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September 2018

A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR NENSHI

On behalf of the citizens of Calgary and my City Council colleagues, I would like to welcome you to the JazzYYC Fall 2018 Series!

Since 2012, this event has grown from a total audience of 350 paid tickets to an exciting year‐round program that engages 20,000+ Calgarians ‐ it enhances the city’s music scene and contributes to the social and cultural atmosphere making Calgary a vibrant city. I’m especially proud that JazzYYC’s programming makes the arts available to all Calgarians of every background.

I extend a warm welcome to all of the performers and artists who lend themselves to this celebration of the very best of jazz from across the country. Of course, hosting a festival such as this takes an incredible amount of hard work on the part of the organizers and volunteers. I commend all those involved in making the JazzYYC Fall 2018 Series such a huge success.

I hope you all have a wonderful time at this year’s festival!

Congratulations!

Sincerely,

Naheed K. Nenshi MAYOR 2018 PROUDLY PRESENTS

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE JazzYYC Fall Series Team Welcome to the 5th edition of the JazzYYC Canadian Artistic Producer Festival! JazzYYC is pleased to present our most diverse Kodi Hutchinson program yet, made possible by our growing base of Operations Manager sponsors, donors and members, and supported by our Jason Valleau wonderful JazzYYC volunteers. Special thanks go to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Calgary Arts Develop- Marketing Director ment, Canada Council for the Arts, TD, Inglewood BIA Scott Morin and more than 200 JazzYYC members for their support. Marketing and Publicity Stephanie Hutchinson JazzYYC strives to bring Calgary audiences the best of jazz in all of its forms so that we can build a vibrant scene in this city. Likewise, it’s our pleasure to provide a stage for Social Media the next generation of jazz artists honing their skills in the JazzYYC Youth Lab Band. As Angela Wrigley, Mandy Morris always, the festival brings Music Mile alive on Sunday afternoon when JazzWalk brings Creative Director live jazz to the shops, restaurants and galleries of Inglewood. Sharie Hunter Your support as audience, members, donors, sponsors and volunteers keeps the spirit Graphic Design and sound of jazz alive and growing in Calgary! Roxann Corpuz, Elliott Steinberg, Brad Simm, Kodi Hutchinson Deb Rasmussen President, JazzYYC JazzYYC Board of Directors President/Director Debra Rasmussen ARTISTIC PRODUCER’S MESSAGE Past President/Director Welcome to our Annual JazzYYC Canadian Festival! David Steele The JazzYYC Canadian Festival began back in 2014 to Vice President/Director highlight the breadth and depth of talent we have in Gerry Hebert our Country and bring some of the best and brightest that Calgary and Canada have to offer. Treasurer/Director Malcolm McKay This season highlights music covering a wide tapestry Secretary/Director of jazz genres and we’re excited to feature a strong Lynne MacLeod lineup of some of Canada’s top women in jazz including international renowned trumpeter Rachel Therrien from Quebec, enchanting Directors at Large vocalist Barbra Lica from Toronto, and fiery trombonist Audrey Ochoa from Edmonton. Our headliner for the festival this year brings together a unique fusion Wendy Birdsey of classical, jazz and world music from one of the top groups in the genre; MG3 - Paul Chave The Montréal Guitare Trio. Mike Fitzpatrick Nancy Hong Thanks to all the jazz fans, musicians, volunteers, and our partners for helping make this the best festival yet! Shannon Matthyssen Scott Morin Kodi Hutchinson Greg Snider Artistic Producer, JazzYYC John de Waal 2018 Canadian Festival Headliner PROUDLY PRESENTS 8-11 Canadian

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Montréal Guitare Trio (MG3) Presented by JazzYYC and NMC Studio Bell, National Music Centre Described by the CBC as the Dufour, has given hundreds of Friday “hottest” guitar ensemble concerts in some of the most in Canada, MG3 has quickly prestigious venues across North November 9, 2018 established itself as a force to America, Europe, New Zealand @ 8 PM be reckoned with, as well as and Australia, including the an interactive force in various legendary Concertgebouw in Studio Bell, National Music musical forms. For over 18 Amsterdam, the Rundetårnet in Centre - 850 4 St SE years, the trio’s virtuosity, rigour, Copenhagen and the BB King creativity and impressive stage Blues Club in New York City. Ticket $45 presence – where humour and interacting with the public Sebastien Dufour - Guitar Student $35 go hand in hand – have been Glenn Levesque - Guitar, winning over audiences around Mandolin, Voice the world. The trio, composed Marc Morin - Guitar, Bass, of guitarists Marc Morin, Accordion Glenn Lévesque and Sébastien

All-ACCESS Canadian Festival Pass* Get The Full Jazz experience!!! Only Nov 8-11, 2018 Visit www.jazzyyc.com for more info $ * 95 Limited Quantities Available - Some Restrictions Apply CANADIAN Stage

Harry Vetro’s Northern Ranger Thursday November 8 @ 7 pm Ironwood Stage & Grill - 1229 9 Ave SE Northern Ranger is a Toronto-based sextet led by musician/ composer Harry Vetro. The band’s debut full-length self-titled album, ‘Northern Ranger’ came out of the recent Canada 150 celebrations where Harry undertook a nation-wide journey visiting specific cities within the country and more specifically Harrison Argatoff - Saxophone the six Indigenous cultural areas of Canada: Arctic, Western Lina Allemano - Trumpet Subarctic, Pacific Coast, Plateau, Plains, and the Subarctic Dan Pitt - Guitar / Eastern Woodlands. As an outdoor enthusiast, Harry’s Noah Franche-Nolan - Piano travels for his new album ‘Northern Ranger’ allowed him to Andrew Downing - Bass interact with musicians from different genres and engage Harrison Vetro - Drums with Indigenous traditions. His compositions and new album Ticket $35 ‘Northern Ranger’ reflect these interactions. The music is rooted in traditional jazz yet captures elements of folk and Student $25 world music. Proceeds from the album will go toward starting a music outreach program for Indigenous youth.

Rachel Therrien Friday November 9 @ 7 pm Ironwood Stage & Grill - 1229 9 Ave SE Quebec born, New York City based trumpeter, composer and bandleader Rachel Therrien already boasts an enviable career. She is considered one of the most promising jazz musicians emanating from the Quebec music scene, playing a wide variety of music styles and rhythms. Her many accolades include winning the 2015 TD Grand Prize Jazz Rachel Therrien - Trumpet Award at the renowned Montreal International Jazz Festival, Benjamin Deschamps - Sax being nominated for the Best Jazz Album Producer at the Charles Trudel - Piano Independent Music Awards in New York City and winning the Simon Page - Bass 2016 Stingray Jazz Rising Star Award. Rachel has performed as Alain Bourgeois - Drums a featured solo artist in many clubs, festivals and on television throughout the Americas, Europe and the Caribbean. Rachel Ticket $35 holds a bachelor’s degree in jazz performance.

Student $25 CANADIAN Stage

Ethan Ardelli Quartet Saturday November 10 @ 7 pm Ironwood Stage & Grill - 1229 9 Ave SE Originally from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Ethan Ardelli is a JUNO Award-Winning drummer and composer based in Toronto. A graduate of the University of Toronto Jazz program in 2006, Ethan has since been one of the most in demand jazz artists in Canada sharing the stage with acclaimed international artists such as Dewey Redman, Mark Turner, Mulgrew Miller Ethan Ardelli - Drums and Greg Osby. Winner of the 2006 Grand Prix de Jazz at Luis Deniz - Alto Saxophone the Montreal International Jazz Festival as part of the David Chris Donnelly - Piano Virelles Quintet, Ethan has played on two JUNO award Devon Henderson - Bass winning albums, Jane Bunnett’s “Radio Guantanamo” and Mike Downes’ “Ripple Effect.” Ticket $35 Luis Deniz is a GRAMMY nominated & JUNO Award-Winning Student $25 saxophonist originally from Camaguey, Cuba who has worked with David Virelles, Mark Turner, Hilario Duran, Paquito D’Rivera, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Rich Brown and Roberto Occhipinti, among others.

Barbra Lica Sunday November 11 @ 7 pm Ironwood Stage & Grill - 1229 9 Ave SE JUNO-nominated artist Barbra Lica is a fast-rising star in the Canadian Jazz scene. In the short period of time since her 2012 debut album release (That’s What I Do), she has been selected as one of Canada’s Top 5 Jazz singers by CBC host Tim Tamashiro, as well as one of 5 up-and-coming jazz artists in Toronto by blogTO. Barbra Lica - Vocals Joel Visentin - Piano Barbra’s third release and her most personal to date is the Tom Fleming - Guitar JUNO Award-nominated ‘I’m Still Learning’. Her vocals are Marc Rogers - Bass exquisite; there are no theatrics in her singing style – just Will Fisher - Drums pure charm. She is an accomplished singer, songwriter and arranger – her personality comes through in her singing, Ticket $30 delivering jazz pop songs and heart-wrenching ballads with an equal measure of positivity and genuine emotion. Student $20 Canadian Jazz Festival November 8-11 2018 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8 NOTE: 1st PRICE IS Canadian Festival Headliner ADULT PRICING, Studio Bell, National Music Centre - 850 4 St SE 2nd PRICE IS WITH STUDENT DISCOUNT

Harry Vetro’s CANADIAN Stage Northern Ranger Ironwood Stage & Grill - 1229 9 Ave SE 7pm | $35.00/$25.00

Alberta Stage Lolita’s Lounge - 1413 9 Ave SE (2nd Floor)

Late Night Concert & JAM Ironwood Stage & Grill - 1229 9 Ave SE

KAWA JAzz JAM KAWA Espresso Bar - 1333 8 St SW

Rachel Therrien JazzYYC Public Workshops Trumpet & Music Biz Long & McQuade - 225 58 Ave SE Noon-1:30 PM | Free

JAZZWALK Various - Inglewood & The Music Mile Canadian Jazz Festival November 8-11 2018 FESTIVAL INFORMATION WWW.JAZZYYC.COM FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11

NOTE: 1st PRICE IS Montréal Guitare ADULT PRICING, Trio (MG3) 2nd PRICE IS WITH STUDENT DISCOUNT 8pm | $45.00/$35.00

Harry Vetro’s Ethan Ardelli Rachel Therrien Barbra Lica Northern Ranger Quartet 7pm | $35.00/$25.00 7pm | $30.00/$20.00 7pm | $35.00/$25.00 7pm | $35.00/$25.00

Audrey Ochoa Allison Lynch 9pm | $25.00/$15.00 9pm | $25.00/$15.00

Morgan Childs Quartet 10pm | $15.00/$5.00

Steve Fletcher 3-6 pm | Free

Rachel Therrien Allison Lynch Ethan Ardelli Trumpet & Music Biz Vocals Drums & Music Biz Noon-1:30 PM | Free Noon-1:30 PM | Free Noon-1:30 PM | Free

SUNDAY JAZZWALK Sponsored BY TD, Inglewood BIA & Canada Council Noon - 6:00 PM | FREE Alberta Stage

Audrey Ochoa Friday November 9 @ 9 pm Lolita’s Lounge - 1413 9 Ave SE (2nd Floor) Trombonist Audrey Ochoa is a rising star on the Canadian jazz scene. After having completed studies in classical trombone at the University of Alberta, Audrey began performing professionally across Canada and abroad as a member of multiple ensembles.

Audrey Ochoa - Trombone An exceptional showing for a female Western Canadian Lisa Jacobs - Bass instrumentalist, Audrey stayed at #1 in Canada on the jazz Steve Fletcher - Keyboards charts for the entire month of July 2017 and hit #20 in the Sandro Dominelli - Drums US. She’s had ongoing airplay in US cities such as Chicago, Miami, New Orleans, San Francisco, San Diego, Honolulu, Austin and more. Ticket $25 Student $15

Allison Lynch Saturday November 10 @ 9 pm Lolita’s Lounge - 1413 9 Ave SE (2nd Floor) Allison Lynch is a Canadian singer, lyricist, actor and composer. Growing up with jazz musician parents, she began studying violin, piano, guitar and ukulele from an early age, incorporating them into her songwriting. Allison has performed at the Calgary Folk Music Festival, the Medicine Hat Jazz Festival and Brazilfest, and has toured Ontario Allison Lynch - Vocals as well as performing with the Malaysian, Winnipeg and Steve Fletcher - Piano Victoria Symphonies. With an eye to the golden age of jazz Steve Shepard - Bass and a finger on the pulse of the modern singer-songwriter Jon May - Drums aesthetic, Allison Lynch creates a singular compositional voice that transcends era through a deliberate mix of the modern Ticket $25 Student $15 and the classic.

Free WorkshopS Sponsored by Long & McQuade Music

Thurs. November 8 Fri. November 9 Sat. November 10 Noon - 1:30pm Noon - 1:30pm Noon - 1:30pM Rachel Therrien Allison Lynch Ethan Ardelli Trumpet & Music Business Vocals Drums & Music Business

All Workshops AT Long & McQuade Music 225 58 Ave SE Late Night Concert & Jams

Morgan Childs Quartet & Late Night Jam Session* Friday November 9 @ 10 pm Ironwood Stage & Grill - 1229 9 Ave SE

“He rides the cymbals like Max Roach while dropping bombs like Billy Higgins.” -Alexander Varty, The Georgia Straight

Morgan Childs is a drummer and bandleader who has Kelly Jefferson - Tenor Saxophone cemented his reputation as one of Canada’s foremost jazz Lucian Gray - Guitar musicians. Peers and elders alike have expressed admiration Neil Swainson - Bass for Morgan’s unique blend of forward-looking, contemporary Morgan Childs - Drums instincts with his warm, vintage aesthetic and thorough understanding of the jazz tradition. Morgan’s Quartet features three of Canada’s top players with JUNO-nominated Ticket $15 Student $5 saxophonist Kelly Jefferson (Emilie-Claire Barlow), rising star guitarist Lucian Gray (Berklee School of Music) and Neil *One Set Concert to be followed by Swainson who spent 20 years as the bassist of choice for Late Night Jam Session. Jammers free. piano legend George Shearing.

Steve Fletcher K AWA JAM Sat. November 10 @ 3-6 pm KAWA Espresso Bar - 1333 8 St SW

FREE Admission

Head down to one of Calgary’s favourite Jazz spots for a special Festival edition of the Saturday Jam hosted by keyboardist Steve Fletcher. Known for his wide-ranging musical tastes and abilities, expect to be taken on a journey through swing to funk to soul. JazzWalk Sunday, November 11, 2018

JAZZYYC YOUTH LAB BAND 12:30 PM - 1 PM New Central Library, 802- 3 St SE AL MUIRHEAD BIG BAND WITH TOP CAT SWING DANCE (FREE DANCE LESSONS) 1 PM - 3 PM New Central Library, 802 - 3 St SE MANHATTAN BEACH ALLSTARS Noon - 2 PM Salt & Pepper, 1413 - 9 Ave SE WILLY JOOSEN 1 PM - 4 PM Swans of Inglewood, 1336 - 9 Ave SE RICK CLIMANS TRIO Noon - 2 PM Rosso Coffee Roasters (NMC), 850 - 4 St SE NEIL MCVEY 2 PM - 4 PM Kent of Inglewood, 1319 - 9 Ave SE ANGELA WRIGLEY DUO 2 PM - 4 PM Art on Ninth, 1213 - 9 Ave SE VIVIANE MARTIN TRIO 3 PM - 5 PM Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar, 909 - 10 St SE JIM BRENAN QUARTET 4 PM - 6 PM The Hose and Hound Neighbourhood Pub, 1030 - 9 Ave SE AC DIXIE 4 PM - 6 PM Cold Garden Beverage Company, 1100 - 11 St SE ARTWALK WITH ART Noon - 6 PM (Free Guided JazzWalk Tours) For details or to register: [email protected] or @artwalkwithart

Sunday afternoon features our wildly popular annual JazzWalk, sponsored by TD and the Inglewood BIA. A free, family-friendly event at various venues throughout Inglewood and the Music Mile! Don’t miss your guided tour of all the afternoon’s music with Art Walk With Art. ILLUMINATE CONCERT SERIES

Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop Saturday December 1, 2018 @ 8 PM King Eddy, National Music Centre - 438 9 Ave SE Innovative and electrifying, Toronto jazz drummer Ernesto Cervini has energy to burn and with his sextet Turboprop. Cervini flexes his arranging muscles, creating a vast landscape of musical textures, and moods on which these monster musicians can play. The band’s sound is reminiscent of the hard-swinging Jazz Messenger bands of Art Blakey, although they tackle a wide range of music; from Charlie Parker to Claude Debussy to Radiohead, plus originals from all the band members. They have already toured across Canada multiple times to rave reviews, and released their sophomore album, ‘Rev’, on ANZIC Records (NYC) in the fall of 2017 which was nominated for a 2018 JUNO Award for Jazz Album of the Year (Group). Tara Davidson - Alto & Soprano Saxophones Joel Frahm - Tenor Saxophone Ticket $30 Christian Overton – Trombone Adrean Farrugia – Piano Student $20 Michael Herring – Bass Ernesto Cervini – Drums

A special evening with Matt Dusk Hosted by Tim Tamashiro

Vegas-Style Cabaret Fundraiser Dinner and a Show With Silent Auction Gala Saturday, February 16, 2019 Calgary Petroleum Club 319 5 Ave SW

Early Bird Tickets $130 until December 31 January 1st onwards $150 Tables of 8 available Presented by purchase at www.jazzyyc.com About JazzYYC

JazzYYC is Calgary’s jazz collaborative. There’s strength Vision when we work together. JazzYYC represents, supports To serve and nourish the growing and vibrant jazz and promotes jazz in Calgary year around. community in Calgary and beyond.

The Calgary jazz scene is exciting and plentiful. Mission Whether you’re a jazz musician, a diehard jazz fan A sustainable society creating and facilitating acces- or a jazz dabbler, JazzYYC has something for you. sible, memorable jazz experiences. Come experience Calgary’s jazz scene. The more the merrier.

You can find jazz in Calgary’s clubs, restaurants, JazzYYC Youth coffee shops and theatres. If you’re looking for the ultimate music education, jazz is your best bet. Jazz Lab Band combines the best of book smarts and street smarts. Comprised of local youth aged 14 to 20, the Jazz is one of the most requested music choices for JazzYYC Youth Lab builds on the strength of Calgary corporate and special events. Jazz has many the Calgary music and educational community colors that range from elegant to energized to enter- through expert instruction and participation in taining. Book some jazz for your next event! an advanced jazz ensemble. Led by Director Sean Craig, veteran guest musicians work with the JazzYYC offers an annual concert series (Illuminate), band to expand their musical horizons. With a two jazz festivals, one of the largest International focus on ensemble skills, improvisation, medi- Jazz Days in the world on April 30th, and co-presents um/ advanced repertoire and musicianship, the concerts totaling a remarkable 250+ shows each year. JazzYYC Youth Lab Band benefits students with Our website encourages jazz musicians to get a gig, a desire to enrich their musical experience. The post a gig and then we support and promote about band rehearses once a week at the TransAlta them through our weekly newsletter and social media Performing Arts Studios. channels. JazzYYC encourages community partner- ship and education programs for young jazz musi- cians throughout the city with our Youth Lab Band.

Proud to support JazzYYC. Through music, we can help open doors for a more inclusive future.

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M05236 (0818) JazzYYC membership is central to the success of our efforts to build a vibrant jazz community in Calgary!

Our ask is straightforward. If you love jazz in our JAZZYYC city, renew or become a new member today. Your JazzYYC membership will put you at the heart of MEMBERS Calgary’s resurgent jazz scene. Our goal is $30,000 in membership sign-ups and we can’t get there without you. All you have to do is go to: www.jazzyyc.com/become-a-new-member

ONE Jazz Lovers: For $30 minimum, you’ll be a Participating Member and: Tax receipt for 80% of your contribution Sustain the JazzYYC Website and JazzYYC weekly newsletter Participate and be heard at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) Join other Jazz Lovers for members-only celebration tied to the AGM Participate in Membership Award prize draws

TWO Jazz Cat: For $250 minimum, you will become a Sustaining Member of Jazz YYC plus receive: Tax receipt for 80% of your contribution All privileges of the Jazz Lovers membership Invitation four exclusive celebrations tied to JazzYYC events Reserved seating where possible Recognition for your support, if desired

THREE Jazz Legend: For $1,000 minimum, you will become a Building Member of JazzYYC and receive: Tax receipt for 80% of your contribution All privileges of Jazz Lovers and Jazz Cats memberships Exclusive invitation to our prestigious Jazz Legend Appreciation event Preferential reserved seating where possible Public recognition if desired If you commit to a subscription of $1,000 per year for 5 years, or $5,000 at once, you’ll become a JAZZ 4 Life Club member.

FOUR Young Lions Free Student Membership supporting our future jazz community with benefits that include: Access to student priced advanced ticket sales Access the JazzYYC website and JazzYYC weekly newsletter Participate and be heard at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) Join other Jazz Lovers for members-only celebration tied to AGM Last minute promotional door pricing to events, space permitting Direct communication about JazzYYC outreach, workshops and Lab Band opportunities.

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@jazz_yyc @Jazz_YYC @JazzYYC JazzYYCVENUES Fall Series Venues JazzYYC 2018 Concert venues Free Events & JazzWalk Venues

New Central Library

Rosso Coffee Roasters Studio Bell

King Eddy

Kawa Espresso Bar Hose & Hound Pub 1333 8 St SW Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar

Art on Ninth

Ironwood Swans of Inglewood Stage & Grill Rosso Coffee Roasters Kent of Inglewood Long & McQuade 225 58 Ave SE Lolita’s Lounge

Cold Garden Salt & Pepper Beverage Co.

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