The A-Trane 2026-07-24 - Oliver Jones RIP, July 24 Birthdays, Fort Langley Fest Preview

On this afternoon's edition of The A-Trane Radio Program we're paying tribute to the great Canadian pianist Oliver Jones who passed away this week at the age of 91. Besides taking in the theme, we'll feature an episode of Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz that featured Oliver Jones along with some other favourite pieces.The Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival is on this weekend and we'll have a feature set and ticket giveaway for Sunday night's closing concert with Laila Biali which also features some young up-and-coming performer's as special guests.Other fest previews for this weekend include late addition James Byrnes, Honeybear The Band, Ardeshir, and Saul Berson as well as shows from Infidels Jazz: Roberta Gambarini & Tamir Hendelman at the Revue Stage on Sunday afternoon and Gordon Grdina's trio with Tommy Babin & Kenton Loewen at the Revue Stage next Thursday.We'll open with a Jazz Birthdays set for July 24th celebrants - Charles McPherson (87), Barry Romberg (67), Jane Fair (77), Billy Taylor (105) and Jon Faddis (73)! [Faddis is also coming to the Blueshore in November!]Every show is a celebration of great music every Friday afternoon at 100.5FM or coopradio . org starting at 2pm Pacific! Bring your own party hats, we'll supply the music!If you want to follow along, here's the playlist!  (Look for the broadcast date!)And if you like what you hear, consider a donation to Vancouver Cooperative Radio!The A-Trane Radio Program with your host Nou Dadounon every Friday afternoon from 2pm to 5:30 pm PacificCelebrating jazz & creative music in Vancouver since 1986100.5FM or coopradio.org  Check it out!