TICKETS (On Sale Now)

Win special prizes through the Courier Newspaper, VanNet Classified and KVOS TV

To purchase limited JAZZ FESTIVAL 3-Show Pass ($40) by phone or in person; please call or visit the locations listed. Pass holder may enter 40 minutes prior to the opening act of the evening. Arrive early to claim YOUR seat! Pick you favourite shows and avoid ticket purchase line-ups. Box office opens 45 minutes prior to opening act. Please note seating is first come first serve until the venue capacity is full

JAZZ FESTIVAL 3-show Pass is valid at any three festival concerts except for and at the following triple-bill presentations:

  • Headlining Mark Murphy Stanley Theatre Triple Bill Presentation Evening - $28 center, $22 aisle (3-show pass not valid)
  • Festival Finale Show Miles Black - Babayaga Quartet Triple Bill Presentation Evening - $20 (3-show pass not valid)

BY PHONE: handling charges apply
Zulu Records: 604-738-3232
Stanley Theatre: 604-687-1644 (Mark Murphy Triple Bill Presentation only)
Sweet Basil Jazz Festival VISA Hotline: 604-872-2346 (M to F 2pm to 4pm)

IN PERSON: call for business hours, handling charges apply
Sweet Basil Jazz Festival Office: 1330 E. 17th Ave, Vancouver, (604-872-2346 - M to F 2pm to 4pm)
Zulu Records: 1972 West 4th Ave, Vancouver, (604-738-3232)
Bookmark: Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia Street, (604-331-4040)
Alliance Française: 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, (604-327-0201)
Tom Lee Music: 929 Granville Street, Vancouver, (604-685-8471)
Granville Island Stage Box Office: Mark Murphy Triple Bill Presentation only, 1585 Johnston Street, (604-687-1644)
Stanley Show: Mark Murphy Triple Bill Presentation only, 12th @Granville Daily 10am to 5pm, (604-687-1644)

SINGLE TICKETS: Available through the festival office or through venue ticket purchase line-ups 45 minutes prior to 1st show start. Single ticket prices range from $15 to $28
Sweet Basil Jazz Festival Office: Tickets for all shows, 1330 E. 17th Ave, Vancouver, (604-872-2346 - M to F 2pm to 4pm)

Important Update & Clarification on Sweet Basil Jazz Festival Tickets (dated Aug 26, 2003)

The festival 3-show passes are sold at Alliance Francaise, Bookmark Store, Tom Lee Music, Zulu Records and/or through the festival office 604-872-2346. The 3-show passes ($40 dollars) allow entry for up to 3 shows, except for the following two events:

  • Sep 13 Stanley Theatre show and
  • Sep 19 Vancouver Public Library finale show

Customer must arrive early to ensure entry even with a valid 3-show pass because all seating is on a first come first serve basis until the venue capacity is reached. The statement that seating is on a first come first serve basis until the full venue capacity is reached is printed clearly on the face of each 3-show pass. To avoid ticket line-ups and to get a discount; the 3-show pass is good value subject to the condition of use and first come first serve basis as stated.

Saturday Sep 13 Stanley Theatre tickets are available through the Stanley Theatre (majority of tickets) and Zulu Records (limited tickets).

Friday Sep 19 Vancouver Public Library finale show tickets are available through the downtown public library Bookmark Store and Zulu Records or through the festival office 604-872-2346.

Remaining shows' single tickets may be purchased through the festival office VISA or MC line 604-872-2346 in advance or at the venue box office approximately 1-hour before show time. General first come first serve basis seating applies to all shows of the festival.

VENUES: locations and addresses
Stanley Theatre: 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver
Roundhouse Community Centre: 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Vancouver Public Library: 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Alliance Française: 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Studio 16: 1551 West 7th Ave, Vancouver
Hot Jazz Club: 2120 Main Street, Vancouver
Backstage Lounge: 1585 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver
Tom Lee Music: 929 Granville Street, Vancouver

HOTEL: For out of town visitors, the festival recommends the Accent Inns at 3777 Henning Drive (Tel: 604-473-5000)

RESTAURANTS: For out of town visitors, please visit the Dining Section of www.vancourier.com and see the excellent restaurant reviews.


KVOS Contest Prize #1

(Watch or call KVOS TV 681-1212 for entry details)

Sep 13 Saturday night hotel accommodation at the Accent Inns, @3777 Henning Drive, for lucky couple; complimentary breakfast for two; dinner for two at the Rider's Sushi; some CD gifts; and two tickets to see the Mark Murphy Triple Bill evening at the Stanley Theatre Sep 13 time 7pm

  • Mark Murphy w/ 6 Grammy Nominations & Miles Black Quartet
  • Tribute to Chet Baker featuring the Michel Pan Quintet
  • Tango Paradiso Quartet


Courier Newspaper Draw Prizes:

(call Courier for mail-in coupon entry details 604-738-1411)

Prize #1
Sep 13 Saturday night hotel accommodation at the Accent Inns, @3777 Henning Drive, for a lucky couple (readers of the Courier Newspaper); complimentary breakfast for two; dinner for two at the Rider's Sushi; some CD gifts; and two tickets to see the Mark Murphy Triple Bill evening at the Stanley Theatre Sep 13 time 7pm

  • Mark Murphy w/ 6 Grammy Nominations & Miles Black Quartet
  • Tribute to Chet Baker featuring the Michel Pan Quintet
  • Tango Paradiso Quartet

Prize #2
Sep 19 Friday night hotel accommodation at the Accent Inns, @3777 Henning Drive, for a lucky couple (readers of the Courier Newspaper); complimentary breakfast for two; dinner for two at the Rider's Sushi; some CD gifts; and two tickets to see the triple bill Festival Finale Show at the Vancouver Public Library Sep 19 time 8pm

  • Music of Bill Evans - Babayaga String Quartet featuring Miles Black
  • Tribute to Oscar Peterson - Miles Black Trio w/ R.Botten & J. Nolan
  • The Art of Classicism featuring two jazz cellists, Finn Manniche, Harold Birsten and legendary pianist Miles Black


VanNet Lucky Ticket Giveaway Prizes:

(call VanNet Classified for entry details 604-630-3300)

Five lucky couples will get tickets through VanNet mail-in coupon draw

 
 
Home - info@sweetbasiljazz.com
 
FREE PROGRAM GUIDES @Library Branches & Ticket Outlets