Jazz Concerts
Supported by
May
– June 2006
A tradition spanning over 30 years — the Banff jazz program brings leading performers and composers together with emerging artists in an exhilarating five-week frenzy of jazz.
For tickets and information, contact the Box Office, 762-6301 or 1-800-413-8368
Jazz programs are supported by
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Music for a Summer Evening
July 1 at 7:30 p.m., Rolston Recital Hall
$15 Adult • $12 Student/Senior • $8 Child • Arts Lover Passholders Free
(tickets on sale May 1)
Jazz legend Phil Nimmons performs spontaneous compositions with pianist David Braid, a surging talent on the Canadian jazz scene.
Past events from this year’s season
Jazz Orchestra
May 13 at 7:30 p.m., Margaret Greenham Theatre
$15 Adult • $12 Student/Senior • $8 Child • Arts Lover Passholders Free
Canadian jazz legend Hugh Fraser leads the jazz orchestra in a high-energy concert. Hugh Fraser gives a pre-concert chat at 7 p.m.
Jazz Orchestra — New Works
May 15 at 7:30 p.m., Rolston Recital Hall
$15 Adult • $12 Student/Senior • $8 Child • Arts Lover Passholders Free
Hugh Fraser and the jazz orchestra present a concert of new music for big band featuring the composers in the Banff jazz program.
Jazz Orchestra with Chucho Valdés
May 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Eric Harvie Theatre
$20 Adult • $15 St/Sr • $10 Child • Arts Lover Passholders Free
Cuba’s greatest jazz pianist and bandleader joins the jazz orchestra for one of
the hottest concerts of the summer.
Jazz Clubs
May 11, 12, 18, 19, 23-26 ,30, 31
June 1, 2 6-9 at 8:00 p.m.
The Club, Theatre Complex — Donation at the door
Head underground for a cool drink and an evening of hot jazz as Banff Centre musicians jam with renowned guest artists. Located on the lower level of The Banff Centre’s theatre complex, The Club is an intimate, informal, licensed non-smoking venue.
Saturday Night Jazz
7:30 p.m., Margaret Greenham Theatre
$15 Adult • $12 Student/Senior • $8 Child • Arts Lover Passholders Free
Jazz heavyweight Dave Douglas leads three sensational concerts of original music featuring musicians from the Banff jazz program performing alongside various visiting artists.
Rez Abbasi, guitar; Gerald Cleaver, drums; Scott Colley, bass; Marilyn Crispell, piano; Greg Osby, saxophone
Adam Benjamin, keyboards; Brad Jones, bass; Gene Lake, drums; DJ Olive, sound artist; Marcus Strickland, saxophon
James Genus, bass; Deron Johnson, piano; Donny McCaslin, saxophone; Clarence Penn, drums
Jazz at Noon
May 24, 31, June 7 at 12:00 noon
Music & Sound Building Patio, Free
Jazz up your day! Bring your lunch, blanket, hat, and sunscreen, and enjoy the sound of jazz as it fills the mountain air.
Outside Sources
June 21 at 7:30 p.m., Rolston Recital Hall
$15 Adult • $12 Student/Senior • $8 Child • Arts Lover Passholders Free
Double bassist Michael Bates leads Outside Sources, a jazz quartet with Quinsin Nachoff (saxophone and clarinet), Kevin Turcotte (trumpet), and Mark Timmermans (drums). Outside Sources, a combination of traditional jazz and 20th century classical peppered with middle-eastern flavours, is a project “wholeheartedly recommended” by jazz icon Dave Douglas.
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