performances
photo: Tom Siddall
2008
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Kate HV: Cellar Jazz Club Artist in Residence #2/4
KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN and BILL COON
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Sets at 8:30 and 10:00 pm
Cover charge $10, Food and drink minimum $10
CD Release concert! Join us for the official release of Imagination: Live at the Cellar, the new duo recording. Two of Canada’s finest jazz artists, vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan and guitarist Bill Coon make enchanting music together. A rare evening of intimate music featuring swing standards, gorgeous ballads, Latin classics and little-known gems.
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
A special evening with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Vancouver Club
Thursday - Saturday, October 30th, 31st, November 1st, 2008
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
featuring Chris Gestrin (piano) and André Lachance (bass)
O’Doul’s
9pm-midnight
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
Wednesday, November 12th
Kate HV: Cellar Jazz Club Artist in Residence #3/4
SONGS OF PARIS, RIO & BERLIN: Kate Hammett-Vaughan with Bill Coon (http://www.billcoon.com/), Rene Worst, Phil Belanger and Bruce Clausen
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Sets at 8:30 and 10:00 pm
Cover charge $10, Food and drink minimum $10
An evening of great songs by Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, Michel Legrand, Antonio Carlos Jobim and more. From cabaret classics like Surabaya Johnny to Piaf torch songs, the night includes Parisian chansons, tango, bossa nova and choro! Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Wednesday, December 10th
Kate HV: Cellar Jazz Club Artist in Residence #4/4
COMING BACK TO YOU: Songs by Canadian Artists
Kate Hammett-Vaughan with Chris Gestrin, André Lachance, Tom Foster, and a special guest horn player
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Sets at 8:30 and 10:00 pm
Cover charge $10, Food and drink minimum $10
Coming Back To You: A musical dream is finally taking shape. With my long-time friends and bandmates Chris Gestrin piano, André Lachance bass and Tom Foster drums, plus a special guest horn player, we’ll play two sets of music by Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Sylvia Tyson, Gino Vanelli, Gilles Vigneault, Neil Young, and many more!
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
recent performances
2008
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
Kate HV: Cellar Jazz Club Artist in Residence #1/4
RE-BOP! A Tribute to the Vocal Artistry of LAMBERT HENDRICKS & ROSS featuring Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Carman J. Price and Matthew Smith
Sunday, August 10- Friday, August 17
Teaching and performing at the BC Swing Workshop
http://www.musicworkshops.ca/Swinghomepage/Index.htm
Thursday, July 24-Saturday July 26
Host and performer at The Leonard Cohen Event in Edmonton
http://leonardcohenevent.info/the-event-program
Wednesday, June 25
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet
8-11pm
The Ironworks
235 Alexander Street
Vancouver, B.C.
http://www.theironworks.ca/
Tuesday, June 24
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
9-11:30pm
O’Doul’s
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
Sunday, June 22
Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bill Coon
5-7pm
Taproom at Granville Island Brewing
1414 Cartwright Street, Granville Island
Thursday, June 12
Join the fun as North Vancouver’s intimate Presentation House presents their annual Gala Fundraising Extravaganza featuring an intimate evening of jazz standards with Kate Hammett-Vaughan and friends. Your $70 ticket gives you: the Kate Hammett-Vaughan concert, silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres, entry for door prizes, and a membership to Presentation House Theatre which includes 2 tickets to a preview presentation of the 2009 Third Street Theatre Series. Such a deal! You won’t want to miss this delightful evening.
Friday, June 6
VOXYmusic - a very vocal event
VCC King Edward Campus, 1155 East Broadway
In the Auditorium, Level 2
The culmination of a 10-week series of vocal improv workshops, VOXYmusic is a one-of-a-kind vocal happening that takes the vox out of the box! Join our choir of intrepid vocal artists for an evening of deep listening, imagination, and musical invention. Celebrating the power and possibilities of the voice, VOXYmusic is a multi-tradition/multi-cultural evening of vocal games, scores, texts and songs. Founded and directed by two of the West Coast’s most engaging and interesting singers — Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Carol Sawyer — VOXYmusic will feature solos and small ensembles, as well as conducted and spontaneous works for improvising choir. Wild, reverent, quirky, soulful and engaging – VOXYmusic connects us all to the heartbeat of communication, the human voice.
Thursday - Saturday, April 17-19, 2008
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
featuring (Thursday and Friday) Chris Gestrin (piano) and Adam Thomas (bass)
AND (Saturday) Jillian Lebeck (piano) and Josh Cole (bass)
O’Doul’s
9pm-midnight
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
Saturday, March 15th 5:05 -6pm
CBC RADIO BROADCAST on Hot Air
A SPECIAL ‘VOCALESE’ EDITION with guest host Kate Hammett-Vaughan
An introduction to the amazing art of jazz vocalese. A bit of history, a lot of singing, and some fantastic artists! We are on the air on Saturday, March 15th at 5:05 p.m. (6:05 p.m. MT) on CBC Radio One. Or, regardless of where you live, you can listen online. Visit CBC Radio One:
6:05 p.m. if you live in the Mountain time zone
7:05 p.m. … Central time zone
8:05 p.m. … Eastern time zone
9:05 p.m. … Atlantic time zone etc.
Sunday, March 9th at 4pm
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
with Chris Sigerson and Jon Bentley
Jazz Vespers
4 pm
St. Andrews Wesley Church
1012 Nelson Street (at Burrard), Vancouver, B.C.
Sunday, February 24th Noon -2pm
WINTERRUPTION presents the KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN QUINTET
featuring Chris Gestrin, Jon Bentley, André Lachance and Tom Foster
Performance Works
1218 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.
Sunday, February 24th 7:30pm
RE-BOP! A Tribute to the Vocal Artistry of LAMBERT HENDRICKS & ROSS featuring Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Carman J. Price and Matthew Smith
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Sets at 7.30 and 9:15 pm
Be-bop lives! Hear bop vocalese classics by Lambert Hendricks and Ross, the greatest vocal group in jazz history, performed by three of Vancouver’s top jazz singers. Guaranteed to be a night of swinging vocal fun with the ultra-swinging rhythm section of Miles Black on piano, Jodi Proznick on bass and Craig Scott on drums.
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Thursday, February 14th
A JAZZ VALENTINE featuring Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Kay Meek Centre
1700 Mathers Avenue
West Vancouver, B.C.
All you need is LOVE! Join us for this special evening of love songs, a part of the 3rd Annual WinterSong Festival in West Vancouver.
Call the Kay Meek Centre box office at 604-913-3634 for reservations. Visit www.wintersong.ca for more details on the festival.
Saturday and Sunday, February 9th and 10th
KATE HAMMETT-VAUGHAN and BILL COON
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Saturday sets at 8.30 and 10:15 pm
Sunday sets at 7.30 and 9:15 pm
A LIVE recording session! Two of Canada’s finest jazz artists, vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan and guitarist Bill Coon make enchanting music together. A rare evening of intimate music featuring swing standards, gorgeous ballads, Latin classics and little-known gems.
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Thursday, January 31st
JAZZILLA: A MONSTER JAZZ EVENT!
River Rock Casino
Richmond, BC
www.shootingstarsfoundation.org/jazzilla.asp
Friday, January 25th
A TRIBUTE TO DUKE ELLINGTON
Performing Arts Theatre, Capilano College
2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver
Join the Cap College “A” Band, NiteCap and faculty guests as they pay tribute to a founding father of jazz. During his lifetime, Duke Ellington was widely regarded as an ambassador of American music and culture due to his combined talents of orchestration and band leading, coupled with his charismatic personality and magnanimous presence. Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
2007
Monday, December 24th
A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE JAZZ VESPERS with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Jazz Vespers
4 pm
St. Andrews Wesley Church
1012 Nelson Street (at Burrard), Vancouver, B.C.
4pm
Saturday, December 22nd
CBC RADIO BROADCAST on Hot Air WE THREE QUEENS: A Christmas Vocal Trio spectacular with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
We’ve recorded our favourite three part arrangements for BC’s favourite CBC jazz show, Hot Air. Catch us in interview and performance on Saturday, December 22nd at 5:05 p.m. (6:05 p.m. MT) on CBC Radio One. Or, regardless of where you live, you can listen online. Visit CBC Radio One:
6:05 p.m. if you live in the Mountain time zone
7:05 p.m. … Central time zone
8:05 p.m. … Eastern time zone
9:05 p.m. … Atlantic time zone etc.
Thursday and Friday, December 20th and 21st
WE THREE QUEENS: A Christmas Vocal Trio spectacular with Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
A swinging holiday tradition, this year we’ll perform two nights! Christmas standards, originals and songs from around the globe. These concerts always sell out, so book your table early!
Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Saturday, December 1st at 7pm
Doors open at 6pm
A Christmas Concert to benefit the Out Of The Cold Program
Fairview Baptist Church
1708 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver
I’m very happy to be invited to be a part of this lovely and soulful annual concert. The wonderful pianist Chris Sigerson is joined by the great Canadian saxophonist Campbell Ryga and bassist Doug Stephenson
Tickets at the door, pay as you can. Recommended ticket price is $15.
Monday, November 19
Starry Night: Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Jennifer Scott and Karin Plato
Starry Night
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Doors 7:00 pm Show 8:00 pm
We three are very happy to be a part of one of Vancouver’s great fundraising events. Shooting Stars Foundation presents the 21st annual Starry Night, featuring Vancouver actor and musician Jim Byrnes, the amzing singer Roy Forbes, the fabulous Romanian violinist Lache Cercel and many more. Get your tickets early!
Sunday, November 18th
Kate Hammett-Vaughan with Bill Anschell Trio
Featuring Jeff Johnson bass and John Bishop drums
EASTSIDE JAZZ CLUB ANNUAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004.
2-5pm
Tickets ($20) are available for sale at Ticket Window 206 325 6500
or at Sherman Clay Bellevue 425 454 0633
Wednesday, November 14th
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quartet
Oasis Lounge
1240 Thurlow Street (at Davie)
8.30 - 10:30pm
With Chris Gestrin piano, Adam Thomas bass, and Tom Foster drums.
Thursday-Saturday, October 18, 19 and 20
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
O’Doul’s
1300 Robson
9pm-midnight
With a brand new CD, So Lucky To Be Me, this swinging and interactive trio features Chris Gestrin piano and André Lachance guitar/bass. Read a review of the new CD.
Thursday, October 11
Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bill Coon
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Sets at 8.30 and 10:15 pm
Two of Canada’s finest jazz artists, vocalist Kate Hammett-Vaughan and guitarist Bill Coon make enchanting music together. A rare evening of intimate music featuring swing standards, gorgeous ballads, Latin classics and little-known gems.
(Special offer from the Cellar: Come early and have dinner! Entrees are 2 for 1.) Call 604 738-1959 for reservations.
Friday, September 21
The NOW Orchestra
ELECTRIC DREAMS
The Ironworks
The NOW Orchestra with special guests Stefan Smulovitz, Ron Samworth and JP Carter.
One of the world’s most acclaimed improvising large ensembles explores the use of electronics in an acoustic group.
Tickets: $20/general, $15/members, $5/students with a student card.
Wednesday, September 19
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Vancouver Club
A double bill with vocalist June Katz, featuring Amanda Tosoff piano and Jodi Proznick bass.
Wednesday, September 12
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quartet
Oasis Pub
1240 Thurlow Street (at Davie)
8.30 - 10:30pm
With Chris Gestrin piano, André Lachance bass, and Tom Foster drums.
Friday, July 27
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Jazz on the Rocks festival
featuring Chris Gestrin piano and André Lachance bass
7.30pm
Tree Frog Bistro
Texada Island
Saturday, July 28
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Jazz on the Rocks festival
featuring Chris Gestrin piano and André Lachance bass
Jazz Mine
Texada Island
Saturday, August 4th
Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Bill Coon
Sculptor’s Society of BC
featuring Bill Coon guitar
6pm-8:30pm
Van Dusen Gardens
5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Sunday, July 1
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
featuring Chris Gestrin, Jon Bentley, André Lachance and Tom Foster
10 to 11.30 pm
Performance Works
1218 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.
Wednesday, June 27
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
featuring Chris Gestrin piano and Adam Thomas bass
9 pm to midnight
O’Doul’s
1300 Robson Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Sunday, June 3
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
with Chris Sigerson and Jon Bentley
Jazz Vespers
4 pm
St. Andrews Wesley Church
1012 Nelson Street (at Burrard), Vancouver, B.C.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
CD Release! So Lucky To Be Me
featuring Bill Coon guitar and Darren Radtke bass
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C.
Reservations: www.cellarjazz.com
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
The Yardbird Suite
11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton
Tickets TBA early February
Reservations & Tickets: www.ticketmaster.ca or 604.451.8000 (tickets will also be available at the door)
Edmonton, AB
www.yardbirdsuite.com
Friday, April 20, 2007
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Beat Niq Jazz and Social Club
811 – 1st Street SW
Calgary, AB
Tickets: $15 at the door
Doors: 8 p.m. (show starts at 9 p.m.)
Tel.: 403.263.1650
Members & Piq Niq Bistro dinner patrons can make reservations in the club.
www.beatniq.com
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
West End Cultural Centre
Winnipeg, MB
www.wecc.ca
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
Peterborough, ON
help!
www.quidnovis.com/kawarthajazz
Friday, April 13, 2007
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Music Room
6181 Lady Hammond Road
Halifax, NS
www.jazzeast.com
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
Largo
643, rue St. Joseph Est.
Quebec City, PQ
Tickets: $20
Tel.: 418.529.3111
www.largorestoclub.com
Monday - Friday, April 2-6, 2007
Kate Hammett-Vaughan guest-hosts Disc Drive on CBC radio
www.cbc.ca/discdrive
Thursday - Saturday, March 8-10, 2007
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Trio
O’Doul’s
1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.odoulsrestaurant.com/jazz.htm
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Winterruption Festival on Granville Island
Kate Hammett-Vaughan voice and Andre Lachance guitar
Dockside Lounge, Granville Island Hotel
7-10pm
Admission Free
www.winterruption.com
Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet
The Cellar Jazz Club
3611 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
www.cellarjazz.com
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Jazzilla: A Monster Jazz Event
River Rock Casino
Richmond, BC
www.shootingstarsfoundation.org/jazzilla.asp