Edmonton Jazz Festival Society events

Edmonton International Jazz Festival

June 19 to June 28

Discover your jazz as you experience some of the finest musicians in some of the best music spaces in town.

Jazz Talk with Kent Sangster

Friday, June 19

Starts at 5:00pm

Kent Sangster, artistic producer of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival, kicks off this year's edition with a talk sharing some lessons on jazz – ...

MA:Q

Friday, June 19

Starts at 7:00pm

Mary Ancheta (Mary Ancheta Quartet) leads her newly branded group MA:Q.

ERZ Trio

Saturday, June 20

Starts at 5:00pm

The ERZ Trio is an emerging piano trio formed at MacEwan University, rooted in a deep exploration of the piano trio tradition.

Charley Rose Trio

Saturday, June 20

Starts at 7:00pm

Charley Rose uses the tenor saxophone as a narrative engine: sharp phrasing, sudden lyricism, and effects that warp the sonic texture.

Shebad

Saturday, June 20

Starts at 7:30pm

Hailing from Guelph, Ontario, Shebad’s music plays on the exploratory realm of Indie-Soul, characterized by jazz-influenced melodies, danceable basslin...

JazzFest Open Jam hosted by Tony Flanagan

Saturday, June 20

Starts at 11:30pm

Where the true magic of live jazz happens!

A Portrait of Sheila

Sunday, June 21

Starts at 1:00pm

A special celebration of the life and songs of pioneering vocalist Sheila Jordan, featuring local musicians deeply impacted by Sheila's love of jazz a...

Djabe

Sunday, June 21

Starts at 7:00pm

Djabe is the number one representative of the Hungarian Jazz/World Fusion bands. Since 1995 they released more than fifty albums all over the world.

Pazzport

Monday, June 22

Starts at 12:00pm

Edmonton has been home to a few seriously hot bands through the years and Pazzport was a brilliant ensemble that has been fondly remembered by the musi...

echoradia

Monday, June 22

Starts at 5:00pm

echoradia is the surreal combination of spinning wheel, weaving loom, electronics, and saxophones played by Kelly Ruth and Allison Balcetis.

Jacob Do Octet

Monday, June 22

Starts at 7:00pm

The Jacob Do Octet blends rich textures, dynamic improvisation, and compelling narratives.