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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5 Styles to choose from: Black “PRACTICE SAFE SAX” Black “WASH YOUR JAZZ HANDS Red “THESE ARE DIFFICULT TIMES: 5/4, 13/8 Black with logo Red with logo These masks are washable and only $10 each! Materials : Outer layer is sublimated polyester fabric, with a coat of Teflon protection to help keep moisture out. The middle …
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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 outdoor venues throughout Inglewood and the Music Mile! Catch some of Calgary’s top Jazz & Blues musicians. FREE SHOWS NOON TO 4:00 PM**All Shows will be outdoors. Volunteers will be on-site to remind …
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Canada’s first virtual Jazz Festival is in the books. 28 straight days of performances which started on International Jazz Day, April 30. What an amazing experience we had with so many incredible performances and conversations that will continue to entertain and inform jazz fans for years to come. View archived live streams Here are some …
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As we enter phase two in Calgary’s recovery from COVID-19, and our restaurants and venues start to reopen, there is still some uncertainty about what’s opening and what’s allowed. We’ve tried to include it all for you right here! What’s opening? Ironwood Stage opens this Saturday, June 20 with a Funk/Blues/Soul/Jazz performance by The Blackbelts …
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Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch every day for our Educational Video Podcast Series? They will start today running daily at 2 pm for the rest of the festival. Educational Video Podcast Release schedule so far: May 7 – Chris Jennings (Bass) May 8 – Audrey Ochoa (Trombone) May 9 – Mark Limacher (Piano) …
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JazzYYC and the Calgary Musicians Association are offering a $1000.00 scholarship to an individual who is a professional performing jazz musician. This scholarship is to be used to further the applicant’s studies in jazz (i.e. tuition fees, private lesson fees, workshop fees etc.). The applicant’s proposal will: present in a clear and concise manner, the …
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We’re all very excited about the launch of the inaugural TD JazzYYC International Jazz Days Virtual Festival in partnership with Tim Tamashiro’s Jazz Home Delivery. To help build viewership to our new online viewing platforms and enable jazz fans like yourself to have more access options to our live streams and educational Festival content, we would encourage you …
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International Jazz Days – Support Our Community Partners Here are some of the great improvisations Calgary’s jazz venues, schools, and presenters are offering right now. Show them some love – get a curbside takeout order to watch during the International Jazz Day Shows, sign up for an online course, join their mailing list or buy …
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Please join us for a special live stream JazzYYC members-only event on Friday, April 24th at 5 pm. JUNO-winning vocalist Laila Biali will be hosting us for a live Q&A and performance from the comfort of your home via Zoom.
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CALGARY – This year’s edition of JazzYYC Summer Jazz Festival will be postponed to June 17 to 20, 2021 in a variety of locations throughout Calgary. We will announce the lineup in late 2020 and early 2021 and will look forward to seeing everyone there once this curve is flattened. In the meantime, we are …
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In response to the need for Social Isolation, JazzYYC is partnering with Jazz Home Delivery to create our first ever virtual edition of the JazzYYC International Jazz Days Festival running from April 30th, 2020 – May 27th, 2020. The Festival will feature daily live stream events highlighting Calgary artists with select artists from the rest of Canada which …
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The past week has been a difficult time for our community and friends across the music industry as venues and organizations take health and safety precautions to slow the spread of Covid-19. This has led to cancellations of shows and tours for many musicians in Calgary. Please check with venues to confirm the status of …
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n case you hadn’t heard, there’s a new jazz club in town, and it’s starting off swinging! Alvin’s jazz club is a throwback to the quintessential New York City dining experience of the 1930’s & 40’s, with a modern approach. Located in the heart of Westman Village, their serving specialty cocktails and live jazz 3 nights …
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The annual JazzYYC Canadian Jazz Festival runs November 6-10, in various venues across the city of Calgary. There is lots of great Canadian Jazz music happening next week and, in particular, many great drummers to check out too. Check out this informative blog entry from Drummer Jon McCaslin!
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