Infidels Jazz Presents: Ruthie Ha Big Band at the American

Ruthie Ha has been one of the most talked about young Jazz musicians on the Vancouver scene for several years now, selling out numerous Infidels shows at various venues, and being a big part of concerts at Jazz at the Bolt & the Rickshaw.

They are the perfect choice to launch a brand new live music series at the American: Very Big Bands! This series will feature the very best big bands on the Vancouver Jazz scene, and Ruthie will be launching the series with a selection of their original music, written specifically for big bands.

Saxophones: Tamas Balai, Nick Wise, John Nicholson, Erika Chow, Sofie Avelino

Trumpets: Ayden Landsman, Jocelyn Waugh, John Korsrud, Jack Lee

Trombones: Cam Henderon, Casey Thomas-Burns, Ricardo Galvez, George McNally

Rhythm Section: Dean Thiessen, David Caballero, Chris Fraser, Todd Stewart

Ruthie Ha Big Band

March 01, 2026 6:00PM

The American, 926 Main Street

$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Under 19 must be accompanied by a guardian.

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