Welcome to our home for jazz in Calgary. Thank you for joining us in building a vibrant jazz community. 

Here on JazzYYC, you will find easy access to all the jazz happenings in our city. We present and promote jazz year-round. If you’re a live music fan, jazz has something for you. Visit our community jazz listings for the most comprehensive list of live music in Calgary.

Upcoming Events

  • Hi-Fidelity Jazz Day
     Saturday, Oct 24th, 2026
     11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Speakeasy Gala
     Saturday, Oct 24th, 2026
     6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Address:
Audio Room: 1347 12 Ave SW, Confluence: 750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

JazzYYC and The Audio Room are pleased to announce our 2026 fundraiser. The Audio Room, Calgary’s premier hi-fi audio store, is joining forces with JazzYYC to orchestrate a spectacular fundraising event dedicated to nurturing young jazz talent, fostering a vibrant music community, and creating world-class jazz opportunities in Calgary.


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The Barbara E. Key Excellence in Music Scholarship & Helen B. Ross Jazz Scholarship May 28 - JazzYYC is proud to announce two exciting scholarship opportunities for aspiring jazz musicians: the Barbara E. Key Excellence in Music Scholarship, and the Helen B. Ross Jazz Scholarship (sponsored by Clay C. Hayes). Both awards are designed to support young artists dedicated to advancing their jazz education. Award Value: $1,000 per scholarship, which can be… Read More
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Band members

Rick Climans-saxes
Keith Day-piano and bass keyboard
Robin Tufts-drums

  •  Wednesday, Aug 19th, 2026
     6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Address:
176 Mahogany Centre SE, calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2K 0V5

Rick and his band will be performing their bluesy take on romantic jazz standards for Alvin’s “Date Night”! (more…)


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Mark DeJong - tenor saxophone
Jeff Sulima - drums
Steve Shepard - bass

  •  Thursday, Oct 22nd, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Dec 31st, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Dec 17th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Dec 10th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Dec 3rd, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Nov 26th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Nov 19th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Nov 12th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Nov 5th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Oct 29th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Aug 20th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Oct 15th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Oct 8th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Oct 1st, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Sep 24th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Sep 17th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Sep 10th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Sep 3rd, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Thursday, Aug 27th, 2026
     7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Address:
908 17th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2T 0A3

Let Betty Lou’s jazz band, Redline Trio, take you back to a hot summer night in New Orleans. Every Thursday we meet and reignite the soul of jazz created in the Old Quarter in 1910. We stick to the tradition of improvisation and letting the music take charge – you never know what you’re going (more…)


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Band members

Ethan Collister — guitar and vocals
Caleb Roddick — bass
Lael Johnston — drums

  •  Friday, Aug 21st, 2026
     7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue Website:

Address:
636 10 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2R 1C3

Description:
Founded by Ukrainians in Calgary, our bar is a place where everyone is welcome. Our mission began with bringing together the Ukrainian community.

With soulful vocals, expressive guitar, and a tight rhythm section, the band delivers everything from gritty blues grooves to smooth jazz-inspired moments.


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  •  Friday, Aug 21st, 2026
     8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Friday, Sep 18th, 2026
     8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Friday, Oct 16th, 2026
     8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Friday, Nov 20th, 2026
     8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  •  Friday, Dec 18th, 2026
     8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue Phone: (403) 477-6426

Venue Website:

Address:
815 1st Stret SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 7N2

Description:
A relaxed cocktail lounge in downtown Calgary built around atmosphere, live music, and Mediterranean hospitality

Mitchell Prentice Trio takes over Friday night with a set rooted in the timeless language of jazz. Joined by Adam Pettigrew on upright bass and Dan Goldstein on drums, the trio brings a classic, no-frills approach to the great standards—focused on feel, interplay, and musicianship. Reserve a spot! (more…)


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  • Jeff McGregor
     Saturday, Aug 22nd, 2026
     3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Nat Lazzarotto
     Saturday, Aug 29th, 2026
     3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Steve Fletcher
     Saturday, Sep 5th, 2026
     3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Reese Perry
     Saturday, Sep 12th, 2026
     3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Brandon Oberhamer
     Saturday, Sep 19th, 2026
     3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Angela Wrigley
     Saturday, Sep 26th, 2026
     3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Address:
101-1333 8th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us at the weekly Saturday Jazz Jam at Kawa Espresso Bar.


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