Articles by Larry Appelbaum

The TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2006

by Larry Appelbaum
July 16, 2006

The TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz FestivalJune 23-July 2, 2006

Why do so many musicians rave about playing the Vancouver International Jazz Festival? It seems to start with a knowledgeable local audience that supports creative music, and it's reinforced by the festival's aesthetic vision, balancing big-name mainstream acts with more adventurous improvising artists. The successful formula includes a cross-section of different styles and nationalities, for example this year's spotlight on Nordic musicians. It also helps that Vancouver ...