"Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
"Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
"Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
"Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
Juno Award winner Hilario Duran as the opening act for the 2022 festival. Internationally recognized as a jazz pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader of the highest regard, the Cuban-Canadian Duran has been based in Toronto for the past two decades, but his musical heart and soul have remained closely connected to the land of his …
The Berner Brothers play the soul and bop influenced contemporary music of the Adderley Brothers. If you like toe tapping grooves, weaving extended horn lines, and contemporary jazz sounds this is for you. Line up Don Berner- Saxophone Doug Berner- Trumpet Rubim DeToledo- Bass Eric Zeller- Drums Rob Thompson- Piano
Three of Edmonton’s most unique and in-demand guitarists come together to explore and share their influences and love of traditional and modern jazz in this performers/songwriters-circle. Come and listen to some classic jazz and eclectic world music, and hear stories from three top freelance musicians of a life in music around the world. Line up …
Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians” (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite possibility. The California-born New York-based musician boasts a prolific …
With guests Free Golf Clubs Taking inspiration from The Bad Plus, Happy Apple, and Paul Motian trio, Free Golf Clubs plays free music with a heavy emphasis on striking melodies. Incorporating electronic elements into the bassless quartet setting the band provides an engaging take on modern improvised music. Line up Zane Baker- Drums Holly Sangster- …
Allen Jacobson’s Slide Zone is a trombone Quartet (+ bass and drums) consisting of Edmonton’s most creative trombonists. The ensemble explores the soundscapes of contemporary music with repertoire ranging from Bebop to Bartok to Original compositions. Experience the Trombone as a creative force in improvised music…Slide Zone Allen Jacobson- Trombone Ken Read- Bass Trombone Peter …
