impact report 2016/17

IMPAC T RE P OR T 2016/17

IMPACT REPORT 2016/17

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About Coa st a l Ja zz

Coastal Jazz sets the standard for music performance, pushing the boundaries of categorization, mixing genres and performance formats, and challenging stereotypes.

As one of the largest independent arts organizations in the province of BC our staff, board, and volunteers bring a unique depth of talent to elevate music presentation in Vancouver and beyond.

By consistently delivering opportunities for audiences and artists to experience live moments of unrepeatable genius, we keep the edge of music honed. In this age of scripted and

prescribed entertainment, Coastal Jazz creates the most expansive creative space possible, where improvisational magic can happen.

We support universality — we believe there should be no borders in music. Our extensive musical offerings reward a spirit of adventure, celebrate the plurality of voices that make up our musical landscape, and allow creativity to flourish.

As jazz is to life, so Coastal Jazz is to Vancouver. We live where artistic integrity and commercial viability coincide. We’re a sound organization that is the Organization of Sound.

“Vancouver is blessed with a programming team at Coastal Jazz that covers an extremely wide and multi-generational range of taste and whose

ranks include both avid listeners and active musicians.” — Vancouver Sun


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•Building Vancouver as an important center and cultural destination for the presentation of state-of-the art jazz and related music genres.

•Establishing strategic relation-ships and networks with individuals, businesses, governments and cultural agencies to support our activities and initiatives.

•Educating youth and emerging artists about the history of jazz and its influence across various genres, the potential of creative music, and providing educational instruction in methodology.

•Supporting the development of the art form and the local, national and in-ternational ecology of jazz and related music genres

•Upholding the highest standards of production, presentation and curation in presenting events and activities.

Ou r V ision & More

O U R V I S I O N :

Coastal Jazz is Vancouver, yet it’s also a pre-eminent arts organization that is a global leader in the presentation of inno-vative, educational and transformative musical experiences. We are city-wide, featuring indoor and outdoor stages that resonate with jazz and related forms of soul-stirring music, from traditional stylists to cutting-edge adventurers to emerging genre-blenders and culture mashing collaborators: many of them free and accessible to the public. We support and nurture the burgeoning, multi-cultural, multi-generational artists and audiences enthralled by a joyous, jubilant and celebratory atmosphere where mystery becomes knowledge, and knowledge is shared with a wave and a smile.

O U R M A N D A T E : The Coastal Jazz & Blues Society is dedicated to:

•Building and nurturing an apprecia-tion for the vibrant cultural history and aesthetic of jazz and related music genres through live concerts, culturally and aesthetically diverse programming, and educational activities accessible to everyone.

•Supporting the development of the art form and the local, national and international ecology of jazz and related music genres by providing musicians with a platform to showcase their work, actively nurturing and mentoring emerg-ing artists, and creating unique artistic collaborative projects that cross genres, disciplines, geographic, and cultural boundaries.

•Being a leader in establishing viable partnerships and networks with local, re-gional, national and international music communities.


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The return of legendary jazz drummer Jerry Granelli with his Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas, the adorable Magda Giannikou with Banda Magda, and Bill Frisell’s sold-out solo Pyatt Hall appearance rounded out a season of programming of exceptional depth, exquisite curation, and extraordinary musicianship.

B R I G H T M O M E N T S S E R I E S :

Ben Allison Quartet Lucian Ban & Mat Maneri Transylvania Concert Battle Trance, plus Josh Zubot & Tony Wilson Samuel Blaser Quartet: Spring RainHarris Eisenstadt: Old Growth ForestBill Frisell Solo Quinsin Nachoff Flux

F R A N K I E ’ S J A Z Z C L U B H I G H L I G H T S :

Peter BernsteinEmmet Cohen TrioHarold Mabern Quartet with Cory WeedsMetalwoodBria Skonberg TrioDan Tepfer

The 2016/17 Season marked a return to a robust program of year-round activities. Under the Bright Moments Series banner of innovative, cutting-edge concerts, we presented or co-presented seven shows at the Western Front and Pyatt Hall. The inspiration for the series comes from the late James Coverdale, a past President of Coastal Jazz. James was an ardent supporter of music, but especially the most adventurous, creative, and open improvisational forms of jazz. Bright Moments serves as a legacy and is dedicated to his generous spirit and tireless energy.

On the other end of the programming spectrum, Frankie’s Jazz Club found its footing as Vancouver’s premiere listening room for small ensemble jazz. The 90-seat room was full most evenings from Thursday-Sunday. In addition to presenting the fantastic local talent that calls Vancouver home, Frankie’s hosted artists from New York, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Los Angeles, and even Italy. Popular themed nights like B3 for Bunny, Big Band Mondays, and Strong Women-Strong Music helped straight-ahead jazz find its home at Frankie’s Jazz Club.

Yea r Rou nd P rog ra m m i n g

Coastal is known for its “cultural diplomacy”. Longstanding relationships with cultural organizations and governments around the world have led to many memorable projects. This year’s international collaborations of note include the sixth edition of Made in the UK, a showcase of British artists including Phronesis, Neil Cowley Trio, and Laura Jurd Dinosaur; and Spotlight on Italy, highlighting the spectrum of Italian jazz from straight-ahead players like Antonio Ciacca, Pasquale Grasso, and Rossano Sportiello to the adventurous sounds of Nicola Fazzini and Hyper+ Trio.

We’re very proud that the Swedish residency initiative has been running since 2014 (Swedish Arts Grant Committee/Western Front/NOW Orchestra). Deep and lasting connections have been made with the local music community. This year’s resident artist was Swedish vocalist Lina Nyberg. Other significant international collaborators this year included the Jazztopad Festival in Wroclaw, Poland, the Consulado de México en Vancouver, and the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation.

C U L T U R A L P A R T N E R S :

ADAMI (France) | Austrian Cultural Forum | Austrian Embassy, Ottawa | Berlin Senate Cultural Affairs Department | Canada Council for the Arts | Consulat Général de France, Vancouver | Consulate General of Italy, Vancouver | Initiative Music (Germany) | Italian Cultural Centre, Vancouver | Italian Cultural Institut, Toronto | Japan Foundation | Jazz Denmark | Jazztopad Festival (Wroclaw, Poland) | Konstnårsnåmnden, Sweden | Made in the UK | Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation | Music NorwayMusicaction Canada | National Forum of Music, PolandNovara Festival (Italy) | Norsk Kulturråd-Arts Council Norway Norwegian Fund for Performing Artists | Norwegian Jazz Federation | Norwegian Jazz Forum | Polish Cultural Institute New York | Polish Institute of Adam Mickiewicz | PRSF (Performing Rights Society Foundation) UK | SPEDIDAM (France)Swedish Arts Council (Kulturrådet) | Swedish Arts Grant Committee (Konstnarsnamden)

I nter nat iona l Col laborat ions


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Coastal Jazz is committed to serve our whole community by offering accessible programming that is entertaining,

challenging, and as diverse as the city we call home.

By t he Nu mbers

724 Shows2,571 Performers

3 7 1 F E S T I V A L

S H O W S

3 5 3 Y E A R R O U N D S H O W S

M O N E Y I N

43.8% Earned 19% Government

37.2% Contributed

M O N E Y O U T

57.2% Artistic & Production Expenses

8% Communications & Development

34.8% Administration

“Love the Music” was the top reason listed for attending the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Attendance: 590,000

Average age 39 years old

39% first time attendees

51% Female 47% Male 2% Other

F EST I VA L AT T E N DA NC E

S T A F F I N G 14 Year Round

44 Festival 75 Production & Site Crew

15 Board Members 559 Volunteers

G E N D E R


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ECONOMIC IMPACT

TOTAL RELATED EXPENDITURES IN SECONDARY INDUSTRIES

$43,251,101

E A R N E D M E DI A I M PR ESSIONS

93,145,251

SOC I A L M E DI A R E AC H

34,262,544

TOU R I SMAggregate spend on lodging: $9,548,680

Aggregate spend on retail: $9,361,220Aggregate spend in restaurants/bars: $7,796,962

NAT IONA L I T Y

94% Canadian 4% American

2% International

I N S T A G R A M F O L L O W E R S

1,521

T W I T T E R F O L L O W E R S

11,875

F A C E B O O K F A N S

7,492

9 4 %

4 %

2 %

Pa r t nersh ips

If you are known by the company you keep, Coastal Jazz is well-known indeed. Locally, 2016/17 saw us partner with a wide variety of organizations to extend our reach both artistically and for audience development.

Beginning in fall 2016 with our frequent collaborations with the Western Front, and ending on a triumphant note during the 2017 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, this year saw more co-presentations on stage and partnerships backstage than ever before.

Here are the diverse and well respected arts organizations we partnered with this year:

Western FrontCapilano University

Blueshore Centre for the Performing ArtsKay Meek Centre

Vancouver International Children’s FestivalVancouver International Film Festival

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival University of British

Vancouver Symphony OrchestraTurning Point Ensemble

New T h is Yea r

From the renovations of the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza to a new late-night series at the China Cloud, there’s always something new at the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. This year was action-packed with the Down-town Jazz Weekend on the newly refurbished Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza kicking it off. Under sunny skies, a near-capacity audience enjoyed the new, more pedestrian-friendly public gathering space.

Other new initiatives included a revived series at Pyatt Hall featuring some of the finest straight-ahead American jazz musicians working today, a jaunt to the North Shore for two concerts at Kay Meek Centre, and an expansion of our late-night programming in partnership with The China Cloud.


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“It’s a great chance to play in a band for a real festival, not just a festival for schools. It was really cool to play on the same stage professionals do and to be a part of something bigger than an average high school band”

- TD High School Intensive participant

Educat ion & Out rea ch

Our expansive Education and Outreach programs help draw people closer to the music, enrich attendees’ listening experi-ences, and showcase the next generation of talent. This year was a spectacular year for musical learning.

In January, we rolled out our new Cool School: Get Hip to Jazz series at Frankie’s Jazz Club. This diverse program is free to the public and provides opportunities for jazz lovers to get up close and personal with their musical heroes. Talks, clinics, concerts, and workshops are all on the menu at Cool School. This year’s guests included legendary pianist Harold Mabern, guitarist Peter Bernstein, drummer Quincy Davis, and trumpeter Bria Skon-berg.

A beloved institution, our Festival Workshop series provides a window to the inner workings of jazz. This free pro-gram brought standing-room-only crowds to Tom Lee Music’s new downtown facility and to the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre. New York-based vocalist Fay Victor facilitated the program with warmth and charm.

For many people, our Sounds of Youth Stage, supported by Tom Lee Music and Anthem Properties, is the highlight of their visit to Downtown Jazz. This curated stage showcases the best Lower Mainland high school jazz bands all day Saturday and Sunday. For many young people, this is the largest crowd they’ve ever played for, and the audience appre-ciation and feedback is welcomed with big smiles.

The TD High School Jazz Intensive is the most intimate of our education programs, but is one with lasting and profound impact. Under the direction of Chicago-based cellist and educator Tomeka Reid, the cream of Metro Vancouver’s young players explore challenging repertoire, work on tech-nique, and focus deeply on the totality of what it means to be a musician. The program culminates in a performance on the David Lam Park main stage for an audience of thousands.

B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S :

President: Patrick J. JulianVice-Presidents: Patrick Aldous, Franco FerrariTreasurer: Michael A. MatichSecretary: Gary KushnirMembers At Large: Wayne Beggs, Donna Branston, Nou Dadoun, Mo Dhaliwal, Mitchell Edgar, Zahid Makhdoom, Paromita Naidu

Advisory Board: Lynn Buhler, Keith Jakobsen, Bob Rebagliati, Deborah Roitberg

C O R E S T A F F :

Executive Director: Mike ForresterArtistic Director: Ken PickeringMedia Director: John OrysikDirector of Marketing & Business Development: Emma LancasterOperations Director: Eduardo OttoniDirector of Administration: Jen ThomasAssociate Director of Development: Fleur CooperManager of Artistic Programming: Rainbow RobertController: Isaac WolfeProgramming Manager, Clubs & Special Projects: Cory WeedsTicketing & Patron Services Manager: Kelly CreelmanMarketing Manager: Zoe Quinn, Kate Knox (On Leave)Ticketing & Patron Services Coordinator: Zoë ForsythArtist Services Coordinator: Georgia Mock, Jeremy PageBookkeeper: Jeff Turner, Karis Sengara

F E S T I V A L S T A F F :

Artist Hospitality Coordinators: Laura Ross & Jenny Lee Craig Artist Information Coordinator & Bio Writer: Stephen LyonsArtist Services Staff: Marijka Asbeek Brusse, Cole SchmidtAssociate Publicist: Gerta HebaBanner Coordinator: Bodie MacneilBox Office Assistants: Kaen Seguin, Leila ToledoEducation & Outreach Coordinator: Tegan Ceschi-SmithFood, Beverage & Exhibit Manager: Rod GrantMarketing Associate: Heather Beaty Operations Assistant: Jennifer RaccoPhotographers: Rebecca Blissett, Jon BenjaminProduction Managers: Robert Wilson, James OngProduction Coordinator: Ori NevaresProduction Assistant: Liisa HannusProgramming Coordinator: Cole SchmidtSite Manager: Julie MartensSite Coordinators: Tom Jones, Sean PrestonTransportation Coordinator: Donna LytleVenue Managers: Casey Chan, Denice Jagic, Arianna McGregor, Virginia McKenzie, Una Memisevic, Kaen Seguin, Leanne ZachariasVolunteer Coordinator: Arlene VicctoVolunteer Assistant: Graham Lim

Meet t he 2 016/17 Tea m

A D D R E S S C O N T A C T U S M O R E I N F O

Coastal Jazz & Blues Society 295 W 7th Ave,Vancouver, BC

P: 604.872.5200Email: [email protected]: coastaljazz.ca

Coastal Jazz and Blues Society is a not-for-profit registered charity. Charitable Registration Number 123403503RR0001 Photography by Rebecca Blissett

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