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ARTIST HIGHLIGHTS MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES BY: AMANDA TOSOFF: WORDS PROJECT IRONWOOD STAGE & GRILL - THURSDAY, NOV 10TH @ 8:00 PM - $30 CBC Galaxie Rising Star and GM Grand Prix award-winning pianist Amanda Tosoff returns to Calgary to present her fifth album. Words takes an adventurous leap beyond the confines of conventional jazz. She has taken poems and lyrics and framed them in original new compositions featuring vocals. The result is an eclectic collection that incorporates elements of pop, art song, classical, folk and jazz. www.amandatosoff.com TERRA HAZELTON WITH THE POLYJESTERS IRONWOOD STAGE & GRILL – FRIDAY, NOV 11TH @ 8:00 PM - $30 The multi-talented Canadian singer, Genie-nominated actress, and radio personality from Toronto, Terra Hazelton joins Calgary’s Polyjesters for a special Remembrance Day show in celebration of the 1940’s swing era. www.terrahazelton.com QUINSIN NACHOFF: FLUX PROJECT FEATURING DAVID BINNEY THE KING EDDY - SATURDAY, NOV 12TH @ 7:00 PM - $30 NYC-based Canadian saxophonist, clarinetist and composer Quinsin Nachoff is brings his latest project Flux to Calgary. Quintin is participating in this fall’s Artist in Residence program at the National Music Centre, selected based on artistic merit, validity and impact. With his latest release, he explores the elusive terrain between modern jazz and contemporary classical. www.quinsin.com STEVE PINEO & HIS 7-PIECE BAND IRONWOOD STAGE & GRILL - SATURDAY, NOV 12TH @ 8:00 PM - $30 Steve Pineo is a household name in several of Calgary's music circles. Inspired by the likes of B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Howlin' Wolf, Pineo and his outstanding 7-piece band rock when it comes to playing the Blues. R.A.R GUITAR TRIO IRONWOOD STAGE & GRILL - SUNDAY, NOV 13TH @ 7:00 PM - $30 Join us for an awesome night guitar music at its finest! The R.A.R Trio features three of Calgary's most talented and accomplished guitarists in jazz, roots, blues, and rock: Hamilton Music Award winner Ralf Buschmeyer, the virtuoso Aaron Young and JUNO Award winner Russ Broom. www.ralfmusic.com www.aaronyoungmusic.com www.russellbroom.com INGLEWOOD JAZZ WALK – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13th Watch for the full lineup to be announced on November 1st! LATE NIGHT SERIES PERFORMANCES BY: BARITONE MADNESS QUINTET LOLITA’S LOUNGE - THURSDAY, NOV 10TH @ 9:00 PM - $20 Come join three of Western Canada’s top baritone sax players, Pat Belliveau, Keith O’Rourke and Gareth Bane, as they celebrate the deep soul of the low voice of the sax family; the baritone saxophone. For fans of jazz greats Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams – or if you’ve ever been curious what saxophone Lisa Simpson played! Get ready for a fun evening of music that ranges from swing to funk. The three saxes will be joined onstage by Jeremy Coates on bass and Tyler Hornby on drums. www.belltones.ca www.keithorourke.ca http://gareth-bane.squarespace.com MATTHEW STEVENS TRIO LOLITA’S LOUNGE - FRIDAY, NOV 11TH @ 9:00 PM - $30 Canadian prodigy guitarist and composer Matthew Stevens is considered one of the most promising artists in contemporary jazz through his associations with Esperanza Spalding ,NEXT Collective, Christian Scott, Terri Lyne Carrington, Walter Smith III, and Harvey Mason. Now Stevens comes fully into his own with his debut recording as a leader, Woodwork. www.mattstevensmusic.com ERIC FRIEDENBERG LOLITA’S LOUNGE - SATURDAY, NOV 12TH @ 9:00 PM - $20 One of Calgary’s most accomplished flute and saxophone players, Eric Friedenberg is an esteemed arranger, composer, and musical director. He has been the bandleader and soloist with Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Brookmeyer, Pepper Adams, Paula Horn, Prime Time Big Band and many more. .