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
Mark Hasselbach Desert Planet Perspective: Solar Winds
Lynne McNeil Song for Donnie (Lynne McNeil) I Did It!...My Way
Sibel Thrasher Road to Paradise Road to Paradise
Fraser MacPherson Colour of the Rainbow The Sounds of Fraser MacPherson with the Doug Parker Orchestra
Mart Kenney and his Orchestra Canadian College Medley Part 2 (University of British Columbia - University of Western Ontario - University of Manitoba - University of Toronto Canadian College Medley Part 1 (McGill, UofAlberta, Dalhoussie, Queen's // Canadian College Medley Part 2 (UBC, UofW Ontario, Uof Manitoba, Uof Toronto
Don Thompson A Country Place Country Place
Compilation The Brad Turner Quartet - Nomad Jazz Vancouver
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Carousel Song Beautiful Canada
Dal Richards & his Orchestra I Love Being Here With You Dal Richards! And Friends
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Route 66 Swingin' & Singin' (With Juliette)
Lynne McNeil Lush Life I Did It!...My Way
Mark Hasselbach Kanoa Perspective: Solar Winds
Bruce Tilden What are You Doing the Rest of Your Life Looking Back
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Sunrise, Sunset (vocals Juliette) Swingin' & Singin' (With Juliette)
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Cheek to Cheek A Tribute to the Crooners
Judy Ginn (Walchuk) Alfie The Songs of Judy Ginn, Orchestra Directed By Doug Parker
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Stardust A Tribute to the Crooners
Compilation Miles & Miles Duo - Sweet and Lovely Jazz Vancouver
Black Cultured Pearl East of the Sun (And West of the Moon) Goin' Down Home
Judy Ginn (Walchuk) I'm Beginning to See The Light vocalist, with Doug Parker Orchestra (split with Mary-Lou Collins & Ricky Hyslop Orchestra)
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Out in the West Beautiful Canada
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Earl the Squirrel Beautiful Canada
Dale Jacobs Visions of Rio Live at Puccini's
Doug Parker The Jubilation Singers - Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.) (Folk Version) Jewel of the West (Beautiful B.C.)
Fraser MacPherson Gentle Rain The Sounds of Fraser MacPherson with the Doug Parker Orchestra
Ian McDougall The Eyes of a Child Music by Ian McDougall
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Nothing is as Nice Beautiful Canada
Ian McDougall Search Rio (Ron Johnston, Ian McDougall, Oliver Gannon)
Lynne McNeil My Love (Lynne McNeil) I Did It!...My Way
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Just Say a Prayer Beautiful Canada
Dale Jacobs What Else Live at Puccini's
Dave Robbins Band Happy Faces (feat. Fraser Macpherson) Happy Faces
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Walkin' On New Grass (vocals Juliette) Swingin' & Singin' (With Juliette)
Ian McDougall Sailing Just a Song
Bob Bell Necropolis 2 Necropolis
Bruce Tilden Dumferline Looking Back
Black Cultured Pearl Wrap Your Troubles Away Pearl
Dave Robbins Band Jean ST
P.J. Perry Candy Man Saxophone - Bobby Hales Orchestra, Vancouver
Bruce Tilden Groovin' Looking Back
Lynne McNeil Green, Green Grass of Home I Did It!...My Way
Dal Richards & his Orchestra I'm Going Home for Christmas Beautiful Canada
Joani Taylor In the Name of Love Joani Taylor with Dave Robbins Orchestra and the Numerality Singers
Pacific Salt P.J. Too! Jazz Canadiana
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Land of Make Belief Beautiful Canada
Dal Richards & his Orchestra What a Wonderful World Dal Richards! And Friends
Lynne McNeil Ragtime Annie I Did It!...My Way
Bobby Hales Big Band Fireball One of My Bags
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Bells of San Rafael Beautiful Canada
Fraser MacPherson Flute Juice Fraser's Flutes
Martin Slavin Sextet Maisquinada ST (split with Charles Coleman Trio)
Ian McDougall You Go to My Head Warmth Of The Horn (Ian McDougall Quartet)
Vic Centro Sextet Moonlight Serenade ST
Fraser MacPherson Pink and Purple Daisies The Sounds of Fraser MacPherson with the Doug Parker Orchestra
Vic Centro Sextet End of a Love Affair ST
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Honeysuckle Gal Beautiful Canada
Ian McDougall Centerpiece Warmth Of The Horn (Ian McDougall Quartet)
Joani Taylor Flyin' Angel CBC Comp 417 comp
Compilation Ian McDougall - Stonesong CBC Comp 409
Dal Richards & his Orchestra New York, New York Swingin' & Singin' (With Juliette)
Joani Taylor Walkin' Happy Joani Taylor with Dave Robbins Orchestra and the Numerality Singers
Pacific Salt Cycle Song Vancouver Instrumental Group
Miles Ramsay & Dave Robbins Big Band Don't Get Around Much Anymore From CBC Vancouver
Ian McDougall But Beautiful The Very Thought Of You
Dal Richards & his Orchestra The Hour of Parting (Instrumental) A Tribute to the Crooners
Compilation Ian McDougall - Seems Like Samba CBC Comp 409
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Strike Up the Band Swing Is In... Vol. II
Fifth Avenue Espresso Urban Sprawl
Vic Centro Sextet It's Only a Paper Moon ST
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Beautiful Canada Beautiful Canada
Shirley Granger (Shirley Fay Lewis)* Givin' Up the Man I Love Amist the Black Eyes
Judy Ginn (Walchuk) Come Back To Me vocalist, with Doug Parker Orchestra (split with Mary-Lou Collins & Ricky Hyslop Orchestra)
Mart Kenney Put On A Happy Face Songs of Norma Locke
Fifth Avenue Parker's Mood Urban Sprawl
Ian McDougall A Portrait of Jenny Rio (Ron Johnston, Ian McDougall, Oliver Gannon)
Mart Kenney It's Wonderful Classics
Bobby Hales Big Band Funlickity One of My Bags
Mart Kenney You Belong to My Heart (vocals Norma Locke) Classics
Compilation Ian McDougall - Parkway CBC Comp 409
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Lollipops And Roses A Tribute to the Crooners
Compilation Doug Parker Orchestra - The Immigrant CBC Comp 436
Doug Parker Doug Parker Big Band - Keepin' Myself for You Parker, Doug Big Band (split with Al Harris Ensemble)
Dave Robbins Band Canto de Oriole (feat. Bobby Hales) Happy Faces
Martin Slavin Sextet Charade ST (split with Charles Coleman Trio)
P.J. Perry Help Me Make it Through the Night Saxophone - Bobby Hales Orchestra, Vancouver
Mart Kenney I Thought About You Songs of Norma Locke
Vic Centro Sextet El Choclo ST
Miles Ramsay & Dave Robbins Big Band Time Was From CBC Vancouver
Pacific Salt Aztec ST
Dal Richards & his Orchestra The Hour of Parting Dal Richards! And Friends
Ian McDougall Killin' Time Just a Song
Compilation Diana Krall - As Long As I Live Jazz Vancouver
Mart Kenney The West, a Nest, and You Dear Classics
Ian McDougall The Very Thought of You The Very Thought Of You
Judy Ginn (Walchuk) So Long Dearie The Songs of Judy Ginn, Orchestra Directed By Doug Parker
Dal Richards & his Orchestra Babalu Swingin' & Singin' (With Juliette)
Miles Ramsay & Dave Robbins Big Band Going Out of My Head From CBC Vancouver
Bruce Tilden Dream a Little Dream of Me Looking Back
Fifth Avenue J.C. Urban Sprawl
Dal Richards & his Orchestra In the Mood Dal Richards! And Friends

One of My Bags

Vancouver Instrumental

Beautiful Canada

I Did It!...My Way

Urban Sprawl

Fifth Avenue

CD-Fifth Avenue - Urban Sprawl CD

CD-Fifth Avenue - Urban Sprawl INSIDE

CD-Fifth Avenue - Urban Sprawl BACK2

CD-Fifth Avenue - Urban Sprawl BACK

CD-Fifth Avenue - Urban Sprawl INLAY BACK

Classics

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)*

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