Back by popular demand, we're thrilled to announce the return of our How To Listen To Jazz series.

One part history lesson and two parts musical performance, this series of How To Listen To Jazz presents local jazz performers in themed concerts that focus on composers and instruments from the rich tradition of jazz music. Two musical sets, each centred around a specific composer, will be interspersed with educational anecdotes, stories, and historical context to help develop the audience’s ability to appreciate and understand the music and its history.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn how to listen to jazz with some of Winnipeg’s favourite musicians!

Presented by The Asper Foundation

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Emmanuel Bach is a renowned Brazilian guitar player who has captivated audiences with his unique style and expertise. With a career spanning over two decades, he has collaborated with some of the most influential artists in the music industry, including Ivan Lins, Airto Moreira, and Flora Purim.

John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery was an American jazz guitarist and composer, known for his unusual technique of plucking guitar strings with the side of his thumb and for his extensive use of octaves. His recordings up to 1965 were oriented towards hard bop, soul jazz, and post-bop, and his later style influenced jazz fusion and smooth jazz.

Patrick Bruce Metheny is an American jazz guitarist and composer. He was the leader of the Pat Metheny Group and continues to work in various small-combo, duet, and solo settings, as well as other side projects. His style incorporates elements of progressive and contemporary jazz, latin jazz, and jazz fusion.

Doors are at 6pm

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Jazz at the Fort Garry is located in The Club Room on the lower level of The Fort Garry Hotel. The venue is wheelchair accessible with assistance - please inform the hotel's front desk staff if you'd like to use the elevator to access the lower level.

Paid parking is available at the hotel or get free street parking after 5:30pm.