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In Memoriam: Gordon Goodwin, 1954–2025
Gordon Goodwin, an award-winning saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger, died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles.…
Bassist Charlie Haden, guitarist Bill Frisell and pianist Brad Mehldau are a few of the musicians slated to perform during the 23rd Annual TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival, which will run June 20–29.
Tickets go on sale March 27 for the Classic Sounds at The Centre Series held June 21–28.
Other fest performances include:
June 20: Herbie Hancock
June 21: Charlie Haden Quartet West and Iro Haarla Quintet
June 22: Cowboy Junkies and Frisell with Tony Scherr and Rudy Royston
June 23: Dave Brubeck Quartet; Ivan Lins and Molly Johnson
June 24: John Scofield Trio and e.s.t. (Esbjörn Svensson Trio)
June 25: Brad Mehldau Trio
June 26: Naturally 7 and Ana Moura
More info:coastaljazz.ca
Goodwin was one of the most acclaimed, successful and influential jazz musicians of his generation.
Dec 9, 2025 12:28 PM
Gordon Goodwin, an award-winning saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger, died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles.…
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