Halifax Jazz Festival 2023

July 11-16, 2023 halifaxjazzfestival.ca

SHAGGY FEIST FLEET FOXES

BADBADNOTGOOD DIGABLE PLANETS

SUDAN ARCHIVES

THE LAST WALTZ HALIFAX FORTUNATE ONES

MAESTRO FRESH WES JENN GRANT JAH’MILA

THE BAD PLUS MIKE MURLEY SEPTET TANIKA CHARLES

MALI OBOMSAWIN FLORIAN HOEFNER TRIO

NICOLA MILLER & LIVING THINGS

BEHROOZ MIHANKHAH CAITY GYORGY AND MANY MORE!

Six days of music on the Halifax Waterfront & stages across the HRM, featuring FREE daily concerts and more!

TICKETS

Ticketed events range from $26.09 to $87.25 and include all taxes and fees. Free events are first come, first serve. You do not need a ticket for free events.

Fusion Pass $322.04 SOLD OUT

(guaranteed access)

This premium pass provides you with unlimited access to all shows at the festival. Perfect for the devoted jazz fan, this pass lets you jump the line and catch any show, any time.

Standard Pass $215.56

(subject to capacity for indoor venues)

This all–access pass lets you catch everything at the festival, subject to capacity. Please note: Standard Pass does not guarantee entry to indoor venues. Indoor venues are subject to capacity and first come, first serve.

St. Matt’s Series Pass $103.22

(guaranteed access to all St. Matt’s shows)

This all-access pass to the St. Matt’s series lets you catch every show at St. Matt’s United Church.

ADMISSION

All venues are general admission. Some stages are 19+ or are only open to minors who are accompanied by a legal guardian. For more information please see our FAQ

on our website at halifaxjazzfestival.ca/faq. All concerts rain or shine. No cash or credit refunds.

BOX OFFICE

Online

Purchase tickets online at halifaxjazzfestival.ca. Visa, MasterCard, and Interac Debit payments accepted.

Kiosk

On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons leading up to the festival check out our Festival Kiosk on the Halifax Waterfront (located across from the Salt Yard) where tickets and passes can be purchased.

Festival Box Office

The Festival Box Office is located at the TD Main Stage, on the corner of Lower Water St. and Salter St. and is open 12:00PM – 9:45PM on July 10 and 10:00AM – 9:45PM July 11–16.

At the Door

Please arrive half hour before showtime to purchase tickets. Subject to availability. Visa, MasterCard, and cash payment accepted.

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THURSDAY JULY 20

QUOTE THE RAVEN RUM RAGGED

ALAN DOYLE & THE BEAUTIFUL

BEAUTIFUL BAND

FRIDAY JULY 21

JOE H HENRY

DEEDEE AUSTIN

TARA MACLEAN (PE)

BRUCE, DYLAN & JODI GUTHRO

CAROLYN DAWN

JOHNSON (USA)

THE IRISH DESCENDANTS (NL)

SATURDAY JULY 22

MORGAN TONEY

JEREMIE ALBINO (ON)

LISA RICHARD

THE HELLO

DARLINS (AB)

ANDRU BRANCH & HALFWAY TREE

ANGELIQUE FRANCIS (ON)

SUNDAY JULY 23

DANNY MICHEL (ON)

CRYS MATTHEWS (USA)

SUSAN O’NEIL (IRE)

DAVE GUNNING & JP CORMIER

THE PUBLIC SERVICE

THE KINGSTON TRIO (USA)

MESSAGE FROM TITLE SPONSOR: TD

TD is proud to help create shared experiences that bring together people of diverse backgrounds through a love of music.

This is one of the many reasons we are proud to continue our support for music festivals that support connection, like TD Halifax Jazz Festival.

Through the TD Ready Commitment, our corporate citizenship platform, we're committed to supporting programs that increase access to events and activities across Canada that more people can take part in.

MESSAGE FROM CANADIAN HERITAGE

Welcome to the 2023 TD Halifax Jazz Festival. Artists of all genres and traditions are coming together again for Atlantic Canada’s largest summer festival. Much like the city itself, this concert series is vibrant and diverse, and brings together musicians from across Canada and the world, providing a great soundtrack to Halifax’s summer. Our government strongly believes that arts, culture and talented performers at events like this have the power to drive change in our society while promoting openness and encouraging creativity. That is why we are the biggest supporter of the arts across the country, including this wonderful celebration.

As Minister of Canadian Heritage, I’d like to congratulate everyone involved with this year’s spectacular jazz festival.

Enjoy the music!

The Hon. Pablo Rodriguez Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport

We're dedicated to helping communities thrive by supporting arts and cultural events that reflect and amplify the diverse voices of the communities we serve.

We hope you enjoy this year's summer festivals with friends and family.

Janice Farrell Jones Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Corporate Citizenship TD Bank Group

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA

On behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia, I am thrilled to welcome you to the TD Halifax Jazz Festival.

Music has the power to bring us together. It fuels creativity and inspiration and improves our overall sense of wellbeing. Music is an important part of our history as Nova Scotians – it is no surprise that the TD Halifax Jazz Festival has continued to be a signature event in our province.

This celebration showcases a diverse range of musical talent and creates opportunities for local musicians while drawing thousands of visitors to experience the best of what Nova Scotia has to offer.

I want to thank the musicians, volunteers, sponsors, and organizers for your hard work and dedication to making the TD Halifax Jazz Festival a success year after year.

Sincerely,

The Hon. Patt Dunn MLA Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage

MESSAGE FROM THE CITY OF HALIFAX

As Mayor of Halifax and on behalf of Regional Council, I’m thrilled to welcome you to the TD Halifax Jazz Festival taking place on many stages in our bustling city.

One of the most anticipated events of the summer, the oldest jazz festival in Atlantic Canada highlights our cultural identity and love of music while exciting music lovers of all ages. This world–class festival significantly contributes to our vibrant music community and the celebration of incredible local and international musical talent.

I want to recognize the commitment and dedication of the Festival organizers, volunteers, staff, musicians, supporters, partners and participants for the overwhelming success of this celebration of artists, creativity, and musical excellence.

Enjoy the enthusiasm of the TD Halifax Jazz Festival culture and entertainment.

Kindest regards,

Mike Savage Mayor

MESSAGE FROM BUILD NOVA SCOTIA

A warm welcome to our partners, talented artists, and wonderful fans coming together for this year’s TD Halifax Jazz Festival celebration.

Build Nova Scotia, a newly formed provincial Crown Corporation, helps develop active, inclusive, accessible, and thriving communities through the use of strategic infrastructure across the province. This includes projects from Healthcare Infrastructure Redevelopment to the Halifax waterfront. The team at Build Nova Scotia is working hard, every day, to develop, steward, and preserve access to public spaces.

It is great places and even better partnerships, like the one with Jazz Fest, that help grow the local economy, attract people to Nova Scotia, and bring people together.

Responsibly enjoy the festival and all of the amenities, local businesses, and experiences the waterfront and the city have to offer.

David Benoit President and CEO

MESSAGE FROM TD HALIFAX JAZZ FESTIVAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

On behalf of the TD Halifax Jazz Festival’s Board of Directors, I’m thrilled to welcome you to our 37th annual festival — a rich palette of sights, sounds and culture that will ring throughout the city from July 11–16.

As you look through our program guide this year, you’ll see a little something for everybody — from reggae and jazz, to hip–hop and indie pop. I’d encourage you to take in a show or two — whether it’s a name you recognize, or something entirely new.

And while you’re at it, take in the sights our city has to offer. You can stretch your legs at our Hydrostone stage, relax on the grass at our Dartmouth stage. You can nap early and head out after hours at our late–night stage — or enjoy the classic acoustics of St. Matthew’s Church. And of course, you’ll definitely want to check out the TD Main Stage. Set in the heart of

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Halifax’s world class waterfront — our marquee venue offers an amazing lineup of free music during the day, and a stellar cast of headliners in the evening.

Whether you’ve lived in Halifax your entire life, or are just in for a visit, please let us make your summer a little sweeter.

I’d also like to take a moment to applaud all the folks that makes this happen. Our dedicated staff, sponsors, music educators, local artists, and volunteers literally set the stage for the 50,000 spectators we entertain each year.

Have an amazing week!

Sincerely,

Andrew Killawee President, HJF Board of Directors

PHOTO: SHANNON MACINTYRE

FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

I am delighted to have been involved once again in the programming of the 2023 TD Halifax Jazz Festival. Our region has experienced such rapid change over the past few years and will continue into the future. My hopes are that our festival will reflect this, and provide attendees an experience that is fresh while also familiar. There is something for everyone and I encourage you all to get out and take it in.

Andrew Jackson Artistic Director TD Halifax Jazz Festival

WHERE THE MUSIC BEGINS

MESSAGE

GOVERNMENT FUNDERS & FOUNDATIONS

Tuesday, July 11

TD MAIN STAGE | DOORS 7:30PM

$54.79 Advance | $60.54 Day of Show

FEIST

Widely recognized as one of the most compelling vocalists and songwriters in her genre, Leslie Feist is an 11–time Juno Award–winning solo artist and founding member of Broken Social Scene. Her latest album Multitudes, released April 14, 2023, took shape soon after the birth of her daughter and sudden death of her father, a back–to–back convergence of life–altering events that

left the Canadian singer/songwriter with “Nothing performative in me anymore.” In the aftermath of these deeply transformative events, Multitudes affirms Feist’s ability to construct elaborate sonic worlds by following her singular songwriting to its most poetic yet unbridled expression.

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JENN GRANT

Jenn Grant’s music is deeply empathetic and generous of heart, so of course one day she would invite the whole country to make it with her. Champagne Problems, her eighth album and first in the producer’s chair alongside partner Daniel Ledwell, gathers 13 musicians in a series of collaborative Canadian magic tricks spun into classic

country, lost disco hits, and ruminative folk fables. Enriched with Canadian talent, Champagne Problems is a unique musical experience that could have only come out of extenuating circumstances, willing partners, and profound vulnerability. It could have only come out of Jenn Grant.

Indie/songwriter

Wednesday, July 12

TD MAIN STAGE | DOORS 7:30PM

$71.27 Advance | $77.02 Day of Show

Born Orville Richard Burrell and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy got his start as an MC in New York City’s burgeoning dancehall scene soon after moving to Brooklyn in his teens. Not long after serving four years in the U.S. Marines (including two tours of duty in the Middle East as part of Operation Desert Storm), he inked his first record deal and quickly scored a global crossover smash with “Oh Carolina.”

As the only diamond–selling dancehall artist in music history, Shaggy, managed by the Cherrytree Music Company, has sold more than 40 million album units to date, in addition to landing eight singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and seven albums on the Billboard 200 (including four in the top 40). He has received two Grammy Awards and is among the top three streamed reggae artists of all time on Spotify.

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Reggae/Dancehall

JAH’MILA

Reggae

Jah’Mila is a reggae singer from Kingston, Jamaica, now based in Atlantic Canada. With a deep–rooted love for traditional roots reggae, her music blends the vibrant spirit of Jamaican roots music with elements of jazz and modern soul. Sharing stages with renowned acts like The Wailers, Black Uhuru,

and Groundation has enriched her journey as a reggae artist and cultural ambassador. Jah’Mila is passionate about social justice and uses her music as a platform for both a form of entertainment and activism, advocating for community, inclusion, and support for the arts.

Thursday, July 13

TD MAIN STAGE | DOORS 7:30PM

Free/Pay what you can

Donations accepted online and at the door

THE LAST WALTZ HALIFAX

Americana/Blues/Variety

FEATURING:

TERRA SPENCER

CARMEN TOWNSEND

CRAIG MERCER (JSB/SOS)

JAH’MILA

RANKIN MACINNIS

RYAN COOK

MIKE RYAN (THE TOWN HEROES)

JOSH BRAVENER (THE HYPOCHONDRIACS)

JOE MURPHY

KEONTÉ BEALS

TRACEY WILLIAMS

BILL STEVENSON

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Each year HJF features one free/pay–what–you–can performance on the TD Main Stage, which will take place on Thursday, July 13. The Last Waltz Halifax pays tribute to one of the greatest concerts of all time. The Last Waltz Halifax HJF Edition will feature performances from an incredible cast of east coast artists, all backed by the East Coast’s most dedicated The Band tribute group: King Harvest.

Friday, July 14

TD MAIN STAGE | DOORS 7:30PM

$44.14 Advance | $49.89 Day of Show

BADBADNOTGOOD

Toronto based jazz ensemble

BADBADNOTGOOD make expansive music that incorporates ‘70s soul–jazz, alternative hip–hop, and experimental electronica influences. BadBadNotGood gained attention in the early 2010s playing jazz covers of hip–hop tracks by the likes of Odd Future and MF Doom. It was a sound they developed on their first two records, 2011’s

BBNG and 2012’s BBNG2, covering songs by A Tribe Called Quest and Kanye West. Since then, they have balanced working on original songs as on 2016’s IV, and collaborating on projects with hip–hop, dance, and neo–soul artists like Ghostface Killah and Kendrick Lamar. 2021’s Talk Memory found the group exploring fusion, new age, and orchestral influences.

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Contemporary Jazz

SUDAN ARCHIVES

R&B

Sudan Archives combines left–field strains of R&B, hip–hop, and experimental electronic with hypnotic string loops and the fiddling style of West Africa, as heard on her critically acclaimed album of 2022 Natural Brown Prom Queen. When Sudan burst onto the scene in 2017 with “Come Meh Way,” she was a violinist and loop maker producing beats in her bedroom. While her debut album Athena drew inspiration by divine

Black feminine power, on Natural Brown Prom Queen Sudan is in character as Britt, the girl next door from Cincinnati who drives around the city with the top down. Natural Brown Prom Queen is Sudan’s most ambitious work to date and a critic’s favorite (Pitchfork #2 Album of the Year).“Sudan Archives is making R&B deeper and stranger.” — New York Times

Saturday, July 15

TD MAIN STAGE | DOORS 7:30PM

$33.49 Advance | $39.24 Day of Show

DIGABLE PLANETS

Digable Planets burst onto the music scene in 1993 with their Grammy–winning single, “Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)”. Made up of Ishmael Butler (“Butterfly”), Craig Irving (“Doodlebug”) and Mary Ann Vieira (“Ladybug Mecca”), the trio carved out a unique style of jazz–informed hip–hop. Shortly after, Digable Planets followed up

with their debut album, Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time And Space). A pioneering act that continues to cast a wide–ranging, genre–bending influence decades later, Digable Planets have left an indelible mark on music. The group is currently on tour, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Reachin’ in 2023.

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Hip–Hop/ Rap

MAESTRO FRESH WES

Wes Williams aka Maestro Fresh Wes is the first Black Canadian artist to have a single or album reach gold and platinum status in Canada. This Toronto–born multimedia celebrity is the first hip–hop artist to receive a Juno Award for Best Rap Recording of the Year, the first to have a single on Billboard, as well as the first to be inducted into

the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. The success of Wes’s 1989 debut single “Let Your Backbone Slide”, and his debut album Symphony In Effect helped shape the Canadian music industry and reinforced him to being labeled The Godfather of Canadian Hip–hop.

Hip–Hop/ Rap

Sunday, July 16

TD MAIN STAGE | DOORS 7:30PM

$81.92 Advance | $87.67 Day of Show

FLEET FOXES

Fleet Foxes is an American indie folk band from Seattle, WA. Led by singer–songwriter Robin Pecknold, the band released their fourth critically acclaimed album Shore in the fall of 2020. Shore earned the band their second Grammy nomination (Best Alternative Music Album), and sweeping

praise (MOJO five stars, Rolling Stone four stars, Pitchfork fifth consecutive Best New Music) with Rolling Stone calling the album “...the most immediately rewarding Fleet Foxes record since their brilliant 2008 debut.”

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Indie

FORTUNATE ONES

Fortunate Ones is a contemporary folk duo from Newfoundland. Celebrated for their harmony–entwined songs of hope, resilience, and the human condition and their joyfully disarming live shows, they have toured relentlessly, bringing their open–hearted

performances to thousands of people across North America and beyond. In 2022, Catherine and Andrew released their third album, That Was You and Me, which was nominated for a 2023 Juno Award and won the 2023 ECMA for Folk Album of the Year.

Indie–Folk

ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH SERIES

Wednesday, July 12

$28.16 Advance

$33.91 Day of Show

Thursday, July 13

$28.16 Advance

$33.91 Day of Show

MIKE MURLEY SEPTET

Jazz

Saxophonist, Mike Murley, is one of Canada’s most celebrated jazz artists. With fourteen Juno Award–winning recordings to his credit as a leader or sideman, Murley has enjoyed a career that has spanned a wide stylistic spectrum, including recordings with legendary Canadian artists such as the late Ed Bickert and Rob McConnell. More contemporary collaborations include projects with David Braid, David Occhipinti, and Metalwood. Murley has also recorded and performed with numerous international artists including David Liebman, Renee Rosnes, Norma Winstone, John Abercrombie, and Kenny Wheeler. The Mike Murley Septet showcases some of Canada’s finest jazz artists performing his original compositions.

TANIKA CHARLES

R&B/Soul

Toronto–based two time Juno Award nominee and Soul music powerhouse, Tanika Charles, has slowly but surely inserted herself as a staple of the genre both at home and abroad. Her music revels in honesty and attitude, her live show is high energy and endearing, and she continues to win audiences over one album, one stream, and one encore at a time. In April 2022, Tanika released her third album, Papillon de Nuit: The Night Butterfly Papillon again follows Tanika’s formula of marrying classic soul influences with modern sensibilities and features the songs “Frustrated”, “Million Ways”, and the disco–infused lead single “Different Morning” featuring Toronto rapper DijahSB.

Doors 6:30PM | Show 7PM

Friday, July 14

$46.79 Advance $52.54 Day of Show

THE BAD PLUS Contemporary Jazz

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades, they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance. Now in their twenty–first year, The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries as founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano–less incarnation of the band with Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) – instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation within the band that is re–energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques while exploring the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync.

St. Matthew’s United Church

1479 Barrington Street | All Ages

Saturday, July 15

$28.16 Advance

$33.91 Day of Show

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MALI OBOMSAWIN

Contemporary Jazz

Mali Obomsawin is an award–winning bassist, songwriter, and composer from Abenaki First Nation at Odanak. With an expansive background in American roots, rock, and jazz, Obomsawin carries several music traditions. Mali’s debut album Sweet Tooth has received international acclaim since its release (Out of Your Head Records 2022), including rave reviews and “best of 2022” placement in The Guardian, JazzTimes, and NPR. A Smithsonian Folkways Recordings artist, they spent the years 2014–2021 touring internationally with beloved folk–rock band Lula Wiles. An in–demand bassist in the folk and jazz circuits, Mali appears often as an accompanist with contemporaries like Jake Blount and Lizzie No and has performed at premier festivals like Newport and Philly Folk Fest. She can also be found in galleries and creative music spaces with the likes of Peter Apfelbaum, Taylor Ho Bynum, and Bill Cole's Untempered Ensemble. In addition to their artistic work, Obomsawin is a community organizer dedicated to land justice and tribal sovereignty.

THE CARLETON CLUB SERIES

Doors 6:30PM | Show 8:30PM 1685 Argyle Street

Thursday, July 13

$28.16 Advance $33.91 Day of Show

FLORIAN HOEFNER TRIO FEATURING MIKE MURLEY

Jazz

Born and raised in Germany, trained in New York City and now based in Canada, jazz pianist and composer, Florian Hoefner, draws from a myriad of influences that culminate in his unique brand of modern jazz. Desert Bloom, the sophomore album with this trio with Andrew Downing and Nick Fraser won a 2023 Juno award for Jazz Album of the Year (Group) and was nominated for two East Coast Music Awards. Nova Scotian saxophone legend, Mike Murley, for an evening of creative and energetic contemporary jazz.

Saturday, July 15

$28.16 Advance $33.91 Day of Show

CAITY GYORGY

Vocal Jazz

Caity Gyorgy (pronounced George) is a JUNO award winning Canadian vocalist known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed across Canada, Mexico, Japan and the USA. Gyorgy has worked and recorded with incredible musicians and groups including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, and Postmodern Jukebox, to name a few.

Her albums Now Pronouncing and Featuring were awarded Vocal Jazz Album of the Year at the 2022 and 2023 JUNO Awards, respectively. Her next album You’re Alike, You Two will be released on July 21, 2023.

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Friday, July 14

$28.16 Advance | $33.91 Day of Show

THE BEHROOZ MIHANKHAH ENSEMBLE AND NICOLA MILLER & LIVING THINGS FT. FRANK GRATKOWSKI

Contemporary Jazz/Avant

Nicola Miller is an improviser and composer. Her strange tender playing stretches toward the avant–garde while maintaining one foot in the melodic and mystifyingly lyrical. She recently returned from Berlin, Germany where she completed a Master’s in Jazz Composition and Arranging and also performed frequently in the Berlin improvised music and jazz communities. She has appeared alongside Tarek Yamani, Arseny Rykov, Enrique Luna, Frank Gratkowski and many others. Her current project entitled ‘Living Things’ features Toronto musicians Doug Tielli and Nick Fraser as well as Berlin improviser Frank Gratkowski and local bassist Nicholas D’Amato.

Behrooz Mihankhah is an Iranian Canadian, ECMA–nominated composer, pianist, and singer–songwriter based in Halifax. Inspired by his migrations through Iran, India and finally to Canada, Behrooz fuses various musical traditions, compositional techniques, and improvisational schools of thought and brings together listeners of various backgrounds.

JOSEPH STRUG CONCERT HALL

Doors 6:30PM | Show 7PM

Dalhousie Arts Centre: 1385 Seymour Street

Tuesday, July 11

$28.16 Advance

$33.91 Day of Show

PRESENTED BY

JAMES SHAW'S VESUVIUS BIG BAND PRESENTS: HEARING HALIFAX

Big Band Jazz

James Shaw's Vesuvius Big Band is an 18–piece Jazz ensemble comprised of 14 horns and a four piece rhythm section. Fresh off their 2021 ECMA nominated debut album, Live at Open Waters Festival they continue to push forward with a new project. “Hearing Halifax” tells the story of K'jipuktuk (Halifax) as a broadly diverse, changing city that is home to a remarkably rich music scene. Featuring the talents of Jah’Mila, Aquakultre, Raymond Sewell, Taral Naik, Jeff Reilly, Calen Kinney and James Shaw.

THE CREATIVE MUSIC SERIES

Doors 6:45PM | Show 7PM

Halifax Central Library: Paul O’Regan Hall

JOIN FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF THE CREATIVE MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR FOUR EVENINGS OF EXPLORATORY MUSIC

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

THE MOUNTAIN OF CMW HORNS!

A rocking good time celebrating all things improvised and wind driven. Join CMW faculty members: Michael Blake, Nicole Rampersaud, Andrew McKelvie, Nick Durado and Andrew Jackson, back by Doug Cameron on drums and J. A. Granelli bass.

THURSDAY, JULY 13

THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL BLAKE

Saxophonist and composer, Michael Blake, has been a CMW faculty stalwart since 2015. Blake has released 15 albums under his own name including two critically acclaimed albums released in the last year: 2022’s brass band foray Combobulate and this year's Brazilian odyssey, Dance of the Mystic Bliss. For his first concert at HJF as a leader, Blake will be performing music adapted from these recent albums along with other material from his catalog. Joining Blake on this journey will be fellow members of the 2023 CMW faculty.

FRIDAY, JULY 14

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT IN ACTION!

The CMW Faculty Concert

An evening of spontaneous composition expressed through movement, music and being in the moment together. This special evening features the entire faculty of CMW.

SATURDAY, JULY 15

“WHY CAN’T I BE BEAUTIFUL LIKE YOU?”

An evening of solo bass compositions and video projection

CMW faculty member J.A. Granelli is joined by Montréal–based video artist, Colin MacKenzie, as they explore love, loss, remembrance and the path forward. Joined by special guest, Susane Chui, this will be a special night of sound, vision and movement.

SUNDAY, JULY 16 | 1PM

CMW STUDENT CONCERT FINALE

The closing concert will premiere brand new and spontaneous music by students as well as collaborations between faculty and students. Offering a showcase for CMW students to share what they have been creating in a community environment. Listen to the results of hard work, collaboration and risk–taking.

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Free to attend

PRESENTED IN PART BY

The Creative Music Workshop (CMW) is an eight–day intensive program where the ensemble is the classroom and improvisation is more than a style, it’s a path for learning. CMW offers two streams; The full–day Core Program (10AM – 5PM daily) and The Creative Process Program which runs for the mornings only (10AM – 5PM for the first weekend; 10AM – 12:30PM daily after that). Both programs run from July 8 to 16, 2023 at the NSCC Ivany Campus, 80 Mawiomi Place, Dartmouth, NS.

CMW students study the fundamental principles of the CMW Creative Process through a range of collective and individual exercises centred around improvisation, movement, listening, meditation, and communication. Students work with each other and the CMW faculty to explore risk–taking, fear, and self–consciousness in relation to their creative process. The program passes on knowledge not only about what it means to be a musician, dancer, etc., but what it means to be a creative person.

CMW faculty includes: J. Anthony Granelli (Head instructor/Electric bass – New York City), Michael Blake (Saxophone–New York City), Susanne Chui (Dance/ Movement – Halifax), Barbara Bash (Visual Art/Calligraphy – New York City), Nicole Rampersaud (Trumpet – Fredericton), Nick Dourado (Piano/Saxophone – Toronto), Doug Cameron (Percussion – Halifax), Andrew Mackelvie – (Saxophone – Halifax), Nicholas Maclean (Guitar – Halifax), Ross Burns (Guitar & CMW coordinator – Halifax).

PHOTO: NATHAN LAING

PHOTO: SHERVAIN BARRETT

PARTNERED STAGES

Jazz is everywhere! Local establishments get in the spirit of the TD Halifax Jazz Festival by presenting live music through our Partnered Stages program. Enjoy delicious food and drink while watching performances by some of our brightest artists in the city.

See the festival schedule on pages 32 and 33 for the complete lineup at our Partnered Stages, halifaxjazzfestival.ca

OBLADEE WINE BAR

1600 Barrington St | 19+

LION’S HEAD TAVERN

3085 Robie St | All Ages

KYO KITCHEN & BAR

1715 Barrington St | All Ages

THE LOCAL/MARQUEE/ GREEN ROOM PATIO

2037 Gottingen St | 19+

Tourism Nova Scotia & @daveyandsky

LATE NIGHT JAM

Show 10:30PM

The Local: 2037 Gottingen St.

The late night jam is making its return for four nights. Each show will feature a set of music from the house band, followed by an open invitation jazz jam featuring traditional jazz standards and more. You never know who will stop by!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

The Local Trio

This trio brings together three of Halifax’s first call instrumentalists. The group has been performing every Wednesday for the past several years at Jazz Night at The Local, where they astound audiences week after week with their unique take on popular songs and jazz standards.

THURSDAY, JULY 13

Chris Mitchell Group

Chris Mitchell is an engaging and innovative saxophonist. Heralded as one of Canada’s finest instrumentalists, Chris has contributed to the music scene in a number of diverse and exciting ways. A versatile player, Chris is a sought after talent across a variety of genres performing with a myriad of artists.

FRIDAY, JULY 14

Tom Easley Trio

Bassist, composer, and educator Tom Easley has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s finest jazz bassists. Over the past 35 years, Tom has toured throughout Europe, Asia, and South America as part of numerous diverse musical projects with several internationally recognized artists.

SATURDAY, JULY 15

Sam Wilson Trio

Guitarist Sam Wilson oscillates between the worlds of improvisation and composition. From solo to quintet, she presents a performance that reflects her love of jazz, improvised and instrumental music stemming from various traditions.

ACCESSIBILITY AT TD HALIFAX JAZZ FESTIVAL

We support the Access 2 Card Program. Patrons who purchase a ticket and require a personal attendant can present a valid Access 2 Card at any venue and their support person receives free admission. Please contact the box office for further details at accessibility@halifaxjazzfestival.ca.

For more information about the Access 2 Card Program visit access2card.ca.

LARGE PRINT SCHEDULES

Large print daily schedules are available upon request at our Information Tent located at the TD Main Stage site, located next to the Box Office.

TD MAIN STAGE ACCESSIBILITY

The TD Main Stage is wheelchair accessible. Two options are available for patrons attending an event and have limited mobility:

1. Bleachers

The bottom row bleachers are identified as Priority Seating for people with impaired mobility, the elderly, and pregnant women.

2. Wheelchair Platform

Located next to the front–of–house tech booth, this raised platform has seating for wheelchair users and their attendant to view the stage.

For evening concerts at the TD Main Stage, patrons with accessibility needs are permitted early access to the site starting at 7PM. Please check–in at the Box Office located on Lower Water St. at Salter St. upon arrival.

Accessible–only washrooms are located next to the Wheelchair platform. The main festival washrooms are also accessible.

ACCESSIBILITY AT OTHER VENUES

All official TD Halifax Jazz Festival venues are wheelchair accessible. Those attending the event with mobility issues, should arrive at the venue 30 minutes prior to showtime to receive assistance.

For more accessibility information, including washroom information, and a downloadable program, please visit: halifaxjazzfestival.ca/accessibility.

JOSEPH STRUG CONCERT HALL VESUVIUS BIG BAND: HEARING HALIFAX Doors 6:30PM Show 7PM

adv/$33.91 day of | pg 25

HALIFAX

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

TICKETS: halifaxjazzfestival.ca

AND SON

MURLEY Doors 6:30PM Show 8:30PM

adv/$33.91 day of | pg

THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL BLAKE

Doors 6:30PM Show 7PM | pg 26

IMPROVISATION WITH GEORDIE HALEY

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

BADBADNOTGOOD | SUDAN ARCHIVES

Doors 7:30PM Show 8PM

DIGABLE PLANETS | MAESTRO FRESH WES

Doors 7:30PM Show 8:15PM

FLEET FOXES | FORTUNATE ONES

Doors 7:30PM Show 8:15PM

Free/PWYC

$44.14 adv/$49.89 day of | pg 16

DEVILS

11:30AM NSHJ FUNK UNIT

12:20PM LES MOONTUNES

1:10PM TEVON TYNES & THE SUPERSTATICS

2PM MARY ANCHETA QUARTET

$33.49 adv/$39.24 day of | pg 18

11:30AM LAURA GALLANT & OCTOPUS MOUNTAIN

12:20PM LOS PRIMOS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

FT. NSYJO, JEFF GOODSPEED & ECLECTIUS

$81.92 adv/$87.67 day of | pg 20

11:30AM ATLANTIC SOUND MACHINE

12:20PM CHEBUCTO BIG BAND

1:10PM SHEJAMBLUES – SIRENS OF SOL

FT. LINDA CARVERY

MURLEY pg 24

THE BAD PLUS

Doors 6:30PM Show 7PM $46.79 adv/$52.54 day of | pg 22

NICOLA MILLER & LIVING THINGS FT FRANK

GRATKOWSKI & BEHROOZ MIHANKHAH ENSEMBLE

Doors 6:30PM Show 8:30PM

$28.16 adv/$33.91 day of | pg 24

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT IN ACTION!

Doors 6:30PM Show 7PM | pg 26

TOM EASLEY TRIO

Show 10:30PM | pg 29

2PM ALINE’S ÉTOILE MAGIQUE

MALI OBOMSAWIN

2PM WOLF CASTLE & THE MOON ILLUSION pg 22

Doors 6:30PM Show 7PM $28.16 adv/$33.91 day of | pg 22

CAITY GYORGY

Doors 6:30PM Show 8:30PM

$28.16 adv/$33.91 day of | pg 24

“WHY CAN’T I BE BEAUTIFUL LIKE YOU”

Doors 6:30PM Show 7PM | pg 26

SAM WILSON TRIO Show 10:30PM | pg 29

12PM MIKE COWIE

1PM KEITH HALLETT

2PM MALODY

3PM GABE MINK THREE–BOP

10AM MUSIC FOR KIDS BY RAZZMATAZZ

11AM PAUL BAKER TRIO

12PM DEEZ LOOPZ & FUNKOSPHERE EXPRESS

1PM SLY-FI

MALI OBOMSAWIN

1PM | pg 47 | pg 47

GUESTS GABE MINK TRIO WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Show 7PM

KYO JAZZ CLUB Show 7:30PM

JEFF GOODSPEED & FRIENDS Show 8PM

THE COOKOUT ON THE GREEN ROOM PATIO Show 7PM

GABE MINK TRIO WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Show 7PM

KYO JAZZ CLUB Show 7:30PM

CMW STUDENT FINALE CONCERT Show 1PM | pg 26

12PM JAZZ CRUSH! THE KARLENE MARIE TRIO

1PM MISS AURORA SCOTT

2PM CAITO MACDONALD TRIO

3PM MEGHAN GILHESPY

HARMSWORTH ON THE GREEN ROOM PATIO Show 7PM

JEFF GOODSPEED & FRIENDS Show 5PM

BUCK TINGLEY Show 5PM

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TD MAIN STAGE FREE DAYTIME CONCERTS

Salter Lot, Halifax Waterfront: 5057 Salter St.

Doors: 11AM

Wednesday, July 12

11:30AM to 12:10PM

HANLON BROTHERS QUARTET

Jazz

Nova Scotian jazz artists, Josh and Jake Hanlon, make jazz music a family event. Their 2021 album, NSTX, combines their similar musical careers from Nova Scotia (NS) and Texas (TX). Josh Hanlon is based in the Dallas area. While Jake remained in Nova Scotia where he is an Associate Professor of music at Saint Francis Xavier University. Joined by Paul Rushka on bass and Tom Roach on drums, this is one jazz loves won’t want to miss.

12:20 to 1PM

SON LATINO

Latin/Salsa

Irresistible rhythms, driving piano and bass grooves, sultry vocals, and fiery trumpet solos; these are the hallmarks of Son Latino. This five–piece Halifax band is a favourite live ensemble for salsa dancers and Latin music aficionados around the city, performing traditional and contemporary tunes from all over Latin America. Son Latino literally means “Latin Sound” or “Latin music” but can also be translated as “They are Latin”. It’s an apt moniker for a cross–cultural band with members from Cuba, Colombia, and Canada. With thrilling rhythms and improvisational flair, Son Latino makes it almost impossible for audiences to sit still.

1:10 to 1:50PM

PAUL RUSHKA QUINTET

Jazz

Award-winning bassist Paul Rushka has been engaging audiences with his sonorous tone, assured confident pulse, and eloquent melodic creativity since 1997. His bass playing has been featured on over 20 commercially released recordings and several CBC broadcast recordings. Paul has toured across Canada numerous times, including in support of his debut album As It Happens, and has appeared at most major Canadian Jazz Festivals. Paul has appeared on stage with numerous jazz luminaries, including John Taylor, Joe LaBarbera, Julian Priester, Jimmy Greene, Peter Bernstein, Seamus Blake, Gary Smulyan, Champian Fulton, Brad Turner, Ross Taggart, Lorne Lofsky, Kirk MacDonald, Kevin Dean, André White, and many more.

2 to 3PM

STINGRAY RISING STAR: NICOLE ARIANA

Backed by a killer band, Nicole Ariana delivers an engaging and energetic live show. The 2022 Nova Scotia Music Award–winning SOCAN Songwriter and Electronic Artist of the Year, Ariana fuses hypnotic Alt–R&B/pop vocals with moody production. Her album was recently nominated as “R&B/Soul Recording of the Year” for the 2023 ECMAs.

TD MAIN STAGE FREE DAYTIME CONCERTS

Salter Lot, Halifax Waterfront: 5057 Salter St.

Doors: 11AM

Thursday, July 13

11:30AM to 12:10PM

ALLY FIOLA & THE NEXT QUEST

Jazz/Soul

Ally Fiola is a Nova Scotian saxophonist and film composer. Her recently recorded original jazz album, Interblaze, features three time Grammy–winning saxophonist, Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones); Grammy–winning keyboardist Glenn Patscha (Bonnie Raitt); Kurdish guitarist Shvan Kaban and many top–tier Nova Scotian musicians. Quirky melodies combined with joyous grooves and unexpected twists and turns, Ally’s compositions are often influenced by New Orleans brass bands, soul, and contemporary jazz. As an experienced composer, she connects to a wide–range of listeners with music that is emotionally charged, infused with personality yet widely accessible.

12:20 to 1PM

LIL’ BARRY COOKE & HIS BLUE DEVILS

Blues

Barry Cooke is extremely active on the Halifax music scene and has played piano with Joe Murphy And The Water Street Blues Band for over 20 years At Your Fathers Moustache during their regular Saturday matinee. As well the list of performers Barry has played with is extensive, and includes, Dutch Mason, Theresa Malenfant, Shirley Jackson, Garrett Mason, Jack de Keyzer, Johnny Sansone and

many others. Barry is a very versatile artist who can be heard providing the bass while simultaneously playing the piano.

1:10 to 1:50PM

ROXY & THE UNDERGROUND

SOUL SOUND

R&B/Soul

Roxy, the five–foot firecracker of funk is front and centre, with the boys

in the band laying down a heavy groove. Roxy & the Underground Soul Sound conjure up classic sounds like James Brown and Etta James while keeping things fresh by drawing on modern styles such as D’angelo’s Neo Soul and Hip–Hop. Having opened for some of the biggest names in the genre’s history, including Chaka Khan, the band looks to carve its place in the world of soul and funk and will have you screaming for more!

2 to 3PM

STINGRAY RISING STAR: KATE WYATT

Contemporary Jazz

Pianist and composer, Kate Wyatt has been praised as having “musical ideas and a style of playing and writing that is on par with the current jazz piano elite”, and has been hailed as “one of the top artists of Montréal, or even Canadian jazz.” (Cardin/Brunet, panm360.com). Her recent debut album Artifact was released to overwhelmingly excellent critical reviews, and was featured on “Best of 2022” lists from Canada, the US, and Europe.

TD MAIN STAGE FREE DAYTIME CONCERTS

Salter Lot, Halifax Waterfront: 5057 Salter St.

Doors: 11AM

Friday, July 14

11:30AM to 12:10PM

NSHJ FUNK UNIT

Funk/R&B

1:10 to 1:50PM

TEVON TYNES & THE SUPERSTATICS

R&B/Soul

From the legacy of the band programs in Truro, lifetime friends David Burton and Ken MacKay have carried on the tradition of teaching, mentoring and supporting live music and young musicians throughout the province. The NSHJ FUNK UNIT is an extension of the Nova Scotia Honour Jazz program and is committed to enriching young musicians in jazz, rock, fusion, soul, funk, and R&B music idioms. With the addition of trumpeter, Ryan Cameron, they’ve been keeping the funk alive in Nova Scotia since 2019!

12:20 to 1PM

LES MOONTUNES

Soul/Jazz/Rock

Groove is their mission; music is their vehicle. Fans of soul, jazz, and metal will be captivated by this seven–piece Acadian band, who blend catchy grooves with ambient interstellar jams to form their signature heavy soul music.

Tevon Tynes and his crew have been ripping it up in the Halifax music scene since 2019, with his immersive crowd interaction and fresh arrangements of your favourite funky covers. Hailing from Acadia University’s Music program, Tynes is a budding songwriter coming mostly from a world of collaboration and production. Aside from solo performances, he is backed by his band, The Superstatics, who are some of the finest players that Halifax has to offer.

2 to

3PM

STINGRAY RISING STAR: MARY ANCHETA QUARTET

Jazz/Electro–Funk

Mary Ancheta

Quartet is based out of Vancouver, BC. Keyboardist, Mary Ancheta is a Canadian–Filipina artist who steps into the spotlight with her genre–bending organic, modern take on jazz and electro–funk. Inspired by the likes of Squarepusher, The Meters, John Scofield, and Prince, Ancheta knows what’s up when it comes to arresting melodies and irresistible grooves with Trent Otter on drums, Dominic Conway on sax, and Matt Reid on bass.

TD MAIN STAGE FREE DAYTIME CONCERTS

Salter Lot, Halifax Waterfront: 5057 Salter St.

Doors: 11AM

Saturday, July 15

11:30AM to 12:10PM

LAURA GALLANT & OCTOPUS MOUNTAIN

R&B/Songwriter

Laura’s music reflects on the paradox within the human experience, and what lies in between. Her songwriting, inspired by greats like Alicia Keys, Led Zeppelin, and Erykah Badu, leans into the different genres and jam sections that open up for her expansive vocal range to deliver a message straight from the heart. Supported by some of Halifax’s finest musicians, expect a genre bending, multi dimensional experience.

12:20 to 1:50PM

LOS PRIMOS 25TH ANNIVERSARY FT. NSYJO, JEFF GOODSPEED & ECLECTIUS

Jazz/Latin

2023 marks 25 years since the first Jazz Festival performance by a Los Primos group! This special concert at the Jazz Festival will feature the Nova Scotia Youth Jazz Orchestra which was created in 2019 by Los Primos under the direction of Paul Barrett, Augusto Enriquez and Jeff Goodspeed. This big band with strings will feature Josh Robinson singing a set of salsa music. Also part of the celebration will be Augusto Enirquez presenting some new originals and classics from Augusto’s collaborations

with “Pucho” Lopez. Silvio Pupo, Jamie Gatti, David Burton, Jon Bailey, Will Hansen and Jeff Goodspeed will dive into this unorthodox marriage of Cuban music with many different genres to create “Eclecticus”.

2 to 3PM

STINGRAY RISING STAR: ALINE’S ÉTOILE MAGIQUE

Contemporary Jazz

Aline Homzy is an award–winning violinist and composer. Praised as one of Canada’s finest jazz violinists, she has performed and/ or recorded with Danilo Perez, Munir Hossn and The Weather Station. Her music has been performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Swedish guitarist Mikko Hilden, and South–Korean bassist Yongwon Cho. Her anticipated debut album Éclipse features her group “Aline’s étoile magique” which features a collection of eclectic compositions written over the last 10 years.

Deputy Mayor Sam Austin District 5 David Hendsbee District 2

Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon District 1

Councillor Patty Cuttell District 11

Councillor Trish Purdy District 4

Councillor Pam Lovelace District 13

Councillor Tim Outhit District 16

Councillor Lisa Blackburn District 14

Councillor Iona Stoddard District 12 District 10

Councillor Shawn Cleary District 9

TD MAIN STAGE FREE DAYTIME CONCERTS

Salter Lot, Halifax Waterfront: 5057 Salter St.

Doors: 11AM

Sunday, July 16

11:30AM to 12:10PM

ATLANTIC SOUND MACHINE

Big Band Jazz

Atlantic Sound Machine was founded in 2017 by Stephanie McKeown and has been entertaining Halifax ever since! Performing big band hits of every genre through the eras. Atlantic Sound Machine has featured guest vocalists and instrumentalists to add to their diverse repertoire.

12:20 to 1PM

CHEBUCTO BIG BAND

Big Band Jazz

The Chebucto Big Band is a Halifax based non–profit musical group comprised of local musicians from varied backgrounds. The band has been in existence for approximately 45 years and performs at various private and public venues. Under the direction of John Cuming, their repertoire includes big band standards, swing, jazz and Latin music.

1:10 to 1:50PM

SHEJAMBLUES – SIRENS OF SOL FT. LINDA CARVERY

Jazz/Blues

SheJamBlues brings exceptional new talents and established performers together to

unleash creative and exhilarating new voices in jazz and blues fusion, where musical expression proves ageless. A rare convergence of women on the same stage, these Sirens of Sol highlight both fine instrumental and vocal talents to great effect. The shared exuberance in freely expressing their blended sound together provides a truly unique performance. Bandleader and arranger, Krisanne Crowell on piano and sax is joined by featured vocalists Linda Carvery, Pam Barr, Sam Wilson on guitar, Gabriella Ciurcovich on bass, Heidi Burns on drums, Emily Bellman on trumpet, Martha Kelly on trombone with vocals all around!

2 to 3PM STINGRAY RISING STAR: WOLF CASTLE & THE MOON ILLUSION

Hip–Hop

Wolf Castle is an Indigenous Mi’kmaq rapper, producer, and singer from Pabineau First Nation, New Brunswick. Heralded as “The maritimes’

most promising young MC” by Complex and “one of this country’s most promising young rappers” by CBC Music, his music carries an energy and wisdom beyond his years covering topics about love, loss, celebration, and perseverance.

Joined by Fredericton–based group The Olympic Symphonium as his backing band for this show, you can expect pop–rap with old school roots, lyrics that are both catchy and confessional, and a new perspective on being young, indigenous, and proud of it.

HYDROSTONE PARK FREE DAYTIME CONCERTS

Hydrostone Park: 5547 Young St.

Saturday, July 15

12PM

MIKE COWIE

Jazz

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Mike began his professional music career at sixteen. After freelancing away for 10 years, Mike returned home in the late 80’s where he has been a major presence on the Eastern Canadian music scene as a musician and producer.

1PM

KEITH HALLETT

Blues

Keith Hallett is the grittiest real deal from Eastern Canada. He’s has spent 15 years touring the nation. Sharing stages with legends like Buddy Guy and performing at esteemed festivals including Montréal Jazz Festival and more. He brings his spooky pre–war blues style, offering a truly individual and creative output. Catch it if you can.

2PM

MALODY

Indie/Jazz

Malody, a trans singer–songwriter, multi–instrumentalist, and producer, joins the scene with a confidence that only years of preparation can provide. Mentored by esteemed musicians like David Braid and Erin Costelo, their debut release

“Breathe Air Into the Wound” made waves on CBC. Prepare to be moved by Malody’s introspective journey in their upcoming album, Searching

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3PM

PRESENTED BY

GABE MINK THREE–BOP

Jazz

“Three Bop” is a new project lead by Halifax-based jazz guitarist Gabe Mink. The group explores music from the bebop and hard-bop tradition through new arrangements and compositions. Trombonist/arranger Nathaniel Jenkins and bassist Kyle Tully complete the trio.

Sunday, July 16

12PM

JAZZ CRUSH! THE KARLENE MARIE TRIO

Vocal Jazz

Vocalist, Karlene Marie loved jazz since childhood. A pivotal gift at 13 was Ella Sings Cole Porter. She appreciates the chance to share with jazz lovers her “jazz crush” supported by the brilliant artists, Geordie Haley (guitar) and Kyle Tully (bass).

1PM

MISS AURORA SCOTT

Vocal Jazz

Miss Aurora Scott dazzles crowds with her sultry vocals, natural elegance, and sophisticated sense of style. This multi-talented singer, dancer, actress, and world class entertainer is thrilled to return to the Halifax Jazz Festival with Peter Davison on guitar.

2PM

CAITO MACDONALD TRIO

Jazz

Caito MacDonald, a Dartmouth percussionist and composer, infuses melody into his style, emulating horn lines with traditional rudiments. His compositions blend rhythmic melodies, jazz harmony, improvisation, and progressive fusion. The trio comprises of MacDonald and Halifax musicians: guitarist, Gabe Mink and bassist, Peter Bull.

3PM

MEGHAN GILHESPY

Vocal Jazz/Modern

Modern jazz vocalist, Meghan Gilhespy, is an innovative voice from the Vancouver jazz scene. Currently based in Halifax, Gilhespy is a lecturer at STFX University and NSCC. As the first woman in Canada to pursue a DMA in Jazz, her research examines the cultural politics of experimental jazz.

FERRY TERMINAL PARK FREE CONCERT

94 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth

Saturday, July 15

10AM

MUSIC FOR KIDS BY RAZZMATAZZ

Children’s

Join the fun with Razzmatazz for Kids! Experience hugs, chicken clucks, bumpy bus rides, singing, laughter, hopping, dancing, and lively applause to their delightful original children’s songs. Entertaining young audiences for 25 years, they’ve been featured on Sesame Street, performed with Symphony Nova Scotia, and won multiple music awards.

11AM

PAUL BAKER TRIO

Jazz

Paul Baker is a guitarist, educator, and improviser based in Halifax. Paul discovered his love of jazz when studying music at STFX. Paul has taught at Dalhousie and performs regularly as a leader and a sideman, with a weekly gig at Bianca Aperitivo bar.

12PM

DEEZ LOOPZ & FUNKOSPHERE EXPRESS

Funk

Funkosphere Express is a Halifax–based jazz–funk combo full of energy and improvisation. The trio consists of singer/ keyboardist Derrick “Deez Loopz” Koelsch, drummer Alexander Brushet, and bassist Dan Baird. Expect big sound chock–full of originals and revamped covers that are guaranteed to deliver!

1PM SLY-FI

Jazz/Funk

Sly–Fi is a Halifax–based trio that melds elements of jazz, funk, and instrumental hip–hop. The result is something that is both familiar and fresh, like old jazz records sampled and rearranged in high fidelity. Formed in 2022, Sly–Fi is led by producer and multi–instrumentalist Adam McLellan, with Charles Urich on drums and Connor Wilde on trumpet, flugelhorn and keys. The trio released their debut EP, “Crypto Bro”, in April.

Welcome MUSIC LOVERS!

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We are the proud home of Aerie, Bath & Body Works, Build-A-Bear, Cinnabon, Freak Lunchbox, Eddie Bauer, Lush, Sephora, Talbots, Urban Kids and 120 more of your favourite stores and restaurants.

“To jazz, or not to jazz, there is no question!”

-LOUIS ARMSTRONG

JAZZ LABS – WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, July 12

10:30AM

AFRICAN DRUMMING WITH DR. HENRY BISHOP AND SON

Halifax Central Library

PRESENTED BY

Dr. Bishop is a NSCAD graduate with a PhD of Fine Arts & Child Psychology Degree from Dalhousie. He educates youth with special needs and offers various academic programs with a focus on music, history and wellness. He is an African Nova Scotain and hails from Weymouth Falls who presents his unique workshops to diverse populations (Corrections Canada, TD Halifax Jazz East, etc). Bishop is the former Chief Curator of the NS Black Cultural Centre, a former NSCC instructor and a professional artist. He currently specializes and teaches Djembe Drumming when not performing as a guest percussionist in local bands.

Thursday, July 13

11AM

EXPLORING IMPROVISATION WITH GEORDIE HALEY

Alderney Gate Public Library

Join guitarist, Geordie Haley, as he explores the many facets of improvisation through a mixture of performance and discussion. Haley has more than 25 years of presenting and performing original music as a guitarist, composer, improviser and educator. He’s been featured in concert and festival programs like Upstream Music, Suddenly Listen, Canadian Music Center, The Motion Ensemble, Jazz East, Vocalypse and more.

Saturday, July 15

1PM

MALI OBOMSAWIN

Halifax Central Library

Mali Obomsawin is an award winning bassist/ composer from Odanak First Nation. Her debut album Sweet Tooth (Out of Your Head Records 2022) has garnered international acclaim and quickly established her as a young rising jazz star and an innovative folk music visionary. Seamlessly melding chorale–like spirituals, folk melodies, and post–Albert Ayler free jazz, Obomsawin’s compositions occupy a universe completely their own. Sweet Tooth has topped year end lists from NPR, The Guardian, Jazz Critics Poll, and more, delivering a suite of “gripping, dynamic, and thunderous music.” — JazzTimes

PRESENTED BY

KIDS AT THE FESTIVAL

TD Halifax Jazz Festival is for audiences of all ages, including kids! Here are some free activities you can enjoy with your budding young musician.

• Drop by the Scotia Recycling Kids Zone at TD Main Stage where there’s family-friendly activities and workshops all afternoon!

• Start music appreciation early! Take your child to a free concert at the TD Main Stage, Hydrostone Park or the Ferry Terminal Park. Dancing is heartily encouraged!

• Attend a free Jazz Labs workshop at Halifax Central Public Library.

Please note, for all of these activities children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Unforgetable experiences await. If you’re bringing the family, we have a variety of attractions nearby. We have a Great Hall ready to book private events, conferences, weddings and more!

STINGRAY MUSIC RISING STARS PROGRAM

The TD Halifax Jazz Festival is pleased to present the Stingray Rising Stars Program. Stingray is committed to putting Canadian musicians on the map! Stingray knows music, and as such, it knows that some of the greatest talent out there is found in its own backyard. The Stingray Rising Stars Program sets out to discover, encourage, promote, and champion new up–and–coming Canadian artists.

To that end, Stingray has partnered with numerous industry organisations and regional festivals to offer prizes and provide showcase opportunities to great new Canadian talent of all genres.

Every day during the festival listen to music by the shortlisted contestants on the TD Main Stage. Through a two–tiered process of peer assessment and online voting, one individual will receive a $4000 prize to jumpstart their career.

Catherine Banks

CORY WONG

TD Halifax Jazz Festival is proudly presented by Jazz East Rising Association. Many people work together to create this Halifax hallmark event, including over 400 volunteers. A huge thank you goes out to all of our volunteer coordinators and their teams who work so hard behind the scenes and on the ground. The Festival would not happen without your support and enthusiasm.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andrew Killawee – President

Olga Manzoni – Past–President

Eleanor Fitzpatrick – Vice President

Lauren Sullivan – Treasurer

Paul Chui – Secretary

Robert Cowan

Fred Fiander

Leonard Preyra

Charles Hsuen

Cyndi Cain

TD HALIFAX JAZZ FESTIVAL STAFF

Andrea Dawson Thomas – Executive Director

Andrew Jackson – Artistic Director

Paul St–Amand – Executive Event Assistant

Lisa Stitt – Finance Manager

Jill George – Senior Marketing Manager

Mike Brannen – Events Marketing Specialist

Tasha Taylor – Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator

Shawn Dalton – Senior Director Creative

Andrezza Nascimento – Graphic Designer

Nicole McNeil – Production Coordinator

Kathleen Hoang – Production & Design Assistant

2023 FESTIVAL STAFF

Carson Dunfield – Site & Logistics Assistant

Catherine Frawely – Box Office Manager

Danielle Lemieux – Artists Relations, Hospitality

Danny Thomas/Rockbound Productions –Technical Director

Georgie Dudka – Site & Logistics Director

Heather Roberts – Safety & Security Coordinator

Jen Bridgman – Site & Logistics Manager

Jody Way – Financial Services

Julie Roberts – Craft Services

Lea Aluie – Marketing Assistant

Lucas Reeves/Rockbound Productions –Technical & Stage Manager

Mary-Beth Waldrum – Artist Relations/Transport

Nik MacDonald – Programming Assistant

Ross Burns – Creative Music Workshop Coordinator

Tony Makhoul/Golden Service Mobile Bar –Bar Manager

Tristan Thorpe/Golden Service Mobile Bar –Bar Manager

Videl Jarvis – Site & Logistics Manager

Zack Glenen – Site & Logistics Manager

Alyson Sanders – Sponsorship

JAZZ EAST RISING

Halifax Jazz Festival is a charitable organization which presents year–round public and educational programming that enriches our community and ensures the continued growth of musicians. Many individuals donate to the Festival and we thank them for their support.

Big Band ($1000+)

J&W Murphy Foundation

S M Hunter Holdings Limited

Craig Foundation

Leonard Preyra

Smooth ($500+)

Andrew Killawee

Baker Tilley

Frontier Field Engineering Ltd

Lynn Hennigar

Traditional ($250+)

Graeme Hicks

Robert Begg

Catherine Stevens

Nancy Stevens

Funk ($100+)

Daniel Oore

Jorin LindenSmith

Lauren & Matthew Sulllivan

Paul Chui

The list above acknowledges donations between June 2020 to May 2022.

For more information on how to support TD Halifax Jazz Festival, visit halifaxjazzfestival.ca/donate

THANK YOU!

SUSAN HUNTER AWARD

TD Halifax Jazz Festival recognizes outstanding Leadership in the Arts. This award recognizes a proven leader in the Halifax Arts Community — a person who demonstrates leadership, passion, and commitment to maintaining, strengthening, and advancing the local arts community. The 2022 Susan Hunter Award will be announced during the festival.

WATERFRONT MAP

LOCAL FOOD VENDORS

Satisfy your inner foodie and enjoy a melody of tastes at the festival food market! Savour the best of local food, with daytime meals and nighttime snacks. Check out our vendors at halifaxjazzfestival.ca/vendors.

With all these hip eats, there’s a note of flavour for everyone.

FULL–SERVICE BAR

Local craft beer from Garrison Brewing is on tap, plus a full-service bar including Nova Scotia Spirits Blue Lobster, Bulwark Cider, Moosehead Radler and more.

GIFTS AND SOUVENIRS

Drop by our souvenir shop Notable Necessities and grab this year’s jazz apparel. There’s everything from t-shirts and mugs, all the way to coffee and ice pops! Enjoy the music after the show. Score some records and band merch at our official music retailer.

BIKE CONCIERGE

Cycle to the TD Main Stage and park your wheels at one of our handy bike racks on site.

WASHROOMS

Our main washroom area is located to the left of the stage towards the waterfront.

FESTIVAL VENUE MAP

OFFICIAL CONCERT VENUES

A TD Main Stage Salter Lot, Halifax Waterfront: 5057 Salter St.

St. Matthewʼs United Church

1479 Barrington St. | ALL AGES

The Carleton 1685 Argyle St. |19+

Joesph Strug Concert Hall

1385 Seymour St. | ALL AGES

The Local 2037 Gottingen St. | 19+

COMMUNITY STAGES

Hydrostone Park 5523 Young St. | ALL AGES

Ferry Terminal Park 88 Alderney Dr. | ALL AGES

JAZZ LABS

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Rd. | ALL AGES

Alderney Gate Library 330 Lacewood Dr. | ALL AGES

PARTNERED STAGES

Obladee Wine Bar 1600 Barrington St. | 19+

Kyo Kitchen & Bar 1715 Barrington St. | ALL AGES

Lions Head Tavern 3085 Robie St. | ALL AGES

The Marquee Ballroom/ The Green Room Patio 2037 Gottingen St. | 19+

FOR AN INTERACTIVE MAP PLEASE GO TO HALIFAXJAZZFESTIVAL.CA/MAP