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2009 JazzFest Closing Time
The 23rd edition of the Atlantic Jazz Festival has come to a successful end.
With 8 SOLD OUT concerts, we are resting happily in JazzLand. On the horizon are more musical wonders. Visit our concerts page at www.jazzeast.com for up coming hot nights of jazz-loving entertainment for all the seasons. Check back for the 2010 festival dates.
Featured Artists
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Erin Costelo
July 17
Kenny Garrett Presents
July 10
Gord Grdina Trio
July 12
Jay Clayton
July 13
Marinda + Solari
July 12
Tuesday Night Big Band
July 18
Deep River Boys
July 17
Mike Murley
July 14
Los Flamencos
July 17
Jayme Stone and Mansa Sissoko
July 16
The Prospector's Union
July 18Scott 'n' the Rocks
July 18
Ton-ic
July 10Tim Crofts
July 16
Guido Basso
July 14
Bell Orchestre
July 16
The Stance
July 18
A Love Upstream with Erin Costelo
July 16
V16
July 13
Shuffle Demons
July 17
Concerts at a glance
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KENNY GARRETT PRESENTS
Kenny Garrett Presents
Saxophonists who occupy the rank of legend include John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins… and Kenny Garrett. Opening night of the 2009 Atlantic Jazz Festival explodes with this international luminary.
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION: GUITARS
Jeff Torbert
Each night a different section of the spontaneous combustion orchestra is required to join creative forces. The first meeting of the improvising minds features the guitarists: master slide guitarist David Tronzo, Vancouver based oud player/guitarist Gordon Grdina, innovative Berlin-based guitarist Christian Kogel and up and coming Halifax guitarist Jeff Torbert.
Friday July 10 10:00 PM
Free improv | Jazz Spontaneous Combustion at 1313 Hollis
$20 / $17 / $15 Buy Tickets
Ton-ic
Ton-ic
Led by saxophone virtuoso and music educator Chris Mitchell, this power packed quartet of East Coast talent, including Silvio Pupo (keys), Jamie Gatti (bass) and David Burton (drums), brings a fresh and dynamic collection of Latin jazz, fusion and funky jazz tunes, equally voiced and expertly filled out by years of experienced musicianship.
Friday July 10 11:00 PM
Jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill
$10 Tickets at Door
Beyond Brazil
Beyond Brazil
Beyond Brazil explores the exciting folkloric styles of Brazilian music with special tribute to Brazil’s legendary Antonio Carlos Jobim. Full of energetic, percussion-dominated grooves and syncopated-guitar harmonies, this stellar East Coast ensemble will get your hearts warmed up for a Saturday afternoon dance party in the festival tent!
Samba Nova
Samba Nova
Samba Nova pick up the pace of the Saturday afternoon dance party in the Brazilian percussion tradition Carnival Samba Batucada - a unique and energetic blend incorporating various elements of different styles of Brazilian music such as Samba, Maracatu and Samba Funk.
Zumbini Circus
Zumbini Circus
Halifax's wiley and wonderful Brazilian inspired samba-reggae group churn out some seriously danceable grooves for a sunny saturday afternoon at the tent.
Saturday July 11 2:00 PM
Afro beat | Alternative | funk | Reggae | samba Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent
Free Show
Asia and Nu Gruv
Nu Gruv
Hot Gruvs, high energy and a lead singer whose dynamic vocals and soulful, passionate style has the audience dancing in the aisles make Asia and Nu Gruv the freshest R & B dance machine in the Maritimes.
Verbal Warnin'
Verbal Warnin'
Led by reggae king, Sekou N'kruma, Verbal Warnin' pushes the boundaries of the roots rock reggae sound. This impressive crew of Halifax's finest young roots rockers have a single goal to achieve: to receive and transmit the vibes of the rich musical tradition of reggae.
New Music Gallery Crawl III
Lukas Pearse
Three concerts, three galleries. Halifax's most creative musicians are the tour guides on this sonic adventure through space and time. Begin with bassist Lukas Pearse & cellist Norm Adams at Studio 21, move on to Page & Strange to hear saxophonist Dani Oore and special mystery guest, and cap the night off with Zokugaku (Geordie Haley, Tim Crofts and Doug Cameron).
Saturday July 11 7:00 PM
electronic | Free improv | Jazz New Music Gallery Crawl at Studio 21
$20/$17/$15 Buy Tickets
JOE LOUIS WALKER with GARRETT MASON
Joe Louis Walker
The Maritimes better be ready when the rambunctious blues singer and guitarist Joe Louis Walker hits the stage. As part of a non-stop high energy opening Jazz Fest weekend, Walker explores the styles of Delta and Chicago blues, Memphis soul, gospel and even rockabilly.
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION: STRINGS
Simon Fisk
Each night a different section of the spontaneous combustion orchestra is required to join creative forces; Tonight the string section (renowned NYC piccolo bassist J.
Saturday July 11 10:00 PM
Free improv | Jazz Spontaneous Combustion at 1313 Hollis
$20 / $17 / $15 Buy Tickets
The Toms
Tom Roach
The Toms are Tom Daniels (guitar), Tom Easley (bass) and Tom Roach (drums). They have been a mainstay in the Atlantic Canadian jazz scene for years.
Saturday July 11 11:00 PM
Jazz | Modern-jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill
$10 Tickets at Door
The Thunderbolts
The Thunderbolts
Known around the province for playing the creme de la creme of Dixieland jazz, the Thunderbolts are the perfect kick off to a Sunday afternoon of soulful music.
Hallelujah Praise Choir
Hallelujah Praise Choir
This extraordinary choir, under the leadership of Wallace Smith Jr., will have you on your feet and clapping your hands to their power-house gospel sound
Chelsea Nisbett
Chelsea Nisbett
<p>Recent winner of the African Nova Scotia Music Award for Best Gospel Recording of the Year, Chelsea is a truly captivating performer, incorporating acoustic rock, jazz, R&B and soul to create a sound all her own.
Marko Simmonds
Marko Simmonds
Pianist, arranger, music director and singer/songwriter Marko Simmonds is a tour de force of uplifting and energizing soul music. A graduate from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Simmonds is a Nova Scotia musical treasure.
Deep River Boys
Deep River Boys
One of the biggest surprise highlights from last year's festival, this charismatic and mind-blowingly talented group of North Preston musicians is gaining notoriety as one of best gospel bands in the country at lightning speed - and for good reason.
Damian Nisenson Trio
Damian Nisenson
Versatile and eclectic, saxophonist Damian Nisenson switches easily between jazz and tango, rock, klezmer, African music and musique actuelle. With his stellar trio, Nisenson has developed a singular voice that pushes the limits of contemporary jazz. The Cathedral Church of All Saints is the perfect backdrop for his pulsating rhythms, soaring melodies and intricate arrangements.
Sunday July 12 7:00 PM
Jazz | klezmer Festival at Cathedral Church of All Saints
$20 / $17 / $15 Buy Tickets
SONIC TEMPLE TRILOGY: Gordon Grdina Trio
Gord Grdina Trio
Vancouver based oud player/guitarist Gordon Grdina's unique sound combines mainstream jazz, free-form improvisation and Arabic classical music. Tonight he makes his Halifax debut with his critically acclaimed trio in the intimate and sonically immaculate Sonic Temple.
Sunday July 12 8:00 PM
Arabic Classical | Free improv | Jazz The Sonic Temple Trilogy at The Sonic Temple
$20 / $17 / $15 Buy Tickets
JANE BUNNETT'S EMBRACING VOICES with ¡BOMBA!
Jane Bunnett's Embracing Voices
Jane Bunnett orchestrates an event, not just a concert. Expect enormous emissions of Cuban-jazz energy and rhythm with 13-member Haitian choir Grupo Vocal Desandann and some of Canada's leading jazz musicians.
