"In a Mellow Tone" - the definitive jazz show on radio in Ottawa!
"In a Mellow Tone" introduces listeners to the entire history of jazz, from its beginnings to the latest innovations. Every program has a focus: a musician, a city, a festival, an instrument, a record label or recent releases. The hosts draw on their large personal CD and LP collections to supplement CKCU'S extensive resources.
IN A MELLOW TONE can be heard every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at CKCU-FM 93.1.
Stream and view past episodes here: http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html. IN A MELLOW TONE can be heard every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at CKCU-FM 93.1. Stream and view past episodes here: http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html.
For playlists for each program and monthly schedules check: http://www.inamellowtone.com
IN A MELLOW TONE can be heard every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at CKCU-FM 93.1.
Stream and view past episodes here: http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html. IN A MELLOW TONE can be heard every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at CKCU-FM 93.1. Stream and view past episodes here: http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html.
For playlists for each program and monthly schedules check: http://www.inamellowtone.com
38th annual TD Ottawa Jazz Festival - June 21 – July 1, 2018 - Confederation Park, National Arts Centre, Mercury Lounge, First Baptist Church
The TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, taking place from June 21 – July 1, 2018 is proud to continue its tradition of acclaimed excellence and present a diverse and vibrant lineup in its 38th year. Countless unique gems, fascinating stories and collaborations will abound over eleven days, seven different stages and eleven series.
Top Shelf Main Stage at Marion Dewar Plaza in front of City Hall – featuring headlining Concerts Under the Stars Series at 8:30pm and the Great Canadian Series at 6:30pm
Confederation Park – New! OLG Ontario Stage (schedule tba)
west end of Confederation Park
Tartan Homes Stage at Lisgar Field – 7:30pm Series
and OLG After Dark Series at 10:30pm
29 Lisgar St.
National Arts Centre Fourth Stage – Discovery Series at 6pm and 8pm
1 Elgin St.
First Baptist Church – Jazz Warriors Series at 7pm
140 Laurier Ave W
Grill 41 at the Lord Elgin Hotel – Late Night Jamming starts at 10:30pm
100 Elgin St.
Mercury Lounge at 10:30pm
56 Byward Market Square
On June 30, 2018, the biggest name in jazz today, Herbie Hancock, in his 4th Festival appearance, will take the stage with his virtuosic band, in what promises to be the not-to-be-missed performance of the summer! An acclaimed member of the most famous version of the Miles Davis Quintet, he has collaborated with everyone from Joni Mitchell to current pop stars.
But that’s not all! Your ticket for this evening also gives access to Ottawa’s much-admired chanteuse Kellylee Evans in the Tartan Homes Series at 7:30pm and the exhilarating Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles at 10:30pm on the OLG After Dark Series. The TD Jazz Youth Summit at 6:30pm will start off this jam-packed evening of performances.
2018 headliners featured on the Top Shelf Main Stage include Boz Scaggs, Chris Botti, Dee Dee Bridgewater with the Memphis Soulphony “Memphis: Yes, I’m Ready”, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, and Lake Street Dive. And… there are more announcements to come soon!
For the complete lineup, bios, music videos and samples, visit ottawajazzfestival.com.
EARLY BIRD PASS PRICES now on sale (while quantities last) at ottawajazzfestival.com/tickets, by phone at 613-241-2633 and in person at the Festival Box Office at 602-294 Albert St.
GOLD PASS - $325 (while quantities last)
BRONZE PASSES - $199 (while quantities last)
TICKET PRICES:
YOUTH PASSES (must be age 12-25) - $99
Daily Park Passes range from $40 - $65 (ticket includes all shows on the Top Shelf Main Stage and the Tartan Homes Stage)
Platinum Tickets range from $60-$85 (guaranteed seating in a section in the front of the Top Shelf Main Stage)
Youth Daily Park Passes - $35 (must be age 12-25)
NAC Fourth Stage shows $25
First Baptist Church shows $40
OLG After Dark shows $28 (shows also included in Daily Park Pass)
All Ticket Prices include HST
Top Shelf Main Stage at Marion Dewar Plaza in front of City Hall – featuring headlining Concerts Under the Stars Series at 8:30pm and the Great Canadian Series at 6:30pm
Confederation Park – New! OLG Ontario Stage (schedule tba)
west end of Confederation Park
Tartan Homes Stage at Lisgar Field – 7:30pm Series
and OLG After Dark Series at 10:30pm
29 Lisgar St.
National Arts Centre Fourth Stage – Discovery Series at 6pm and 8pm
1 Elgin St.
First Baptist Church – Jazz Warriors Series at 7pm
140 Laurier Ave W
Grill 41 at the Lord Elgin Hotel – Late Night Jamming starts at 10:30pm
100 Elgin St.
Mercury Lounge at 10:30pm
56 Byward Market Square
On June 30, 2018, the biggest name in jazz today, Herbie Hancock, in his 4th Festival appearance, will take the stage with his virtuosic band, in what promises to be the not-to-be-missed performance of the summer! An acclaimed member of the most famous version of the Miles Davis Quintet, he has collaborated with everyone from Joni Mitchell to current pop stars.
But that’s not all! Your ticket for this evening also gives access to Ottawa’s much-admired chanteuse Kellylee Evans in the Tartan Homes Series at 7:30pm and the exhilarating Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles at 10:30pm on the OLG After Dark Series. The TD Jazz Youth Summit at 6:30pm will start off this jam-packed evening of performances.
2018 headliners featured on the Top Shelf Main Stage include Boz Scaggs, Chris Botti, Dee Dee Bridgewater with the Memphis Soulphony “Memphis: Yes, I’m Ready”, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, and Lake Street Dive. And… there are more announcements to come soon!
For the complete lineup, bios, music videos and samples, visit ottawajazzfestival.com.
EARLY BIRD PASS PRICES now on sale (while quantities last) at ottawajazzfestival.com/tickets, by phone at 613-241-2633 and in person at the Festival Box Office at 602-294 Albert St.
GOLD PASS - $325 (while quantities last)
BRONZE PASSES - $199 (while quantities last)
TICKET PRICES:
YOUTH PASSES (must be age 12-25) - $99
Daily Park Passes range from $40 - $65 (ticket includes all shows on the Top Shelf Main Stage and the Tartan Homes Stage)
Platinum Tickets range from $60-$85 (guaranteed seating in a section in the front of the Top Shelf Main Stage)
Youth Daily Park Passes - $35 (must be age 12-25)
NAC Fourth Stage shows $25
First Baptist Church shows $40
OLG After Dark shows $28 (shows also included in Daily Park Pass)
All Ticket Prices include HST
36th annual TD Ottawa Jazz Festival - June 22 – July 3, 2016 - Confederation Park and the National Arts Centre
Every year,hundreds of thousands of spectators pack the heart of downtown to experience the dozens of concerts put on by the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival. Here are just a few of the performing over twelve unforgettable summer nights:
Detailed lineup and ticket info at www.ottawajazzfestival.com
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Kamasi Washington
June 22, 2016
Show at 7:00 pm
National Arts Centre Theatre, 53 Elgin St Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1
Tickets: $50.00 Incl. HST & fees.
SFJAZZ Collective: The Music of Michael Jackson & Originals
June 24, 2016
Park Gates at 5:30 pm
Main Stage Confederation Park (Laurier Ave & Elgin St.) Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2
Tickets: $45.00 Incl. HST & fees. $35 Youth (12 to 25), $65 Platinum (Limited Quantities) PLEASE NOTE: Ticket prices increase by $5 day of show.
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
June 26, 2016
Park Gates at 5:30 pm
Confederation Park (Laurier Ave & Elgin St.) Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2
Tickets: $50.00 Incl. HST & fees. $35 Youth (12 to 25), $70 Platinum (Limited Quantities) PLEASE NOTE: Ticket prices increase by $5 day of show.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
June 27
Park Gates at 5:30 pm
Confederation Park (Laurier Ave & Elgin St.) Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2
Tickets: $50.00 Incl. HST & fees. $35 Youth (12 to 25), $70 Platinum (Limited Quantities) PLEASE NOTE: Ticket prices increase by $5 day of show.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
June 29
Park Gates at 5:30 pm
Confederation Park (Laurier Ave & Elgin St.) Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2
Tickets: $50.00 Incl. HST & fees. $35 Youth (12 to 25), $70 Platinum (Limited Quantities) PLEASE NOTE: Ticket prices increase by $5 day of show.
Chick Corea Trio: Chick Corea, Christian McBride, Brian Blade
June 30
Park Gates at 5:30 pm
Confederation Park (Laurier Ave & Elgin St.) Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2
Tickets: $50.00 Incl. HST & fees. $35 Youth (12 to 25), $70 Platinum (Limited Quantities) PLEASE NOTE: Ticket prices increase by $5 day of show.
ANGELIQUE FRANCIS
RENDEZ-VOUS RIDEAU JAZZ
Saturday July 2 @ 2pm, Rideau Centre - FREE
Passes: $200.00 Bronze Pass / $325.00 Gold Pass/$90.00 Youth Pass
(Earlybird Passes Sold Out)
All Ages Welcome / Transferrable
No Refunds or Exchanges / Rain or Shine
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival - June 18-July 1, 2015
2015 TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival
June 18 - July 1
Various venues in the downtown core
Early bird passes remain on sale at the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival website at ONLY $190, taxes and fees included (while quantities last). Youth passes are $90 and Gold passes $310. Single tickets go on sale March 30th; prices range from $42 – $62 for park tickets.
Line-up, artist bios, special features etc: http://ottawajazzfestival.com/
Must-See Performances: Sarah's picks!
Jun 19, 8:30pm - Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 19, 10:30pm - The Soul Rebels - Laurier Avenue Music Stage, Marion Dewar Plaza
Jun 20, 9:00pm - The Roots - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 21, 8:00pm - Chris Botti - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 22, 6:00pm - Ranee Lee Quintet - Laurier Avenue Music Stage, Marion Dewar Plaza
Jun 22, 9:00pm - Tower of Power - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 23, 7:00pm & 9:00pm - An Evening with Branford Marsalis - National Arts Centre Studio
Jun 23, 8:30pm - Down by the Riverside Featuring: The Blind Boys of Alabama & The Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 24, 10:30pm - Freshlyground - Laurier Avenue Music Stage, Marion Dewar Plaza
Jun 24, 7:00pm - The Stanley Clarke Band - National Arts Centre Studio
Jun 27, 12:00pm - Caridad Cruz - Laurier Avenue Music Stage, Marion Dewar Plaza
Jun 27, 7:00pm - Louis Moholo-Moholo Quartet - National Arts Centre Studio
Jun 28, 6:30pm - Afro Cuban Jazz & Beyond - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 29, 12:00pm - Miguel de Armas Quartet - Laurier Avenue Music Stage, Marion Dewar Plaza
Jun 30, 7:00pm - Abdullah Ibrahim “Mukashi” Trio - National Arts Centre Studio
June 18 - July 1
Various venues in the downtown core
Early bird passes remain on sale at the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival website at ONLY $190, taxes and fees included (while quantities last). Youth passes are $90 and Gold passes $310. Single tickets go on sale March 30th; prices range from $42 – $62 for park tickets.
Line-up, artist bios, special features etc: http://ottawajazzfestival.com/
Must-See Performances: Sarah's picks!
Jun 19, 8:30pm - Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 19, 10:30pm - The Soul Rebels - Laurier Avenue Music Stage, Marion Dewar Plaza
Jun 20, 9:00pm - The Roots - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 21, 8:00pm - Chris Botti - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 22, 6:00pm - Ranee Lee Quintet - Laurier Avenue Music Stage, Marion Dewar Plaza
Jun 22, 9:00pm - Tower of Power - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 23, 7:00pm & 9:00pm - An Evening with Branford Marsalis - National Arts Centre Studio
Jun 23, 8:30pm - Down by the Riverside Featuring: The Blind Boys of Alabama & The Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 24, 10:30pm - Freshlyground - Laurier Avenue Music Stage, Marion Dewar Plaza
Jun 24, 7:00pm - The Stanley Clarke Band - National Arts Centre Studio
Jun 27, 12:00pm - Caridad Cruz - Laurier Avenue Music Stage, Marion Dewar Plaza
Jun 27, 7:00pm - Louis Moholo-Moholo Quartet - National Arts Centre Studio
Jun 28, 6:30pm - Afro Cuban Jazz & Beyond - Main Stage Confederation Park
Jun 29, 12:00pm - Miguel de Armas Quartet - Laurier Avenue Music Stage, Marion Dewar Plaza
Jun 30, 7:00pm - Abdullah Ibrahim “Mukashi” Trio - National Arts Centre Studio
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival - June 20-July 1, 2014
Nestled in the heart of beautiful downtown Ottawa, each summer the TD Ottawa
Jazz Festival features some of the jazz world’s most renowned and cutting-edge
musicians. The Festival has presented such celebrated artists as Herbie Hancock,
Marcus Miller, McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes, Wynford Marsalis, Mavis Staples,
George Benson, Al Green, Joshua Redman, Hugh Masekela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Oliver Jones, to name a few. The Festival provides audiences with a unique opportunity to enjoy performances day
and night throughout the event in the most idyllic indoor and outdoor settings.
Source: ottawafestivals.ca
http://ottawajazzfestival.com/lineup/
http://ottawajazzfestival.com/tickets/
Look out for the following artists this year:
LORRAINE KLAASEN
June 21 - 6:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Great Canadian Jazz
MONTREAL JUBILATION GOSPEL CHOIR
June 22 - 6:30pm - Dominion-Chalmers United Church -Tartan Homes Signature Series: $35
NAOMI SHELTON & THE GOSPEL QUEENS
June 25 - 6:30pm -Dominion-Chalmers United Church Tartan Homes Signature Series: $35
DIANNE RREVES
June 25 - 8:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Concert Under The Stars: $35
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
June 26 - 8:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Concert Under The Stars: $60
DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND
June 26 -10:30pm - OLG Stage Marion Dewar Plaza - OLG After Dark Series: $20
BUIKA
June 27 - 6:30pm - Dominion-Chalmers United Church - Tartan Homes Signature Series: $35
ALEXIS BARO
June 27 - 6:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Great Canadian Jazz: $50
HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE
June 28 - 10:30pm - OLG Stage Marion Dewar Plaza - OLG After Dark Series: $20
JEFF BALLARD TRIO feat. MIGUEL ZÉNON & LIONEL LOUEKE
June 28 - 7:00pm - National Arts Centre Studio - Studio Series: $35
CYNDI CAIN
June 28 - 6:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Great Canadian Jazz: $60
AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE QUINTET
June 28 - 8:00pm - National Arts Centre Fourth Stage - Improv Invitational: $25
ARETHA FRANKLIN
June 28 - 8:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Concert Under The Stars: $60
BOBBY McFERRIN SPIRITYOUALL
June 29 - 8:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Concert Under The Stars: $45
CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT
June 29 - 7:00pm - National Arts Centre Studio - Studio Series: $35
CHRISTIAN McBRIDE TRIO
June 30 - 7:00pm - National Arts Centre Studio - Studio Series: $35
DARIUS JONES QUARTET
June 30 - 8:00pm - National Arts Centre Fourth Stage - Improv Invitational: $25
SANDRA NKAKÉ
June 30 - 5:00pm - National Arts Centre Fourth Stage - Improv Invitational: $25
Jazz Festival features some of the jazz world’s most renowned and cutting-edge
musicians. The Festival has presented such celebrated artists as Herbie Hancock,
Marcus Miller, McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes, Wynford Marsalis, Mavis Staples,
George Benson, Al Green, Joshua Redman, Hugh Masekela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Oliver Jones, to name a few. The Festival provides audiences with a unique opportunity to enjoy performances day
and night throughout the event in the most idyllic indoor and outdoor settings.
Source: ottawafestivals.ca
http://ottawajazzfestival.com/lineup/
http://ottawajazzfestival.com/tickets/
Look out for the following artists this year:
LORRAINE KLAASEN
June 21 - 6:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Great Canadian Jazz
MONTREAL JUBILATION GOSPEL CHOIR
June 22 - 6:30pm - Dominion-Chalmers United Church -Tartan Homes Signature Series: $35
NAOMI SHELTON & THE GOSPEL QUEENS
June 25 - 6:30pm -Dominion-Chalmers United Church Tartan Homes Signature Series: $35
DIANNE RREVES
June 25 - 8:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Concert Under The Stars: $35
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
June 26 - 8:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Concert Under The Stars: $60
DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND
June 26 -10:30pm - OLG Stage Marion Dewar Plaza - OLG After Dark Series: $20
BUIKA
June 27 - 6:30pm - Dominion-Chalmers United Church - Tartan Homes Signature Series: $35
ALEXIS BARO
June 27 - 6:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Great Canadian Jazz: $50
HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE
June 28 - 10:30pm - OLG Stage Marion Dewar Plaza - OLG After Dark Series: $20
JEFF BALLARD TRIO feat. MIGUEL ZÉNON & LIONEL LOUEKE
June 28 - 7:00pm - National Arts Centre Studio - Studio Series: $35
CYNDI CAIN
June 28 - 6:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Great Canadian Jazz: $60
AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE QUINTET
June 28 - 8:00pm - National Arts Centre Fourth Stage - Improv Invitational: $25
ARETHA FRANKLIN
June 28 - 8:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Concert Under The Stars: $60
BOBBY McFERRIN SPIRITYOUALL
June 29 - 8:30pm - Main Stage Confederation Park - Concert Under The Stars: $45
CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT
June 29 - 7:00pm - National Arts Centre Studio - Studio Series: $35
CHRISTIAN McBRIDE TRIO
June 30 - 7:00pm - National Arts Centre Studio - Studio Series: $35
DARIUS JONES QUARTET
June 30 - 8:00pm - National Arts Centre Fourth Stage - Improv Invitational: $25
SANDRA NKAKÉ
June 30 - 5:00pm - National Arts Centre Fourth Stage - Improv Invitational: $25
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival - June 20-July 1, 2013
Ottawa (Wednesday, April 10, 2013) – The TD Ottawa Jazz Festival made its final round of announcements today at the National Arts Centre, officially launching the full lineup for the 33rd edition of Ottawa’s premiere outdoor music festival which runs June 20-July 1.
Boz Scaggs, Mavis Staples, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Glen Hansard, The Herbaliser, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Courtney Pine, and a fleet of other bookings were added to an already impressive slate. Today’s announcement follows the blockbuster release of Festival main stage artists on February 22 which included Willie Nelson & Family, The Dooby Brothers, Dr. John and the Nite Trippers, David Byrne & St. Vincent, Quincy Jones presents: Nikki Yanofsky, David Murray Big Band featuring Macy Gray, The Bad Plus, Wayne Shorter Quartet, and Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
With support from the Government of Ontario the Festival invested in the development of the brand new Tartan Homes Signature Series for 2013. The series anchored by the Wayne Shorter Quartet offers up marquee jazz talent in the intimate confines of Dominion-Chalmers United Church which is renowned for its
excellent acoustics. But there’s no need to make tough choices as concerts in the Tartan Homes Signature series will end in time for patrons to walk to Confederation Park for Main Stage shows. Other artists performing at Dominion-Chalmers United Church include: Mavis Staples, Danilo Perez Trio, The Chucho Valdes & the Afro-Cuban Messengers, Jason Moran Fats Waller Dance Party, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Yamandu Costa.
One of the festival’s other signatures, the unique late-night series has been reimagined for 2013. Now called the OLG After Dark Series, the Festival party tent features shows sure to get you movin’. The Herbaliser, Young Galaxy, Tortured Soul, Glen Hansard, Aoife O’Donovan, Gilad Hekselman Trio, Nicolas
Repac, Tin Men & The Telephone, Ben Taylor, Gypsophilia, Gregory Porter, and 10 years of the Triplets of Belleville will take the party into the morning.
The extremely popular National Arts Centre Studio Series returns with touted international jazz artists such as Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, Patricia Barber Quartet, Courtney Pine, Steve Kuhn Trio with Steve Swallow and Joey Baron, Nicholas Payton, Larry Goldings with Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and a very special Scottish National Jazz Orchestra concert. And a special treat, The Tom Harrell Quintet plus Strings is a special chamber ensemble featuring renowned Ottawa-based cellist Julian Armour.
Adventurous music fans can delight in this year’s Improv Series at the National Arts Centre Fourth Stage featuring an enormous range of improvisers from all over the world including the not-to-be missed Peggy Lee Band, Brad Turner Quartet, and sensational jazz percussionist Paal Nilssen-Love in the Lean Left project on Opening Night!
The Festival will also say goodbye to one of its dearest friends in a fashion befitting him. Founding programming Manager Jacques Emond died in January of this year and the Festival has chosen to honour him on June 30 with a musical tribute featuring three of his all-time favourite bands Los Gringos, the Rob Frayne Dream Band and Vic Vogel & le Jazz Big Band.
Last year the Festival piloted a series at the ultra-chic Brookstreet Options Jazz Lounge, and this year renewed this partnership and increased the caliber and frequency of performances.
Local artists will also be featured prominently in 2013 with over 35 local bands performing.
The Festival is also proud to continue presenting free programming on Canada Day featuring: Montreal’s Caroline Keating, Toronto’s Tia Brazda, Montreal’s Erik Lind and the Orchard, Leeroy Stagger
from B.C., The Central Band of the Canadian Forces, and Winnipeg’s Chic Gamine.
Friday, June 21 - 6:30pm - Kellylee Evans on Main Stage (Confederation Park)
Saturday, June 22 - 8:30pm - David Murray Big Band feat. Macy Gray on Main Stage (Confederation Park)
Sunday, June 23 - 6:30pm - Mavis Staples at Dominion Chalmers United Church (355 Cooper St.)
Tuesday, June 25 - 7pm - Courtney Pine at National Arts Centre Studio
Tuesday, June 25 - 8:30pm - Spanish Harlem Orchestra on Main Stage (Confederation Park)
Tuesday, June 25 - 10:15pm - Carmen Souza on OLG Stage (Festival Plaza)
Wednesday, June 26 - 8:30pm - Doobie Brothers on Main Stage (Confederation Park)
Friday, June 28 - 6:30pm Sweet Honey in the Rock at Dominion Chalmers United Church (355 Cooper St.)
Saturday, June 29 - 6:30pm Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Dominion Chalmers United Church (355 Cooper St.)
Saturday, June 29 - 8:30pm Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (Confederation Park
Sunday, June 30 - 6:30pm Wayne Shorter Quartet at Dominion Chalmers United Church (355 Cooper St.)
Sunday, June 30 - 10:30pm Gregory Porter on OLG Stage (Festival Plaza)
For more information on artist bios and to purchase ickets please visit ottawajazzfestival.com
Boz Scaggs, Mavis Staples, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Glen Hansard, The Herbaliser, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Courtney Pine, and a fleet of other bookings were added to an already impressive slate. Today’s announcement follows the blockbuster release of Festival main stage artists on February 22 which included Willie Nelson & Family, The Dooby Brothers, Dr. John and the Nite Trippers, David Byrne & St. Vincent, Quincy Jones presents: Nikki Yanofsky, David Murray Big Band featuring Macy Gray, The Bad Plus, Wayne Shorter Quartet, and Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
With support from the Government of Ontario the Festival invested in the development of the brand new Tartan Homes Signature Series for 2013. The series anchored by the Wayne Shorter Quartet offers up marquee jazz talent in the intimate confines of Dominion-Chalmers United Church which is renowned for its
excellent acoustics. But there’s no need to make tough choices as concerts in the Tartan Homes Signature series will end in time for patrons to walk to Confederation Park for Main Stage shows. Other artists performing at Dominion-Chalmers United Church include: Mavis Staples, Danilo Perez Trio, The Chucho Valdes & the Afro-Cuban Messengers, Jason Moran Fats Waller Dance Party, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Yamandu Costa.
One of the festival’s other signatures, the unique late-night series has been reimagined for 2013. Now called the OLG After Dark Series, the Festival party tent features shows sure to get you movin’. The Herbaliser, Young Galaxy, Tortured Soul, Glen Hansard, Aoife O’Donovan, Gilad Hekselman Trio, Nicolas
Repac, Tin Men & The Telephone, Ben Taylor, Gypsophilia, Gregory Porter, and 10 years of the Triplets of Belleville will take the party into the morning.
The extremely popular National Arts Centre Studio Series returns with touted international jazz artists such as Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, Patricia Barber Quartet, Courtney Pine, Steve Kuhn Trio with Steve Swallow and Joey Baron, Nicholas Payton, Larry Goldings with Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and a very special Scottish National Jazz Orchestra concert. And a special treat, The Tom Harrell Quintet plus Strings is a special chamber ensemble featuring renowned Ottawa-based cellist Julian Armour.
Adventurous music fans can delight in this year’s Improv Series at the National Arts Centre Fourth Stage featuring an enormous range of improvisers from all over the world including the not-to-be missed Peggy Lee Band, Brad Turner Quartet, and sensational jazz percussionist Paal Nilssen-Love in the Lean Left project on Opening Night!
The Festival will also say goodbye to one of its dearest friends in a fashion befitting him. Founding programming Manager Jacques Emond died in January of this year and the Festival has chosen to honour him on June 30 with a musical tribute featuring three of his all-time favourite bands Los Gringos, the Rob Frayne Dream Band and Vic Vogel & le Jazz Big Band.
Last year the Festival piloted a series at the ultra-chic Brookstreet Options Jazz Lounge, and this year renewed this partnership and increased the caliber and frequency of performances.
Local artists will also be featured prominently in 2013 with over 35 local bands performing.
The Festival is also proud to continue presenting free programming on Canada Day featuring: Montreal’s Caroline Keating, Toronto’s Tia Brazda, Montreal’s Erik Lind and the Orchard, Leeroy Stagger
from B.C., The Central Band of the Canadian Forces, and Winnipeg’s Chic Gamine.
Friday, June 21 - 6:30pm - Kellylee Evans on Main Stage (Confederation Park)
Saturday, June 22 - 8:30pm - David Murray Big Band feat. Macy Gray on Main Stage (Confederation Park)
Sunday, June 23 - 6:30pm - Mavis Staples at Dominion Chalmers United Church (355 Cooper St.)
Tuesday, June 25 - 7pm - Courtney Pine at National Arts Centre Studio
Tuesday, June 25 - 8:30pm - Spanish Harlem Orchestra on Main Stage (Confederation Park)
Tuesday, June 25 - 10:15pm - Carmen Souza on OLG Stage (Festival Plaza)
Wednesday, June 26 - 8:30pm - Doobie Brothers on Main Stage (Confederation Park)
Friday, June 28 - 6:30pm Sweet Honey in the Rock at Dominion Chalmers United Church (355 Cooper St.)
Saturday, June 29 - 6:30pm Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Dominion Chalmers United Church (355 Cooper St.)
Saturday, June 29 - 8:30pm Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (Confederation Park
Sunday, June 30 - 6:30pm Wayne Shorter Quartet at Dominion Chalmers United Church (355 Cooper St.)
Sunday, June 30 - 10:30pm Gregory Porter on OLG Stage (Festival Plaza)
For more information on artist bios and to purchase ickets please visit ottawajazzfestival.com
