Featured · Jazz Festival · Preview
Defining the unique brand of blues from the true north strong and free is a tall order. In typical Canadian fashion, it’s a mish-mash of different influences and styles, borrowing from and putting a new spin on blues traditions from around North America. Case in point: Ottawa-based band MonkeyJunk.
Featured · Jazz Festival · Preview
When the Überjam crew gets together, always be prepared for something completely different. The John Scofield-led group is 21st century jazz opened up for all to enjoy, combining virtuosic guitar work and live instrumentals with chaotic electronic samples and loops, all jammed overtop a subtly complex musical form.
Featured · Jazz Festival · Preview
Suzie Vinnick and her guitar named Mabel have an understanding. Suzie does most of the singing and Mabel backs her up. But like all healthy partnerships, there’s a fair amount of give and take. Sometimes the spruce and maple half of the duo sings a little bit, too.
Featured · Jazz Festival · The Scene
Now in its 27th year, the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival has grown to be absolutely massive. With a festival of this size and caliber comes a hefty fifty page festival program. Fortunately for those of you with an Android or Apple device, you can get all of your festival information served up right on your smartphone with the festival’s free app.
