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CEC: BRIEFLY Unplugged

Sunday, November 15 | 7 PM
The Fort Garry Hotel
R&B / Folk / Singer-Songwriter

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Anthony D’Alessandro Plays George Gershwin

Sunday, November 8 | 7 PM
The Fort Garry Hotel
Jazz / Swing / Great American Songbook

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Esteban Seunarine + The Kind Ghosts

Sunday, November 22 | 7 PM
The Fort Garry Hotel
Contemporary Jazz / Fusion / Groovy

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Black and white photo of seven African American musicians in formal suits, with several holding instruments like trumpet, saxophone, violin, and drums. A large bass drum in front reads "The Original Creole Orchestra 1912."

Before It Was Called Jazz, Winnipeg Was Already Listening

How a New Orleans vaudeville act brought the early sounds of jazz to Winnipeg back in 1914 — and helped place the city in the story of jazz in Canada.

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Structure and Surprise: Gentiane MG on Trust, Improvisation and “Can You Hear the Birds?”

For Montreal pianist and composer Gentiane MG, the most interesting music happens somewhere between composition and surprise — where deep listening, years of trust and a willingness to take risks allow a piece to change each time it’s played.

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A man with short gray hair, wearing a blue shirt, standing against a yellow and orange wall, looking to the right.

The Way of Water: Where Jazz and Orchestra Meet the Current

Jazz Winnipeg is proud to co-present The Way of Water with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra on Wednesday, November 4 at Desautels Concert Hall.

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A woman in a pink blazer singing into a microphone while playing a guitar, with a pianist and a sheet music stand in front of them, during a musical performance indoors under warm lighting.

About Jazz Winnipeg

For more than 35 years, Jazz Winnipeg has brought artists and audiences together through live music, presenting jazz in all its forms and supporting a vibrant music community in Winnipeg and beyond.

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A live musical performance with a group of six musicians on stage, singing and playing instruments, in front of an audience. The stage features a decorative wall with geometric patterns and colorful lighting.

Winnipeg International Jazz Festival

Every June, Winnipeg comes alive with local, national, and international artists, free outdoor performances, intimate concerts, and special events throughout the city.

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Young man smiling while playing an electric guitar in an outdoor setting surrounded by other musicians.

Community Programs

Jazz happens beyond the stage. Our community programs create opportunities to learn, listen, connect, and make music through workshops, performances, artist development, and community partnerships.

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