Acclaimed Canadian vocalist Dawn Pemberton celebrates the women who helped shape the jazz vocal tradition in Portraits of the First Ladies of Jazz. From Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to Sarah Vaughan and more, this special performance honours some of jazz’s most celebrated voices and the music they made famous.A vibrant and soulful Canadian vocalist...
What if there was one object that embodied the countless stories of a truly diverse Canada?The Six String Nation guitar, officially nicknamed Voyageur, is a unique steel-string acoustic instrument constructed from 64 pieces of Canadian history and heritage, representing diverse cultures, communities, and events from every province and territory. Conceived by broadcaster Jowi Taylor and...
National Music Centre, StoryMusic, and Green Fools Theatre team up to present Little Red Riding Hood with Beethoven — a one-of-a-kind storytelling concert with live music and puppetry!
Step into iconic venues, be swept away by world-class musicians, and rediscover timeless hits and legendary tributes.Come on down to The Jazz Room in Calgary! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz. Get your...
Welcome to The Jazz Room! Step into iconic venues, be swept away by world-class musicians, and rediscover timeless hits and legendary tributes.Come on down to The Jazz Room in Calgary! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary...