139 results for tag: Jazz

Emilie-Claire Barlow

Emilie-Claire Barlow is one of the most distinctive voices in Canadian jazz. A seasoned singer, arranger and producer, she has built an international career anchored by fourteen albums, including La plus belle saison (to be released on February 6, 2026), a heartfelt tribute to the Québec repertoire, co-produced with ... Read More

Jazzkatoon

The name says it all! Inspired by visits from Buenos Aires to Saskatoon, Lucas Clementi (trumpet), Meliza Blanco (harmonica/vocals), and Demien Nunez (guitar) formed Jazzkatoon–a trio playing jazz, blues, funk, and roots, all with a Latin American flare! The group features Meliza’s amazing harmonica (most recently ... Read More

Payadora

Payadora is an award-winning chamber music ensemble that performs original compositions as well as original arrangements of a core repertoire drawing from Argentinian and Uruguayan tango and folk music. Made up of a group of players who are each musical powerhouses in their own right, this superstar group has combined a ... Read More

The PianoMen

Back for their 14th visit to The Bassment, David Fong, Don Griffith, Kim Salkeld, and Paul Suchan are ready to tinkle and tickle the 88s. While each of these accomplished professors of the piano has a distinct style, they have no problem accompanying each other. You’ll hear solos, duos, quartets, and everything from sensitive ... Read More

Martin Janovsky

Piano Fridays is the perfect way to start your weekend – live piano with great food and drink. Famous for his vast repertoire of jazz and classical standards and his entertaining banter, Martin Janovsky sits down at the Yamaha S6 at 4:30 to play three sets.  No Cover!     Read More

François Bourassa Quartet

Pianist and composer François Bourassa has been a cornerstone of the Canadian jazz landscape for over 25 years, exemplifying consistency and artistic evolution inspired by artists such as Ornette Coleman, Fred Hersch, and Carla Bley. Now with eleven albums of original music under his belt—he has become an ambassador for ... Read More

Solstice: The First 50 Years!

This concert kicks off the 50th season for Solstice! There will be some songs from those early years, a few new songs, and some fan favourites. With nine voices blending beautiful harmonies and a rhythm section that keeps everything swinging, Solstice has been performing vocal jazz and entertaining audiences for 50 years. ... Read More

Wes Froese

Piano Fridays is the perfect way to start your weekend – live piano with great food and drink. Pianist, vocalist, composer, educator, and music therapist Wes Froese has a wealth of experience playing pop, blues, and jazz. Wes sits down at the Yamaha S6 grand piano at 4:30 to play three sets. No Cover!   Read More

The Aretha Tillotson Quartet

Aretha Tillotson is a JUNO-nominated bassist, band leader, composer, and faculty member at MacEwan University, where she teaches bass and theory. Her debut album, Introducing Aretha Tillotson, won a 2024 Western Canadian Music Award for Jazz Artist of the Year. This concert features her second album, Kinda Out West, which ... Read More

Rich Miller

Piano Fridays is the perfect way to start your weekend - live piano with great food and drink. Well-known as the keyboard player of legendary PA band the Mighty Spiffs, Rich Miller plays a pleasing blend of rock, blues, and New Orleans piano. Rich sits down at the Yamaha S6 at 4:30 to play three minute sets.  No cover! &n... Read More