
February 2019
KEN HAMM
Award winning guitarist Ken Hamm is one of Canada's foremost interpreters of traditional roots and blues music. He has won a wide following for his stellar guitar work, both intricate fingerstyle and driving slide, as well as for his original material.
Find out more »THE CHAMPIAN FULTON QUARTET FEATURING CORY WEEDS
Born into a musical family, Champian Fulton was mentored from an early age by her father, trumpeter Stephen Fulton, and by the legendary Clark Terry. Through Terry, she met other Basie-ites including Red Holloway, Butch Miles, Marshall Royal and Snooky Young. Red was a particular influence,
Find out more »Andrew Glover Quartet
The Yardbird Suite is proud to present local talent and collaborative opportunities every Tuesday evening during the season at the weekly jam sessions. From 8:00pm-9:00pm, an all-star Edmontonian band takes the stage to perform a set of music ranging from original compositions to jazz
Find out more »JARED BURROWS/CARLO MORENA QUARTET
Dr. Jared Burrows is a guitarist, composer, and music educator based in Vancouver. He leads his own ensembles and participates in many other bands around Vancouver. He teaches at Capilano University.
Find out more »JAY CLAYTON
Jay Clayton is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, composer, and educator, whose work boldly spans the terrain between jazz and new music. Clayton’s pioneering vocal explorations placed her at the forefront of the free jazz movement and loft scene in the 1970s, where she counted among
Find out more »EXP
Experience Points (EXP) is a video game music band combining funk, jazz, and groove-based music with classic video game soundtracks. Based in Edmonton, this dynamic group of musicians perform unique and clever arrangements of video game music. In the past year EXP has garnered
Find out more »The Down Low Project
The Down Low Project will be presenting an evening of contemporary arrangements and original compositions by trombonist Peter Filice. Through this music, the group will be showcasing their energetic and responsive playing style.
Find out more »March 2019
JOE FONDA TRIO
An accomplished international jazz artist, Fonda has performed with his own ensembles throughout the world. He has collaborated and performed with such artists as Archie Shepp, Lou Donaldson, Kenny Barron, Wadada Leo Smith, Dave Douglas, Curtis Fuller, Bill Dixon, Han Bennink,
Find out more »MICHAEL MUSILLAMI/RICH SYRACUSE DUO
When guitarist Michael Musillami and bassist Rich Syracuse joined forces in 2015, both improvisors realized the magical chemistry they shared on the bandstand and agreed to take their music into the studio.
Find out more »Marty Majorowicz Quartet
A native of Edmonton, Marty has established himself as an in-demand performer, educator, and bandleader in the local jazz scene. He has led the Yardbird Suite Jazz Orchestra, co-led the WCMA nominated group the Writers’ Guild, and recently recorded his latest CD featuring European
Find out more »CHRIS WALLACE “MANY NAMES” QUARTET
The Chris Wallace “Many Names” Quartet was formed in Toronto in 2015 by drummer Chris Wallace, then a new arrival to Toronto after living for 15 years period in Edinburgh, Scotland. While in the United Kingdom, Wallace was a central figure in the Scottish jazz scene, appearing alongside
Find out more »Musa/Dino Dominelli Group
Martín Musaubach, also known as Musa, is making his Canadian debut at the Yardbird Suite with his long-time musical compatriot, Dino Dominelli. They first performed together in Taiwan in 2012.
Find out more »Jerrold Dubyk Quartet
To celebrate the 100th year of the birth of Art Blakey, we will perform tunes from the classic Blakey book!
Find out more »Ben Sures “Live at The Yardbird Suite” CD Release
A celebration of Ben Sures brand new album "Live at The Yardbird Suite" recorded and mixed by Miles Wilkinson in 2016, featuring some of Canada's best acoustic musicians.
Find out more »ESTEBAN HERRERA QUARTET
Esteban Herrera on piano and compositions, Gisela Romero on vocals, Stefano Valdo on double bass and Robbin Harris on drums and percussion form the new project headed by Esteban Herrera.
Find out more »JEAN-MICHEL PILC
Praised for his improvisations, pianist and composer Jean-Michel Pilc has performed with numerous jazz giants including Roy Haynes, Billy Hart, Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman, Jean Toussaint, Marcus Miller, John Abercrombie, and the Mingus Dynasty & Big Band, among others.
Find out more »Joel Jeschke Trio
The Joel Jeschke Trio performs original music and arrangements inspired by Scandinavian bands such as Phronesis, Wako, Ilmiekki Quartet, and Katu Kaiku. The group favours odd meter grooves, extreme dynamics, and collective improvisation.
Find out more »KATIE THIROUX TRIO
With glowing endorsements from the likes of Quincy Jones, The New Yorker and NPR, Los Angeles-based Katie Thiroux has clearly established herself as one of the most exciting and in demand musicians today. Her unique gift of simultaneously balancing sultry vocals and virtuosic bass
Find out more »Joe Semple Quartet
Joe Semple is an Edmonton based clarinetist specializing in the jazz idiom. His quartet plays a mixture of eclectic originals and hard swinging standards, drawing inspiration from jazz greats such as John Coltrane, Eddie Daniels, and Brian Blade.
Find out more »Chandelle Rimmer and Tom Van Seters
After several years of making music together, vocalist Chandelle Rimmer and pianist Tom Van Seters recently released their first collaborative album “Stillness Falls” on Bent River Records. Accompanied by some of Edmonton’s finest musicians, this concert will feature their unique compositions
Find out more »TRIO ANTIPODES
Trio Antipodes is a highly expressive, improvisational trio of guitar, piano and drums. It features Graydon Cramer on drums, Jeff Presslaff on piano and Keith Price on guitar. The name refers
Find out more »JOHN STETCH
Originally from Edmonton, pianist John Stetch is a six time Juno nominee, and has written over fifty compositions for solo piano, jazz combo and more recently some classical chamber formats.
Find out more »April 2019
YARDBIRD SUITE ALL-STARS PRESENT “ART PEPPER + ELEVEN”
In 1959, Art Pepper entered Contemporary Record’s studios in Los Angeles to record what has become one of jazz history’s signature albums - “Art Pepper + Eleven”. One of the finest post-Parker alto saxophonists,
Find out more »YARDBIRD SUITE ALL-STARS PRESENT “ART PEPPER + ELEVEN”
In 1959, Art Pepper entered Contemporary Record’s studios in Los Angeles to record what has become one of jazz history’s signature albums - “Art Pepper + Eleven”. One of the finest post-Parker alto saxophonists,
Find out more »Eric Weiden Quintet Plays Teatro
After working with great folk acts like Calexico, Giant Sand and Neko Case, trumpeter Eric Weiden developed an appreciation for great songs not often heard in jazz clubs. Surrounding himself with musicians who are at home playing many styles, Eric's quintet will perform songs from
Find out more »Allen Jacobson’s Slide Zone
Allen Jacobson’s Slide Zone is a trombone quartet with bass and drums, featuring Edmonton’s most creative trombonists. The ensemble explores the soundscape of contemporary music with repertoire ranging from bebop, to Bartok, to original compositions.
Find out more »DAVID WEISS SEXTET
In a jazz climate that rewards neo-conservative tributes and far-flung exercises in deconstruction, David Weiss has distinguished himself another way - through finding flexibility and innovation in music that has its roots in the mainstream.
Find out more »May 2019
JF Picard And Friends
Edmonton saxophonist JF Picard and his friends will be performing original compositions in this intimate quartet setting.
Find out more »Stephanie Urquhart Quartet “Concealment” CD Release
Known for her imaginative and genuine writing, Edmonton-based jazz pianist and composer Stephanie Urquhart is quickly gaining an international presence, having been featured at the Earshot Jazz Festival, Yardbird Festival of Canadian Jazz and the TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival.
Find out more »Marty Majorowicz Quartet (CD Release)
Edmonton trombonist Marty Majorowicz will be releasing his new organ trio album, featuring European jazz superstar Florian Ross on Hammond organ and Wurlitzer. As it will take two keyboard players to cover Florian's parts, Marty has invited Chris Andrew and Stefan Kijek to provide the harmony.
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