Canadian Jazz Festival

Album release concert for Anthony D’Alessandro Plays George Gershwin.

One of the great pop songbooks of the ‘80s gets handed off to a hard-swinging organ band as saxophonist Cory Weeds marks the release of Hip To Be Square - Plays Huey Lewis & The News.

Gentiane MG is a Montreal pianist and composer known for emotionally resonant piano trio music that bridges contemporary jazz and classical influence.

Calgaréal a dynamic new Canadian cross-country collective. The project brings together musicians from Calgary and Montréal, who have a mutual interest in traditional music and improvisation.

Mitchell Prentice is a Canadian tenor saxophonist born and raised in Calgary. Growing up, Mitchell enjoyed listening to the classic rock sounds of Led Zeppelin, Cream, Pink Floyd and Rush before discovering jazz.

Vancouver drummer and composer Neil Gray brings hard bop and bebop into the present day, joined by celebrated pianist Bruno Hubert and leading Calgary musicians in his quintet.

Mark Lalama is a Canadian singer/songwriter, musician and producer. In recent years, his songwriting has increasingly taken centre stage, earning him recognition from audiences and some of the music industry’s most respected songwriters, musicians and producers. His songs look beneath the surface, asking questions rather than passing judgment, revealing the gifts that can be found in understanding, empathy, forgiveness and hope.

JUNO nominee Kent Sangster has been a prominent member of Canada’s jazz scene for over twenty-five years. He is a highly respected saxophonist, educator, bandleader, composer-arranger, and producer.