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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Originally from Edmonton, Lindsay Woolgar is a bassist and vocalist who now lives in Winnipeg. Her extensive musical training and experience allows her to play both double bass and electric bass in a variety of genres, although jazz remains her first love and main musical influence in all of its many forms. Lindsay is a member of Winnipeg-based bands Juvel, French Class, and the Grey Jays and has recorded and toured with other artists as Ben Sures, Selci, Matt Foster, Billie Zizi, Bobby Dove and Jess Rae.

Raymond Matthews Brown was an American jazz double bassist, known for his extensive work with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald. He was also a founding member of the group that would later develop into the Modern Jazz Quartet.

Esperanza Emily Spalding is an American bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Her accolades include five Grammy Awards, a Boston Music Award, a Soul Train Music Award, and two honourary doctorates.

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.