November 20th: Paul Caldwell
Paul Caldwell is back at Coquette!
Irish singer-songwriter Paul Caldwell has the ability to seamlessly blend the soul of Irish ballads with the nuance of Canadian folk music. His live performance can have you hanging on to every word or swaying to unforgettable melody’s.
December 4th: Van Django Trio
Van Django is Back!
music is well-rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930’s Paris France. Since the
group’s formation in 1998, they have toured extensively in Canada as
well as international forays to the US, Europe and China.
The group has had repeat performances at Djangofest Northwest
(DFNW) in 2008-2016 sharing the stage with gypsy jazz luminaries such
as the John Jorgenson Quintet, the legendary gypsy jazz guitarist
Romane and many others.
The group have released 4 CD’s: “Tiptoe Trip”, “Waltz in the Shape of a
Tree”, “Hotel Europe” and a Christmas CD with special guests titled,
“Cool Yule”. They have been well received and played on many radio
stations including; CBC, RDI, Espace Musique, NPR and Lyric FM in
Ireland CD.
Wednesday December 17th: Mad Jazz Live Celebrates Christmas
Join MAD JAZZ LIVE at Brasserie Coquette!
Dane Warren has had the privilege of travelling the world, bringing his love of big band music to thousands, through concerts, tours, and as a performer and entertainer aboard Holland America and Princess Cruise Lines. He has had the pleasure of performing with some of Canada’s most talent jazz musicians, such as Juno Award winning legend Rick Kilburn. He has also performed with the likes of Tom Arntzen, Dan Brubeck, Roy Styffe, Diane Lines, Joe Poole, Derry Bird, Dean Thiessen and many more…
With style and an air of cool, Dane definitely exudes the presence, talent and excitement that harkens back to an earlier era. Dane had great success with a world premiere concert series tour of
“Christmas with Sinatra” in 2018 in Victoria, Nanaimo, and Campbell River on Vancouver Island, and in 2019 in 6 different citites throughout the lower mainland bringing his love of vintage music, the big band era, and the iconic style of Frank Sinatra to a Christmas setting which received high praise from concert goers and critics alike. Recently he wrote, co-produced, co-directed with his lovely partner Mandy Rushton (the ‘M’ in MAD JAZZ LIVE), and starred in a “Bio-Musical” of the life of Frank Sinatra entitled “Ol’Blue Eyes” which was arrranged and scored by Dean Thiessen and a six piece little big band. The show had historic film, radio clips, multimedia and featured a live duet with Frank in his last performance of MY WAY generated through a mix of AI, voice isolation, and live band!
