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Instant Composers Pool

The wild and wacky Instant Composers Pool Orchestra from the Netherlands present a rare concert on June 9.

The 2007 Jazz program ran from May 22 to June 23

 

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

Supported by

YamahaKen Page Memorial Trust

Denis Jackson Memorial Scholarship
Chris Driscoll Jazz Scholarship donors
Justin Time Records Inc.

Messiaen Remix Concert

Thursday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Rolston Recital Hall
$15 | $12 | $8 | ♥ Arts Lover Passholders Free
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Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time retold and remixed with original klezmer, hip hop, and classical compositions. An all-star lineup features David Krakauer (clarinet), Matt Haimovitz (cello), Geoff Nuttall (violin), Fred Chiu (piano), and Socalled (hip hop).
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Jazz Clubs

May 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31
June 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 21, at 8:00 p.m.
June 1 and 22 at 9:00 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.

Jazz at Noon

May 23, 30, and June 6 at 12 noon
Music & Sound 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.

Saturday Night Jazz

May 26 and June 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Margaret Greenham Theatre
$15 | $12 | $8 | ♥ Arts Lover Passholders Free

New York City jazz heavyweight Dave Douglas leads two of the summer’s most sought after concerts.

May 26 features Steve Cardenas (guitar), Scott Colley (bass), Adam Benjamin (piano), Oliver Lake (sax), Clarence Penn (drums) and special guests David Krakauer (clarinet), and Socalled (hip hop).

June 2 features Vicente Archer (bass), Sylvie Courvoisier (piano), Mark Feldman (violin), Jerry Granelli (drums), Giorgio Magnanensi (composition), and Miguel Zenón (sax).

Saturday Night Jazz Euro

Han Bennink and Misha Mengelberg

Han Bennink and Misha Mengelberg return to Banff

June 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Eric Harvie Theatre
$20 | $15 | $10 | ♥ Arts Lover Passholders Free
 
The outrageous 10-piece Instant Composers Pool Orchestra  from the Netherlands, with Han Bennink and Misha Mengelberg, is joined by special guest Dave Douglas.
RBC Showcase performance

Jazz Orchestra Concert

Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Rolston Recital Hall
$15 | $12 | $8 | ♥ Arts Lover Passholders Free

The high energy big band sound of Canadian trombone legend Hugh Fraser and the Banff Jazz Orchestra!

Jazz Orchestra Concert – New Works

Monday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Rolston Recital Hall
$15 | $12 | $8 | ♥ 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 Finale

Maria Schneider

Featuring the beautifully captivating music of Maria Schneider

Saturday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Eric Harvie Theatre
$20 | $15 | $10 ♥ Arts Lover Passholders Free

The grand finale to a sizzling month of jazz, tonight's concert features guest composer/conductor Maria Schneider with special guest Hugh Fraser, and the Banff Jazz Orchestra.

For tickets and information, contact the Box Office, 762-6301 or 1-800-413-8368

 

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