7 Years of Unforgettable Music

 
 

For the past seven years, our festival has been a celebration of music, art, culture and community — where live jazz, vibrant visual art, and rich Indigenous culture have come together in a space that’s been free and open to all.

It all started back in 2018 with a one-day event that lit the spark. By 2019, we doubled in size and scope, drawing in even more music lovers. When 2020 threw us all a curveball, we went digital — and in 2021, we pivoted to a hybrid festival, blending the best of both worlds.

Then came 2022 — a return to in-person magic after two years apart, and our biggest celebration yet. In 2023, we raised the bar again with our most diverse lineup ever, showcasing talent from around the corner and across the province and country. Over four outdoor stages, local legends, rising stars, and international icons brought their sound to our quaint Village.

And in 2024? We hit new heights with a whirlwind of incredible music, a new youth concert series, and expanded art and culture workshops that brought even more voices into the mix.

To the many artists who have graced our stages over the years — thank you. Your music, passion, and presence have made this festival what it is. Check out the musicians who have been part of our journey so far — and get ready for many more years of celebrating live music together at the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival.

2018 FESTIVAL, JULY 28-29, 2018

FREE FESTIVAL

  • City Soul Choir

  • Louie Quinn with Dutch Robinson

  • Miles Black Quartet

  • Murray Porter Band

  • RazzMaJazz Ensemble (Mardi Gras Strolling Parade)

  • R&B Allstars

  • Rumba Calzada

  • Van Django

  • WOW Jazz Orchestra

FREE FESTIVAL POP-UP STAGES

  • Ashley Pater

  • Gibson & Gretsch

  • Luca & Murat

  • Rachel Button

  • Reece Doppenberg

  • Tony Tavares & Ricky Escueta

MOTOWN SHOW JULY 28, 2018 (TICKETED SHOW)

  • Cecile Larochelle, Dutch Robinson, Kentish Steele, Thedda Marie

2019 FESTIVAL, JULY 26-28, 2019

ALL STAR BLUES SHOW, JULY 26, 2019

  • Dalanna Gail Bowan

  • Harpdog Brown

  • Joanie Bye

  • Joe Mock

  • Mud Bay Blues Band

  • Smiln’ Jack Smith

  • Steve Kozak

FREE FESTIVAL, JULY 27 & 28, 2019 

  • Celso Machado

  • Coco Jafro

  • Deanna Knight

  • Dee Daniels

  • Doc Fingers

  • Hummingbird Brigade

  • Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra

  • Jodi Proznick Quartet

  • Julian Borkowski Quartet (Rising Jazz Star)

  • Linda Szentes and Jazzlinks

  • Mike Van Eyes Big Band

  • Noxious Obs Society Band (Strolling Band)

  • RazzMaJazz Ensemble (Mardi Gras Strolling Parade)

  • Sandy Geddes

  • Will Clements

HISTORY OF JAZZ, JULY 27-28, 2019:

  • Douglas Fraser

FREE FESTIVAL POP-UP STAGES, JULY 27 & 28, 2019

  • Ashley Pater

  • Ilhan Saferali Trio

  • James Fraser Duo

  • Jeep Jazz Bend

  • Mia Ray

  • Ju Trio Plus One

  • Max Holmes

  • Milton Randall's Groove Masters

  • Sara Thoeny

KIDZ ZONE, JULY 27 & 28, 2019

  • Penny PomPom

  • Ginger and Snap 

BIG BAND DANCE JULY 28, 2019 (TICKETED)

  • Swing Aggregation with Steve Maddock

GOSPEL SHOW, July 29, 2019 (TICKETED)

  • Marcus Mosley Chorale

  • Sojourners

2020 VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2020

  • Alvin Brendan

  • Dalannah Gail Bowen

  • Jennifer Scott

  • Jim Byrnes

  • Kristian Alesandrov & Shannon Gaye

  • Laila Biali

  • Mazacote

  • Mike Allen

  • Mimosa

  • Paul Pigat

  • Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues Band

  • RazzMaJazz Ensemble (Mardi Gras Strolling Parade)

  • Roger Chen Salsa Dance

  • Roma Jazz Ensemble 

  • Rooster Davis

  • Siobhan Walsh, Tribute to Aretha Franklin

  • Sister Jazz Orchestra

  • Taylor James

  • TLC Trio

  • Up Close

2021 HYBRID FESTIVAL
JULY 22-25, 2021

  • Alvin Brendan

  • Amanda Tsang Trio

  • Angela Verbrugge Trio

  • Big City Soul

  • Blues Hoodoo

  • Brandon Isaak & his Saints of Swing

  • Conga Cartel

  • Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra

  • David Restivo Trio

  • Dawn Pemberton

  • Dee Daniels

  • Jim Byrnes

  • Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne

  • Krypios

  • Mike Rud Trio

  • Mike Van Eyes

  • Noxious Obs Society Band

  • RazzMaJazz Ensemble (Mardi Gras Strolling Parade)

  • Red Haven

  • Steelin' Crazy Rhythm

  • Stomix Shwell (Warrior Spirit)

  • Triology

  • Vincent Mai Quintet

  • William Chernoff Quartet

  • XL the Band

JAZZ AROUND TOWN

  • Cannery Row

  • Dave Paterson & Pat Darcus

  • Doc Fingers & Tim Porter

  • LJ Mounteney & Daryl Jehnke

2022 FESTIVAL, JULY 21-24,2022

ART OF JAZZ CONCERT SERIES, July 21 – 24, 2022 (TICKETED)

  • Champain Fulton Quartet

  • Junior Santos

  • Michael Sarian

  • Molly Johnson 

  • Shuffle Demons

  • Steelin' In the Years

  • Zapostrophe

2022 BLUES SHOW, Friday, JULY 22, 2022 (TICKETED)

  • Brent Parkin Band

  • Sue Foley Band 

  • Terminal Station

  • The Mojo Stars

FREE FESTIVAL, JULY 23-24, 2022

  • Ari Lahdekorpi

  • Attila Fias Trio

  • Best Laid Plans

  • Brave New Band

  • Curtis Clear Sky & The Constellationz

  • Daryl Jahnke Duo

  • Ethan Lawrence

  • Fran Jare Quartet

  • FOURTET

  • Grand Slam Jazz Band

  • Hugh Penner Quartet

  • Itamar Erez

  • Jancis Bautista

  • John Gilliat Trio

  • John Stetch Trio

  • Laurie Morvan Band

  • Leading Ladies Little Big Band

  • Maxwell Holmes

  • maya & ben

  • Milton Randall's Groove Masters

  • Nick La Riviere

  • Noedy HD Quintet

  • Noxious Obs Society Band (Strolling Band)

  • Paul Perry Orchestra

  • Quinn, Shulz & Shaker

  • RazzMaJazz Ensemble (Mardi Gras Strolling Parade)

  • Rugcutter Jazz Orchestra

  • Shannon Lee Band

  • Slim Sandy and the Hillbilly Boppers

  • The Imus and Geddes

  • The New Groovement

  • Universal Gospel Choir

  • Wayne Stewart

  • Wild River Pow Wow

KIDZ ZONE, JULY 23-24, 2022

  • Norm Foote

  • Penny Pom Pom

  • The Superfun Stilt Walking Family

JAZZ AROUND TOWN

  • Emily Best

  • John Gilliat

  • Laura Crema & Bill Coon

  • Michelle Marley & Friends

  • Nuvo Zydeco

2023 FESTIVAL, JULY 20-23, 2023

SPRING FUNDRAISER DANCE MAY 12, 2023 (TICKETED)

  • Dal Richards Big Band

BIG BAND CONCERT JULY 20, 2023 (FREE)

  • Dal Richards Big Band

OPENING JAZZ CONCERT JULY 20, 2023 (TICKETED)

  • Ethan Lawrence Quartet (Rising Jazz Star)

  • Phil Dwyer's Connections Quartet 

COOL BLUES SHOW JULY 21-22, 2023 (TICKETED)

  • Cousin Harley

  • Crystal Shawanda 

  • David Gogo Band

  • Emmett Jerome & Hollywood Alberta

  • Five Alarm Funk

  • Marcus Trummer Band

  • My Son the Hurricane

  • Ruthie Foster Band

  • Silent Partners

  • The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer

FREE FESTIVAL, JULY 22-23, 2023

  • Caity Gyorgy Quartet

  • Carnival Strolling Band

  • Caleigh Cardinal

  • Colin Sankey Trio

  • Gabriel Palatachi

  • Groove Master Percussion

  • Haley Wallace 

  • Jake Kostuchuk Quartet

  • Jasmine Jazz

  • Jaya Bremer Quintet

  • Mark Crissinger

  • Marois Vocal Project

  • Milan Stange (Rising Jazz Star)

  • Monty Biggins

  • Noxious Obs Society Band (Strolling Band)

  • Oliver Gannon Bill Coon Quartet

  • Omianan

  • Perpetual Jazz Trio

  • Raagaverse 

  • RazzMaJazz Ensemble (Mardi Gras Strolling Parade)

  • Susanna Williams

  • The SuperFun Stilt Walking Family

  • Serengeti

  • Urban Landscape

  • Wild River Singers

  • Wild Blue Heron

JAZZ AWE, JULY 23, 2023

  • Candus Churchill "Circle of Life"

2024 FESTIVAL, JULY 25-28, 2024

SPRING FUNDRAISER DANCE MAY 3, 2024 (TICKETED)

  • Big City Soul

BIG BAND CONCERT, JULY 25, 2024 (TICKETED)

  • Tribute To Duke Ellington with the Fred Stride Jazz Orchestra

COOL BLUES SHOW, JULY 26, 2024 (TICKETED)

  • Kenny ‘Blues Boss' Wayne 

  • Miss Emily

  • Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

  • Silent Partners

  • Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues Band

 SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT & SHOW, JULY 27, 2024 (TICKETED)

  • Jake & Ellwood's Blues Brother Review Show

FREE FESTIVAL, JULY 27-28, 2024

  • Dino and the Sounds of Soul

  • Ensemble Gergana

  • Hayley Wallis

  • Hilario Duran

  • Hutchinson Andrew Trio

  • Jaiden Christie (Rising Jazz Star)

  • James Vickers

  • John Korsrud Tribute to Kenny Wheeler:

  • Maureen Washington

  • Norine Braun 

  • Pat Calihou

  • South Van Big Band

  • RazzMaJazz Ensemble (Mardi Gras Strolling Parde)

  • Steve Rutherford (Rising Jazz Star)

  • Wild Blue Heron with Horns 

JAZZ AWE, JULY 28, 2024

  • Maureen Washington

YOUTH CONCERT SERIES, MAY 26-JULY 14, 2024 (FREE)

  • Ben Wayne Kyle Trio

  • James Vickers 

  • Jazz Orchestra of the 49th Parallel

  • Langley Fine Arts School Jazz Orchestras

  • Max Holmes Quartet

  • Ruthie Ha Quartet

  • Seraphina Crema-Black

  • Trading Fours