Epicurean Calgary

Epicurean Calgary
Calgary, AB
Canada
ph: 403-269-6592 ex. 2
epicureancalgary@yahoo.ca

Concerts

June 2022

June 26-July 3, 2022

TD JazzYYC Summer Festival

Various locations

All Access Pass: $149.99

Schedule:
Wednesday, June 29th
Under the Surface
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
King Eddy (Studio Bell - West Block), 438 9 Avenue S.E.
Under the Surface plays at the most far-flung places such as major jazz and world music festivals, living rooms, museums, on the roofs of buildings and in churches. They take the audience into a hidden world in which tenderness, anger, safety, joy, loneliness, peace and sadness play a role and that makes the groups concerts literally a musical journey to the limits of the human soul.
Tickets: $29.99

Amanda Tosoff Words Project feat. Emilie-Claire Barlow
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9 Ave. S.E.
A poetically inspired evening featuring @amandatosoffmusic Juno Award-nominated 2016 recording Words and selections from award winning and critically acclaimed Emilie-Claire’ repertoire.
Tickets: $39.99

Thursday, June 30th
Jocelyn Gould
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Festival Hall, 1215 10 Ave. S.E.
JUNO winner Jocelyn Gould has been called a leader in the next generation of mainstream jazz guitarists. Her joyful energy captivates audiences around the world and her passion for music is infectious. She has absorbed the influences of the jazz guitar greats and has woven them into an exciting personal sound. Best known for her Juno award-winning Album Elegant Traveler, she blows audiences away with her warm tone and soulful playing.
Tickets: $39.99

Kristian Alexandrov TRIO featuring: Shannon Gaye & Tasha Lawson
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Asylum for Art, 2505 14 St. S.W.
With a fiery approach to improvisation, Bulgarian pianist Kristian Alexandrov and his stellar band create an evocative, visceral experience. From Afro-cuban rhythms, slammin’ blues to hypnotic Balkan-influenced motifs – Kristian’s original compositions explore the jazz/funk spectrum. Powerhouse singer/percussionist Shannon Gaye presents melodic, groove-driven material, steeped in Soul, Jazz and R&B tradition. The dynamic duo’s collaborations on stage and in the studio have resulted in six original CD’s and performances across Canada, the U.S. and Europe, as well as song placements in film and TV. Tap-dancer Tasha Lawson brings a whole new aspect to this unique event sharing her signature dance and rhythm!
Tickets: $29.99

Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron, featuring Nir Felder
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
King Eddy (Studio Bell - West Block), 438 9 Avenue S.E.
JUNO Award winner Ernesto Cervini is a Modern Drummer who embodies the spirit of jazz legends Art Blakey and Billy Higgins. He uses the language of Hard pop as a launching pad for his funky and groovy arrangements. Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron is featuring Jazz guitar phenomenon, Nir Felder. An energetically charged evening of music full of excitement and improvisation.
Tickets: $35

Friday, July 1st
Laila Biali
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Festival Hall, 1215 10 Ave. S.E.
Laila’s live show is eclectic and energetic, a true representation of her on and off stage. Melodies take thrilling left turns and pre-choruses give way to instrumental interludes. One minute Biali is soaring over a bluesy storm of handclaps and hard-charging keyboard riffs, the next she is pouring out her soul on an impassioned ballad. It’s jazz, it’s pop, it can’t be put into a box but it’s beautiful. (Written by Laila Biali) Laila’s eponymous release won her a JUNO (Canada’s GRAMMY) for “Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.” The year prior, she was awarded the top prize at the Canadian Songwriting Competition in the Jazz category.
Tickets: $50

Tyler Hornby B3 Trio
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Asylum for Art, 2505 14 St. S.W.
As a performer Hornby has played at festivals, clubs and concerts in North America, South America and Europe and appeared on more than 50 recordings. As an educator he has developed clinics and workshops in Canada, Germany, Italy, Poland, the United States, and Venezuela. He is also the founder and director of the Drumset Educational Camp (Mount Royal Conservatory) as well as the director of the Ambrose University Jazz Camp.
Tickets: $25

The Heavyweights Brass Band
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9 Ave. S.E.
The Heavyweights Brass Band is a New Orleans-inspired brass institution that hits hard with its seasoned blend of groove, energy, virtuosity, and originality!
Tickets: $39.99

Saturday, July 2nd
The Larnell Lewis Band feat. Joy Lapps
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Central Library - Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, 800 3 St. S.E.
Grammy award-winning musician Larnell Lewis and internationally acclaimed Joy Lapps are joining together for an unforgettable evening. They are known for their use of space, colour, texture, and grooves. A night of Jazz Fusion exploring Afro and Latin-Caribbean Jazz, with a hint of R&B and soul. Their ability to reimagine their compositions and their magical use of improvisation make every evening a unique, one-of-a-kind performance.
Tickets: $65

Andy Milne & Unison
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Festival Hall, 1215 10 Ave. S.E.
For 30 years, JUNO award-winning pianist/composer Andy Milne has collaborated with dancers, visual artists, poets and musicians spanning jazz, classical, pop, folk, and world music. With his new group UNISON, Milne explores the intimacy of the piano trio.
Tickets: $50

Double Bill: Tim Tamashiro & Hilario Duran
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Asylum for Art, 2505 14 St. S.W.
Tim Tamashiro is a jazz singer, speaker, entertainer and former national radio host. Hilario Durán grew up in Havana in a musical family surrounded by a variety of diverse musical influences
Tickets: $50

ES:MO – Elizabeth Shepherd & Michael Occhipinti
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 9 Ave. S.E.
After years of touring together, decorated Canadian artists Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti have teamed up to create ES:MO – a musical duo focused on genreless creativity and exploration. Their album The Weight of Hope has just been nominated for Canada’s JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of The Year! With extensive musical backgrounds, international acclaim, and a lengthy list of prestigious awards and nominations, namely, their combined fifteen Juno nominations, both artists have had successful, independent careers before embarking on their new venture. Having now teamed up to create an album of re-imagined musical works and atmospheric, compelling original music.
Tickets: $39.99

Baritone Madness
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
King Eddy (Studio Bell - West Block), 438 9 Avenue S.E.
Baritone Madness brings the low end and high energy to the TD JazzYYC Summer Festival.
Tickets: $35

Sunday, July 3rd
TD JazzYYC JazzWalk 2022
11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Jack Long Park - Mainstage
Inglewood, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 0S4
The TD JazzYYC summer JazzWalk is back again, with multiple bands playing all day long. And it is free!
Music and times
Simone Lutzko Quartet 11:30 a.m.
VOLK 12:45 p.m.
Johnny Summers Quintet 2:00 p.m.
Michelle Gregoire Trio 3:15 p.m.
Joanna Borromeo 4:30 p.m.
Surprise Band! 5:45 p.m.
Hilario Duran ‘Contumbao’ 7:00 p.m.
FREE

JazzYYC is excited to present the lineup for TD JazzYYC Summer Festival 2022. Tickets are now available for these fun, exciting, safe live-music shows, and more.

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