FURNISHING JAZZ (Fall-Winter 2026) - a chamber jazz concert series

Immersing design in harmony, FURNISHING JAZZ is a concert series of chamber jazz held monthly at Luxe Home Interiors on Yates Street. 2026 PROGRAM All concerts begin at 7:30pm. Doors at 7:00pm. Friday, September 4th guitarists Elliot Freedman and John Stowell Deeply listenable, definition-defying jazz guitar to the power of two as Portland’s John Stowell joins composer-guitarist Elliot Freedman (with Dan Howard, bass). Friday, October 9th saxophonist Ryan Oliver and bassist Louis Rudner Reedsman Ryan Oliver and bassist Louis Rudner in an assuredly virtuosic profession of the art of jazz well beyond its foundational standards/Standards. Friday, November 6th vibraphonist Nick Apivor and pianist Attila Fias Strikingly sonorous is vibraphonist Nick Apivor on jazz from both within & beyond its main streams—as is pianist Attila Fias, who joins for a very special concert (with Dan Howard, bass). Friday, December 4th pianist Chris Gestrin on Fender Rhodes & Moog Bass Honouring jazz pianists’ electric & eclectic spirits and their classic ‘70s sounds, Chris Gestrin plays on the Fender Rhodes piano and with classic Moog synth bass. WINE & COCKTAIL Available for purchase will be BC wines and a feature cocktail, thanks to Renaissance Wines. CHOCOLATE Sirene Choclate will be available for purchase. SERIES BENEFICIARY Proceeds support the Victoria Women’s Transition House. RESTAURANT DISCOUNT Reserve dinner at Block Kitchen + Bar and receive 10% off your bill. Ask for the Friends & Family Discount for FURNISHING JAZZ. PARKING Yates Street Parkade (575 Yates Street). Parking is free from 8pm onwards (and some spots may be free for your first hour). ACCOMMODATION The Magnolia Hotel kindly provides accommodation for our visiting musicians. QUESTIONS? Contact Deborah at [email protected]