History
Hermann’s Jazz Club began nearly 40 years ago, on February 25, 1981, at the Bastion Inn on Government St, when German entrepreneur Hermann Nieweler [Knee-well-er] was persuaded by his friend Barry Stubbs to book Friday Harbor’s Island City Jazz Band for a weekend performance at his hotel lounge. Hermann’s love for a good party, lively music and happy patrons led to his establishment of the Dixieland Inn at the hotel.
Hermann moved the club to the current View Street location in 1986 when it was renamed “Hermann’s Jazz Club”. In 2000, our 753 View St location suffered heavy damage from a fire. A testament to his commitment, Hermann rebuilt at great personal expense. Our friend Hermann passed on June 10th, 2015. From 2015 to 2019 his family faced many issues but have remained dedicated to their father's legacy. After running a successful fundraising campaign the non-profit Jazz On View Society has taken over as of July 15th 2019. We will continue to operate Hermann's as a community spirited venue with the support of the venue's generous patrons.
Many nationally and internationally acclaimed acts have graced our stage over the years. Longtime local bands continue to play at the club, including CanUS, Dixieland Express, the Tom Vickery Trio and local legend/reedman Al Pease . Multiple generations of musicians interact and perform at this local institution and contribute to its role as an incubator of local talent. These musicians have travelled the world and helped to put Victoria on the national and international music map, while helping attract renowned local transplants such as David Vest from the USA, Michael Kaeshammer from Germany and Pablo Cardenas from Cuba. With world class acoustics, a relaxed atmosphere, and top notch cuisine, Hermann's Jazz Club is a landmark in the world of modern live performance.
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Join us to hear Brent Godau, R&D Analyst at 4M BioTech, discuss: Next Generation Wound Dressings for Connected Health.
Doors open at 5:00pm and the...
6:00pm - 7:00pm doors at 5:00pm
Grapefruit Is Impossible's music is a creative fusion of jazz and hip-hop, as well as funk, and soul. They are a very interactive, engaging band, who'...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $10-$20 Sliding Scale
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
1:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 12:30pm $15
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
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“Her devastating chops let her zip through the changes like a trumpeter, hitting all the high notes with the clarity and accuracy of Dizzy Gillespie...
7:30pm - 10:00pm doors at 5:30pm Presented by: Victoria Jazz Society $32 ADVANCE/VJS MEMBERS/STUDENTS | $35 AT THE DOOR (service charges apply at the Royal & McPherson Box Office)
Tickets at: Victoria Jazz Society, McPherson Box Office
Continuing the theme of Valentine's Day, Louise Rose and band will be tributing to romantic songs from back in the day! Bringing together three of the...
1:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 12:30pm $20/18 VJS, UJam/ kids 12 and under free
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
To make your Dinner Reservation after purchasing your tickets please email info@hermannsjazz.com
This exciting Valentine's Day Show is a double bil...
6:30pm - 11pm doors at 5:30pm $32 and later less than that at the door only.
Mark Comerford: Guitar & Percussion, Vocals, and Big Hank Lionhart: Lead Vocals. Mark and Hank are both members of RCA recording artists, Uncle Wiggl...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $20 Adv / $25 Door
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Come down to Hermann's for the legendary Tom Vickery Jazz Jam! Hermann's Jazz Club is proud of having the longest running regular jazz jam in the coun...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $10
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Join us to hear Dr. Neil Burford, Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry, discuss: A chemist's journey of discovery towards new compounds ...
6:00pm - 7:00pm doors at 5:00pm
To make your Dinner Reservation after purchasing your tickets please email info@hermannsjazz.com
All Ages, fully accessible venue! Singing at 7:30p...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $10
Come to the Church of Hermann's and enjoy music to inspire the the heart and feed the soul!
Maria Manna
April Gislason - Vocals
Ashley Wey - Pian...
1:30pm - 3:00pm doors at 12:30pm Suggested Donation of $10-15 - Pay what you can!
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Playing the music of STEELY DAN. Pretzel Logic has changed the reservation system for their shows. To reserve a ticket please email pretzellogic@shaw....
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $25
Tickets at: pretzellogic@shaw.ca, 250 589-0545
Playing the music of STEELY DAN. Pretzel Logic has changed the reservation system for their shows. To reserve a ticket please email pretzellogic@shaw....
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $25
Tickets at: pretzellogic@shaw.ca, 250 589-0545
5:00-7:00pm This is the time that UJAM has a monthly Club Night for the UJAM Young All Stars! This is an incredible all star group of students from ma...
5:00pm - 10:30pm doors at 4:30pm Presented by: Universal Jazz Advocates & Mentors (U-JAM) Society $10/$5 U-Jam Members
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Drummer Kelby MacNayr's All-Star Quartet dedicated to
celebrating old-school Groove, Soul & jazz featuring Cuban trumpet sensation Miguelito Valdes, ...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $20/18 VJS, UJam, $12 stud, low income
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Eventbrite is forthcoming.
Dr Martin Bunton explores the strange story of how history and politics combined to create unclaimed territory in the mo...
6:00pm - 7:00pm doors at 5:00pm free
On February 4th Gord and Olivier Clements will return to Hermann’s Jazz Club to release their very first collaborative album, “Passages”. After...
8:00pm - 10:30pm doors at 7:30pm 20$/15$ (students)
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Pierre Schryer’s Fiddle Connections
Mini-Concert & Open Trad Music Session
First Monday of every Month at Hermann’s Jazz Club!
Master fiddl...
7:00pm - 10:30 pm doors at 6:00pm $12 General/$10 for Session Participants
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
John Lee - PIANO
Kosma Busheikin - BASS
Ethan Olynyk - DRUMS
Multi-instrumentalist JOHN LEE presents a concert featuring a vast repertoire of com...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $20 /$15 Students & VJS
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Hermann’s Jazz Club is proud to present two of Vancouver's top dixieland jazz musicians: Donnie Clark, trumpet and Jim Armstrong, trombone & vocals ...
1:30 - 3:30 doors at 12:30 $15
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
