Wild Blue Herons are looking forward to being a part of the wonderful intimate concert series at Lions Den. Our band for this evening will be Bill Sample (keys /vocals; Darlene Cooper (vocals); Miles Foxx Hill (bass); Steve Hilliam (sax). We will be playing some music from our new CD plus standards from our You & I album and more.

AND the ticket includes wine tasting! See info below from the hosts:

“Join us in our cozy living room for unforgettable concerts featuring world-class talent — including Juno and Grammy award nominees and winners. Each 75-minute performance is an intimate, immersive experience that brings you closer to the music and the artists.  After the final note, linger a while — enjoy delicious food and drinks, meet the performers, and connect with fellow music lovers in a welcoming community atmosphere. Our home is easy to find, with convenient parking and no stairs for effortless access.

Once you’ve purchased your tickets, simply send us a quick introduction by email, and we’ll share our address and all event details. We’re happy to answer any questions — just reach out.”

Gergana Velinova - Artistic Director and Robert Levak - Executive Director

Wild Blue Herons are once again flying into Frankie’s Jazz Club and this time with a brand new recording - “It’s All About Love”! The album releases on February 14th and will be available in CD and Vinyl formats as well as digital.

Come and pick up the album in person and celebrate with them!

“By the final tracks, I am fully awake, aware that this is one of those recordings that quietly reaffirms why jazz continues to matter…Some albums invite casual enjoyment. Others demand scholarly attention. The rare ones, this among them, manage to bridge both worlds, reminding us that jazz, at its best, is not a museum piece but a living, evolving conversation.” - Thierry de Compensat (Paris Move) (he marked our album is - indispensible - a must)

The husband-and-wife team of Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper - known collectively as Wild Blue Herons - return in 2026 with It’s All About Love, a soulful, groove-driven set of original music shaped by a lifetime of shared artistry. Blending jazz, funk, gospel and contemporary pop influences, the band’s third album captures the expansive sound they’ve honed on festival stages and club dates across Canada.

It’s All About Love is set for release on February 14th, 2026

With It’s All About Love, Sample and Cooper widen the lens. Adding a full horn section in 2023 sparked a shift toward a more groove-oriented, Crusaders-meets-Steely-Dan aesthetic - deep pocket, joyful energy, and sophisticated arrangements shaped by Sample’s writing. The album moves fluidly between jazzy swing, funk-driven anthems and soulful ballads, unified by themes of presence, gratitude and keeping love at the centre.

Marcus Mosely and Wild Blue Herons are once again joining forces to bring an afternoon of music to Northwood United Church’s Jazz Vespers in the Valley.

Marcus Mosely and the Wild Blue Herons (Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper) have worked together since 2011 as a team directing the Marcus Mosely Chorale and Ensemble, leading Gospel Style singing workshops and performing together around BC as a trio. Marcus and Bill are both inductees into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame.