CORY WEEDS

Burnaby, British Columbia native Cory Weeds is a saxophonist and impresario who has significantly shaped Vancouver's jazz scene, notably as the founder of the Cellar Music Group label in 2001 and the former Cellar Jazz Club. With over 20 albums as a leader, including his 2023 release Home Cookin', Weeds consistently delivers a warm, impactful sound rooted in straight-ahead jazz tradition, often collaborating with luminaries like Joey DeFrancesco and Christian McBride. His tenor and alto saxophone work conveys an unerring sense of swing, blending soul-jazz grooves with robust arrangements. Expect a night of classic, swinging jazz.