The Vancouver Jazz Scene

The Vancouver Jazz Scene

Cradled between mountains and ocean, Vancouver’s jazz scene flows with creativity, openness, and West Coast cool. This collection showcases the city’s rich musical tapestry—from smoky clubs in Gastown to avant-garde loft sessions and seaside festivals. Home to boundary-pushing improvisers, lyrical composers, and deep-pocket rhythm sections, The Vancouver Jazz Scene blends tradition with experimentation, reflecting the diverse spirit of the city itself. A soundtrack of rain, rhythm, and reinvention.

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Compilation Ingrid Jensen - Fallin' Jazz Vancouver
Compilation The Brad Turner Quartet - Nomad Jazz Vancouver
Don Thompson Nobody's Heart Belongs to Me Circles
Judy Ginn (Walchuk) I'll Walk Alone The Songs of Judy Ginn, Orchestra Directed By Doug Parker
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Babalu Swingin' & Singin' (With Juliette)
Bob Bell Necropolis 2 Necropolis
Black Cultured Pearl Don't Get Around Much Anymore Pearl
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Christmas in Hawaii Beautiful Canada
Mark Hasselbach Bodega Bay Perspective: Solar Winds
Ian McDougall The Very Thought of You The Very Thought Of You
Martin Slavin Sextet Deep Purple ST (split with Charles Coleman Trio)
Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* Gospel Medley: Swing Low Chariot; Amen; Michael Row Your Boat Ashore; He's Got the Whole World in His Hands Amist the Black Eyes
Lynne McNeil Another Way I Did It!...My Way
Bobby Hales Big Band What Would I Do Without You Vancouver Instrumental
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Sunrise, Sunset (vocals Juliette) Swingin' & Singin' (With Juliette)
Dale Jacobs Without Reservation Live at Puccini's
Bruce Tilden Maybe This Time Together Ensemble
Judy Ginn (Walchuk) I'm Beginning to See The Light vocalist, with Doug Parker Orchestra (split with Mary-Lou Collins & Ricky Hyslop Orchestra)
Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* Givin' Up the Man I Love Amist the Black Eyes
Doug Parker We've Only Just Begun Vancouver Big Band
Pacific Salt So Be It Jazz Canadiana
Fraser MacPherson Cotton Jenny Fraser's Flutes
Mart Kenney No Strings Medley Classics
Dal Richards & his Orchestra As Time Goes By A Tribute to the Crooners
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Dancing In The Dark A Tribute to the Crooners
Vic Centro Sextet Gone With the Wind ST
Compilation Oliver Gannon - Quicksilver Jazz Vancouver
Dale Jacobs A Last Look at the Summer Live at Puccini's
Joani Taylor Alfie Joani Taylor with Dave Robbins Orchestra and the Numerality Singers
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Land of Make Belief Beautiful Canada
Ian McDougall Sixth Sense Warmth Of The Horn (Ian McDougall Quartet)
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Blues in the Night Dal Richards! And Friends
Compilation Ian McDougall - Stonesong CBC Comp 409
Bruce Tilden Groovin' Looking Back
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Rudolph's Son Beautiful Canada
Compilation The Ian McDougall Sextet - Ian Leaps Out Jazz Vancouver
Compilation Kenny Coleman With The London Philharmonic Orchestra - You Again Jazz Vancouver
Dal Richards & his Orchestra I Must Know (vocals Juliette) Swingin' & Singin' (With Juliette)
Dal Richards & his Orchestra How High the Moon Swingin' & Singin' (With Juliette)
Dal Richards & his Orchestra 12th Street Rag Swing Is In... Vol. II
Bruce Tilden Goodmorning Heartache Together Ensemble
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Daddy Hear My Plea Beautiful Canada
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Steppin Out With My Baby Dal Richards! And Friends
Bobby Hales Big Band Minor Event: Drum Solo One of My Bags
Black Cultured Pearl Intro to Pearl Pearl
Dal Richards & his Orchestra I'll Never Smile Again A Tribute to the Crooners
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Sing Sing Sing Dal Richards! And Friends
Marty Gillan All I Ever Need Is You With Doug Parker Band
Don Thompson Circles Circles
Doug Parker Profile Vancouver Instrumental
Dal Richards & his Orchestra In the Mood Dal Richards! And Friends
Mart Kenney P.S. I Love You Songs of Norma Locke
Dale Jacobs Splash Live at Puccini's
Pacific Salt You're My Little Sweetheart ST
Don Thompson Sasha's Delight Country Place
Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* Country Feelin' Amist the Black Eyes
Deep Cove Big Band Begin the Beguine ST
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Nothing is as Nice Beautiful Canada
Don Thompson Skye Boat Song Circles
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Strike Up the Band Swing Is In... Vol. II
Dave Robbins Band Westcoasting (feat. Dave Quarin & Chris Gage) Happy Faces
Don Thompson Royal Blue Circles
Doug Parker The Accents - Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.) (Bossa Nova Version) Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.)
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Some of These Days, Bill Bailey (vocals Juliette) Swingin' & Singin' (With Juliette)
Doug Parker If Vancouver Big Band
Black Cultured Pearl Wynton 2 Goin' Down Home
Pacific Salt Raw Toast Jazz Canadiana
Ian McDougall You Go to My Head The Very Thought Of You
Mart Kenney Sometimes (vocals Georgia Dey) Classics
Compilation Ian McDougall - Mirage CBC Comp 409
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Girl From Ipanema Swingin' & Singin' (With Juliette)
Bruce Tilden From a Distace Looking Back
Ian McDougall Carrol, Cordova and Hastings Music by Ian McDougall
Fraser MacPherson Ballad of the Sad Young Men With The Doug Parker Orchestra (Vancouver flutist)
Bruce Davis Quintet Buffalo Daze Buffalo Daze b/w Saskatchewan I Love You
Dave Robbins Band Ripple Rock (Don Clark) ST
Lynne McNeil Lush Life I Did It!...My Way
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Only Want One Wife Beautiful Canada
Dal Richards & his Orchestra (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 Swing Is In... Vol. II
Dal Richards & his Orchestra On The Sunny Side of the Street Swing Is In... Vol. II
Fraser MacPherson It's a Musical World With The Doug Parker Orchestra (Vancouver flutist)
Pacific Salt Country Detour Vancouver Instrumental Group
Joani Taylor Free Again Joani Taylor with Dave Robbins Orchestra and the Numerality Singers
Ian McDougall I'm Through With Love The Very Thought Of You
Ian McDougall It Had to Be You The Very Thought Of You
Ian McDougall Consider This Rio (Ron Johnston, Ian McDougall, Oliver Gannon)
Deep Cove Big Band Pennsylvania 6-5000 ST
Ian McDougall Blue Skies Warmth Of The Horn (Ian McDougall Quartet)
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Nobody Loves Me Beautiful Canada
Ian McDougall Fly Away Just a Song
Dave Robbins Band March Winds Blow (feat. Fraser Macpherson) Happy Faces
Ian McDougall Wouldn't You Like Just a Song
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Stardust A Tribute to the Crooners
Ian McDougall How Long Has This Been Going On? Warmth Of The Horn (Ian McDougall Quartet)
Ian McDougall Musette Rio (Ron Johnston, Ian McDougall, Oliver Gannon)
Don Thompson Windows Circles
Dale Jacobs It's Only The Perfect Love Live at Puccini's
Mart Kenney Heart of Mine (vocals Georgia Dey) Classics
Dave Robbins Band Mr. Bojangles ST
Joani Taylor Can't Take My Eyes Off of You Joani Taylor with Dave Robbins Orchestra and the Numerality Singers

The Hockey Theme

Compilation

Looking Back

Bruce Tilden

Bruce Tilden - Lookinn Back CD

Bruce Tilden - Lookinn Back INSIDE

Bruce Tilden - Lookinn Back BACK

Bruce Tilden - Lookinn Back INLAY

Together Ensemble

Amist the Black Eyes

Shirley Granger - Amist the Black Eyes MINT LABEL 02

Shirley Granger - Amist the Black Eyes MINT LABEL 01

Shirley Granger - Amist the Black Eyes MINT BACK

Granger, Shirley (Shirley Fay, Shirley Lewis)*

Granger, Shirley (Shirley Lewis)*

Granger, Shirley (Shirley Lewis)*

Granger, Shirley (Shirley Lewis)*

Up 'Til Now

New Orchestra Quintet

New Orchestra Quintet - Up 'Til Now BACK

I Did It!...My Way

Lynne McNeil - I Did It My Way BACK

McNeil, Lynne

Swing Is In... Vol. II

Lynne and Stephanie - The Montage

McNeil, Lynne

McNeil, Lynne

Happy Faces

Robbins, Dave Band

ST

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