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**saturninus.ribb** · 08-15-2010, 05:28 AM

There have been many rumours and theories surrounding the recent closing of a long time restaurant and music venue that also featured Jazz.....Rossini's. Of course at it's peak, pianist Linton Garner was one of the main reasons to go to this casual and friendly bistro in the midst of Kitsilano at 1505 Yew. After Linton's passing there was still much worthwhile music to catch at Rossini's. It was run by Arni May, a drummer and businessman, and his family. It became a Kitsilano institution.

The basic reasons for the closing of Rossini's were financial problems encountered by Mr. May and the deterioration of his health. There were problems as well with the building's owner who wanted more and more money for the rent but would not do anything to repair or upgrade the deteriorating building. Even though Jazz music was less of a focus for Rossini's in the last few years (post-Garner) it remained an outlet for live music. It is a sad passing and because of circumstances above, Mr. May decided to pack it in. Of course, it will eventually re-open in this prime location and it's anybody's guess as to what it will be. Regardless of people's opinions about Mr. May, he maintained a music policy and added to Vancouver's music scene. I wish him well and hope that his health and financial problems ease.

08-15-2010, 05:28 AM	#1
saturninus.ribb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 378 Senior Member	The closing of Rossini's. There have been many rumours and theories surrounding the recent closing of a long time restaurant and music venue that also featured Jazz.....Rossini's. Of course at it's peak, pianist Linton Garner was one of the main reasons to go to this casual and friendly bistro in the midst of Kitsilano at 1505 Yew. After Linton's passing there was still much worthwhile music to catch at Rossini's. It was run by Arni May, a drummer and businessman, and his family. It became a Kitsilano institution. The basic reasons for the closing of Rossini's were financial problems encountered by Mr. May and the deterioration of his health. There were problems as well with the building's owner who wanted more and more money for the rent but would not do anything to repair or upgrade the deteriorating building. Even though Jazz music was less of a focus for Rossini's in the last few years (post-Garner) it remained an outlet for live music. It is a sad passing and because of circumstances above, Mr. May decided to pack it in. Of course, it will eventually re-open in this prime location and it's anybody's guess as to what it will be. Regardless of people's opinions about Mr. May, he maintained a music policy and added to Vancouver's music scene. I wish him well and hope that his health and financial problems ease.
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