Epicurean Calgary

November 2018

November 8-11, 2018

Canadian Jazz Festival

Various locations

Thursday, November 8th
Harry Vetro’s Northern Ranger
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Avenue S.E.
Northern Ranger is a Toronto-based modern sextet led by musician and composer Harry Vetro. The band features JUNO Award winners, prominent Canadian artists and emerging musicians all whom are University of Toronto faculty, alumni, or students.
General Admission: $35.00
Students: $25.00

Friday, November 9th
Canadian Jazz Festival – Rachel Therrien
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Avenue S.E.
French-Canadian trumpeter Rachel Therrien, now established in New York City, is an internationally recognized composer and bandleader. This year, she is presenting her fourth record “Why Don’ Try” (2017) with concerts in Canada, USA, France, Germany, Ukraine and Spain. A highly-skilled, versatile and innovative artist, Therrien’s repertoire reflects her very own personal signature through her wide-ranging influences from traditional jazz to afro-latin to progressive rock.
General Admission: $35.00
Students: $25.00

2018 Illuminate Series – Montréal Guitare Trio
8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Studio Bell, 850 4 Street S.E.
Described by the CBC as the “hottest” guitar ensemble in Canada, MG3 has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with, as well as an interactive force in various musical forms.
General Admission: $45.00
Students: $35.00

Audrey Ochoa
9:00 p.m.- 11:30 p.m.
Lolitas Lounge, 1413 9 Ave. S.E.
Edmonton Music Award winner, WCMA nominee - Affectionately dubbed “Canada’s Trombone Shorty,” Audrey is outstanding in her genre and on her instrument. She's performed her compositions with the GRAMMY Award-winning University of North Texas 1 O'clock Lab Band, and has seen radio play across North America, reaching #1 in Canada!
General Admission: $25.00
Students: $15.00

Saturday, November 10th
Ethan Ardelli Quartet
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Avenue S.E.
Acclaimed jazz drummer Ethan Ardelli brings his quartet to Calgary to promote the release of his debut album "The Island of Form". Featuring a collection of top players from Canada including GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Luis Denis originally from Cuba, this should be a special evening of music.
General Admission: $35.00
Students: $25.00

Allison Lynch
9:00 p.m.- 11:30 p.m.
Lolitas Lounge, 1413 9 Ave. S.E.
With an eye to the golden age of jazz and a finger on the pulse of the modern singer-songwriter aesthetic, Allison creates a singular compositional voice that transcends era through a deliberate mix of the modern and the classic. With technical chops earned from her degree in classical singing and composition, Allison fuses jazz, blues, folk and pop influences on Skin & Flame, her intimate first release that features sensuous vocals, bluesy folk-uke ballads and a few newly imagined standards from the jazz repertoire.
General Admission: $25.00
Students: $15.00

Sunday, November 11th
Barbra Lica
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9th Avenue S.E.
Vocal sensation Barbra Lica presents all new songs and stories from her 2017 Juno-nominated album, “I’m Still Learning”. Her show uniquely combines original songs with a vintage-pop feel and re-imagined standards from the era of Doris Day and Peggy Lee. She’ll be joined by a stellar band of jazz musicians from across Canada.
General Admission: $30.00
Students: $20.00

Long and McQuade Workshops
Thursday, November 8th
12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Rachel Therrien - Music Business & Trumpet
Friday, November 9th
12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Allison Lynch - Vocal
Saturday, November 10th
12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Ethan Ardelli - Drums & Music Business
Long & McQuade Calgary - South Location, 225 - 58th Avenue S.E.
Price by donation.

Festival Pass: $95

The JazzYYC Canadian Festival celebrates the very best in jazz from across the country! It takes place in November in venues along Calgary’s Music Mile, and this year the festival has gender-parity among the bandleaders! The headliner this year is the highly acclaimed Montréal Guitare Trio, and the Canadian Stage features JUNO nominee Barbra Lica, unique modern jazz inspired by six Canadian Indigenous cultural areas, an acclaimed female trumpeter based in New York, and more! The Alberta Stage features Edmonton trombonist Audrey Ochoa and local theatre star, Allison Lynch. Cap it all off with outreach workshops and a free JazzWalk in Inglewood featuring Calgarian musicians.
JazzYYC is Calgary’s jazz collaborative. There’s strength when we work together. JazzYYC represents, supports and promotes jazz in Calgary year around. The Calgary jazz scene is exciting and plentiful. Whether you’re a jazz musician, a diehard jazz fan or a jazz dabbler, JazzYYC has something for you. Come experience Calgary’s jazz scene. The more the merrier.

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    Jack Singer Concert Hall

    Scotiabank Saddledome

         Stampede Corral

 Rogers Arena, Vancouver    

      Rexall Place, Edmonton