Halifax Jazz Festival
PO Box 8303 B3K 5M1 Halifax, NS, Canada

TD HJF JAM 2021: A Historic Glimpse of Women & The Guitar with Sam Wilson

It’s Jazz Appreciation Month and over the next few weeks, we’re taking a look at a few of Canada’s influential jazz musicians. Kirk MacDonald Jazz Saxophonist For close to three decades, Kirk MacDonald has established himself as one of Canada’s leading saxophonists. A leader in his field of performance, composition and education, Kirk has contributed countless performances on recordings, both as a leader and with other artists. A multiple Juno award winner, Kirk has per...formed with the likes of Claude Ranger, Kurt Elling, Rosemary Clooney and MANY others. MacDonald’s latest recording 'Generations', brings him back full circle to his roots in a program of jazz standards and the Great American Songbook. 'Generations' features three generations of musicians: the legendary pianist Harold Mabern at age 82 and MacDonald’s wonderfully talented daughter Virginia MacDonald, at age 23, on clarinet. Kirk MacDonald is presently a full time professor at Humber College in Toronto, where he undoubtedly inspires a new generation of musicians to pursue careers in music and explore the boundaries of Jazz. See more

Coming up tomorrow morning! April 10th, 2021 11:00am, Live to Facebook & Youtube A Historic Glimpse of Women & The Guitar with Sam Wilson Guitarist Sam Wilson will explore a historic snapshot of women guitarists, unearthing some of the disparity between the history we’re told and the history that exists - She Shreds Magazine. From Elizabeth Cotten to Emily Remler, we’ll celebrate each of their stories and contributions to music. ... RSVP: TD HJF JAM 2021: A Historic Glimpse of Women & The Guitar with Sam Wilson

It's Jazz Appreciation Month and we've got two virtual FREE events for you - April 10, 2021- TD HJF JAM 2021: A Historic Glimpse of Women & The Guitar with Sam Wilson April 18, 2021 - TD HJF JAM 2021: Geordie Haley Masterclass... Be sure and RSVP by clicking the links above and get your reminder when we go LIVE!

Who remembers the Booty Boppin Brass Band at Halifax Jazz Festival in 2016? You can almost feel the energy from this picture! Sydney MacLennan Photography #ForTheLoveOfLIVE ... Don’t forget you can visit canadianlivemusic.ca/fortheloveoflive for the tools to engage your MP, to view the Live Music Recovery Plan, and to access more information about #ForTheLoveOfLIVE campaign. We will be together again, but the Canadian live music industry needs your help! #halifax #halifaxjazzfestival #CLMA Canadian Live Music Association #livemusic #musicindustry #canadianmusicindustry #musicmatters #touring #tourlife #backstagecrew #bootyboppinbrassband #liveperformance #brassband

Who came down to the waterfront to see St. Vincent at Halifax Jazz Festival in 2014? What a magical night! We’re continuing to share some of our favourite live music moments in support of all the incredible artists and live music workers out there. As part of the #ForTheLoveofLIVE campaign, it’s important that live music remains at the forefront of recovery conversations. We’d love to see YOUR favourite live music moments here on Facebook. Be sure and tag us and use the hash...tag #ForTheLoveofLIVE Did you know? Over three times as many individuals AND organizations report very high or high levels of stress and anxiety today (76% and 79%, respectively) as compared to before COVID-19 (26% and 25%). Source: Canadian Live Music Association Ed Boulter

Valentine’s Day with Jill Barber! https://www.universe.com//valentines-day-with-jill-barber- This Valentine's Day Jill Barber invites you to make an occasion out of staying home. A celebration of love in all its forms, enjoy an intimate serenade by Jill and her band, featuring her best-loved torch songs, moody heartbreak ballads, steamy love songs and classic french chansons. Presented by the National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts and live streamed with love from... The Vancouver East Cultural Centre's Historic Theatre directly to your home, this is your chance to get dressed up- or buttoned down, dim the lights, put something refreshing on ice, pair it with a favourite meal and settle in for an evening of sultry and classic love songs with Canada's sweetheart. https://www.universe.com//valentines-day-with-jill-barber-

Join local broadcast personality and jazz aficionado Charles Hsuen as he talks with pianist and composer Joe Sealy. They will take a look back at his career, including his Juno award winning Africville Suite" and beyond. This interview is presented in partnership with Halifax Public Libraries.

Who remembers this night? #FBF - July 12, 2016 I @mslaurynhill Unknown ... #halifaxjazzfestival #hjf #halifax #novascotia #festivalvibes #concert #developns #mywaterfrontns #festivalmemories #laurynhill #tdbank

Jill Barber has a special message for all her East Coast friends! Join her this Sunday for a special Valentine's Day concert from the comfort of your own home. Feb 14 - 9pm(AT)/ 9:30(NT) ... https://www.universe.com//valentines-day-with-jill-barber- Presented by the National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts and live streamed with love from The Vancouver East Cultural Centre's Historic Theatre.

We can't wait for Valentine's Day with Jill Barber! This is a ticketed event with options for single, date night and household tickets! https://www.universe.com//valentines-day-with-jill-barber-

TD Halifax Jazz Festival African Heritage Month 2021 **All events will be FREE to watch on our Facebook and Youtube pages** Saturday, February 13th at 11am... Join local broadcast personality and jazz aficionado Charles Hsuen as he talks with pianist and composer Joe Sealy. They will take a look back at his career, including his Juno award winning Africville Suite" and beyond. This interview is presented in partnership with Halifax Public Libraries. Thursday, February 25th at 7pm HJF Presents: Mahalia Smith In Concert Join us for TD Halifax Jazz Festival's 5th Annual African Month Concert streaming live from Halifax North Memorial Library in partnership with Halifax Public Libraries. Enjoy the amazing talent of Mahalia Smith joined by Reeny Smith and JR Smith. Sunday, February 28th at 11am TD HJF Presents: Wontanara Drum & Dance Workshop Join us for an online workshop exploring West African rhythm and music lead by the great folks from Mohamed Duranteau and Wontanara Drum & Dance!

A wink of our eye and a twist of our head, we’ll switch up our plan for the Evergreen Festival, there’s nothing to dread! We want to take a moment to update everyone about the Evergreen Festival. Sharing the spirit of the season with our community has never been more important - but safety is always first. Entertainment from the Evergreen Stage is shifting online. All live, in-person, public performances are cancelled. Join us for Evergreen Screen, and enjoy many of our ...scheduled performances on live-stream, for FREE, while staying snug and safe at home. Find the most up-to-date information about the festival on our social media channels and our website: https://buff.ly/2UT3eIz

Canadian Online Jazz Festival: Audience Survey If you recently joined us for our online show with the Jerry Granelli Quartet, we would love to hear your feedback! In exchange for your participation in this survey, you will be entered to win one of two Jazz prize packs of your choice.... Click here to take the survey: https://bit.ly/CoJazzSurvey

The Evergreen Stage, hosted by the Jazz East Rising Association, will be bringing an outdoor entertainment experience to the Halifax Waterfront from November 28 to December 20, 2020, featuring a culturally diverse mix of over 60 performances that include music, dance, film, and more. Would you like to be part of our festive team? We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our Box Office staff. The details: Evergreen Festival takes place from November 28 to December 20. Bo...x Office staff will work Wednesday-Sundays with Mondays and Tuesdays off. Rate: $15/hour. Shifts range from 6 hours to 11 hours per day. Tasks include: - Scanning tickets - Seating groups at their fire pits/picnic pods - Going through COVID questionnaires with guests This position will be outdoors and weather-appropriate gear is required. Our team’s health and safety is very important to us and COVID safety protocols will be in place on-site. If you are interested in joining our team at The Evergreen Stage, please send Halifax Jazz Festival a FB message and we will provide you with more details.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Meet Willem Paynter, a Nova Scotia based upright bass player and jazz musician. You can hear him tonight (and every Wednesday) at Obladee Wine Bar on Barrington St. from 7-10pm. His trio consists of Martin Davidson on Tenor Sax, Andrew Miller on drums and Willem on bass. ... Obladee do two sittings per night at 7:00pm and 8:40pm. Book your reservation for one of those times and you’ll be in for a wonderful evening of entertainment.

Canadian Online Jazz Festival: Audience Survey Click here to take the survey: https://bit.ly/CoJazzSurvey Thank you for supporting Jazz in our community. The team at the Canadian Online Jazz Festival are working hard to bring you great jazz experiences you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. ... We recently collaborated with CoJAZZ to present The Jerry Granelli Quartet. If you watched this show or any of the other shows from Jazz Festivals across Canada, we'd love your feedback! Your opinions are very important in helping figure out how this organization can continue delivering jazz programming in the weeks and months ahead. Click here to take the survey: https://bit.ly/CoJazzSurvey In exchange for your participation in this survey, you will be entered to win one of two Jazz prize packs of your choice! Depending on your responses, this survey will take 10 minutes to complete. Questions or feedback? Please contact: [email protected]

Don't miss LIVE JAZZ every Wednesday night at Obladee Wine Bar. We're so incredibly lucky to have live music happening in Halifax these days

We are delighted to participate in the Canadian Online Jazz Festival - a unique collaboration between festivals from across the country from November 8th-15th. As part of this virtual event, The TD Halifax Jazz Festival is pleased to present the Jerry Granelli Quartet on Tuesday, November 10th at 8pm AST. Recorded at Sonic Temple Studio in downtown Halifax, the concert, which features a new quartet, where master drummer, Jerry Granelli, pays tribute to collaborators and ment...ors of his past, including compositions from Max Roach, Ornette Coleman and Mose Allison. Jerry Granelli - Drums, Jackson Fairfax-Perry Sax, Andrew Jackson-Trombone, Ross Burns- Guitar For more details and links for each performance visit the Canadian Online Jazz Festival website: https://www.cojazz.ca/

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound are a 6 piece soul-funk band from Halifax. The group channels classic soul and funk in their infectious original material. If you want to see Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound perform live - you can catch the full band at the Carleton on November 20th at 8pm. You won't be disappointed!

Did you miss our virtual summer Jazz Labs? Grab your pie pan and re-watch Ross Burns’ fun Introduction to Brazilian Percussion. Full workshop here - http://bit.ly/BrazilianPercussion

Enjoy the Jerry Granelli Quartet from Sonic Temple Studio!!

MEET THE TEAM Week #2 - Brennan McCracken | Volunteer Services Manager What is your favourite thing about working at HJF?... My favourite thing about working with the Halifax Jazz Festival is getting to know so many music lovers! It's really remarkable to me how a love of music can bring so many different people together in community. I love that my job allows me to connect with so many creative and generous people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. What has been your favourite HJF show so far? So many amazing memories come to mind but St. Vincent and Sheila E stand out as two all-timers. I also loved getting to see Zamani kill it on the main stage last year! What is one thing you are looking forward to at HJF 2021? I can't wait to reconnect with all of the volunteers I wasn't able to see this year and find new ways to get even more people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds involved with the festival. I miss seeing and talking and dancing with the big Jazz Fest family! Who is your dream artist you would you love to see at HJF in the future? Dominique Fils-Aimé is one of my favourite jazz musicians working todaygorgeous voice, spellbinding performer. And as a long shot... I have a feeling Solange would sound pretty sweet on a beautiful Halifax night.

Join the wonderfully talented Holly Arsenault tomorrow night for a socially-distanced show with the Teleet Trio at St. Andrew’s United Church. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.tickethalifax.com//holly-arsenault-trio-teleet

ARTIST SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN After a year of adapting and virtual offerings, we are looking ahead to another incredible line-up in 2021 and we can't wait to welcome world-class musicians and audiences back to the TD Halifax Jazz Festival from July 13-18, 2021. Apply here - http://bit.ly/2021Submissions

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT If you don't know Holly Arsenault yet - well now's your chance! Holly is a pianist who spent 16 years on Montreal’s jazz scene before returning to Halifax. She’s worked as an arranger for such vocalists as Daniel Matto, Karen Myatt and Elizabeth Beeler, in addition to leading her own solo, duo and trio projects. We caught up with Holly to see what she has been working on over the past few months and we are so happy to hear she will be performing a social...ly-distanced concert at St. Andrew’s United Church (Halifax) on Monday, October 5th at 7pm. Tickets - https://www.tickethalifax.com//holly-arsenault-trio-teleet You are all in for a treat!

MEET THE TEAM Week #1 - Andrew Jackson | HJF Program Manager Not only is Andrew our progam manager, he is also an acclaimed Juno-nominated, ECMA award winning, trombonist and composer. His versatility and unique sound have made him one of the Maritimes first-call players. ... What is your favourite thing about working at HJF? I really enjoy connecting with other local organizations and businesses to create opportunities for our artistic community. We have so many talented artists here on the East Coast and it is such a pleasure to hear them and showcase them. Your favourite HJF show/artist so far? I have been attending the festival since around 2003 and have seen SO many amazing acts.... Anderson .Paak, Lauryn Hill, Dave Douglas, Lonnie Smith, Kenny Garrett, St. Vincent, Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, Dr. John, The Bad Plus, Deltron 3030, Arturo Sandova, Sheila E.... every year there is something amazing. One thing you are looking forward to at HJF 2021? The past year has been such a huge shift with not just the pandemic, but also all the social movements of people standing up again racial injustice that have been happening. I'm looking forward to HJF 2021 and finding ways that our festival can support these causes and showcase artists that reflect our current time. BLACK LIVES MATTER! Who is your dream artist you would you love to see at HJF in the future? Erykah Badu, one of my all-time favourite artists and I think for a lot of other people too! #Halifax #halifaxjazzfestival #novascotia #HJF2020 #jazzmusic #jazzfestival #jazz #TDCanada #TDmusic #musicfestival #supportlocal #supportlocal #DevelopNS #meettheteam #festivalcrew #backstage #musicindustry

We've teamed up with Youth Art Connection to present the final Saltyard Sessions! This Friday from 4:30-6:30pm we'll be down on the Halifax Waterfront with two incredible vocalists. Check out their bios below! ... 4:30pm Laura G is a Halifax based musician inspired by the roots and traditions of folk, jazz, blues and pop music. Her unique sound blends together elements from these styles to narrate a human experience, through the eyes of a hopeful romantic. 5:30pm Li Liu’s life was changed when she shared the stage with jazz singer Bobby McFerrin in her native Taiwan. A multi-instrumentalist, she has focused on jazz vocals ever since. She has toured in the United States, Canada, and Taiwan, and appeared on TV and radio. Her curiosity and passion about music led her to Texas where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas. Liu is a composer, educator, and the bandleader of the original Chinese jazz band, Song Dynasty. Their 2019 debut album Searching, blends American jazz with Chinese influence and creates a sound that’s out of the world, says the Dallas Observer. She has been influenced by jazz, blues, pop, R&B, world music, hip-hop, and Chinese music. While in Texas, she sang regularly at Cross Church, an African-American-based, multicultural church in Denton. She plays keyboards, flute and saxophone. Currently based in Canada, the United States and Taiwan, she is enjoying family time with her in-laws while composing original music for the next album. She also maintains an online music studio for her students from all over the world. Develop NS

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Congratulations to the winner of our virtual 50/50 draw! As a registered charitable organization, the Halifax Jazz Festival uses proceeds from the 50/50 draw to help fund our music education series and year-round free programming! In a year when nothing seems normal, we appreciate the support and if you're interested in learning more about supporting HJF, please visit: http://www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca/donate

ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT! Our 50/50 tickets start at just $10 with all proceeds going directly to supporting artists and education programs like our annual Creative Music Workshop, coming up this fall. The ticket deadline is TONIGHT at 11:59 pm. Don't delay - purchase your tickets online before it's too late!... Tickets - http://bit.ly/5050HJF #Halifax #halifaxjazzfestival #novascotia #HJF2020 #jazzmusic #jazzfestival #jazz #TDCanada #TDmusic #musicfestival #supportlocal #DevelopNS #raffle

It’s another beautiful Saturday afternoon on the Halifax waterfront! Join us from 2-4 for Jazz at the Salt Yard with Double Mocha and stop by one of the many vendors on the boardwalk for a treat! @smokes_halifax @waterfrontcoffeebar or Waterfront Pizza and Wraps! . . . @developns

SATURDAY JAZZ AT THE SALT YARD POP-UP presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival and Develop NS Saturday, September 5th with Double Mocha - If you feel unwell, please stay home... - Practice physical distancing, maintaining 6 ft - Wearing non-medical masks when possible - When gathering, remain within your 10 person bubble group - Practice proper hand-washing and use hand sanitizer - Cough/sneeze into your elbow - Outdoor group gatherings observing the above will not exceed 250 people #halifaxjazzfestival #hjf2020 #halifax #novascotia #discoverhalifax #jazz #jazzmusic #festival #popup #outdoorstage #developns #tdmusic #tdcanada #supportlocal