September 2017
September 30, 2017-May 11, 2018
Illumin8 Concert Series
Various locations
Schedule:
Friday May 11th, 2018, 8:00 p.m. – Polish Canadian Cultural Centre, 3015 15 St. N.E.
Tickets: $30*
Piotr Lemanczyk Trio feat. Walter Smith III
One of Europe’s top jazz musicians, Poland’s Piotr Lemanczyk helps wrap up the series with a truly international program. The talented bassist is joined by renowned saxophonist Walter Smith III of New York and Canadian master drummer Tyler Hornby for an evening of contemporary jazz.
*Student pricing $10 discount
From traditional and historic to contemporary and vocal jazz, there is something for everyone in this expertly curated season!
JazzYYC, Calgary’s jazz society, is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 season of the Beacon Group of Assante Illumin8 concert series. Featuring Canadian icons, JUNO and GRAMMY Award winners, top New York jazz influencers, and European masters, the series will illuminate world-class jazz to Calgary audiences throughout the year!
JazzYYC is Calgary’s jazz collaborative – the hub for all things jazz in Calgary! This charitable organization represents, supports and promotes jazz in Calgary year-round. JazzYYC offers an annual concert series, two jazz festivals, one of the largest International Jazz Days in the world, and co-present concerts totaling a remarkable 200+ shows each year. Their JazzYYC Youth Lab Band is comprised of Calgary’s top high school jazz players who learn from veteran artists and learn the art of public performance.
Jazz has many colors that range from elegant to energized to entertaining. The Calgary jazz scene is exciting and plentiful. You can find jazz in Calgary’s clubs, restaurants, coffee shops and theatres. Whether you’re a jazz musician, a diehard jazz fan or a jazz dabbler, JazzYYC has something for you.
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