About this Event
**DOUBLE FEATURE: ONE NIGHT ONLY! ** SUN Oct 18 2026 , 7PM
PREMIERE: SHORT FILM & LIVE JAZZ SHOW
Short Film: "MONICA SIU Shades of Jazz "Steppin' Ahead" STEP ONE & Beyond " Video "behind the scenes" in Monarch Recording Studios and Granville Island Revue Theatre. Get to know Monica and the Band intimately!
LIVE Jazz Show: Hear Bandleader Monica Siu's sneak peaks of her upcoming CD Release. Hear unexpected BONUS TRACKS of beloved Jazz tunes, and surprising rendeitions Canadian songs. Find out which Canadian songs!
Our Band this evening:
Bandleader/Arranger/Vocalist Monica Siu, Musical Director/Pianist Miles Black, Vibraphonist/Percussionist Nick Apivor, Saxophonist Adam Kyle etc & SPECIAL GUESTS!!!
PRE-EXPERIENCE IT NOW: DOWNLOAD Monica's energizing arrangements. https://monicasiushadesofjazz.bandcamp.com/album/steppin-ahead-step-one
WHO AND WHAT:
Fresh off her recent July 2026 MONICA SIU Shades of Jazz "Steppiin' Ahead" EP Release: STEP ONE....Monica and Band offer another high level, high energy unique presntation!
MONICA SIU "Steppin' Ahead" STEP ONE & Beyond Short Film: Meet the Artist and Band behind the Music! Short Film sharing candid moments, never seen before footage of Recording Day & the recent July EP Release Show, insider view of technical and musical prep before recordings and Live Shows. Also "first time reveal" of some CD Release songs!
Learn about Monica Siu’s background, musical journey & writing influences. Meet the Band includes both realistic pre-show prep "behind the scenes" and impromptu fun moments. Hear honest sharing about Monica's life, musical background, musical LOVES and moments!
Watch the entire Band interact and fun and moments of " musician life"! Glimpses of Monica Siu, Miles Black, Nick Apivor, Geoff Claridge, Adam Kyle, Connor Lum, Julian Borokowski, Joceylyn Waugh, Brad Pearson, Tim Stacey, Chris Haas and Karl de Jong and more music friends!
And surprise reveals of 2 tenured Symphony Orchestra players!
Mosty....you'll experience the power of Monica's arrangements and the masterful performance of the entire Band!
Don't miss out on this unique DOUBLE FEATURE! Pre-viewing upcoming CD Release Show!
MONICA SIU Shades of Jazz "Steppin' Ahead" STEP ONE & Beyond Short Film & LIVE Jazz Songs pre-view THURS Nov 19th FULL CD Release!
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FOLLOW MONICA ON YOUTUBE NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@MonicaSiuJazzMusicianCreative
GET TO KNOW MONICA: TEASER SHORT VIDEO: https://youtube.com/shorts/5VCe1gyXar8?si=SoLY4dyA4emdKgsc
DOWNLOAD NOW: MONICA SIU Shades of Jazz: STEP ONE EP Bandcamp https://monicasiushadesofjazz.bandcamp.com/album/steppin-ahead-step-one
Event venue & nearby stays
Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Avenue, Burnaby, Canada