2014 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Program Guide by Jacqueline Conway

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• Early Bird pricing is in effect until 11:59PM (CST), Sunday, June 15 after which the ticket price increases to the regular price.

IN PERSON F E S T I VA L B O X O F F I C E Delta Bessborough Hotel Lobby 601 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon

BY PHONE 306.652.4700 or toll free 1.800.638.1211

HOURS M O N D AY T O F R I D AY 10AM – 6PM SAT U R DAY, M AY 31 12PM – 4PM S AT U R D AY, J U N E 7 & 1 4 12PM – 6PM S U N D AY, J U N E 1 5 12PM – 6PM J U N E 2 0 –J U N E 2 9 10AM – 7PM

• Ticket prices include all taxes. A service charge (SC) is applied to each ticket to cover the cost of ticketing. The service charge is the same regardless of the payment method or where the ticket is purchased. There is no service charge for shows that are cover charge only.

• “ Will Call” tickets must be picked up from the Festival Box Office during hours of operation and will not be available for pick up at the venue, including on the day of the performance. Purchasers who have not picked up tickets can be admitted to performances by presenting photo ID in the name of the purchaser.

• Photo ID in the name of the ticket holder is required to pick up tickets. If someone other than the purchaser is picking up tickets the purchaser must contact the Festival Box Office to make arrangements. Tickets will not be issued to someone other than the ticket purchaser unless prior arrangements have been made.

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• Children under 13 (with proof of age) admitted free to TD Mainstage, Bessborough Gardens events. No ticket required. • Festival events run rain or shine. Events may be cancelled or relocated due to inclement weather.

• Artists are subject to change without notice. Headliners go on stage last unless unforeseen circumstances arise. • Professional cameras/lenses and recording devices are not permitted. • Outside food and beverage are not permitted at Festival venues, with the exception of PotashCorp Club Jazz FreeStage.

PAY M E N T M E T H O D S

• All venues are non-smoking. Unless indicated, pets are not permitted.

B OX O F F I C E ( I N P E R S O N ) Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard B OX O F F I C E (O N L I N E / P H O N E ) Visa, MasterCard BESSBOROUGH GARDENS Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard B R O A D WAY T H E AT R E Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard BASSMENT Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard P O TA S H C O R P C L U B J A Z Z Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard G R O OV E S E R I E S Cash only

• Bring your own seating for outdoor events.

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H O T E L A N D T O U R I S M I N F O R M AT I O N

TD Mainstage 601 Spadina Crescent E

The Capitol 244 1st Avenue North

Experience Downtown Barney Kutz Pocket Park

The James Hotel 620 Spadina Cres E

• Saskatoon is a vibrant and innovative city and we look forward to hosting you at the Festival. You can find out more about visiting Saskatoon, including special room rates for Festival ticket holders, on page 42 of this program, or online at saskjazz.com/visitors.

Broadway Theatre 715 Broadway Avenue

Vangelis 801 Broadway Avenue

Spadina Freehouse 608 Spadina Crescent E

The Bassment B3 202 4th Avenue N

PotashCorp Club Jazz Friendship Park

2nd Ave Grill 123 2nd Avenue South

Prairie Lily Riverboat Docks at: Mendel Art Gallery 950 Spadina Cres E

Amigos 632 10th Street E

Sheraton Ballroom 612 Spadina Crescent E

Village Guitar & Amp Co. 432 20th Street W

JANE BUNNET T & MARQUEQUE IN NORTH BAT TLEFORD Tickets are exclusively available at these locations: • NU Floors | 306.445.8169 | 1545 100th Street • Bee-J's Office Plus | 901 103rd Street • Battlefords Jazz Society | 306.446.3210

T D M A I N S TA G E BESSBOROUGH GARDENS

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TD MAINSTAGE

COLIN JAMES

BESSBOROUGH GARDENS P R ES E N T E D BY

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28 JUNE

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$50 EARLY BIRD $60 REGUL AR

$35 EARLY BIRD $45 REGUL AR

$45 EARLY BIRD $ 5 5 REGUL AR

TIX

$ 55 EARLY BIRD $65 REGUL AR

TIX

JUNE

SHOW 8PM

TIX

M S . L AU RY N H I L L

$40 EARLY BIRD $50 REGUL AR

T EG A N A N D S A R A W/ R OYA L C A N O E

GALACTIC & M A C EO PA R K E R

SHOW 8PM

SHOW 7PM

COMMON W/ S H A D & THE GAFF

JACK SEM PLE & THE HO RN D O GS

Colin James has worn many hats during his long and storied career. When Colin first hit the scene a quarter century ago, he became an instant rock guitar hero, mentored by the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan. Since then, this iconic Canadian has topped the charts as a pop vocalist, recorded an acclaimed blues album and led the swing revival with his Little Big Band, which he both fronted and produced. He has performed for the Queen, sold multi-platinum many times over and continues to sell out shows coast to coast. Along the way, he's written memorable hit songs and given us distinctive covers of timeless classics with his newest album teasing that the best is still yet to come. JACK SEM PLE & THE HO RN D O GS: Jack Semple has been a mainstay of the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival for many years. This year his band is paying tribute to the soul and funk music of the 60's and 70's with a horn section affectionately called "The Horn Dogs". Playing the music of Aretha Franklin, the Commodores and many other classic groups, you'll be dancing to the music before you know it!

SHOW 7PM

D O W N C H I L D B LU E S B A N D W/ D R . D O N & T H E B L A C K M A M B A S & FIVE ALARM FUNK

CO LIN JAM ES

SHOW 8PM

TIX

JUNE

$ 30 EARLY BIRD $40 REGUL AR

TIX

SHOW

MEDIA

SHOW 8PM

S T. V I N C E N T W/ R E U B E N A N D T H E D A R K

$ 55 R EG U L A R

JUNE

$ 45 EARLY BIRD

SHOW 7PM

AN EVENING WITH

J O H N L EG E N D

TIX

$50 EARLY BIRD $60 REGUL AR

TIX

JUNE

W/ H Y P N O T I C B R A S S E N S E M B L E

$55 EARLY BIRD $65 REGUL AR

TIX

BEN HARPER & C H A R L I E M U S S E LW H I T E

JACK SEMPLE & THE HORN DOGS

SHOW 7PM $45 EARLY BIRD $55 REGUL AR

TIX

JUNE

W/ J A C K S E M P L E & T H E H O R N D O G S

TIX

C O L I N JA M E S

WITH

The largest venue of the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, the TD Mainstage sits along the west bank of the South Saskatchewan River in the beautiful Delta Bessborough Gardens. It's where you'll find the biggest acts and the largest crowds, boasting a capacity of 3150 concertgoers. This licensed, family-friendly venue offers fantastic sound, great sightlines, and plenty of grass to sit back and enjoy the music — or to dance on 'till the stars come out. Join us here on Friday, June 20 to kick off the 2014 Festival in style. JUNE

VENUE

T D M A I N S TA G E BESSBOROUGH GARDENS

SHOW 7PM

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BEN HARPER &

A N EV E N IN G W IT H

C H A R L I E M U S S E LW H I T E WITH

$ 65

EARLY BIRD

R EG U L A R

MEDIA

Combining funky, groove-laden soul with handcrafted acoustic folk-rock, Ben Harper enjoyed cult status during the course of the '90s before gaining wider attention toward the decade's end. As a young artist, he drew his influences from classic singer/songwriters, blues revivalists, guitar slingers, and jam bands like Blues Traveler and Phish, which meant he was embraced by critics and college kids alike. Despite finding commercial success with the radio single "Steal My Kisses" in 2000, Harper continued to explore different musical textures during the 21st century, enjoying a solid fan base at home and a considerable amount of fame in Europe.

$ 60 R EG U L A R

P R ES E N T E D BY

B E N H A R P E R & C H A R L IE M U SS E LW H IT E

SHOW

MEDIA

Ohio-born John Legend is a critically acclaimed, multi-award winning, singer-songwriter. He’s sold an impressive seven million albums worldwide and garnered nine Grammy Awards, three Soul Train Awards, and a BET Award for Best New Artist. A graduate of University of Pennsylvania, he studied English and African-American literature. During the same period, Legend was introduced to Lauryn Hill, who hired him to play piano on her track "Everything is Everything," and shortly thereafter he began to play shows around the Philadelphia area, eventually expanding his audience base to New York, Boston, Atlanta and Washington D.C. After college, Legend was introduced to then up and coming artist Kanye West, who quickly signed Legend to his G.O.O.D. Music label and hired him to sing vocal hooks on much of his music.

Mississippi born Charlie Musselwhite is one of the most revered blues musicians in the world. The harmonica master has won countless awards during his legendary career including induction into the Blues Hall of Fame and collaborated with innumerable musical giants of the past 50 years including Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Tom Waits, and Eddie Vedder, just to name to name a few. HYPNOTIC BRASS E N SE MBLE : Hypnotic Brass Ensemble is a family of 8 blood brothers, sons of jazz trumpeter/composer Phil Cohran (Sun Ra, co-founder of AACM, mentor to EARTH WIND & FIRE), who were raised on the south-side of Chicago under the rigorous training methods their musically talented parents. By 1999, a few of the older members returned from music scholarships at college to find their younger brothers playing on the streets of Chicago to rave success. They subsequently formed the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and after finding a drummer, began to collectively write original tunes in order to create a record with their very own sound "The Flipside".

$50 EARLY BIRD

TIX

P R ES E N T E D BY

SHOW

TIX

JOHN LEGEND

HYPNOTIC BR ASS ENSEMBLE $ 55

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T D M A I N S TA G E BESSBOROUGH GARDENS

Legend’s debut album, "Get Lifted", was released in 2004 through Columbia Records and spawned the artist's first hit single, “Ordinary People". The follow up was 2006’s platinumselling "Once Again", which brought Legend another Grammy for Best Male R&B Performance, for his single “Heaven". Legend’s next release was 2008’s Evolver, led by the hit single "Green Light" featuring Andre 3000. His latest work "Love in the Future" is a tremendous success with the hit track "All of Me" rising up the music charts in Canada and the U.S.

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MS. LAURYN HILL

ST. VINCENT R EG U L A R

SHOW

MEDIA

$ 65 R EG U L A R

SHOW

MEDIA

St.Vincent has been moving at a breakneck speed for the past two years, barely stopping to catch her breath amidst a whirlwind of recording and touring. In 2011 she released her third album, 'Strange Mercy,' called "one of the year's best" by the New York Times and "something to behold" by Pitchfork. The record cemented her status as one of her generation's most fearsome and inventive guitarists, earned her the covers of SPIN, Paper, and Under the Radar, performances everywhere from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Fallon to Letterman and Conan, and a year-long sold-out tour of her biggest venues to date around the world. St.Vincent's newest album is her most lyrically sophisticated and musically diverse collection to date, meshing distorted, aggressive electric guitars and bold vocal and synthesizer arrangements on top of a relentless rhythm section. REUBEN AND THE DARK: Reuben and the Dark is the newest project from Calgary's Reuben Bullock. Fresh off the release of his second solo album, Bullock has formed a band of some of Alberta's finest musicians. This quartet has been quickly building a reputation as a killer live band, their soaring four-part vocal harmonies achieving epic heights, always leaving crowds hungry for more.

$ 55 EARLY BIRD

$ 40

EARLY BIRD

TIX

$ 30

WITH

REUBEN AND THE DARK

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M S. LAU RYN HILL

Born in New Jersey it was obvious from a young age that Ms. Hill possessed extraordinary talents, abilities and propensity for creativity. She would eventually establish her own categories that incorporate hip-hop and R&B and even Classical. She would establish a reputation in the music world as the lone female member of The Fugees, whose record sales would make them the second biggest selling R&B act worldwide since Michael Jackson. She launched her solo career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Miseducation of Lauryn Hillâ&#x20AC;?, which earned a record breaking five Grammy Awards.

ST. V IN C E N T

R EU B E N A N D T H E DA R K

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TEGAN AND SARA

GALACTIC &

MACEO PARKER

SHOW

M ACEO PARKER

MEDIA

It’s really, really hard to keep writing good songs, record after record, year after year - but not for Tegan and Sara. Their newest album, Heartthrob, is an exuberant, polished collection of tracks that will come as a shock, almost a deliberate provocation. Heartthrob gives us Tegan and Sara in their superhero tights and capes, ready to conquer the pop universe, and the new outfits suit them just as well as their old-school jeans and T-shirts. Don’t be surprised if you hear these songs in an arena, or blasting on a car radio, or leaking from a teenager’s earbuds on a bus. That’s what they’re made for. And don’t worry if you experience a brief sense of disorientation the first couple of times you hear them, a momentary inability to put a name to those familiar voices. By the time you realize who you’re listening to, you’ll already be singing along. ROYAL CANOE: A six-piece ensemble from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Royal Canoe gives you everything, but on their own maniacally hybrid terms. It's one thing to reference a particular style, or even a range of styles. It's another thing entirely to grab huge handfuls of sounds from pretty much anywhere, throw them all together and come up with something both cohesive and totally distinctive. This is what Royal Canoe does best.

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R EG U L A R

SHOW

MEDIA

TIX

$60 R EG U L A R

$ 45

EARLY BIRD

TIX

WITH

$ 50

$ 35

GALACTIC

ROYAL CANOE EARLY BIRD

VENUE

T D M A I N S TA G E BESSBOROUGH GARDENS

T EGA N A N D SA RA

R OYA L CA N O E

GALACTIC is part of a diverse community of musicians, and in their own studio, with Mercurio and Ellman producing, they have the luxury of experimenting. So on their albums, they do something that’s unusual in rock, but not so controversial an idea in, say, hip-hop: they create something that’s a little like a revue, a virtual show featuring different vocalists (mostly from New Orleans) and instrumental soloists each taking their turn on stage in the GALACTIC sound universe. Mostly the band creates new material in collaboration with its many guests, though they occasionally rework a classic. Despite the appearance of various platinum names on GALACTIC albums, they especially like to work with artists who are still underground. If you listen to CARNIVALE ELECTRICOS together with the two previous studio albums (YA-KA-MAY and FROM THE CORNER TO THE BLOCK), you’ll hear the most complete cross-section of what’s happening in contemporary New Orleans anywhere – all of it tight and radio-ready. MACEO PARKER: Maceo Parker has been a music-maker and world-class performer for almost fifty years and distinguishes himself through exceptional musicality and craftsmanship. He’s made an indelible mark on soul, funk and jazz through partnerships and collaborations with other world-class artists. Most notably, Parker put his unique spin on James Brown’s sound, which Brown recognized openly in his lyrics. Parker has also collaborated with artists like George Clinton and Bootsy Collins, as well as, pop acts like Prince, Living Colour, Bryan Ferry, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Dave Matthews Band. He’s entertained a wide audience with his unique saxophone sound, being one of the most sampled artists in modern hip-hop and pop tracks. Establishing himself as an invaluable player and performer since the 60s, Maceo Parker’s musical works radiate positive and groovy vibes and continue to entertain audiences worldwide.

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COMMON WITH

SHAD $ 55 R EG U L A R

THE GAFF SHOW

D OWNCHILD B LU ES BAND

D R. D O N AND B LACK M AM BAS

DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND

WITH

EARLY BIRD

THE LEGENDARY

TIX

$ 45

VENUE

T D M A I N S TA G E BESSBOROUGH GARDENS

MEDIA

SHAD: Shad is a critically-acclaimed MC, regarded for his humour, honesty, and intelligence. His third album, TSOL, was named a shortlist nominee for the Polaris Music Prize - Shad's second consecutive nomination and won the 2011 Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year. With a supportive fan base growing around the globe, Shad has been hard at work on his 4th album, hoping to continue to inspire hope and joy while exploring the depths of his wide-ranging ideas and experiences. THE GAFF: The Gaff is a soulful brother on the wheels of steel, a lifelong DJ with tight skills and cuts, a lengthy list of accomplishments, tonnes of records, heart, and class. One foot in the future, and one foot in the past - the Gaff’s purpose is in elevating hip-hop, dance, and electronic sounds to a level easily combined with funk, soul and jazz.

$ 40

$50

EARLY BIRD

R EG U L A R

FIVE AL ARM FUNK SHOW

TIX

With his multi-Grammy award winning music career, continued work in film and television, and multiple written works, Common has emerged as one of Hollywood's most sought after leading men. His numerous previous accomplishments in film and music include starring on the silver screen in films such as American Gangster, Terminator Salvation, Date Night, and Now You See Me. Prior to acting, COMMON rose to prominence as one of hip hop’s most poetic and respected lyricists having recorded over eight albums and garnering multiple Grammy Awards. He also collaborated with numerous R&B and hip-hop stars like Kanye West, John Legend, and Kid Cudi. Now focusing more on his music career, COMMON is set to release his first mixtape in April followed by his 10th album “Nobody’s Smiling”. Whether inspiring audiences through music, movies, television, books or charity, COMMON continues to break new ground, and remains to be one of hip-hop’s most innovative, positive voices.

DR . DON & THE BL ACK MAMBAS

CO M M O N MEDIA

SHAD

Can You Hear the Music starts the way all things Downchild should: with the blues sound that makes you want to jump up and dance. And, as band leader Donnie Walsh will tell you himself, that’s the sound Downchild audiences all over the world want to hear. Forty-four years on, Downchild remains a blues force, true to itself and without equal. Over the years, Walsh and his band mates have won countless music industry awards, including a Juno for “Best Roots and Traditional Album” in 1991 and a Juno Award nomination in 2005 for “Blues Album of The Year” for their album Come On In. With more than 80 great musicians on the payroll during its long life, Downchild is a robust road beast, having racked up thousands of performances at concert halls, fairgrounds, and roadhouses in every corner of the continent.

FIVE ALARM FU NK T H E GA F F

D R. D O N & THE B LACK M AM BAS: A graduate of the Ronnie Hawkins School of Rock, Don Griffith has been pounding the ivories for more than four decades. Currently preoccupied with his duties as Artistic Director of the Saskatoon Jazz Society, Dr. Don comes up from The Bassment with the Black Mambas to play a set of feel-good New Orleans anthems. FIVE ALARM FU NK: Five Alarm Funk are taking their fourth studio album, Rock the Sky, on the road. Nominated for ‘Instrumental Album of the Year’ at the 2013 Juno Awards and ‘Instrumental Recording of the Year’ at the 2013 WCMAs, fans will be able to enjoy the band live on their cross-Canada summer tour, kicking off on June 21 in Kelowna, BC.

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THE B R O A D WAY T H E AT R E

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S ERIES

THE B R O A D WAY T H E AT R E

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ARTURO SANDOVAL

BROADWAY THEATRE

T I X $45 E A RLY BI RD $55 REG U LA R

S H O W 7P M & 9 : 30P M

Arturo Sandoval is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time, and has been seen by millions at the Oscars performing with Celine Dion, at the Grammy Awards with Justin Timberlake and in his own right as a leader. Sandoval has been awarded 9 Grammy Awards, and nominated 19 times; he has also received 6 Billboard Awards and an Emmy Award and is the 2013 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The Broadway Theatre is the crown jewel of the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. It's where you'll find some of the most accomplished names in jazz â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such as Arturo Sandoval, Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood, Cassandra Wilson, and Charles Lloyd. With 436 deliciously comfortable seats, wonderful acoustics, and a room that just oozes character, the community-owned Broadway Theatre is not only an key venue for the Jazz Festival, but is also an important centre for arts and culture in Saskatoon.

Sandoval was a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning group Irakere, whose explosive mixture of jazz, classical, rock and traditional Cuban music caused a sensation throughout the entertainment world. In 1981, he left Irakere to form his own band, which garnered enthusiastic praise from critics and audiences all over the world, and continues to do so.

THE LINEUP ARTU RO SAND OVAL JUNE

JUNE

CHANGING SEASONS: W/ T H E S A S K AT O O N J A Z Z O R C H E S T R A & S T R I N G S F E AT U R I N G P H I L D W Y E R , K E L LY J E F F E R S O N , & MARK FEWER

T I X $45 E A RLY BI RD $55 REG U LA R

$40 EARLY BIRD $50 REGUL AR

M ED ESKI, SCO FIELD, M ARTIN & WO O D

S H O W 7: 3 0 P M $35 EARLY BIRD $45 REGUL AR S H O W 7: 3 0 P M TIX

JILL BARBER W/ R OYA L W O O D

W/ THE OUTER BRIDGE ENSEMBLE

$50 EARLY BIRD $60 REGUL AR S H O W 7: 3 0 P M

TIX

CHARLES LLOYD QUARTET W/ J O N B A L L A N T Y N E

MEDESKI, SCOFIELD, MARTIN & WOOD

$45 EARLY BIRD $55 REGUL AR S H O W 7: 3 0 P M

TIX

CASSANDRA WILSON TIX

W/ T H E O U T E R B R I D G E E N S E M B L E

$45 EARLY BIRD $55 REGUL AR S H O W 7: 3 0 P M

TIX

M E D E S K I , S C O F I E L D, MARTIN & WOOD

S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 1

7PM & 9:30PM TIX

A R T U R O S A N D OVA L

$35 EARLY BIRD $45 REGUL AR

THE O U TER B RID G E ENSEM B LE

S H O W 7: 30PM

It's a match made not above nor below, but rather in some altogether hipper, funkier place. On their new release OUT LOUDER, John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Chris Wood, plus guitar guru John Scofield, make music not of this world, yet rooted in the earth tones of jazz, funk, and blues. Music from the heart, for the mind, and made to shake the earth, not to mention the body. For the first time ever, Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood will embark on a tour, showcasing their collaborative, instinctive sound. Look for them to perform music from OUT LOUDER and A Go Go, with several yet-to-be-released tunes poised to be thrown into the mix. This music comes from a deep, hip, funky place, and Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood are ready to take it out there and everywhere. O U TER B RID G E ENSEM B LE: The Outer Bridge Ensemble emerges from the American jazz tradition while incorporating the vitality and complexity of contemporary and world music influences. The result is a high energy ensemble with an infectious original sound based in jazz, afro-beat, afro-cuban rhythm, and funk which has been a hit at festivals across Canada and the US.

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JILL BARBER

CASSANDRA WILSON T I X $5 0 E A RLY BI R D $6 0 R EG U LAR

W/ ROYAL WOOD

S H O W 7: 30PM

JILL BARB ER

Cassandra Wilson is a jazz musician, vocalist, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi. Described by critic Gary Giddins as “a singer blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack who has expanded the playing field” by incorporating blues, country and folk music into her work. She began working as a vocalist by the mid ’70s, singing a wide variety of material. And after moving to New York City in the early 80’s, Cassandra met saxophonist Steve Coleman and became one of the founding members of the M-Base Collective. She signed with Blue Note Records in 1992 and released a landmark album titled “Blue Light ‘Til Dawn” which would pave the way for a new generation of jazz singers.

T I X $35 E A RLY BI RD $45 REG U LA R

ROYAL WO O D

CHARLES LLOYD QUARTET W/ JON BALLANTYNE

CASSA N D RA W IL SO N

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CHANGING SEASONS:

SASKATOON JAZZ ORCHESTRA & STRINGS FEAT. PHIL DWYER, KELLY

C H A R L ES L LOY D Q UA RT ET

JEFFERSON, AND MARK FEWER KELLY JEFFERSO N

JON BAL L ANT Y N E : Saskatchewan born, Manhattan-based pianist and composer Jon Ballantyne has released 10 albums, won 2 Juno Awards, and has been nominated for 4 Juno Awards, most recently for the collaborative album with fellow Canadian musician Hugh Sicotte entitled Twenty Accident Free Workdays. Listening to the wondrous sounds he makes at the piano, audiences can never be sure where he will take the music next.

T I X $35 E A RLY BI RD $45 REG U LA R

M ARK FEWER

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Four years after her first show at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Jill Barber released “Chansons,” an album of her own interpretations of classic French songs from both France and Québec. Having earned over twenty award nominations and with two top-selling albums in English, Jill is poised to continue her burgeoning love affair with her French audience and Francophiles alike.

PHIL DWYER

S H O W 7: 30PM

The critical consensus is that Charles Lloyd has never sounded better. As he enters his 75th year, the depth of his expression reflects a lifetime of experience. Lloyd has a legendary history in the music world, and could certainly be in a position to slow down and rest on his laurels. But looking back has never been of great interest to this tender warrior; this seeker of beauty and truth. “Go forward,” is his motto, as he keeps shifting to a higher, well calibrated gear.

S H O W 7: 30PM

ROYAL WO O D : A large part of Royal’s success has been built the old fashioned way - through word of mouth and constant touring. The past few years have seen him venture out on the road with artists like David Gray and headline tours including the Root of it All Tour, which was a renaissance to his early days of performing solo on stage with just his piano and guitar. With the release of We Were Born To Glory he continues to win each fan through the intimate connection only a truly great songwriter can make with his audience.

W E D N E S D AY, J U N E 2 5

T I X $ 4 0 E A RLY BI R D $5 0 R EG U LAR

VENUE

THE B R O A D WAY T H E AT R E

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VENUE

THE B R O A D WAY T H E AT R E

S H O W 7: 30PM

Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra featuring Juno Award-winning composer/pianist/saxophonist Phil Dwyer O.C. and his beautiful composition Changing Seasons orchestrated for large jazz ensemble, string orchestra, and solo violin. Featured throughout Changing Seasons is internationally acclaimed classical solo violinist Mark Fewer, a brilliant improviser in his own right whose musical inspiration seamlessly crosses many stylistic genres. The first half of this all-star Canadian concert welcomes tenor saxophonist Kelly Jefferson who will join Phil and the SJO, directed by Dean McNeill, in a cross selection of big band repertoire.

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COLIN JAMES

BEN HARPER & CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE

JOHN LEGEND

AN EVENING WITH

ST. VINCENT

JACK SEMPLE & THE HORN DOGS $45 EARLY BIRD $55 REGULAR

SHOW 7:00PM

HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE

$50 EARLY BIRD $60 REGULAR

SHOW 8:00PM

$55 EARLY BIRD $65 REGULAR

TUES, JUNE 24

REUBEN AND THE DARK $30 EARLY BIRD $40 REGULAR

WED, JUNE 25

THU, JUNE 26

FRI, JUNE 27

SAT, JUNE 28

SUN, JUNE 29

MS. LAURYN HILL

TEGAN AND SARA

COMMON

DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND

$55 EARLY BIRD $65 REGULAR

ROYAL CANOE

GALACTIC MACEO PARKER

$50 EARLY BIRD $60 REGULAR

$35 EARLY BIRD $45 REGULAR

$45 EARLY BIRD $55 REGULAR

SHOW 8:00PM

SHAD THE GAFF

SHOW 8:00PM SHOW 7:00PM SHOW 7:00PM

SHOW 7:00PM

BROADWAY THEATRE P. 20-23

ARTURO SANDOVAL

CASSANDRA WILSON

$45 EARLY BIRD $55 REGULAR

MEDESKI, SCOFIELD, MARTIN & WOOD

7PM & 9:30PM

THE OUTER BRIDGE ENSEMBLE

SHOW 7: 30PM

$50 EARLY BIRD $60 REGULAR

CHARLES LLOYD QUARTET

JILL BARBER CHANGING SEASONS:

JON BALLANTYNE

$35 EARLY BIRD $45 REGULAR

ROYAL WOOD

$40 EARLY BIRD $50 REGULAR

SHOW 7: 30PM

P. 36-40

$20 TIX

LAILA BIALI QUARTET $17 TIX

THE SASKATOON JAZZ ORCHESTRA & STRINGS FEATURING PHIL DWYER, KELLY JEFFERSON, AND MARK FEWER

$35 EARLY BIRD $45 REGULAR

SHOW 7: 30PM

JANE BUNNETT & MAQUEQUE

$40 EARLY BIRD $50 REGULAR

SHOW 7:00PM

$45 EARLY BIRD $55 REGULAR

THE BASSMENT

DR. DON & THE BLACK MAMBAS FIVE ALARM FUNK

SHOW 7: 30PM

CHRISTIAN NORMA MCBRIDE TRIO WINSTONE TRIO $25 TIX

7PM & 9:30PM 7PM & 9:30PM

7PM & 9:30PM

RUDRESH LORRAINE MAHANTHAPPA: KLAASEN GAMAK $20 TIX

$17 TIX

$25 TIX

SHOW 8:00PM

7PM & 9:30PM

ROYAL WOOD $20 TIX

7PM & 9:30PM

SHOW 8:00PM

BRANDI DISTERHEFT QUARTET

TD JAZZ INTENSIVE

$17 TIX

NELS CLINE & JULIAN LAGE

7PM & 9:30PM

$15 COVER 1:00PM

$25 TIX

7PM & 9:30PM

GROOVE SERIES P. 26-32

THE JAM

$5 COVER 11:15PM

MAC DEMARCO

DELHI 2 DUBLIN

NOMADIC MASSIVE

FIVE ALARM FUNK

CALVIN LOVE MEATBODIES

TIM VAUGHN BAND

AARON ADAIR & SK SOUL

$10 COVER

HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE

JACK SEMPLE REUBEN AND & THE THE DARK HORN DOGS

PHOENIX LAURÉN & THE STRENGTH

$15 COVER

19+

SHOW 10:30PM

$10 COVER

19+

SHOW 9: 30PM

19+

SHOW 10:30PM

$15 COVER

AMIGOS CA NT I NA

$15 COVER 19+

SHOW 9: 30PM

AMIGOS CANT INA

19+

SHOW 10:30PM A MI G OS CA NT I NA

A MI G OS CA NT I NA

$15 COVER

19+

SHOW 10:30PM

19+

SHOW 10:30PM A MI G OS CA NT I NA

A MI G OS CA NT I NA

AMIGOS CANT INA

OLD MAN MARKLEY $10 COVER

19+

SHOW 10:30PM

YOUNG RIVAL YOUNG RIVAL LEIF VOLLEBEKK $10 COVER

19+

$10 COVER

19+

SHOW 10:30PM SHOW 10:30PM VANGEL IS

VANGEL IS

VANG EL IS

$15 COVER

19+

SHOW 8:00PM VIL L AGE GUI TA R & AMP

SPECIAL EVENTS

JANE BUNNETT & MAQUEQUE $25 TIX

$25 TIX $15 KIDS UNDER 13

P. 44-45

SHOW 8:00PM

BRUNCH 11:00AM

CHAPEL GALLERY NORTH BATTLEFORD

LEIF VOLLEBEKK $15 COVER

19+

SHOW 8:00PM VI LLAG E G U I TA R & A MP

SOLSTICE BRUNCH

SHOW 12:00PM S H E RATO N CAVA L I E R BA L L R O O M

RIVERBOAT

ROYAL CANOE YOUNG BENJAMINS $15 COVER

19+

SHOW 10:30PM T HE CA P I TOL

LEEROY STAGGER JOHN ANTONIUK $15 COVER

19+

SHOW 8:00PM VI LLAG E G U I TA R & A MP

F R I , J U N E 2 0 – S AT, J U N E 2 8

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P R E S E N T E D BY

F R I D AY, J U N E 2 0

OLD MA N MA R K LEY

The increasingly popular, late-night component of the Festival, the Groove Series presented by Spareparts features a diverse lineup of artists from the worlds of indie rock, pop, funk, blues and soul. The acts may be varied, but the high-energy vibe of the room is universal, and you may soon find yourself dancing until 2 AM.

$ 1 0 COV E R | 1 9 +

AMIGOS CANTINA JUNE

HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE

$ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

JA C K S E M P L E & THE HORN DOGS

$ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

JUNE

R E U B E N A N D T H E DA R K

JUNE

SHOW 9:30PM

SHOW 10:30PM $ 1 0 COV E R | 1 9 +

MAC DEMARCO W/ M E AT B O D I E S & C A LV I N L OV E

DELHI 2 DUBLIN W/ T I M VA U G H N B A N D

NOMADIC MASSIVE W/ A A R O N A D A I R & S K S O U L

FIVE ALARM FUNK

SHOW 8PM

SHOW 10:30PM $ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 + SHOW 10:30PM $ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

JUNE

O LD M AN M ARKLEY

$ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 + SHOW 10:30PM

YO U N G R I VA L

SHOW 10:30PM $ 1 0 COV E R | 1 9 +

V I L L A G E G U I TA R & A M P JUNE

JUNE

L E I F VO L L E B E K K

L E E R OY S TA G G E R W/ J O H N A N T O N I U K

HYPNOTIC B RASS ENSEM B LE SHOW 8PM $ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 + SHOW 8PM $ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

THE CAPITOL JUNE

H Y PN OT IC B RASS E N SE M B L E W/ PHO ENI X L AURÉN & THE STRENGTH

SHOW 10:30PM

$ 1 0 COV E R | 1 9 + JUNE

S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 1

PHO ENIX LAU RÉN & THE STRENGTH

$ 1 0 COV E R | 1 9 +

OLD MAN MARKLEY

R OYA L C A N O E W/ YO U N G B E N J A M I N S

@ VA N G E L I S

$ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

VA N G E L I S JUNE

S H O W 10: 30P M

An amalgam of LA’s finest punk bands and seasoned bluegrass musicians, Old Man Markley is creating music that defies boundaries. Founded in 2007 in the sunny San Fernando Valley, OMM cut its teeth playing countless jams of bluegrass standards and covers of distinctly un-bluegrass songs done bluegrass style. OMM has had the honour of sharing bills with such legendary acts as NOFX, Flogging Molly, Against Me!, Bad Religion, Wanda Jackson, the Devil Makes Three, Youth Brigade, and The Reverend Horton Heat. Look for OMM to be having fun at every show and for the crowd to be having even more!

SHOW 10:30PM

W/ P H O E N I X L A U R É N A N D T H E S T R E N G T H

JUNE

THE G R O OV E SERIES

SPONSOR

S ERIES

MEDIA

S ERIES

THE G R O OV E SERIES

S H O W 10: 30P M

@ AMIGOS

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble is a family of eight blood brothers, sons of jazz trumpeter and composer Phil Cohran (co-founder of AACM, mentor to Earth Wind & Fire). They were raised on the south-side of Chicago under the rigorous training methods of their musically talented parents. By 1999, a few of the older members returned from music scholarships at college to find their younger brothers playing jazz music, with a hiphop influence, on the streets of Chicago to rave success. They subsequently formed the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and began to collectively write original tunes in order to create a record with their very own sound "The Flipside". PHO ENIX LAU RÉN & THE STRENGTH: Phoenix Laurén, a world class R&B star on the rise with a sultry and powerful voice, backed by Saskatoon's own musical heavyweights: Tim Vaughn, Andrew Dickson, Josh Palmer, and Kyle Krysa who make up The Strength.

SHOW 10:30PM $ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

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SPONSOR

JUNE 21 & JUNE 22

M O N D AY, J U N E 2 3

YOUNG RIVAL $ 1 0 COV E R | 1 9 +

S H O W 1 0: 30P M

REU B EN AND THE DARK

YO U N G R IVA L

LEIF VO LLEB EKK

S H O W 10: 30P M

@ AMIGOS

Reuben and the Dark is the newest project from Calgary's Reuben Bullock. Fresh off the release of his second solo album, Bullock has formed a band of some of Alberta's finest musicians. This quartet has been quickly building a reputation as a killer live band, their soaring four-part vocal harmonies achieving epic heights, always leaving crowds hungry for more. And at the core of all this sits Bullock's songs, which manage to achieve a balance between seemingly disparate elements: the introspective with the anthemic, and the feat of sounding simultaneously ancient and uniquely contemporary.

@ VA N G E L I S

J U N E 2 3 & J U N E 24

LEIF VOLLEBEKK

S U N D AY, J U N E 2 2

JACK SEMPLE & THE HORN DOGS S H O W 9 : 30 P M

REUBEN AND THE DARK $ 1 0 COV E R | 1 9 +

The members of Young Rival like to joke that they’re perpetually unfashionable but the band is fine with the periphery, of course. It’s not into chasing fashion or blog buzz. It’s got plenty of friends in the business, too, having done a couple of tours now with pals the Sadies and Born Ruffians, among many others. But it’s still a tough position to be in as a Canadian indie band if you never sound neither particularly “indie” nor “Canadian” in whatever the going senses of “indie” and “Canadian” might be. However, live is where it’s at for Young Rival. It rebounded from the loss of its second guitarist, Young Rival has become one of the most fearsome three-pieces on the North American touring trail.

$ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

S ERIES

MEDIA

SERIES

THE G R O OV E SERIES

$ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

@ AMIGOS

1/4 wide COLOR AD

Jack Semple has been a mainstay of the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. This year he's paying tribute to the soul and funk music of the 60's and 70's with a horn section affectionately called "The Horn Dogs". Playing the music of Aretha Franklin, the Commodors and many other classic soul musicians as well as some funky originals his show is a wall of funk with a groove to make you move. Come daaaaaaance to the music!

S H O W 8 PM

@ VI LLAG E G UITA R

Leif Vollebekk spent two years searching for perfect takes. This search took him from his home in Montreal to a studio in Manhattan, from a farmhouse in Woodstock, NY to a mansion outside Paris, and the result is a dusty, polished, new, old record called North Americana. After his 2010 debut, Vollebekk knew the kind of album he wanted to make next: a record like the ones he loves by Gillian Welch or Ryan Adams, that feel old and familiar even when they’re new. But also a record that speaks to the listener through its lyrics, with songs “that can hold up in a storm,” that are packed full of perfect little mistakes.

JAC K S E M P L E & T H E H O R N D O GS

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T H U R S D AY, J U N E 2 6

W E D N E S D AY, J U N E 2 5

M AC DEMARCO WITH

CALVIN LOVE & ME ATBODIES

$ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

S H O W 9 : 30 P M

THE G R O OV E SERIES

SPONSOR

S ERIES

MEDIA

S ERIES

THE G R O OV E SERIES

ROYAL CANOE M AC D E M A R CO

W/ Y O U N G B E N J A M I N S ROYAL CANO E $ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

@ AMIGOS

YO U NG B ENJAM INS

“As I’m getting older, chip up on my shoulder…” is the opening line from Mac DeMarco’s second full-length LP ‘Salad Days,’ the follow up to 2012’s lauded ‘Mac DeMarco 2.’ Amongst that familiar croon and lilting guitar, that initial line from the title track sets the tone for an LP of a maturing singer/songwriter/producer. Someone strangely self-aware of the positives and negatives of their current situation at the ripe old age of 23. CALVIN LOVE: Since the press widely dubbed him an “artist to watch” in 2012 with his debut New Radar LP, thanks largely to his casual knack for pop hooks and wild child experimentalism, Calvin Love returns with the “Cool” single with some new tricks in his bag. Expanding his operation with a full band, there’s a new freedom that’s becoming on him with charismatic certitude to his delivery. He’s a dreary rebel of David Lynch or Jim Jarmusch’s making, wrapping you around his ﬁnger like a space-lounge James Brown.

@ T H E CA P I TO L

A six-piece ensemble from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Royal Canoe gives you everything, but on their own maniacally hybrid terms. It's one thing to reference a particular style, or even a range of styles. It's another thing entirely to grab huge handfuls of sounds from pretty much anywhere, throw them all together and come up with something both cohesive and totally distinctive. This is what Royal Canoe does best. YO U NG B ENJAM INS: Young Benjamins hail from the sunny streets of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The band is comprised of Neusha Mofazzali, Veronique Poulin and Brynn Krysa. Young Benjamins combine contemporary folk and rock with a subtle dose of pop, creating a sound that is infectious and refreshing. The group has had the opportunity to perform at festivals such as Hillside Festival, Sled Island, Regina Folk Festival, Ness Creek, SaskTel Jazz Fest, POP Montreal and Folk Alliance.

M E AT BO D IES

CA LV IN LOV E

S H O W 10: 30P M

NO M AD IC M ASSIVE

NOMADIC MASSIVE

T H U R S D AY, J U N E 2 6

WITH

F R I D AY, J U N E 2 7

M EATBODIES: Born and raised in Los Angeles, Meatbodies are a groovy, psychedelic rock group. Led by front man, Chad Ubovich, they have been described with “the heaviness of a Black Sabbath song, and the unexpected polished vocals of Thee Oh Sees.”

$ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

DELHI 2 DUBLIN W/ T I M VA U G H N B A N D $ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

S H O W 1 0: 30P M

@ AMIGOS

Delhi 2 Dublin’s songs and the band itself reflect the cultural diversity present in many major cities around the world. They challenge the definition of urban music and drag it to the intersection of bhangra, celtic, dub reggae and electronica. TIM VAUGHN BA N D: Maple Blues Award Nominee, Tim Vaughn is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. His soulful voice and immaculate guitar, bass and keyboard work have been resonating through clubs across Canada for the greater part of a decade; energizing and inspiring fans.

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A ARON ADAIR & SK SOUL

AARO N ADAIR & SK SO U L D E L H I 2 D U B L IN

S H O W 10: 30P M

@ AMIGOS

Montreal’s own Nomadic Massive has firmly established itself as a group of premier performers and skilled musicians in a genre that has evolved from its early days of two turntables and a microphone. These musical nomads represent an openminded hip-hop which finds its inspiration in the traditions of the past; combining live instrumentation, samples, and a wide array of vocal styles. The group has also left its mark internationally; initiating socio-cultural exchanges with likeminded artists from Sao Paolo, Brazil and in Havana, Cuba. In both countries, these initiatives involved educational and musical workshops, concerts and studio collaborations. AARO N ADAIR & SK SO U L: Aaron Adair & the SK Soul Band bring elements of old-school R&B, soul, and funk while performing tracks from the warm and groovy Aanalog album. This 7-piece band features vintage instruments, infectious melodies, deep bass and drum combinations, and a feel-good horn section.

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J U N E 2 0 — J U N E 2 9 24 TH STREET WAILERS

FIVE AL ARM FUNK $ 1 0 COV E R | 1 9 +

S H O W 1 0: 30P M

Fr i e n d s h i p P a r k 19th St E & 4 t h Av e S

VENUE

MEDIA

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THE G R O OV E SERIES

F IV E A L A R M F U N K

CLUB JA ZZ

J O H N A N TO N IU K

Discover 10 days of free entertainment for the whole family at PotashCorp Club Jazz! With 40+ fantastic, free performances by talented musicians across Saskatchewan, Canada, and the world, you’ll find plenty of music to keep you busy for 10 full days. The stage is back in Friendship Park, along the west side of the river between the Broadway and Victoria bridges. This location offers an improved stage, bigger acts, more vendors, and even a box office to buy you tickets for the rest of the festival. Soak up the festival atmosphere by shopping in the marketplace, grabbing a bite to eat from one of our food vendors, or enjoying a refreshing drink in the park. We even have free valet parking for your bicycle! So, grab a blanket or lawn chair and bring your friends and family down to PotashCorp Club Jazz to enjoy a week of great music! Visit page 34 for schedule.

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Five Alarm Funk are taking their fourth studio album, Rock the Sky, on the road. Nominated for ‘Instrumental Album of the Year’ at the 2013 Juno Awards and ‘Instrumental Recording of the Year’ at the 2013 WCMAs, fans will be able to enjoy the band live on their cross-Canada summer tour, kicking off on June 21 in Kelowna, BC. On stage the group is an unstoppable orgy of energy. Ten musicians perform intricate and airtight arrangements with delirious dance moves and full-on head banging. Choreographed arm movements coincide with melodic climaxes, while the four percussionists create a true spectacle, not to be missed.

POTASHCORP

AND INO SU NS

F O R C YC L I S T S S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 8

D ELHI 2 D U B LIN

LEEROY STAGGER

FIVE ALARM FU NK

The Jazz Festival has partnered with Saskatoon Cycles to offer you free valet parking for your bicycle! Forget about traffic congestion and parking problems — just pedal down to PotashCorp Club Jazz in Friendship Park and leave your bike in our secure, supervised area.

W/ J O H N A N T O N I U K $ 1 5 COV E R | 1 9 +

SHOW 8PM

@ VILLAGE GUITAR

Truth Be Sold, Leeroy Stagger’s eighth studio album, takes listeners on a journey to the edge of Stagger’s heavy-roots, rock ‘n’ roll mind. The 11-song album is a mix of brand new and previously unreleased songs hand-picked by Berlin and Stagger. The beautifully scathing “Cities On Fire” was written eight years ago and was updated in the studio to document the Occupy Wall Street movement that was gaining momentum while the record was being made. In a departure from Staggers rootsy past, Stagger lets his punk rock past re-emerge with a tip of the hat to The Stooges and Queens of The Stones Age.

We hope that the free service will encourage the use of bicycles and other forms of sustainable transportation — we’ll take your skateboards, rollerblades and strollers as well — while helping to reduce traffic congestion during the Jazz Festival. HOW IT WO RKS: Bike valets work just like a coat check. You just ride up to the valet, where an attendant will give you a numbered tag and park your bike in our secure area. When you’re ready to leave, you just show us your tag and we’ll get your bike for you. It’s that simple. The valet opens each day just before the music starts in PotashCorp Club Jazz and bikes must be picked up the same day before 11pm.

B I K E VA L E T SCHEDULE

JOHN ANTONIU K : John Antoniuk, aka “Smokekiller”, is a singer/songwriter from Saskatoon, SK. John's music draws a diverse range of comparisons from Teenage Fanclub and Weezer, to Ryan Adams and Neil Young. In 2003, John released the Side A ep which quickly garnered him attention as a songwriter and saw him sharing the stage with artists like Ron Sexsmith, and Hayden.

L E E R OY STAG G E R

FRIDAY, JU NE 20 | 6pm - 11pm SATU RDAY, JU NE 21 | 4pm - 11pm SU NDAY, JU NE 22 & 29 | 2pm - 11pm M O NDAY, JU NE 23 TO FRIDAY, JU NE 27 | 3pm - 11pm

JACK SEM PLE & THE HO RN D O GS 32 /

FREE BICYCLE VALET

SATU RDAY, JU NE 28 | Noon - 11pm / 33

MEDIA

VENUE

F R I E N D S H I P PA R K 19TH ST E & 4 T H AV E S

R E S TA U R A N T S E R I E S

PRESENTED BY

HIGHLIGHTS

FIVE AL ARM F U N K : Five Alarm Funk are taking their fourth studio album, Rock the Sky, on the road. Nominated for ‘Instrumental Album of the Year’ at the 2013 Juno Awards and ‘Instrumental Recording of the Year’ at WCMA.

NO MADIC MASSI V E : Montreal’s own Nomadic Massive represent an open-minded Hip-Hop; combining live instrumentation, samples, and a wide array of vocal styles in French, Spanish, Arabic, English, and Haitian Creole.

P O TA S H C O R P C LU B JA ZZ

F R I D AY, J U N E 2 0 7:00PM Pile of Bones Brass Band 9:00PM Dr. Don & The Black Mambas S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 1 5:00PM Stone Frigate Big Band 7:00PM Zydegogo 9:00PM Jack Semple & The Horn Dogs S U N D AY, J U N E 2 2 3:00PM Klassen ⁄ Salkeld Octet 5:00PM Grain Report 7:00PM BC Read Blues Band 9:00PM Oral Fuentes Reggae Band

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T H U R S D AY, J U N E 2 6 10:30PM 24th Street Wailers

F R I D AY, J U N E 2 7 12:00PM Apollo Cruz 3:00PM Ellen Kolenick & Jessica Robinson 5:00PM 3M2C 7:00PM Indigo Joseph 9:00PM Delhi 2 Dublin

M O N D AY, J U N E 2 3 5:30PM Donna Hay Quartet T U E S D AY, J U N E 24 5:30PM Hot Club Saskatoon W E D N E S D AY, J U N E 2 5 5:30PM The Lost Keys T H U R S D AY, J U N E 2 6 5:30PM Neil Currie Quartet

T U E S D AY, J U N E 24 11:45AM Marc Holt Quintet 5:00PM Mama B & Freight Train W E D N E S D AY, J U N E 2 5 11:45AM Condition One 5:00PM Percussion Syndicate

F R I D AY, J U N E 2 7 11:45AM Earnest Ernie’s Pan Fried Blues

S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 8 10:30PM Aaron Adair & SK Soul S U N D AY, J U N E 2 9 10:30PM Absofunkinlutely

M O N D AY, J U N E 2 3 11:45AM Hot Club Saskatoon 5:00PM Solar Rio

T H U R S D AY, J U N E 2 6 11:45AM Misterfire 5:00PM Jim Balfour & the Outer Rings

F R I D AY, J U N E 2 7 10:30PM Indigo Joseph

2 N D AV E G R I L L F R E E S TA G E

JOEL M IL L ER SW I M: Winner of the 2013 Juno Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Recording, Montreal saxophonist Joel Miller marries his awe-inspiring technique and boundless sense of musical adventure by pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz with cinematic passages.

S U N D AY, J U N E 2 2 10:30PM The Pistolwhips M O N D AY, J U N E 2 3 10:30PM Charly Hustle

W E D N E S D AY, J U N E 2 5 12:00PM Earnest Ernie’s Pan Fried Blues 3:00PM Joel Grundahl Trio 5:00PM Brett Balon Sextet: Brecker Brothers Tribute 7:00PM The Blue Mules 9:00PM 24th Street Wailers T H U R S D AY, J U N E 2 6 12:00PM Jim Balfour & the Outer Rings 3:00PM Dave Nelson Quintet feat. Gillian Snider 5:00PM Joel Miller SWIM 7:00PM Parab Poet 9:00PM Nomadic Massive

S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 1 10:30PM Pile of Bones Brass Band

F R I D AY, J U N E 2 0 10:30PM Aaron Adair & Megan Bzowy JA M ES H OT E L FREE SERIES

JACK SEMPL E & TH E H OR N DOGS: A mainstay of the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Jack Semple is paying tribute to the music of the 60's and 70's with a horn section affectionately called "The Horn Dogs".

T U E S D AY, J U N E 24 12:00PM BJ Harris Quintet 3:00PM U of S Summer Jazz Ensemble 5:00PM Don Griffith & Chunk of Funk 7:00PM The Pistolwhips 9:00PM Aaron Adair & SK Soul

F R I D AY, J U N E 2 0 10:30PM Oral Fuentes Reggae Band EXPERIENCE D OW NTOWN F R E E S TA G E

DEL HI 2 DUBLI N : Delhi 2 Dublin reflects the cultural diversity present in many major cities around the world. They challenge the definition of urban music and drag it to the intersection of Bhangra, Celtic, Dub Reggae and Electronica.

M O N D AY, J U N E 2 3 12:00PM this is The Shoes 5:00PM The Bass Invaders 7:00PM Phoenix Laurén & the Strength 9:00PM Tim Vaughn Band

S PA D I N A FREEHOUSE F R E E S TA G E

ANDINO SUNS : From the traditional sounds of the Andes Mountains to the rock and folk of the Canadian Prairies, their music is an unconventional fusion of worldly instruments and rhythms that is at once powerful and refreshing.

P O TA S H C O R P C LU B JA ZZ

24TH STREET WA I LE R S: Experienced, road-tested and tougher than a two by four. The 24th Street Wailers major influence comes from the freewheeling period in the ‘40s and ‘50s when the blues gave birth to rock and roll.

MORE FREE SHOWS

S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 1 10:30PM BC Read Duo T H U R S D AY, J U N E 2 6 10:30PM Crestwood F R I D AY, J U N E 2 7 10:30PM Don Griffith Trio S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 8 10:30PM Hot Club Saskatoon

S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 8 1:00PM Shelley Ewing Quintet feat. Malcolm Travis 3:00PM Toon Town Big Band 5:00PM The VeXations 7:00PM Misterfire 9:00PM We Were Lovers S U N D AY, J U N E 2 9 3:00PM King Street Station Jazz Band 5:00PM Andino Suns 7:00PM Absofunkinlutely 9:00PM Five Alarm Funk

VENUE LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 9, OR AT SASKJAZZ.COM/INFO/VENUES.

The following artists have received touring support though Canada Council touring musician program: Joel Miller SWIM, Brandi Disterheft Quartet, Lorraine Klaasen, Laila Biali Quartet, Jane Bunnett & Maqueque

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F R I D AY, J U N E 2 0

BASSMENT

JANE BUNNETT & MAQUEQUE

The year-round home of jazz in Saskatoon, The Bassment is where you'll find all sorts of live jazz during the Festival, featuring both Canadian and international artists in a welcoming, intimate setting. The Bassment is licensed, open to all ages, and despite its name, is wheelchair accessible. Be sure to check out The Jam, a nightcap of live improv where local musicians climb on stage with touring artists, and see what kind of magic ensues.

$ 2 0 T I C K E TS

JUNE

JA N E B U N N E T T & M A Q U EQ U E

7PM & 9:30PM $ 2 0 T I C K E TS

T W O S H O WS

L A I L A B I A L I Q UA R T E T T W O S H O WS

7PM & 9:30PM $ 1 7 T I C K E TS

CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIO T W O S H O WS

7PM & 9:30PM

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NORMA WINSTONE TRIO

L AIL A BIALI QUARTET

SHOW 8PM $ 1 7 T I C K E TS

RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPA: GAMAK T W O S H O WS

7PM & 9:30PM $ 25 T I C K E TS

LORRAINE KLAASEN

SHOW 8PM $ 2 0 T I C K E TS

R OYA L W O O D T W O S H O WS

T W O S H O WS

$ 1 7 T I C K E TS

7PM & 9:30PM $ 2 0 T I C K E TS

B R A N D I D I S T E R H E F T Q UA R T E T

LAILA B IALI QUARTET

7PM & 9:30PM $ 1 7 T I C K E TS

T D JA Z Z I N T E N S I V E

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Jane Bunnett has introduced a lot of Great Cuban musicians to North American audiences, including Dafnis Prieto, Yosvanny Terry, Pedrito Martínez, and David Virelles. Now she has assembled an exciting new sextet featuring the finest young women musicians in Cuba. Maqueque consists of Jane and virtuoso drummer Yissy García, dynamic percussionist Dayme, Yusa on guitar and fretless bass, pianist Danae, and Magdelys on batás and congas. Their blend of hardcore Cuban music with folkloric rhythms and jazz has a broad appeal and crowd pleasing tracks.

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T H E JA M F. O U T E R B R I D G E E N S E M B L E

JANE B U NNETT & M AQU EQU E

T W O S H O W S 7 P M & 9 : 30PM

Award-winning Canadian Jazz pianist and vocalist, Laila Biali, has been garnering not only national attention but world-wide recognition for her music which she has performed at prestigious venues spanning five continents, including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Tokyo's Cotton Club, Peru's El Festival Internacional de Lima, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. She has toured with Grammy awardwinners Chris Botti, Paula Cole and Suzanne Vega, and recorded with and supported international icon, Sting. Laila takes the best of pop, rock, classical, world and soul, informs it with her Jazz expertise, and weaves it all into her musical arrangements. Her latest studio recording, Tracing Light, received a JUNO nomination for "2011 Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year" and her most recent release, Live in Concert, received an enthusiastic 4-star review in DownBeat Magazine and was named one of the “Best Albums of 2013.”

SHOW 11:15PM $ 5 COV E R

T I C K E TS Advance tickets available online and at the Festival Box Office. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. A service charge will be applied to all ticketed shows at The Bassment, regardless of where they are purchased or the payment method. COV E R No advance tickets will be sold. Cash, Debit, Visa and Mastercard will be accepted for payment at the door. No service charge. 36 /

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CH RISTIAN M CB RID E TRI O $ 2 5 T I C K E TS

LO R R AI N E K L A AS E N

T W O S H O W S 7 P M & 9 : 30 P M

$ 2 0 T I C K E TS

It’s not simply his abundant virtuosity that has made Christian McBride the most in-demand bassist of his generation. McBride consistently combines his deft musicianship with an innate ability to communicate his enthusiasm to an audience. Any time that McBride steps into the studio or onto a stage he plays what could be called “people music,” but it’s a particularly apt title for the second release by his hard-swinging acoustic quintet - Inside Straight.

NORMA WINSTONE TRIO $17 TICKETS

ROYAL WOOD

Norma Winstone was born in London and first attracted attention in the late sixties when she shared the bill at Ronnie Scott’s club with Roland Kirk. Although she began her career singing jazz standards, she became involved in the avant garde movement, exploring the use of the voice in an experimental way and evolving her own wordless approach to improvisation. Her current group is a trio featuring Italian pianist Glauco Venier and German saxophonist/bass clarinetist Klaus Gesing.

$20 TICKETS

T W O S H O W S 7 P M & 9: 30 P M

Few musicians share the ability of saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa to embody the expansive possibilities of his music with his culture. What has materialized is a sound that hybridizes progressive jazz and South Indian classical music in a fluid and forward-looking form that reflects Mahanthappa’s own experience growing up a second-generation Indian-American.

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A large part of Royal’s success has been built the old fashioned way - through word of mouth and constant touring. The past few years have seen him venture out on the road with artists like David Gray and headline tours including the Root of it All Tour, which was a renaissance to his early days of performing solo on stage with just his piano and guitar. Thus, Royal Wood has laid the foundation of his career by writing honest music to much critical acclaim. With the release of We Were Born To Glory he continues to win each fan through the intimate connection only a truly great songwriter can make with his audience.

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$25 TICKETS

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LO RRAINE KLAASEN

S H O W 8PM

RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPA: GAMAK

SHOW 8PM

Lorraine Klaasen, the daughter of legendary South African Jazz singer Thandie Klaasen, is one of the few South African artists who have preserved the classic sound of ‘Township Music', which continues to be the most distinctive sound to come out of South Africa. Born and raised in Soweto, Lorraine has electrified audiences worldwide with her dynamic stage presence and showmanship. Her latest CD 'A Tribute To Miriam Makeba' which won Lorraine the 2013 Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year, is a tribute to the legendary songstress, who remains the most important female vocalist to emerge out of South Africa.

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P R ES E N T E D BY

THE BASSMENT

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N O R M A W IN STO N E

ROYAL WO O D F R I D AY, J U N E 2 7

RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPA

B RAND I D ISTERHEFT QUARTET

BRANDI DISTERHEFT QUARTET $17 TICKETS

T W O S H O W S 7 P M & 9 : 30PM

Bassist and composer Brandi Disterheft is fast becoming one of jazz's brightest lights. Brandi's premiere album, Debut, won her the 2008 JUNO award, and her CV already catalogues successful concerts as far away as Japan and Haiti, and at jazz festivals from Vienna to Chicago, and a performance at Carnegie Hall. It's not only her fiery bass playing and charismatic performances that make people take notice. It's also her innovative writing style, informed by various influences, from Mingus to Björk. As Oscar Peterson said, "She is what we call serious."

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N E L S C L IN E & J U L IA N L AG E

S H O W 1PM

T H E JA M Organized by the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival to promote, develop, and encourage the talents of Saskatchewan’s young jazz musicians, the TD Jazz Intensive has become the highlight of the year for many aspiring musicians. Students from across the province converge on Saskatoon to attend clinics, workshops, jam sessions and master classes by internationally recognized clinicians and educators. Catch the stars of tomorrow in their final performance.

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MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS.

Guitar master-explorer NELS CLINE should need no introduction having held the guitar seat in Wilco for nearly 9 years and counting. His recording and performing career - spanning jazz, rock, punk, and experimental - is well into its fourth decade, with over 130 recordings, including at least 30 for which he is leader. JULIAN LAGE has toured and recorded with Gary Burton, Jim Hall, Fred Hersch, Bela Fleck, Mark O’Connor, and many more. Originally from the Bay Area, Julian has released two critically acclaimed albums as a leader including Sounding Point and Gladwell. Sounding Point was nominated for a Grammy Award and DownBeat Magazine recently named Julian a “Rising Star Guitar” winner. The guitar duo of Nels Cline and Julian Lage features compositions by both players, along with a healthy amount of spontaneous improvisation.

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S H O W 11:15PM

The Outer Bridge Ensemble emerges from the American jazz tradition while incorporating the vitality and complexity of contemporary and world music influences. The result is a high energy ensemble with an infectious original sound based in jazz, afro-beat, afro-cuban rhythm, and funk which has been a hit at festivals across Canada and the US.

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VISITOR INFO

WO R KS H O PS

Whether it’s your first time in the Paris of the Prairies or you’re a veteran visitor, you’ll find that Saskatoon is a beautiful setting for a summer music festival, and a uniquely exciting travel destination year-round. On this page you’ll find a handful of links to help you plan your stay.

SAS K M U S IC A N D T H E SAS KT E L SAS K ATC H EWA N JA ZZ F EST IVA L P R ES E N T:

T O U R I S M SA S K AT O O N Tourism Saskatoon is a fantastic resource for detailed information about the city, including tips on accommodations, transportation, attractions, events, dining, climate and more. Visit them online at tourismsaskatoon.com, or phone 1.800.567.2444. Once in Saskatoon, you can drop by their downtown office located at 101-202 4th Avenue North.

F E S T I VA L H O T E L R AT E S The Delta Bessborough Hotel extends a 20% discount off the regular room rate to Jazz Festival ticket holders during the festival. Not only is this historic building conveniently placed along the South Saskatchewan River in downtown Saskatoon, the TD Mainstage lies in the hotel’s backyard, the Bessborough Gardens. Meanwhile, PotashCorp Club Jazz, where you will find 10 days of free music and other family friendly entertainment, is just a short 3 minute walk to the south in Friendship Park. Rooms can be booked online at bessfest.ca or by phone at 1.888.890.3222. Quote rate code SJ2. In order to qualify for the special rate, you will be required to show proof of festival ticket purchase at time of check in. Classified as a chic, oasis in downtown Saskatoon, The James Hotel is a premiere boutique accommodation. With stunning views of the river from luxury suites their experience is nothing short of spectacular. During the festival, The James offers fantastic weekend rates to celebrate the official kick off to summer. Offer applies to the following dates June 20 to 22 and 27 to 29, and includes: • Rates as low as $219.00 per night (some restrictions apply) • Your choice of One Bedroom River View Suite, Premium One Bedroom River View Suite or Two Bedroom Signature Suite (all suites offer balcony views for enjoying the sights and sounds of the festival) • Official Jazz Fest T-shirt • Complimentary CD of featured artists • Complimentary parking • Hot, full breakfast for two in the Odessa Room • Plush custom robes to enjoy during your stay

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HOW TO WRITE KILLER MARKETING PL ANS SAT U R DAY, J U N E 2 1 , 1 P M The Bassment | 202 4th Avenue North Writing slick marketing plans and cohesive grant applications is essential when it comes to securing funding for an artist’s endeavors. Join us to discuss the essential components to a great marketing plan, as well as, share tips and strategies for assembling successful applications. Funding agencies that support opportunities for recording and performing artists will also be discussed, including information on FACTOR and Creative Saskatchewan’s new investment program.

M U S I C M A N AG E M E N T D I S C U S S I O N A N D R EC E P T I O N WITH M USIC MANAG ERS FO RU M O F CANADA SAT U R DAY, J U N E 28 , 2 P M The Den at The Two-Twenty | 220 20th St West, Saskatoon S U N DAY, J U N E 29, 2 P M The Exchange | 2431 8th Ave, Regina What are the roles of a music manager? When should an artist hire a manager? How does an artist manage themselves? These topics will be discussed during this moderated workshop featuring veteran/emerging managers and selfmanaged artists. They will share insight into the role of the manager, and will then be available for discussion during a post-workshop reception. These workshops are FREE for all SaskMusic, Music Manager Forum and Saskatoon Jazz Society members or $20/each for non-members. You must pre-register as space is limited. Contact 1-800-347-0676 or email info@saskmusic.org. Workshops funded by the Creative Saskatchewan Business Capacity Research Grant.

JAZZ I NTENS I VE E D U C AT I N G T H E S TA R S OF TOMORROW COORDINATOR: Mark DeJong (Saxophone) CLINICIANS: Steve Hudson (Piano), David Freeman (Drums/Percussion), Jerome Jennings (Drums/Percussion), James Zollar (Trumpet), Soren Nissen (Bass), Carsten Rubeling (Trombone), Aaron Young (Guitar) Organized by the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival to promote, develop, and encourage the talents of Saskatchewan’s young jazz musicians, the TD Jazz Intensive has become the highlight of the year for many aspiring musicians. Students from across the province converge on Saskatoon to attend clinics, workshops, jam sessions and master classes by internationally recognized clinicians and educators. Catch the stars of tomorrow in their final performance on Saturday, June 28th at 1pm at The Bassment.

O U T R E AC H P R O G R A M For over a decade, the Outreach Program has been our way of taking the Festival to those who can’t come to us. This year’s Outreach Program expands to seven Saskatoon special care homes – Parkridge Community Centre, Stensrud Lodge, Porteous Lodge, Sherbrooke Community Centre, Central Haven, LutherCare Home, and Oliver Lodge. The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival would like to thank facility staff and residents for their continued support of the Outreach Program. The Festival would like to recognize the City of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Lotteries for their support and commitment to this vital program.

This program is made possible through the generous support of TD. The Festival would like to thank the University of Saskatchewan Music Department for their commitment to this program, jazz education and aspiring musicians everywhere.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

F R I D AY, J U N E 2 0 — S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 8

MAURICE DROUIN

S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 1

JANE B U NNETT & M AQU EQU E

& SPECIAL GUEST VOCALISTS ON THE

PRAIRIE LILY RIVERBOAT 6:30PM & 8:30PM

E XC E P T J U N E 2 7, 8 : 3 0 P M O N LY

SO LSTICE B RU NCH

JANE BUNNET T & MAQUEQUE $ 2 5 T I C K E TS

S H O W 8 PM

@ CHAPEL GALLERY

D O C KS AT M E N D E L A R T G A L L E R Y

Presented by Realty Executive, the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is proud to partner with Shearwater River Cruises for an exclusive opportunity for Festival attendees. Maurice Drouin with a featured guest vocalist will delight you with jazz classics and Maurice’s special style showmanship while on a one-and-a-half hour river cruise. Light hot appetizers will be available as you travel the South Saskatchewan River under four of Saskatoon's eight bridges, through the downtown core with its elegant landscaped parks, landmarks, cultural highlights, and natural areas along Saskatoon’s beautiful river valley. Attendance is limited to 50 passengers per cruise to ensure everyone’s best experience. For information and to purchase tickets online for Maurice Drouin’s show on the riverboat, The Prairie Lily, please visit theprairielily.com or phone The Prairie Lily booking office at 306.955.LILY or 888.747.7572.

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SOL STICE BRUNCH

Tickets and operation for The Prairie Lily is the sole responsibility of Shearwater River Cruises Ltd. The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival does not assume any responsibility other than that of entertainment provided.

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The annual Solstice Brunch is back with standards and hits from 80 years of jazz. Original arrangements and an energetic stage presence have made Solstice an annual feature on the Jazz Festival schedule. Solstice singers are Rod Bell, Bob Cowan, Grant Currie, Lynne Mondue, Lori Newman, Pam Pender and Michelle Meyer.

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S P EC I A L R EC O G N IT I O N AWA R D :

K E L LY J E F F E RS O N

AWA R D S

The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is proud to present Kelly Jefferson with this year’s Special Recognition Award on Saturday, June 28 at 7:30PM at the Broadway Theatre.

The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is proud to present Spencer Early with this year’s Jim Hill Festival Builder Award on Friday, June 20 at 8:30PM at the TD Mainstage, Bessborough Gardens.

Kelly Jefferson was born and raised in Regina. Music has always been a very important part of his life. At age 10, Kelly started playing the saxophone, and joined the Regina Lions Band organization, where he was introduced to the joys and discipline involved with making music. He was a proud member of the Lions Band until graduating from Campbell Collegiate in 1988.

For Spencer Early, the festival has been his cultural reward at the end of a busy spring season at Early's Farm and Garden Centre. It's a well-deserved break from long work days to even longer nights attending the festival - where it's not unusual to find Spencer enjoying the many eclectic artists and genres the festival has to offer.

With a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from McGill University in Montreal and a Masters degree in Jazz/ Commercial Music from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, Kelly took to the world stage performing with The National Arts Centre Orchestra, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Maria Schneider, Bill Holman, Ray Anderson, Kenny Werner, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, Al Jarreau, Michel LeGrand, Nicholas Payton, Brian Blade, as well as Ray Brown, Sonny Fortune, Randy Brecker, Renee Rosnes, Johnny Mathis, Russell Malone, Joey DeFrancesco, and Dee Dee Bridgewater, among others. Kelly has toured extensively in Canada, the United States, Japan, Thailand, Europe, South Korea and China, including a nine-month tour in 2000 as the tenor saxophonist with legendary trumpeter Maynard Ferguson and has performed on numerous Juno winning and nominated recordings. The Kelly Jefferson Quartet’s release Next Exit, was nominated for a 2011 Juno for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year and is also a five-time nominee for Saxophonist of the Year by the National Jazz Awards. Presently on faculty at The University of Toronto and York University where he teaches saxophone, small ensembles, jazz theory, ear training and improvisation, with previous teaching positions at Humber College in Toronto and McGill University in Montreal, Mr. Jefferson has also adjudicated at music festivals across Canada and has given numerous clinics and workshops throughout Canada, the United States and China.

“My mentor for this has been longtime friend Bob Eaton, current Festival Chair. Bob knew my musical interests and enticed me from the Free Stages to accompany him to the Bessborough Gardens, The Bassment, and Broadway area late night shows, what fun!”

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SPENCER E A R LY

In 1989, Spencer Early joined the Festival Board of Directors, holding the Festival Chair position for three of his 12 years on the board. During that time and beyond, he has seen the festival transition from a small and strong festival to an internationally recognized event enjoyed by some 85,000 people annually. With a strong belief that board members should be active participants during the festival, Spencer has been an ardent volunteer. His generous nature and good humour provided him the opportunity to meet other dedicated volunteers and enjoy more music than would normally be possible. Today his entire family takes part in the festival, volunteering in a number of capacities. The festival truly belongs to the community and has become bigger than the founders could have imagined. Thanks to them and especially Jim Hill for their vision. I humbly accept this award for my small part.”

Kelly Jefferson is honoured to be the recipient of the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival 2014 Special Recognition Award.

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