musicians.

Jancis Bautista - Piano
John Nicholson - Saxophone

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