Jazz at the Fort Garry Hotel
presented by Jazz Winnipeg
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Upcoming shows
Nova Brasil Collective
Sunday, April 27 at 7 pm
Nova Brasil Collective is a dynamic group of local musicians who share a fundamental passion for Brazilian music. The collective was born through the minds of Osvaldo Ferraz (acoustic guitar) and Dhiego Costa (piano), two Brazilian musicians who flew from Brazil to Manitoba to study music and who now call this province home. The ensemble is known for its vibrant performances and deep respect for the traditions of Brazilian music, while also infusing contemporary jazz elements to create a unique and engaging experience for our listeners.
Nova Brasil Collective debuted in 2024, performing at the Music ‘N’ Mavens Festival, with the show “Tom Jobim - Where’s the love?” at the Berney Theatre, with a historic overview of Antonio Carlos Jobim's compositions, and at the 2024 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, with the show “Jazz Winnipeg Salutes – Astrud Gilberto: The Girl From Ipanema” at the Fort Garry Hotel Club Room, featuring classics that were recorded by Astrud Gilberto during her brilliant career.
For this performance at Jazz at the Fort Garry, a smaller ensemble of the collective will perform a very unique set of Brazilian standards by João Bosco, Ivan Lins, Djavan and Toninho Horta, all through the hands of extremely talented musicians from Manitoba's Brazilian jazz scene.
John Greene + The Winnipeg Swing Group
Sunday, May 4 at 7 pm
Tenor saxophonist John Greene is an up-and-coming musician on the Winnipeg jazz scene. Deeply inspired by swing-era legends such as Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, and Ben Webster, John Greene channels their influence while embracing the approach of contemporary traditionalists such as Scott Hamilton and Harry Allen. With a deep appreciation for swing and early jazz styles, John’s rich sound and expansive vocabulary evoke the golden era of jazz while remaining fresh to modern audiences.
John’s latest endeavor – The Winnipeg Swing Project – is a collective of Winnipeg-based musicians sharing a love for early jazz styles. Dedicated to reviving the swing tradition in Winnipeg, they can be found around town performing repertoire from classic composers such as Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Count Basie, and more. The Winnipeg Swing Project captures the energy and excitement of the big band, bringing exciting arrangements to the intimacy of a small group setting.
Sheena Rattai
Sunday, May 11 at 7 pm
Sheena Rattai is a vocal powerhouse with a sound that’s unmistakably her own. Raised under the wing of her gospel-singing mother, she learned early on to "sing from a place of reverence" — a lesson that continues to shape her soul-stretching performances. With a voice honed through classical and jazz studies at university and forged in Winnipeg’s underground funk clubs, Sheena has captivated audiences across seven nations and every Canadian province. As the lead singer of the roots trio Red Moon Road, she's graced premier Canadian stages like the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Hillside Music Festival, Calgary Folk Club, and many others. A gifted songwriter and sought-after studio musician, Sheena’s voice brings depth and power to both original work and iconic classics, from Ella Fitzgerald to Paul Simon — stirring emotion wherever her music is heard.