Name: The History of Jazz with Casey Thomas-Burns
Start: 2026-06-04T16:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-04T17:30:00-07:00
Location: Oceana PARC

The History of Jazz with Casey Thomas-Burns

Come and learn about the amazing, complex, and ever-fascinating history of the jazz genre, presented by Casey Thomas-Burns!
About this Event

From the early days of 1910s New Orleans to a modern day global music network, this masterclass is a great way to learn more about how this wonderful style of music came to be- and how it has continued to develop over time.
This event is free, and is part of the 2026 White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival, Presented by REMAX Colonial Pacific.
About Casey Thomas-Burns:
Casey Thomas-Burns (she/her/hers) is a trombonist, vocalist and bandleader based in Vancouver, Canada. Casey is the founder and director of 10-woman jazz band 'The Leading Ladies' and has been described by Juno-nominated bassist Jodi Proznick as "the future of arts leadership".
Casey holds her degree in Jazz Studies from Capilano University. While at Capilano University, Casey had the opportunity to study trombone with Dennis Esson, voice with Jennifer Scott, and was the lead trombonist in the "A" Band under the direction of Brad Turner.
In 2021, Casey was awarded a place in the 2021 Reading Session for Emerging Composers and the Passing Notes Mentorship program presented by the Hard Rubber Orchestra. More recently, Casey travelled to New York with a scholarship to the New York Hot Jazz Camp to study with the top musicians in the NYC traditional jazz scene, including Bria Skonberg and Ron Wilkins.
About the White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival, Presented by REMAX Colonial Pacific:
The White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival, Presented by REMAX Colonial Pacific, features free outdoor jazz & blues performances on June 6 & 7, ticketed intimate jazz shows on June 3 & 4, and gala ticketed shows on June 5 & 6 in Blue Frog Studios featuring Alex Browne & His Boulevardiers (June 5) and Boney Fields (June 6).
Come to White Rock as we celebrate jazz & blues throughout our community! Visit whiterockjazzfest.com for all festival details.
The White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival, Presented by REMAX Colonial Pacific is made possible by the support of Title Sponsor REMAX Colonial Pacific and Artist Sponsor 98.3 Wave FM, and is produced by the White Rock BIA.