Trombone Shorty plays the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival in 2012
Sweet sounds fill the city Jun. 22 to Jul. 1, during the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. The fest has been going strong for more than a quarter of a century, attracting musical luminaries such as George Benson (Jun. 23), Janelle Monáe (Jun. 29) and Wayne Shorter (Jun. 26). For some jazzy family festivities, head downtown Jun. 23 and 24 to the arts and music village taking over Robson Square and the grounds of the Vancouver Art Gallery; three performance stages, a community fair and dance classes are just a few of the activities planned for this weekend of free fun.—Sheri Radford
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