- Vancouver, BC
- Jazz Band
- 4 miles from West Vancouver
- Starts at $300
Kelly S. said
“Hired for our corporate event. They did a fantastic job from communication to execution to performance. Thanks!”
John Stiver
John Stiver Jazz Quartet
Live Jazz
Overview
With over 30 years of experience, John Stiver provides professional live music and entertainment for weddings, corporate events, private parties and special celebrations.
Offering solo guitar, jazz duo, trio or quartet performances, we deliver a versatile mix of jazz standards, popular hits, and classic favourites to suit any occasion. Whether you’re looking for relaxed background music or an energetic performance to get everyone dancing, we tailor the music to your event. Serving Greater Vancouver, Bowen Island, Squamish and Whistler, we bring great music, experience and professionalism to every performance.
Reviews
3 reviews
Brenda M.
November 9, 2026The Perfect Musician to Make a Special Occasion Magical
We were fortunate to have John Stiver provide the music for my birthday garden party, and he made the occasion truly special. His musical talent, warmth, and easygoing presence created exactly the atmosphere we had hoped for. My guests and I absolutely loved him!
The following year, John returned with his friend Cindy Fairbank, and together they brought another wonderful dimension to the celebration. Their music added such warmth, joy, and magic to the garden, creating one of those memorable experiences that people continue to talk about long afterwards.
John is not only a gifted musician but also a wonderful presence at a gathering. He has a real gift for reading a room, connecting with people, and creating an atmosphere that makes everyone feel relaxed and happy.
I would recommend John wholeheartedly to anyone looking to bring exceptional live music, warmth, and a little magic to a special occasion. We loved having him with us and would welcome the opportunity to do it again!
Hired as: Jazz Band, Jazz Guitarist
Roos S.
November 8, 2026A very special gift
John was a good friend of my dad’s. Sadly, my dad passed away before our wedding so having John provide the music for our wedding felt like such a special gift and a way to have my dad present with us. As a solo guitarist, John took music requests for our ceremony and seamlessly played all the songs helping us to make it very personal and magical. Later that evening, to kick off our dance party after dinner, John was joined by his band and played our “first dance” song followed by several groovy, fun, and lively tunes! Everyone raved to us about how much fun they had - John as well as his band really contributed to helping create the wedding of our dreams.
Hired as: Jazz Band, Jazz Guitarist
Glenn C.
November 5, 2026Top notch professional!!
I have been hiring John to perform at my venues on a regular basis for over a decade. Everything from solo, duo, trio and full band performances across a variety of music styles and genres.
Not only is John a highly skilled and varied musician, but also extremely professional and easy to work with.
John has always been my main contact…he is connected with a lot of other professional musicians and can organize performances for any occasion.
Hired as: Jazz Band, Jazz Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $300
What to expect
Expect professional, high-quality live music tailored to your event. John Stiver offers engaging solo, duo, trio and full-band performances across a variety of musical styles, creating the perfect atmosphere for weddings, corporate events, private parties and community celebrations. Great music, a professional approach and an enjoyable experience for everyone!
About
John has an extensive network of some of the finest and most experienced musicians in Vancouver and can provide music in a variety of styles for any occasion, from solo guitar, to a jazz duo, trio or quartet, to a full dance band.
John has been a professional musician since the early ‘90s. As a kid, in addition to rock & roll, he was heavily influenced by the great blues artists like BB King, Howlin’ Wolf, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Freddie King and more. He later got into jazz and studied at Loyola University in New Orleans and Toronto’s Humber College. His musical styles span rock, blues, funk, jazz, reggae, R&B and even a little country. He has played and toured extensively throughout Canada and has appeared on a number of recording sessions.
John has been a repeat performer in the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and has shared the stage with the likes of The Easy Star Allstars, John Hammond Jr, Barney Bentall, The Itals, The Delvon Lamarr Trio and more. He continues to perform and record regularly in the Vancouver area.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
November 2026
12
Thursday
Recording Session
All-day event
December 2026
04
Friday
Jazz Night
All-day event
18
Friday
John & Wylie Duo
All-day event
19
Saturday
Bowen Pub Jon & Roy
All-day event
Setup requirements
Power Source
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