2026 Evening of Jazz

Dates & Tickets

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 6 p.m.

5:15 p.m. - Doors Open and Event Check-in Begins

6:00 p.m. - Dinner Service Begins

AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront, La Terra Ballroom, 333 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660

What You'll Hear

Award-winning jazz vocalist Halie Loren, versatile and imaginative pianist John C. O'Leary III, Portland percussionist Charlie Doggett and bassist Rob Kohler will headline our annual Evening of Jazz concert. Our emcee for the evening will be All-Classical Radio's President and CEO, Fred Child.

With heavy hearts, VSO USA shares that beloved clarinetist Ken Peplowski, who was originally scheduled to perform, has unexpectedly passed away. He will be deeply missed, and this evening will carry his spirit in celebration of the music he so loved.

Check-in Process

When you arrive at AC Hotel, head to the lobby. Then look for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra banner or for signs to the La Terra Ballroom. Please check in with your name or under the name of the person who purchased the ticket. You will then receive your meal card, name tag, and table number.

Please note we will not be sending tickets for this event. Let us know when you purchase your tickets who will be sitting at your table in the comment box on the "contact" page or by following the email instructions below.

Suggested Attire

Cocktail or Dressy Casual

Parking Options

On-Site Parking in the AC garage (until full) - Hourly: $4, Daily: $25
Parking lot adjacent to the AC Hotel
Parking garage off of Columbia Way
Any available street parking on Columbia Way or at the Waterfront

Note: AC Hotel does not provide valet parking services.

If you have a seating request or meal choice that you have not communicated or need to confirm with the office, please email [email protected] with the subject "VSO Evening of Jazz 2026 seating" as soon as possible. Please include the request in the message.

Performers

Halie Loren

Halie Loren is an international, award-winning jazz singer/songwriter.

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John C. O'Leary III

John C. O'Leary III is a versatile and imaginative pianist.

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Charlie Doggett

Charlie Doggett is a professional percussionist performing throughout the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, and Europe.

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Rob Kohler

A bassist and composer with a unique voice, Rob Kohler has been a fixture of the Pacific Northwest music scene for forty years.

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