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