Jazz Around Town is a new community engagement initiative by the Edmonton Jazz Festival Society. The initiative is intended to connect music fans and musicians while supporting live music and live music venues.

“We believe in the power of music to bring people together. We look forward to working with live music venues this August and throughout the year in presenting local jazz musicians in spaces both familiar and new.”

Kent Sangster

Join us in supporting our local musicians and business sharing jazz in the community.

Toneart Ensemble

A multi-disciplinary, improvisational, and interactive events with musicians, painters, dancers, and poets.

Friday, August 27
11:30am – 1:30pm
ROOT 107
107 Street, between Jasper Avenue & 101 Avenue
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Outdoor Pop-Up Park • Free Admission • Food & Beverage sales on site • Limited seating, feel free to bringing your own chair

Don Berner Quartet

Local saxophonist and band leader Don Berner shares a combination of jazz standards and contemporary originals. Artist Website

Friday, September 10
11:30am – 1:30pm
ROOT 107
107 Street, between Jasper Avenue & 101 Avenue
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Outdoor Pop-Up Park • Free Admission • Food & Beverage sales on site • Limited seating, feel free to bringing your own chair

Stephanie Urquhart Quartet

Stephanie Urquhart Quartet blends the melodic intimacy of traditional jazz music with modern complexities, working on the boundaries between structurally determined and more freely improvised music.

Friday, September 24
11:30am – 1:30pm
ROOT 107
107 Street, between Jasper Avenue & 101 Avenue
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Outdoor Pop-Up Park • Free Admission • Food & Beverage sales on site. • Limited seating, feel free to bringing your own chair

Olga Osipova

Award-winning singer/songwriter/pianist shares her music, rich with jazz, flavors of world, cabaret, and fine European chanson.  | Artist Website

Thursday, August 19
11:30am – 1:30pm
ROOT 107
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107 Street, between Jasper Avenue & 101 Avenue
Outdoor Pop-Up Park • Free Admission • Food & Beverage sales on site • Limited seating, feel free to bringing your own chair

Kent Shores

Edmonton-based guitarist showcasing new material, blending of jazz, rock, fusion, hip-hop, gospel, and South Indian music.  | Artist Website

Thursday, August 19
6:30pm – 8:30pm
BLUE CHAIR CAFE
9624 – 76 Ave NW
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Indoor performance. Patio seating available with performance on speakers outside • No Cover Charge • Food & Beverage sales on site

Good Information

Their unique brand of “jazz with a beat-aesthetic” combines rraditional elements of small-combo jazz with a sound that borrows from head-nodding hip-hop loops, soulful neo-soul harmonies and math-rock’s dizzying time signatures.  | Artist Website

Thursday, August 19
8:00pm – 10:00pm
THE COMMON
9910 109 St NW
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Outdoor patio concert • No Cover Charge • Food & Beverage sales onsite

Brett Miles

Local saxophonist Brett Miles is excited to be back on stage sharing new works composed during the lockdown.

Friday, August 20
11:30am – 1:30pm
ROOT 107
107 Street, between Jasper Avenue & 101 Avenue
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Outdoor Pop-Up Park • Free Admission • Food & Beverage sales on site • Limited seating, feel free to bringing your own chair

Jacob Do

Sharing jazz standards and original compositions and arrangements based in the jazz tradition, influenced by saxophonists like Lester Young and Sonny Rollins to more modern musicians like Seamus Blake.  | Artist Website

Friday, August 20
7:00pm – 9:00pm
THE COMMON
9910 109 St NW
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Outdoor patio concert • Free Admission • Food & Beverage sales onsite

Chandelle Rimmer & Tom Van Seters

Sharing material from their highly-acclaimed projects, Stillness Falls and Alternations Included, this piano/vocal duo is ready to be back on stage performing for audience.  | Artist Website

Friday, August 20
6:30pm – 7:15pm
La Cite Francophone
8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury
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Outdoor patio concert • Come rain or shine • Free Admission • Seating is first come first serve and there is also plenty of space on the hill. Bring your blankets. • CAFÉ bicyclette will be providing culinary service.

Joel Jeschke

A modern jazz group playing a highly rhythmic, dynamic, and energetic brand of jazz. | Artist Website

Friday, August 20
7:45pm – 9:30pm
La Cite Francophone
8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury
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Outdoor patio concert • Come rain or shine • Free Admission • Seating is first come first serve and there is also plenty of space on the hill. Bring your blankets. • CAFÉ bicyclette will be providing culinary service.

Jazz Brunch With Jamie Philp

Their unique brand of “jazz with a beat-aesthetic” combines traditional elements of small-combo jazz with a sound that borrows from head-nodding hip-hop loops, soulful neo-soul harmonies and math-rock’s dizzying time signatures.  | Artist Website

Saturday, August 21
10:00am – 2:00pm
Blue Chair Cafe
9624 76 Ave NW
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Indoor performance. Patio seating available with performance on speakers outside • No Cover Charge • Food & Beverage sales on site

Louise Dawson

A soulful powerhouse, sharing her own take on jazz, pop and R&B favourites. | Artist Website

Saturday, August 21
1:00pm – 2:00 pm
Snow Valley Ski Hill Outdoor Venue
13204 Rainbow Valley Rd NW
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JAZZ ON THE HILL /// Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with a scenic view • Free Admission • Bring your own chair or blanket to ensure you have a great seat. • Public washrooms available • Access to Food and beverage sales on site

Andrew Glover

With over 40 years under his belt, pianist Andrew Glover share original compositions as well as standards.

Saturday, August 21
2:30pm – 3:30 pm
Snow Valley Ski Hill Outdoor Venue
13204 Rainbow Valley Rd NW
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JAZZ ON THE HILL /// Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with a scenic view • Free Admission • Bring your own chair or blanket to ensure you have a great seat. • Public washrooms available • Access to Food and beverage sales on site

Jeff Hendrick

Award winning R&B and Soul singer/saxophonist enlightens audiences with originals and popular favorites.  | Artist Website

Saturday, August 21
4:00pm – 5:00 pm
Snow Valley Ski Hill Outdoor Venue
13204 Rainbow Valley Rd NW
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JAZZ ON THE HILL /// Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with a scenic view • Free Admission • Bring your own chair or blanket to ensure you have a great seat. • Public washrooms available • Access to Food and beverage sales on site

Tiegan Costa

Inspired by (but not limited to) the likes of Charlie Parker and Bud Powell, Tiegan approaches improvisation with one foot strongly cemented into the jazz tradition. | Artist Website

Saturday, August 21
5:00pm – 7:00pm
THE STARLITE ROOM
10030 102 St NW
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Outdoor Patio Concert • No Cover • Food & Beverage sales on site

Brendan McGrath

McGrath’s playing focuses on experimental improvisation informed by traditional techniques coming from Black American Music, | Artist Website

Saturday, August 21
6:30pm – 7:15pm
La Cite Francophone
8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury
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Outdoor patio concert • Come rain or shine • Free Admission • Seating is first come first serve and there is also plenty of space on the hill. Bring your blankets. • CAFÉ bicyclette will be providing culinary service.

Ellen Doty

Soulful vocalist and songwriter incorporates everything from jazz to soul, folk, pop and indie music to create a sound that is uniquely hers.  | Artist Website

Saturday, August 21
7:45pm – 9:30pm
La Cite Francophone
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Outdoor patio concert • Come rain or shine • Free Admission • Seating is first come first serve and there is also plenty of space on the hill. Bring your blankets. • CAFÉ bicyclette will be providing culinary service.

Jazz Brunch With Charlie Austin

Charlie’s endless curiosity about jazz and his versatility and musicianship him, and all those who listen to him play, on their toes. | Artist Website
10:00am – 2:00pm
Blue Chair Cafe
9624 76 Ave NW
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Indoor performance. Patio seating available with performance on speakers outside • No Cover Charge • Food & Beverage sales on site

Mallory Chipman & Brett Hansen

Award-winning vocalist Mallory Chipman and guitarist Brett Hansen will share an eclectic mix of music ranging from beloved jazz classics to moving folk melodies to original music,  | Mallory’s Website • Brett’s Website

12:00pm – 1:00pm
The Backyard
10004 104 Ave NW
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JAZZ AT THE BACKYARD /// Spend the afternoon listening jazz at downtown’s newest outdoor hot spot, The Backyard.• Admission by donation to the Edmonton Food Bank – cash, debit or food contribution accepted • Seating is first come first serve but feel free to bringing your own chair • Food & Beverage sales on site by the back yard and food trucks

Melafrique

This Afro-fusion sextet enjoys sharing stories and messages through music, infusing Jazz, R&B, Neo-soul into a style all their own. | Artist Website

1:30pm – 2:30pm
The Backyard
10004 104 Ave NW
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JAZZ AT THE BACKYARD /// Spend the afternoon listening jazz at downtown’s newest outdoor hot spot, The Backyard.• Admission by donation to the Edmonton Food Bank – cash, debit or food contribution accepted • Seating is first come first serve but feel free to bringing your own chair • Food & Beverage sales on site by the back yard and food trucks

Rubim de Toledo

Bassist and composer, Rubim de Toledo, combines the influences of his Brazilian heritage and his dedication to the jazz tradition, to create an approach to music that is refreshing and uplifting. | Artist Website

3:00pm – 4:00pm
The Backyard
10004 104 Ave NW
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JAZZ AT THE BACKYARD /// Spend the afternoon listening jazz at downtown’s newest outdoor hot spot, The Backyard.• Admission by donation to the Edmonton Food Bank – cash, debit or food contribution accepted • Seating is first come first serve but feel free to bringing your own chair • Food & Beverage sales on site by the back yard and food trucks

Audrey Ochoa

One of Edmonton’s most prolific trombone players plays original material and jazz interpretations of her favorite pop songs. | Artist Website

4:30pm – 5:30pm
The Backyard
10004 104 Ave NW
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JAZZ AT THE BACKYARD /// Spend the afternoon listening jazz at downtown’s newest outdoor hot spot, The Backyard.• Admission by donation to the Edmonton Food Bank – cash, debit or food contribution accepted • Seating is first come first serve but feel free to bringing your own chair • Food & Beverage sales on site by the back yard and food trucks