ARDESHIR / WINE / WEDNESDAY: CELEBRATES JOHN COLTRANE

Vancouver-based saxophonist and composer Ardeshir Pourkeramati brings a vibrant and expressive voice to the Canadian jazz scene. A doctoral graduate of USC's Thornton School of Music, he is set to release his debut album, Introducing Ardeshir, on Cellar Music in June 2026. His sound moves across jazz idioms, from hard-bop to fusion, featuring a powerful, assured tone and dynamic, expressive improvisations. Expect a compelling presence in the contemporary jazz landscape.