The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival features internationally acclaimed jazz, blues, gospel and pop musicians, northwest wines, fine art, food, exhibits, fun and sun!

Schedule of Events:

Gates open at 11 AM

12:00 - 1:00 pm: Saturday Best of the Northwest Band - Bridgetown Sextet - Vintage Hot Jazz

?Founded in 2008, The Bridgetown Sextet performs authentic 1920's and 30's jazz, stomp, blues, and swing with a trademark sound evoking Creole New Orleans, prohibition era Chicago, raucous 1920s Kansas City, and the swing of depression era Manhattan.  They perform music by icons of early jazz such as Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, and Bix Beiderbecke.  The band has performed at the Portland Jazz Festival, Seaside Jazz Festival, and major area clubs including the Jack London Revue, The 1905, Jimmy Mak's, The Blue Monk, and Duff's Garage.  The Bridgetown Sextet has cemented its reputation as a favorite among both audiences and dancers in the Pacific Northwest.

1:30 - 2:45 pm: Saturday Best of the Northwest Band - Jasnam Daya Singh Trio

Brazilian-born pianist and composer Jasnam Daya Singh now makes the Pacific Northwest his home.  His impeccable technique and introspective playing endear him to audiences and musicians alike.  Singh's Ekta: The Unity Project, was commissioned by Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble for the 2017 Montavilla Jazz Festival.  It is a multi-movement suite that incorporates a wide-range of tributaries of the jazz stylistic river—Brazilian choro and samba of Singh's country of birth, expansive European jazz and classical styles, and high-energy straight-ahead jazz.  Since 1991, he has made constant appearances at the Monterey Jazz Festival.  He has recorded and performed with great luminaries such as Paul McCandless, Ali Ryerson, Kenny Stahl, Claudia Villela, Charles Loos, Marcia Maria, Alex Acuna, and Alphonso Johnson. In 2009, Jasnam Daya Singh's CD Live at Caramoor with Jovino Santos Neto, received a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Album.

3:00 - 4:15 pm: National Act - Greta Matassa 

Over her 40-year career, Greta Matassa has become established as one of the great jazz singers of her time, and has worked with top jazz musicians in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and her native Seattle.  Greta has been voted Best Jazz Vocalist 8 times by Seattle jazz magazine Earshot.  She was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame in 2014.  For the last 20 years Greta has become one of the most unique and respected jazz educators, teaching and mentoring up-and-coming jazz singers from Seattle to Japan, Alaska to Kauai, and Chicago to New York.  She will be performing with her quintet which includes: trumpeter Paul Mazzio, bassist Clipper Anderson, guitarist Christopher Woitach, and drummer Mark Ivester.

4:45 - 6:00 pm: National Act - Stanley Jordan

Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits, to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works, Stanley Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected.  Jordan came to prominence with his 1985 album Magic Touch, a revolutionary project that placed him at the forefront of re-launching legendary Blue Note Records into a contemporary entity in jazz.  Magic Touch was at the top of Billboard's jazz chart for a stunning and record-breaking 51 weeks. The album became a gold-seller (over 500,000 sold in the U.S. alone) - outstanding for any jazz or instrumental CD.  Jordan performs as a soloist and with the Dave Matthews Band, the String Cheese Incident, Phil Lesh, Moe, and Umphrey's McGee.  Jordan has received four GRAMMY nominations.

6:30 - 7:45 pm: National Act - The Rumba Kings

The Rumba Kings is a band that defies musical boundaries.  Influenced by diverse musical genres ranging from the Spanish-guitar influence of The Gipsy Kings to the Mediterranean-inspired instrumental melodies of Yanni, The Rumba Kings captivate audiences with their diverse and romantic blend of Jazz, Latin, Pop, and Mediterranean music.  Formed by George Stevens (bouzouki and Spanish guitar) and Johnny Bacolas (bassist and songwriter), since 2018 they have gained a steady following on the west coast and nationally through the support of social media, fan engagement, and airplay on jazz stations like Seattle jazz station KNKX FM.  While their name suggests a focus on rumba, their style and musical repertoire is expansive and encompasses a myriad of musical influences, creating a rich and dynamic sound combined with a powerful 12-piece live stage show featuring guitars, bouzouki, mandolin, bass, Latin percussion, keyboards, strings, singers, saxophones, and dancers.  The Rumba Kings is more than a concert - it's a musical experience!

8:15 - 9:30 pm: Headline Artist - Arturo Sandoval

Arturo Sandoval's extraordinary contributions to jazz have earned him international acclaim and an impressive collection of accolades - including the 2024 Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Award, 10 GRAMMY Awards, and 22 GRAMMY nominations.  Sandoval's ability to effortlessly traverse genres and styles, showcasing his mastery of Latin jazz, bebop, and beyond, has garnered him widespread recognition as a versatile and trailblazing musician.  Sandoval's musical explorations have extended beyond traditional jazz, leading him to be a pioneer in the realm of Latin jazz.  As a composer and performer, he has fused elements of Afro-Cuban rhythms, Latin melodies, and jazz harmonies, creating a captivating and distinctive sound. His collaborations with prominent artists from various genres, including Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, and Alicia Keys, highlights his versatility and ability to bridge musical boundaries.