Summer Festival – June 28 – July 2, 2023

Summer Festival – June 28 – July 2, 2023

FESTIVAL PASSES NOW AVAILABLE

TD JazzYYC Summer Festival Pass (2023)
TD JazzYYC Summer Festival Jazz Sampler Pass (2023)

Upcoming Events

Band members

Caity Gyorgy - vocals
Anthony D'Alessandro - piano
Thomas Hainbuch - bass
Jacob Wutzke - drums
Special Guest - TBD

  • First show
    Wednesday, Jun 28th, 2023
    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Second show
    Wednesday, Jun 28th, 2023
    9:15 PM - 10:30 PM

Address:
438 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Caity Gyorgy (pronounced George) is a two-time JUNO- award winning Calgary vocalist who is known for singing bebop and swing music. In addition to performing, Caity is also an avid writer and composes songs in the style of the Great American Songbook. She is the Grand Prize Winner of the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the Jazz category, received the 2022 and 2023 JUNO for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.

“Canadian jazz singer Caity Gyorgy, in addition to having a warm voice and swinging phrasing, is a skilled songwriter whose originals sound as if they are from the 1950s with more modern lyrics.”
-Scott Yanow, Downbeat


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Ed Durocher - guitar
Anatol Rennie - keyboards/synths
Bryn Herperger - bass
Aaron Bartel - alto sax
Garrett Malenko - trumpet
Benjamin James Hill - trombone
Tim Iskierski - drums

  • Wednesday, Jun 28th, 2023
    8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Address:
1215 10 Ave. SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Western Canadian Music Award winning Apollo Suns plays instrumental psychedelic jazz rock, best known for their high-octane live shows. From Winnipeg, the band creates their own unique sound with the dancefloor in mind.

“…a sound that collides genres in a charming way that truly makes you want to get up and dance.”
-Liz Douglas, the permanent rain press

TICKETS: $39.99 STUDENTS: $15

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Joel Frahm, Tenor Saxophone
Adrean Farrugia, Piano
Dan Loomis, Bass
Ernesto Cervini, Drums
Tara Davidson, Alto Saxophone
William Carn, Trombone

  • First show
    Thursday, Jun 29th, 2023
    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Second show
    Thursday, Jun 29th, 2023
    9:15 PM - 10:30 PM

Address:
1229 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

With his sextet Turboprop, JUNO-award winner Ernesto Cervini flexes his arranging muscles, creating a vast landscape of musical textures and moods on which monster Canadian jazz musicians can play. Their third album, Rev, was nominated for the 2018 JUNO award for Jazz Album of the Year (Group) and Cervini’s 2022 album Joy was nominated for a JUNO award for 2023 Jazz Album of the Year (Solo).

“The group has an infectious, propulsive energy delivering a power punch without forsaking nuance and melody.”
-Frank Alkyer, Downbeat Magazine


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Daniel Avilan - vocals
Frankie Hidalgo - bass
Malcolm Aiken - trumpet
Chris Couto - percussion
Niho Takase - piano
Juan Encina - congas

  • First show
    Thursday, Jun 29th, 2023
    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Second show
    Thursday, Jun 29th, 2023
    9:00 PM - 10:15 PM

Address:
1215 10 Ave. SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

JUNO-nominated Mazacote is a hard-hitting World/Latin band with deep roots in the music of Colombia, Mozambique, and Venezuela. Inspired by Afro-Caribbean percussion and tropical party sounds, they play brass-heavy Latin dance beats with a message.

“Simply one of the most exceptional Latin music projects in recent memory. An invigorating, dynamic group….a vibrant celebration, potent and passionate music.”
-WholeNote


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Tuval Haim, Drums
Yosef Shitrit, Alto Sax
Shevach Samuel, Tenor Sax
Nevo Castiel, Guitar
Gilad Fried, Bass Guitar

  • Thursday, Jun 29th, 2023
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Address:
900 47th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Pulkes Band brings the best Isreali brass and string players together for a show unlike anything you’ve experienced, pulsing with African rhythms, Western grooves, Mediterranean and Balkan sounds, combining for a world-lifting sensation designed to move your body.

“Pulkes Band will make you get up and move, dance, sing, and fill you with joy.”


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Gentiane MG

Gentiane Michaud-Gagnon - piano
Levi Dover - bass
Louis-Vincent Hamel - drums

Aline's étoile magique

Aline Homzy - violin
Michael Davidson - vibraphone
Thom Gill - guitar
Marito Marques - drums
Daniel Fortin - bass

  • Thursday, Jun 29th, 2023
    8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Address:
438 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Award-winning Gentiane MG Trio’s music reflects MG’s background as a jazz pianist as well as her early training in Conservatory as a classical pianist, incorporating the aesthetics of impressionism with the improvisational approach and rhythmic sensibility of contemporary jazz. Winners of the 2020 OPUS Award for Discovery of the Year, CBC/Radio-Canada Jazz Award in 2018, and the François-Marcaurelle de la GMMQ Award in 2017.

“Gentiane’s music is mysteriously intriguing, with the enchanting deep influences of the great impressionistic French composers like Ravel and Debussy from cultural roots lying deep within her sublime approach.”
Kerilie McDowall, Rythm’n’ing Radio


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Aline's étoile magique

Aline Homzy - violin
Michael Davidson - vibraphone
Thom Gill - guitar
Marito Marques - drums
Daniel Fortin - bass

Gentiane MG

Gentiane Michaud-Gagnon - piano
Levi Dover - bass
Louis-Vincent Hamel - drums

  • Thursday, Jun 29th, 2023
    8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Address:
438 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

JUNO-nominated Aline Homzy presents Aline’s étoile magique; born when she recognized the stark and low presence of women in the improvised music scene. It is at once jazz, chamber, and more- a combination of musical universes. The music can be mysterious, sometimes dark, but above all familiar and nostalgic.

“Formed with thoughts of compassion and musicianship, Aline’s etoile magique is at heart all about the improvisation.”


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The Bad Plus

Reid Anderson - bass
Dave King - drums
Ben Monder - guitar
Chris Speed - saxophone

Endea Owens and the Cookout

Endea Owens - bass
Louis Fouché - saxophone
Shenel Johns - vocals
Keith Brown - piano
Kris Johnson - trumpet
TBD - drums

  • Friday, Jun 30th, 2023
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Address:
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 6K6

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent, winning critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance.

“…one of the most enduring and acclaimed working bands in jazz.”
David Fricke, JazzTimes


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Endea Owens and the Cookout

Endea Owens - bass
Louis Fouché - saxophone
Shenel Johns - vocals
Keith Brown - piano
Kris Johnson - trumpet
TBD - drums

The Bad Plus

Reid Anderson - bass
Dave King - drums
Ben Monder - guitar
Chris Speed - saxophone

  • Friday, Jun 30th, 2023
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Address:
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 6K6

Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised Recording Artist, Bassist, and Composer. A member of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s house band, she has been mentored by Jazz Icons the likes of Marcus Belgrave, Rodney Whitaker, and Ron Carter. She has toured and performed with Wynton Marsalis, Jennifer Holliday, Diana Ross, Rhonda Ross, Solange, Jon Batiste, Jazzmeia Horn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Steve Turre to name a few. Appearing on Jon Batiste’s Grammy Award-winning We Are, Endea has won an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Peabody.

“…a young bassist on the rise.”
NY Times


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Will Bonness - piano
Virginia MacDonald - clarinet
Jocelyn Gould - guitar
Jonathan Chapman - bass
Curtis Nowosad - drums

  • Friday, Jun 30th, 2023
    8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Address:
1229 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Winner of the 2022 JUNO Award for Jazz Album of the Year (solo), and Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2022 Western Canada Music Awards, piano player Will Bonness is “one of finest jazz pianist of his generation” by Monk Competition winner Jon Gordon. With 2021 JUNO winner Jocelyn Gould in the band, this show is among the “don’t-miss experiences” of the Festival.

“A bad ass jazz piano man that plays like he knows more notes than you do.”
Chris Spector, The Midwest Record

TICKETS: $39.99 STUDENTS: $19.99

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Efajamue

Ted Taforo - Alto saxophone
Francisco Ojeda - Bass
Javier Santiago - Keyboards
Efajemue Etoroma, Jr. - Drums

VOLK

Carsten Rubeling - Trombone & Keyboard
Andre Wickenheiser - Trumpet
Daniel Nava - Bass
Luis Tovar - Drums

  • Friday, Jun 30th, 2023
    9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Address:
438 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Efajemue is a Los Angeles-based drummer, producer, and educator who’s recent solo recording projects include the 2022 JUNO-nominated album, Aesthetics. He draws from his deep connection with jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music and uses these influences to create music telling stories of solitude, fear, joy, and peace.

“As a player, Efajemue is assured… he’s not afraid to step up and dig in.”
Peter Hum, The Ottawa Citizen

TICKETS: $39.99 STUDENTS: $19.99

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VOLK

Carsten Rubeling - Trombone & Keyboard
Andre Wickenheiser - Trumpet
Daniel Nava - Bass
Luis Tovar - Drums

Efajamue

Ted Taforo - Alto saxophone
Francisco Ojeda - Bass
Javier Santiago - Keyboards
Efajemue Etoroma, Jr. - Drums

  • Friday, Jun 30th, 2023
    9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Address:
438 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

VOLK features some of Calgary’s most exciting creative musicians, built around the group’s shared influences in jazz, soul, and hip-hop. The original compositions are harmonically nuanced, groove driven explorations sure to excite the listener.


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Band members

Emmet Cohen - piano
Philip Norris - bass
Kyle Poole - drums

  • First showing
    Saturday, Jul 1st, 2023
    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Second showing
    Saturday, Jul 1st, 2023
    9:00 PM - 10:15 PM

Address:
1215 10 Ave. SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Placing first in both the American Jazz Pianists competition (2014) and the Phillips Piano Competition at the University of West Florida (2011), multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is in the vanguard of his generation’s advancement of music. During the pandemic he engaged the planet with his heartfelt, engaging Live from Emmet’s Place his online concerts from his apartment in Harlem giving us the music we all needed.

“Thirty years old and one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades…”
Zachary Weg, All About Jazz


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Band members

Shane Jonas - trumpet/vocals
Anthony Evora (AKA MC Billa Camp) - MC
Sam Johnson - trumpet
Andrew Zelm - trombone
Matt Davis - trombone
Lance Loiselle - sousaphone
John Barbush - drums

  • Saturday, Jul 1st, 2023
    8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Address:
1229 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

LowDown Brass Band is a uniquely strong representation of Chicago Music culture. This talented all horn band leans heavily on dancehall and street beat rhythm, with the energy of conscious hip hop, jazz, reggae, and soul.

“With a blistering array of horns, funktacious drums, and a powerful sousaphone, the Chicago-based brass set has also perfected a gritty and dynamic sound through the genres of hip-hop, soul, ska and rock.”
The Fox and King


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Band members

Barbra Lica - vocals
Matt Giffen - keybords
Tom Fleming - guitar
Mark Godfrey - bass
Will Fisher - drums

  • Sunday, Jul 2nd, 2023
    7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Address:
1229 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Barbra Lica is a JUNO-nominated artist singer-songwriter based in Toronto. A seasoned act on the North American club and festival circuits, she has performed everywhere from New York City’s legendary Birdland to Toronto’s prestigious Koerner Hall.

“Lica smiles when she sings. You can hear it. When you see her in concert, you’ll see it too. In a word, refreshing”
Tim Tamashiro, Host, CBC Radio


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