For the first show in our spring, 2026 lineup, we are proud to present trombonists Bob Rogers and Dennis Esson in a vibrant homage to the groundbreaking work of J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding. Joined by Neville Bowman (piano), Stefan Bienz (bass), and Scott Gamble (drums), Bob and Dennis will play a variety of originals performed by JJ and Kai in their recordings from the late 1950s and early 1960s, as well as swinging versions of some great jazz standards.

Bob and Dennis have been friends since the 1980s, and played together in numerous groups in Vancouver prior to Bob moving to the BC interior in the early 1990s. Bob, who now lives in Vernon, is a frequent performer at the Jazz Club with his own group as well as with numerous other ensembles. Dennis was a long time first call trombonist in Vancouver, playing with names such as Kenny Wheeler, Maynard Ferguson, Natalie Cole and Phil Nimmons, to name but a few. He was also a long standing member of Hugh Fraser’s Vancouver Ensemble of Jazz Improvisation (VEJI) big band. Dennis was also on faculty in the Capilano University Jazz Studies Department for many years before recently retiring and moving to Vancouver Island.

ADMISSION: By donation.
CONCESSION: Coffee, tea and treats are also available by donation.
DOORS: Open at 6:30 pm

Bob Rogers and Dennis Esson are set to perform at our January 15 2026 Jazz Club show.