October 22nd: Steve Lloyd Smith Trio
For over three decades Bassist/Composer/Bandleader Steve Lloyd Smith has had the privilege
of writing over a hundred and twenty-five songs including fifteen suites, and the honour of
recording with some of the best musicians in New York (Richie Beirach, Billy Hart, Adam Rogers,
Clarence Penn, Taylor Eigsti, Eric Harland, Aaron Parks, Joe Dyson, Dayna Stephens, Victor
Gould, and Marcus Gilmore) and Vancouver (Dave Say, Kevin Elaschuk, Lisa Cay Miller, Dylan
van der Schyff, Dave Sikula, Tom Foster, Jillian Lebeck, Paul Townsend, Chris Gestrin, Joe Poole,
Dave Robbins, Andrew Skepasts, Dan Reynolds, and Nicholas Bracewell).
Tour De France Series: Alsace
Our Tour de France series lands in Alsace on Thursday, November 19th.
Over four courses designed by Chef Anthony Gunstone, we showcase the rich culinary heritage of a region where French and German traditions meet at the table. Enjoy signature dishes like golden flammekueche and a generous choucroute garnie, with a choice of options for the first two courses.
This culinary journey is offered at $95 per person.
To complete the experience, Sommelier Benjamin Aloi has curated a beautiful wine pairing for each course, available as an optional addition.
Van Django Trio: Gipsy Jazz Concert in Vancouver
Join us on Thursday, November 26th and expect a great night of gypsy jazz to go with your dinner.
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.
