Artist Submissions are now open for the following upcoming programming streams: JazzYYC International Jazz Days Festival: April 30th – May 27th 2021 Educational Video JazzYYC Summer Festival: June 17th – June 20th, 2021
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An inspiration. Dee Daniels, a vocalist with a four-octave range, has hung and sung with many of the best in the business: Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams, Toots Thielemans, Johnny Griffin, John Clayton Jr., Clark Terry, Hank Jones, Houston Person, Russell Malone, Jeff Hamilton, Ken Peplowski, Monty Alexander, and more. Her career has taken her all …
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A RISING STAR Q: What are some of the advantages and/or disadvantages of being a female musician in the jazz community? Have there been any “stand out” moments/memories you’d be willing to share? A: There have definitely been a lot of ups and downs of being a woman in jazz, honestly just in being a …
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New dates: TBA “One of the dancers in the show has tested positive for COVID-19,” says DJD Executive Director Kathi Sundstrom. “Safety and transparency are key values in our organization and, as such, we have instituted a 14-day quarantine for all DJD dancers and crew. Due to our strict safety protocols, we are confident that …
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To be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 An Annual Meeting of the Members of the Jazz Is Society of Alberta (the ‘Society’, or ‘JazzYYC’) will be held via ZOOM meeting on Thursday, February 25, 2021 to commence at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Receive and review the audited financial statements of the Society for the years ended August …
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Q: What attracted you to joining the Board of Directors? KATE: I am a lover of jazz, live music and a dedicated supporter of the arts in YYC. When I was looking for a new volunteer board opportunity, it seemed like a great fit. This board is more hands on than previous boards I have …
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JazzYYC Youth Lab Band Director Q: Can you please explain and describe what the Youth Lab Band is, what kind of commitment is involved, and some intended highlights of the upcoming season? A: The Youth Lab Band is an opportunity for aspiring young jazz musicians to immerse in the jazz medium through performing, coaching, and …
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Merci à tous ceux qui ont présenté une demande de commande pour l’Orchestre national de jazz du Canada. Les soumissions sont maintenant closes. Nous communiquerons avec les candidats retenus au plus tard le 2 avril 2021. Pour toute question ou plus d’informations s’il vous plaît cliquez ici.
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The thing I hear said consistently by all who have remembered Henry is how much he loved jazz standards. One of the most affirming things that have happened to me was at a performance for Henry at the Fountains of Mission in November of 2019. With Ron Wrigley on piano, John Gray on bass, and …
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Thank you to everyone who applied for the Canadian National Jazz Orchestra Call for Commissions. Submissions are now closed. We will be contacting successful candidates by the end of April, 2021. For any questions or more information please email us.
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We are pleased to announce the restart of the award winning JazzYYC Youth Lab Band. Composed of local youth aged 14 to 20, the JazzYYC Youth Lab builds on the strength of the Calgary music and educational community through expert instruction and participation in an advanced jazz ensemble. Led by Director Jay Michalak, veteran guest …
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A special ‘Pop-Up’ Sunday afternoon edition of the JazzWalk, sponsored by TD and the Inglewood BIA. A free, family-friendly event at various venues throughout Inglewood and the Music Mile! Catch some of Calgary’s top Jazz & Blues musicians.
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Sunday, November 8th at 1 p.m MST JazzYYC has put together a unique offering where four Calgary musical artists have each been paired with a jazz musician to work on new material, compositions, and jazz standards to collaborate and explore new musical avenues, each with a twist of jazz. The four groups include R&B sensations Sargeant …
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JazzYYC is excited to announce three days of live shows the weekend of November 13-15, 2020 for a condensed version of our annual JazzYYC Canadian Festival. In accordance with AHS guidelines, JazzYYC will be presenting four sets of concerts at Lolita’s Lounge, Ironwood Stage & Grill, The King Eddy, and Alvin’s Jazz Club on Friday …
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From November 8 to 15, 2020, be a part of history as Jazz Festivals across the country join forces to present top jazz talent performing online. From coast to coast, over a dozen Festivals have collaborated to bring all Canadians together in an effort to unite us in our love of jazz music. Canadian Online …
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JazzYYC is now accepting applications from local jazz educators for the position of Artistic Director of the JazzYYC Youth Lab Band, beginning mid-November 2020. This program is designed to engage and educate local youth in the development and understanding of jazz performance through big band performance that includes a focus on improvisation. Please submit an application letter and resume to education@jazzyyc.com by Friday, October 30, 2020.
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