Geoff Claridge 3
L-R: Josh Roberts, Geoff Claridge, Karin Plato (photo by David Sikula)
The Geoff Claridge 3 delve into the bluesy folk-jazz 'swamp music' of the early Jimmy Giuffre 3 - with a twist! Initially inspired by hearing Debussy’s Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, Jimmy Giuffre set about creating a jazz trio where every member played every part of the band (melody, counterpoint, harmony, rhythm) interchangeably and in a very accessible musical language for listeners. Featuring Karin Plato (Voice), Josh Roberts (Guitar), and Geoff Claridge (Bass Clarinet), Giuffre's joyful music is sure to leave a smile on your face.
Geoff Claridge Quartet
From powerhouse features to hushed, lyrical sketches, the quartet's repertoire focuses on original compositions that change context and perspective each time they are played, making every performance a new window into a singular sound world.
Reeds / Geoff Claridge
Piano, Rhodes / Brad Turner
Bass / Andre Lachance
Drums / Bernie Arai
BENNY gOODMAN Tribute
the Benny Goodman Quartet
The Benny Goodman quartet was one of the most electrifying quartets in the history of jazz, breaking the racial gap and somehow holding its own every night paired against a full big band in the height of the jazz era. Be prepared tonight for an evening that showcases the original quartet's gorgeous ballads, distinctive arrangements and unparalleled energy. With Geoff Claridge clarinet, Craig Scott vibraphone, Nick Peck piano, and Bernie Arai drums.
Upcoming Shows
2025
April 6 - Josh Roberts Band at White Rock Legion Crescent Branch (2290 152 St, Surrey), 2-5PM
April 12 - Geoff Claridge 3 at Zameen Art House (1515 Anderson St, Vancouver), 8-10PM
April 21 - Chris Berner Big Band at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 7-9:30PM
April 23 - Geoff Claridge Trio at La Fabrique (7 E 7 Ave, Vancouver), 6-9PM
May 2 - Karin Plato Trio at Apollo’s (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 7:30-10PM
May 10 - Dan Howard Quartet at La Fabrique (7 E 7 Ave, Vancouver), 2-5PM
June 2 - Michael Kim Big Band at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 7-9:30PM
July 4 - Michael Coury Big Band at Lindy Bloom (Russian Hall: 600 Campbell Ave, Vancouver) 8:30-11:45PM
Previous 2025 Shows
January 12 - Teresa Riley Band Blues Dance at University Women’s Club (1489 McRae Ave, Vancouver), 9-11PM
January 15 - Geoff Claridge Trio at La Fabrique (7 E 7 Ave, Vancouver), 6-9PM
January 29 - Wynston Minckler Trio at Brentwood Presbyterian Church (1600 Delta Ave, Burnaby), 8-9PM
January 31 - Joe Abbott/Nathan Barrett/Teresa Riley at the Dusty Flower Pot (2050 Scotia St, Vancouver), 7-10PM
February 2 - Trad Jazz Band at White Rock Legion Crescent Branch (2290 152 St, Surrey), 2-5PM
February 15 - Geoff Claridge 3 at Jazz at the Bolt (Shadbolt Centre) (6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby), 3:30-4:45PM
February 26 - Geoff Claridge Band at La Fabrique (7 E 7 Ave, Vancouver), 6-9PM
March 5 - Michael Coury Big Band at West Point Grey Legion (3679 W Broadway, Vancouver), 7:30-10PM
March 8 - Julian Jayme Band - Swing Dance (3551 Moncton St, Richmond), 8-10:30PM
March 9 - Tom Arntzen’s Rum Runners at White Rock Legion Crescent Branch (2290 152 St, Surrey), 2-5PM
March 16 - Scott Robertson Band at White Rock Legion Crescent Branch (2290 152 St, Surrey), 2-5PM
April 2 - Michael Coury Big Band at West Point Grey Legion (3679 W Broadway, Vancouver), 7:30-10PM
Previous 2024 Shows
January 20 - Giuffre 3 Tribute at Frankie’s After Dark (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 11PM
February 10 - Geoff Claridge/Josh Roberts - (Pre-Show for Big Easy Funk Ensemble) at Wise Hall (1882 Adanac St, Vancouver), 7-9PM
February 11 - Teresa Riley Quintet at Guilt & Co (1 Alexander St, Gastown Vancouver), 9:00-11:59PM
March 18 - Chris Berner Big Band at Frankie’s (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 7-9:30PM
April 27 - Josh Roberts Band at Century House (620 Eighth St, New Westminster), 7:30-10:30PM
April 28 - Karin Plato Quartet at Hero’s Welcome (3917 Main St, Vancouver), 1-3:30PM
May 11 - Josh Roberts Orchestra at Lindy Bloom (Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster), 8-11PM
May 12 - Karin Plato Quartet at St. Andrews Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 4-5PM
May 26 - Teresa Riley Band at Open Outcry (811 Pender St, Vancouver), 7-11PM
May 30 - Josh Roberts Quintet at St. Michael’s Hall (2474 Prince Edward St, Vancouver), 9-11:59PM
June 10 - Chris Berner Big Band at Frankie’s (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 7-9:30PM
July 3 - Rugcutter Dance Orchestra at Legion 142 (3675 W Broadway, Vancouver), 7:30-10PM
July 10 - Tom Arntzen’s Rum Runners at Bill Curtis Square (1198 Mainland St, Vancouver (Yaletown)), 5:30-7:30PM
July 20 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at La Fabrique (7 E 7 Ave, Vancouver), 2-5PM
July 25 - Fred Stride Jazz Orchestra at Fort Langley Jazz Festival (9167 Glover Rd, Langley Twp), 1-3PM
August 31 - Teresa Riley Quartet at Open Outcry (811 Pender St, Vancouver), 10-11PM
Sept 4 - Michael Coury Big Band at West Point Grey Legion (3679 W Broadway, Vancouver), 7:30-10PM
Sept 5 - Aaron Loewen Trio at the Heatley (696 E Hastings St, Vancouver), 9-11PM
Sept 15 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at St. Andrews Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 4-5PM
Sept 20 - Thomas Houlden 11tet at Brentwood Presbyterian Church (1600 Delta Ave, Burnaby), 7-9:30PM
Sept 24 - Teresa Riley Band at Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby St, Vancouver), 10-11PM
Sept 28 - Josh Roberts Band at Century House (620 Eighth St., New Westminster), 7:30-10:30PM
Oct 2 - Michael Coury Big Band at West Point Grey Legion (3679 W Broadway, Vancouver), 7:30-10PM
October 18 - Josh Roberts Band at Russian Hall (600 Campbell Ave, Vancouver) 8:30-11:45PM
October 19 - Josh Roberts’ Slipped Disc at Russian Hall (600 Campbell Ave, Vancouver) 8:30-11:45PM
October 20 - John Korsrud’s Absolute Unit at SFU Woodwards Atrium (149 W Hastings St, Vancouver), 7-9PM
October 24 - Karin Plato Sextet at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8-10:30PM
October 27 - Josh Roberts Quintet at Suburban Swing (33676 St Olaf Ave, Abbotsford), 8:30-11PM
Nov 4 - Vancouver Legacy Jazz Orchestra at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 7-9:30PM
Nov 6 - Michael Coury Big Band at West Point Grey Legion (3679 W Broadway, Vancouver), 7:30-10PM
Dec 6 - Fred Stride Orchestra Plays Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), 7:30-10PM
Dec 21 - Thomas Houlden/Chelsea McBride Big Band at Brentwood Presbyterian Church (1600 Delta Ave, Burnaby), 7:30-10PM
Dec 27 - Geoff Claridge at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8-10:30PM
Previous 2023 Shows
January 22 - Absolute Unit at LanaLou’s (362 Powell St, Vancouver), 7:30-10:30PM
February 4 - Vancouver Jazz Orchestra feat. Seamus Blake at the Shadbolt Centre (6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby), 6PM
February 11 - Teresa Riley Band at TBA (Blues Dance)
February 18 - Geoff Claridge/Josh Roberts - (Pre-Show for Big Easy Funk Ensemble) at Wise Hall (1882 Adanac St, Vancouver), 7-9PM
February 23 - Karin Plato Trio at Roedde House (1415 Barclay St, Vancouver), 7-9PM
February 25 - Josh Capris Band at Tyrant Studios (1019 Seymour St, Vancouver), 9-11:30PM
February 28 - Teresa Riley Quintet at Guilt & Co (1 Alexander St, Gastown Vancouver), 9:00-12:00
March 2 - Aaron Loewen Quartet at Osita (1728 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 7-10PM
March 4 - Russell Wallace 14-piece Band at VCC (1155 E Broadway, Vancouver), TBA
March 9 - Geoff Claridge Band at Tangent Cafe (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 8-10:30PM
April 27-29 - Josh Roberts Big Band at Lindy Bout XV (1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver), (SOLD OUT)
May 13 - Vancouver College Mayfair 100-Year Celebration (5401 Hudson St, Vancouver), 10AM
May 14 - Karin Plato at St. Andrews Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 4-5PM
May 14 - Karin Plato at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8PM
June 28 - Rumrunners Feat. Tom Arntzen at Bill Curtis Square (1198 Mainland St, Vancouver (Yaletown)), 5:30-7:30PM
July 5 - Bruce James Orchestra at Spirit Square (11985 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows), 7-9PM
July 6 - Aaron Loewen Band at Osita (1728 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 7-10PM
July 20 - Dal Richards Orchestra at Fort Langley Jazz Festival (9167 Glover Rd, Langley Twp), 1-3PM
July 31 - Teresa Riley Quintet at Guilt & Co (1 Alexander St, Gastown Vancouver), 9:00-12:00
August 24 - Jaelem Bhate Orchestra at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8PM
September 28 - Karin Plato Quintet at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8PM
October 7 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at La Fabrique (7 E 7 Ave, Vancouver), 2-5PM
October 31 - Teresa Riley Band at Guilt & Co (1 Alexander St, Gastown Vancouver), 9:00-12:00
November 25 - Absolute Unit at SFU Woodwards Atrium (149 W Hastings St, Vancouver), 7:30-9:30PM
November 29 - Thomas Houlden 11tet at Magee Secondary (6360 Maple St, Vancouver), evening 8-9:30PM
December 17 - VLJO Big Band Tribute to Jamie Croil at St. Andrews-Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 4-5PM
December 21 - Thomas Houlden/Chelsea McBride Big Band at Brentwood Presbyterian Church (1600 Delta Ave, Burnaby), 7:30-10PM
Previous 2022 Shows
March 9 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at Tangent Cafe (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 8-10:30PM
March 11 - Symphony 21 Ukraine Benefit Concert at St. Andrews Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 7-9:30PM
March 25 - Josh Roberts/Teresa Riley at Cambrian Hall (215 E 17th Ave, Vancouver), 7-11:59PM
May 6 - Sam Shoichet Trio at Palermo Cucina (1802 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver), 6:30-9:30PM
May 15 - Geoff Claridge Trio at Water St Cafe (300 Water St, Vancouver), 6:30-9:45PM
June 30 - Geoff Claridge’s Swamp People at Water St Cafe (300 Water St, Vancouver), 6:30-9:45PM
July 21 - Geoff Claridge Band at Tangent Cafe (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 8-10:30PM
July 25 - Teresa Riley Quintet at Guilt & Co (1 Alexander St, Gastown Vancouver), 9:00-12:00
August 20 - Swingin’ Summer with David L. Harris at Cambrian Hall
(215 East 17th Avenue), 9-11:30PM
August 25 - Geoff Claridge Band at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8:30PM
October 31 - Teresa Riley Band at Guilt & Co (1 Alexander St, Gastown Vancouver), 9:00-12:00
December 4 - Michael Kim Orchestra at St. Andrews Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 4-5PM
December 17 - Dan Hersog Orchestra at Northwood United Church (8855 156 St, Surrey), 8-9PM
Previous 2021 Shows
Nov 7 - Josh Roberts/Geoff Claridge at the Water St. Cafe (300 Water St, Vancouver), 7-9PM
July 25 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8:30PM
September 4 - Dan Herzog Jazz Orchestra at Fort Langley Jazz Fesival (Streamed), 8PM
Nov 24 - Josh Roberts Quartet at Guilt & Co (1 Alexander St, Gastown Vancouver), 9:00-12:00
Dec 5 - An Evening With Sinatra at Chilliwack Cultural Centre (9201 Corbould St, Chilliwack), 7:30PM
Dec 10 - Aaron Loewen Trio at Palermo Cucina (1802 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver), 6-9PM
Dec 18 - Thomas Houlden/Chelsea McBride Christmas Special (1155 Thurlow St, Vancouver), 7-9PM
Previous 2020 Shows
December 16 - Geoff Claridge 3 at the Water St. Cafe (300 Water St, Vancouver), 7-9PM
Previous 2019 Shows
May 12 - Benny Goodman Tribute at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8-10:30PM
June 15 - Big Easy Funk Ensemble at Surrey (1PM) and Seymour-Davie St, Vancouver (3PM) Festivals.
June 16 - Geoff Claridge 3 at the Tangent Cafe (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 6-8:30PM
August 18 - Karin Plato at St. Andrews Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 4-5PM
Previous 2018 Shows
March 17 - Slipped Disc at the Roundhouse, Yaletown, Vancouver, 9PM-12AM
April 6-7 - Josh Roberts Big Band at the Lindy Bout Festival, Performance Works (1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver)
April 8 - Swamp People at the Tangent Cafe (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 8:30-11PM
April 14 - The Big Sound at Wise Hall (1882 Adanac St), 9:30-11:59PM
April 15 - Benny Goodman Quartet Tribute at Frankie’s Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8-10:30PM
May 31 - Josh Roberts Quintet at St. Michael's Hall (2474 Prince Edward St), 9-11:59PM
June 22-24 - Summer Solstice Swing Dance Festival in Edmonton, Alberta (10019 80 Ave NW), various times
July 1 - Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver), 5:30-6:30PM
July 15 - Ben Frost Quartet at the Tangent Cafe (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 8:30-11PM
July 25 - Matt Choboter Band at Merge (Clark Dr. at Powell St.), 9:30-11:59PM
August 1 - Ben Henriques Rubber Band at Tangent Cafe (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 8:30-11PM
August 3 - Thomas Holdem Big Band at Pat's Pub (403 E Hastings St, Vancouver), 8-11PM
August 5 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at St. Andrews Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 4-5PM
December 16 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at the Tangent Cafe (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 6-9PM
Previous 2017 Shows
January 16 - Fifth Avenue Four at the Yale Saloon (1300 Granville St, Vancouver), 9-11:45PM
January 21 - Josh Roberts Band at Oddfellows Hall (1443 W 8th Ave, Vancouver), 9-11:45PM
February 9 - Geoff Claridge: Benny Goodman Tribute at Frankies Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8-10:30PM
February 15 - Jen Hodge All-Stars at Guilt and Co (1 Alexander St, Gastown Vancouver), 9:30-12:30
February 18 - Karin Plato at Pat's Pub (403 E Hastings St, Vancouver), 3-7PM
February 18 - James Danderfer's Hummingbird Brigade at the Performance Works (1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver), 8:30PM
February 26 - Jen Hodge All-Stars at St. Stephens Church (885 22nd St, West Vancouver), 4-5PM
May 14 - Karin Plato at St. Andrews Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 4-5PM
May 24 - Jen Hodge All-Stars at Guilt & Co (Alexander St, Vancouver), 9:30-12:30AM
May 25 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at Tangent Cafe (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 8:30-11:30PM
June 11 - Angela Verbrugge at St. Andrews Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 4-5PM
June 28 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival (Granville Island Market Stage), 12PM
August 25 - Michael Kim Big Band at Pat's Pub (403 E Hastings St, Vancouver), 8-11PM
Previous 2016 Shows
January 10 - Geoff Claridge Quartet CD Release Party at Tangent Café (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 6-9PM
January 13 - Geoff Claridge/Dan Reynolds at Brentwood Presbyterian Church (1600 Delta Ave, Burnaby), 8PM
January 17 - Slipped Disc at White Rock Legion Crescent Branch (2290 152 St, Surrey), 2-5PM
January 20 - Geoff Claridge Quartet feat. Jon Bentley at The Emerald (555 Gore Ave, Vancouver), 9-11:30PM
January 23 - Slipped Disc at Oddfellows Hall (1443 W 8th Ave, Vancouver), 9-11:45PM
March 12 - Aaron Andrada Quartet at the Silk Purse (1570 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver), 7:30PM
March 16 - Aaron Andrada Quartet at Presentation House (333 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver), 8PM
March 19 - Slipped Disc at The Roundhouse in Yaletown for Hot Club Swing (181 Roundhouse Mews), 9PM
May 6 - Slipped Disc in Redmond, WA for Eastside Stomp
May 30 - Slipped Disc at Camp Jitterbug late set 12AM, Seattle WA
June 4 - Bonnie Northgraves Quintet at the Bellingham Legion, WA, 2-5PM
June 17-19 - Slipped Disc at Kalispel, Montana for Big Sky Weekend
June 29 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival (Granville Island Market Stage), 12PM
July 7 - Slipped Disc at Rhythm City Strut, Vancouver
July 10 - Kristian Braathen Quartet at St. Andrews Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 4-5PM
July 15 - Slipped Disc at Kirkland, WA for Eastside Stomp
July 31 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at Tangent Café (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 6-9PM
November 6 - Geoff Claridge Quartet at St. Andrews Wesley United (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver), 4-5PM
November 23 - Aaron Andrada Group at Presentation House (333 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver), 8PM
December 5th - James Danderfer's Hummingbird Brigade at Frankies Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8-10:30PM
December 19th - Mike Allen/Miles Black Big Band at Frankies Jazz Club (765 Beatty St, Vancouver), 8-10:30PM
December 22nd - Geoff Claridge Quartet at Tangent Café (2095 Commercial Dr, Vancouver), 8:30-11:30PM
About
Raised in Vancouver, Geoff never wanted to be a musician until a few years after he was forced into clarinet lessons in elementary school. He was first introduced to the music of Benny Goodman through the late '90s Chips Ahoy! commercial which featured Sing, Sing, Sing!, and his appreciation for jazz in all its forms slowly blossomed. Since then he has studied with Caroline Gauthier, Tom Colclough, Campbell Ryga, Steve Kaldestad, Mike Allen, Chad Makela, Chuck Currie and Eddie Daniels, and his music has taken him to over thirty countries spanning five continents. Benny Goodman is still his favourite performer, and he aims to convey a great deal of subject matter through both his playing and his compositions across a myriad of styles.
Sketches in Colour
by Geoff Claridge Quartet
From powerhouse features to hushed, lyrical sketches, the quartet's repertoire focuses on original compositions that change context and perspective each time they are played, making every performance a new window into a singular sound world.
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