Like a Pearl

Today's guest is Paul Pigat—award-winning guitarist, songwriter, arranger, bandleader, and guitar builder. A Gretsch-endorsed artist, Paul is internationally respected for his remarkable versatility, moving effortlessly between jazz, rockabilly, blues, country, swing, and roots music. Best known as the frontman of Cousin Harley, Paul has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe and h...

Today's guest is Cory Weeds, founder of Cellar Music Group, saxophonist, producer, and one of Canada's leading champions of jazz. For more than two decades, Cory has been a driving force in Canada's jazz scene through his work as a performer, presenter, record producer, and entrepreneur. Through Cellar Music Group, he has helped launch and document the work of hundreds of artists, building one of...

Today's guest is John Orysik, co-founder of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. For nearly four decades, John has helped shape Canada's jazz landscape through his work as a broadcaster, presenter, producer, arts administrator, and advocate for live music. After beginning his career as a jazz journalist and radio host, he became one of the founding forces behind Coastal Jazz and the Vancouve...