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Full Circle Concert - Adele M Wilding and Friends
Sep
6
Concert, Darlene Cooper Background Vocals

Full Circle Concert - Adele M Wilding and Friends

  • Sunday, September 6, 2026
  • 7:00β€―PM 8:30β€―PM
  • Brentwood Presbyterian Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Adele M Wilding: β€œVancouver Fam: I am happy to announce that I will be back in town for the first time in four years - performing at The Sanctuary in Brentwood - A Space of Grace for the Arts. Her show, Full Circle, is part of a mini tour of post summer shows.

Set List: Predominantly original music, including my collaborations with the incomparable Darlene Cooper. Each song chronicles my journey as a performer and songwriter, from my formative years on the Canadian Prairies to my transatlantic career in the UK and Western Canada.

My ensemble will consist of esteemed colleagues and dear friends, including Darlene Cooper, harmony & backing vocals, Bill Sample, piano, and Tim Stacey, bass. I performed copious shows whilst on the West Coast, but Brentwood Presbyterian Church was transformative in launching my jazz career in Vancouver. It was the place where I met so many of my jazz colleagues/friends.

The Sanctuary will be set up in an intimate, cabaret setting for this event. Seating is therefore limited, so get on board asap!β€œ

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../full-circle-adele-m-wilding...

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Jane Mortifee Trio w/ Bill and Darlene - GoGo Fundraiser
May
31
Concert, Fundraiser concert, Jane Mortifee, Darlene Cooper Background Vocals

Jane Mortifee Trio w/ Bill and Darlene - GoGo Fundraiser

  • Sunday, May 31, 2026
  • 8:00β€―PM 9:30β€―PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

The East Van Gogos in partnership with the Rogue Folk Club present:

‍ ‍SMALL CHANGE FOR BIG CHANGE

‍ ‍Featuring

‍ ‍

THE JANE MORTIFEE TRIO

‍ ‍

Sunday, May 31st 2026

‍ ‍8:00 pm, Doors 7:00 pm

‍ ‍Mel Lehan Hall at St. James Square

‍ ‍3214 West 10th Avenue in Kitsilano

‍ ‍Tickets $35

‍ Available at: https://www.roguefolk.bc.ca/concerts/ev26053120

‍ ‍‍East Van Gogos contact: Sue Malcolm

‍ ‍Suemalcolm48@gmail.com 604-617-9645

All proceeds from this concert will go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which supports grandmothers ("Gogos" in Zulu) raising a generation of children orphaned by the AIDS pandemic in 15 African countries. Grandmothers in Africa have risen above their grief to put their grandchildren through school while leading the way by rebuilding communities and advocating for change in their societies. Canadians have raised more than $27 million for the campaign, which supports community-based organizations that provide necessities such as school fees and uniforms, counselling for grandmothers and orphaned children, and micro-credit loans. The East Van Gogos is one of more than 250 such groups across Canada. The Grandmothers Campaign movement, founded in 2006, is growing, with groups now in Australia, Great Britain and the U.S. For more information, visit: grandmotherscampaign.org.

‍ ‍

Join the East Van Gogos for this musical event in partnership with the Rogue Folk Club. The evening includes the acclaimed Jane Mortifee. Come ready to parlay your β€œsmall change” into big change by participating in the legendary Bucket Auction, where every auction item will cost you only $5!


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Jane Mortifee w/Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample
Aug
17
Darlene Cooper Background Vocals

Jane Mortifee w/Darlene Cooper and Bill Sample

  • Sunday, August 17, 2025
  • 2:00β€―PM 4:00β€―PM
  • Peninsula Productions (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bill and Darlene will be performing with the illustrious, Jane Mortifee at the intimate venue of Peninsula Productions Society in White Rock. Bill will be playing keys and singing BGs as Jane’s musical director. Darlene will be singing BGs.

Jane will be singing songs from her latest two albums plus selections from past albums … a broad mix of genres. Jane’s powerhouse voice will take the audience on a wonderful musical journey.

There will be 2 concerts as space is limited.

Concerts will be from 2 - 4 pm and from 7 - 9 pm.

info and tickets
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Nanaimo Blues Festival with Marcus Mosely
Aug
10
Marcus Mosely, Darlene Cooper Background Vocals

Nanaimo Blues Festival with Marcus Mosely

  • Sunday, August 10, 2025
  • 1:00β€―PM 2:00β€―PM
  • Muffeo Sutton Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper will be joining Marcus Mosely at the Nanaimo Blues Festival for the Soul & Gospel Hour. Bill Sample will be on keys and Steve Hilliam will wailing on the tenor sax.

We will be performing an hour of soul/gospel tunes featuring the captivating voice of Marcus Mosely. Come and expect to feel the joy!

This is the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Blues Festival.

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Jane Mortifee with Bill and Darlene at Cornerstone Bistro
Feb
20
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Jane Mortifee with Bill and Darlene at Cornerstone Bistro

  • Thursday, February 20, 2025
  • 6:35β€―PM 8:30β€―PM
  • Cornerstone Bistro (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thursday, February 20, 2025

  • 6:30β€―PM 8:30β€―PM

  • Corner Stone Bistro (map)

  • Google Calendar ICS

The Renaissance woman, Jane Mortifee is returning once again to Cornerstone Bistro. Her powerhouse and emotional vocals will move you deeply. Jane’s long time musical director, Bill Sample, will be playing keys and singing BGs. Darlene Cooper will also be singing BGs (background vocals).

Jane has not just one but two CDs which were released in 2024. She will be singing selections from these as well as songs from her other CDs.

Be sure to reserve early as this event sells out very quickly.

For reservations: https://www.cornerstone-bistro.com/livemusic

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Jane Mortifee CD Release at Herons Nest
Feb
8
Darlene Cooper Background Vocals

Jane Mortifee CD Release at Herons Nest

  • Saturday, February 8, 2025
  • 7:30β€―PM 9:30β€―PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

The illustrious Jane Mortifee will be performing songs from her recent two CDs and more! Jane is known for her powerful and emotion-filled vocals. She deeply moves and inspires her listeners. Jane has performed as a guest soloist on numerous television and live musical specials such as the Canada Day Special, The David Foster Special, and as an opening act for Bob Newhart at Expo ’86. She was a regular background singer on the Tom Jones, Paul Anka, and Rolf Harris TV series. She has also performed in many solo concerts, as well as in various club bands over the years. A career highlight for Jane was singing background vocals for Ray Charles.

This will be a two album release concert at the Herons Nest House! In the last two years, Jane has recorded β€œJust Here, Just Now, Just Enough” and β€œLullabies for You” with Bill Sample.

Jane will be accompanied by her longtime musical director, Bill Sample. Darlene Cooper and he will be singing background vocals.

To Reserve your place for this intimate house concert, please send $35 to either:

  1. an e-Transfer to bill.sample67@icloud.com

  2. pay via credit card by this square link: https://square.link/u/SW4WmOt6

Bring your own beverage. Glasses and a small snack will be provided.

*No Wheelchair access

*There are stairs down to the concert space

Parking: Please park in a visitor stall across from the house. If full, there are numerous stalls around the complex on each road and at the Community building.

Directions from Heritage Mountain Road: Drive up Heritage Mountain Blvd. and turn left onto Parkside Dr. Then, you take an immediate left (very first driveway) into the Treetops Complex. The road is 101 Parkside Dr. You follow the windy road to the bottom and take the last left, Then, immediately bear right and we are right across from the parking stalls on the right - Unit #154.



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Jane Mortifee at Deep Cove Coffeehouse
Jan
17
Darlene Cooper Background Vocals

Jane Mortifee at Deep Cove Coffeehouse

  • Friday, January 17, 2025
  • 7:00β€―PM 10:00β€―PM
  • Mount Seymour United Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Deep Cove Coffeehouse is pleased to host and headline the fabulous powerhouse singer, Jane Mortifee, on January 17th, 2025. Jane will be accompanied by her long time musical director, the incomparable, Bill Sample. Darlene Cooper, will be joining them and singing background vocals.

The Deep Cove Coffeehouse features an opening act and a headliner and the $20 cash at the door fee also includes baked goodies and coffee.

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Jane Mortifee CD Release Concert
Nov
25
Darlene Cooper Background Vocals

Jane Mortifee CD Release Concert

  • Saturday, November 25, 2023
  • 8:00β€―PM 10:30β€―PM
  • Mel Lehan Hall at St James (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Rogue Folk Club is hosting this concert:

Join us for the official CD launch of Jane Mortifee's new album 'Just Here Just Now Just Enough' produced by Bill Sample, mixed and mastered by Miles Foxx Hill.

She will be joined by the talented musicians who were the music makers on this project:

Bill Sample on keyboards and piano and background vocals, Miles Foxx Hill on bass, Tim Porter on guitar, Randall Stoll on drums, Tom Keenlyside on sax and Darlene Cooper on background vocals. Jane did the official launch for her last CD on the St James Hall stage 14 years ago. She’s happy to be back!

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House Concert with Jane Mortifee
Sep
23
Darlene Cooper Background Vocals

House Concert with Jane Mortifee

  • Saturday, September 23, 2023
  • 3:00β€―PM 5:00β€―PM
  • 6250 Imperial Avenue West Vancouver, BC, V7W 2J3 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jane Mortifee will be singing songs from her brand new album (produced by Bill Sample) in an intimate setting of a house concert in Vancouver. She will be accompanied by Bill on (piano, BG vocals) and Darlene Cooper (BG vocals).

Cost is $35. Send an e-Transfer to: info@janemortifee.com (be sure to put name in memo)

Bring your own beverage; snacks will be provided. See poster below for more details.

Jane has been active in theatre, film, television and the studios doing voice-overs, jingles, and animated series for over thirty years. She has been nominated for an Actra Award and three Jessie Awards for her work in β€˜John Gray’s Rock and Roll’ and β€˜Don Messer’s Jubilee’ and Ann Mortifee’s β€˜Reflections on Crooked Walking’. She was also a member of the cast of many theatrical productions and made many appearances on television in β€˜Neon Rider’, ’21 Jump Street’, β€˜Danger Bay’, β€˜Airwolf’, as well as mini-series and feature films including the acclaimed β€˜My American Cousin’. In addition, this 'Renaissance' woman is also an author - having published her first novel, "Out of the Fire", and currently finishing her 2nd book.

Jane's first love, however, is singing and she has performed as a guest soloist on numerous television and live musical specials such as the Canada Day Special, The David Foster Special, and as an opening act for Bob Newhart at Expo ’86. She was a regular background singer on the Tom Jones, Paul Anka, and Rolf Harris TV series. She has also performed many solo concerts, as well as in various club bands over the years. A career highlight for Jane was singing background vocals for Ray Charles.

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Jane Mortifee at Cornerstone Bistro w/ Bill and Darlene
Mar
16
Darlene Cooper Background Vocals

Jane Mortifee at Cornerstone Bistro w/ Bill and Darlene

  • Thursday, March 16, 2023
  • 6:00β€―PM 9:00β€―PM
  • Cornerstone Bistro (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bill and Darlene are once again joining Jane Mortifee at the Cornerstone Bistro in North Vancouver. Bill will play key and the two of the will lend their beautiful blend of harmonies and Jane’s powerhouse and heartfelt vocals.

An acclaimed theatre performer, familiar film and television actress, an in demand vocalist and voice-over artist, Jane is like a β€œRenaissance Woman” of the performing arts. Accompanied once again by the multi award-winning pianist Bill Sample and pitch-perfect vocalist Darlene Cooper, Jane will present her new show created especially for the Corner Stone Bistro audience.

For reservations call: 604-990-3602

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Jane Mortifee at Inlet Theatre
Feb
18
Darlene Cooper Background Vocals

Jane Mortifee at Inlet Theatre

  • Saturday, February 18, 2023
  • 7:30β€―PM 9:30β€―PM
  • Inlet Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Inlet Theatre Music Series is excited to host the illustrious Jane Mortifee! She will be accompanied by a full band and BGs - Bill Sample (keys/BGvocals) , Darlene Cooper (BG vocals), Tim Porter (guitar), Miles Foxx-Hill (bass), Randall Stoll (drums)

Jane Mortifee has been active in theatre, film, television and the studios doing voice-overs, jingles, and animated series for over thirty years. She has been nominated for an Actra Award and three Jessie Awards for her work in β€˜John Gray’s Rock and Roll’ and β€˜Don Messer’s Jubilee’ and Ann Mortifee’s β€˜Reflections on Crooked Walking’. She was also a member of the cast of many theatrical productions and made many appearances on television in β€˜Neon Rider’, ’21 Jump Street’, β€˜Danger Bay’, β€˜Airwolf’, as well as mini-series and feature films including the acclaimed β€˜My American Cousin’. In addition, this 'Renaissance' woman is also an author - having published her first novel, "Out of the Fire", and currently finishing her 2nd book.

Jane's first love, however, is singing and she has performed as a guest soloist on numerous television and live musical specials such as the Canada Day Special, The David Foster Special, and as an opening act for Bob Newhart at Expo ’86. She was a regular background singer on the Tom Jones, Paul Anka, and Rolf Harris TV series. She has also performed many solo concerts, as well as in various club bands over the years. A career highlight for Jane was singing background vocals for Ray Charles.

Since this concert is close to St. Valentine's Day - its a great event to celebrate with loved ones. Or as a beloved Valentine's Gift!

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Jane Mortifee at Bez Arts Hub
Feb
28
Darlene Cooper Background Vocals

Jane Mortifee at Bez Arts Hub

  • Friday, February 28, 2020
  • 8:00β€―PM 10:00β€―PM
  • BEZ Arts Hub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Catch Darlene singing backup vocals for Jane Mortifee.

About Jane Mortifee

The non-stop creative soul and BC Entertainment Hall of Fame recipient Jane Mortifee, has performed with David Foster, Tom Jones, Paul Anka, John Denver and Ray Charles, to name a few. She's a stellar seasoned performer and an evening with her at the helm is not to be missed.

Backing up Jane at her Bez concert will be the all-star line-up of pianist Bill Sample, bassist Rene Worst and vocalist Darlene Ketchum (each of them have too many awards and accolades to mention here). It will be an eclectic evening of music including some classic funky R&B and heart-stirring ballads.

You’ll know Jane’s voice from her prolific theatre, jingle and backing vocal work and you’ll love to get to know her up close and personal as she takes us on an adventurous night of music.

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Darlene Cooper is located in the Greater Vancouver Area where she performs regularly. See events for upcoming shows and follow her on Facebook.

I’m getting geared up for this Sunday night at @frankiesjazz .  Setlist is ready and charts are done.  The horns for this gig will be Tom Keenlyside and Dennis Esson and our funky rhythm section is @samp33 on piano, @milesfoxxhill on bass and @ Well, this will be fun…a slimmed down and a bit more laidback version of Wild Blue Herons . 

We are looking forward to returning to Jazz Worshiping & Events with Brentwood Presbyterian Church this Wednesday at 8 pm. 

I hear there will be Countdown- 3 days to our Inlet Theatre concert!  We can’t wait to play with these incredible musicians and humans. 😊 We would love to share our history evening with you. 🎹🎷🎸πŸ₯πŸŽ€πŸŽ΅ So grateful for the safety and protection of this little one as a tree fell onto the room she was sleeping in yesterday. πŸ©·πŸ™πŸ©·πŸ₯° We are honoured to be part of the Keep It Raw Cabaret - A Tribute to Jay Hamburger as part of the DTES Heart of the City Festival. 

Bill worked with Jay on a number of musicals for Theatre in the Raw.  We’ll be performing a song from “Th Had a little birthday celebration for this little 5 year old and her mama (who may have a 5 in her birthday age as well πŸ˜‰) Chocolate cake and a concert!!🎡 πŸŽ‚πŸ₯°πŸ˜β€οΈ Today I celebrate my beautiful daughter and the day she entered the world!  What a day of great joy that was! 
Love you forever, Sweetheart! 
πŸ₯°πŸ˜β€οΈπŸ˜˜πŸ₯³πŸŽ‚ Celebrated this lovely lady’s birthday!πŸ₯³ πŸŽ‚β€οΈ Waiting for Lawrence the Band! All set up and ready for tonight. 
🏑🎡 Working on some songs for this Saturday!  Some soul, some gospel, some jazz. #musicwarmsthesoul Taking a moment to express my love and gratitude for my son!  What a treasure he is to me!  Love you always, @jonny.ketchum ! πŸ’™πŸ’™ One week tonight!  Excited to be collaborating once again with the wonderful Marcus Mosely and the stellar, Tim Porter! 
*limited seating - reserve your spot! There are a number of days celebrating daughters this week … though we can celebrate our daughters every day it is good to be reminded of how grateful we are for them and how much we love them. 

So, this is a shout out to my beautiful daughte We loved hosting Brandon Isaak and Saints of Swing last night at Inlet Theatre Music Series!  What an absolute blast to kick off our season with! 
Thanks to everyone who came out and to all the volunteers! 

If you haven’t checked out this seri What a great pleasure it was to hear Benny Green at  Pyatt Hall last night!  What a beautiful player! 

Thanks Cory Weeds and Frankie's Jazz Club for bringing him in. Celebrated number 4 with a little Island getaway. ❀️❀️🍾πŸ₯‚ Such a fun night at the PNE with R&B Allstars!  Ukrainian dinner - yum! πŸ˜‹ and the band rocked it with David Wills subbing in! 
… and then there were the llamas…for Lauren Ward! Such a great time with Bill’s sister and family visiting from Ontario!  A cousin reunion, family dinners, a trip to Granville Island, Rocky Point Pier and ice cream, Yellow Dog Brewery, the ocean and just spending time together! ❀️πŸ₯°πŸ«ΆπŸ» We celebrated 90 years of life for this beautiful lady!  Happy 90th birthday, Mom!! β€οΈπŸŽ‰πŸ₯³πŸ₯°πŸŽ‚❀️
Love you always! 😍πŸ₯°