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CONTENTS Greetings

Box Office Info

Venues & Visitor Info TD Mainstage

Broadway Theatre Series Ticketed Schedule

The Groove Series

PotashCorp Club Jazz Free Stage More Free Shows The Bassment Workshops

TD Jazz Intensive Special Events Awards

WELCOME TO THE 2015 S A S K T E L S A S K AT C H E W A N J A Z Z F E S T I VA L RON STYLES SAS KT E L P R ES I D E N T & C EO

Another SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is set to begin and SaskTel is thrilled to be part of the show as we are every year. We support arts and culture across the province, but we’re especially proud to sponsor this major event spotlighting both local Saskatchewan talent and major acts from across Canada and around the world. The eleven days ahead will take us from June to July with hours and hours of incredible music. The staff have put together a tremendous lineup once again and when it is over we will go home with memories and songs to carry us through the rest of the summer. Whether you are a performer, one of the hard-working volunteers or simply a fan, I hope you will all savour the sounds and spirit of the festival and take a moment to join me in thanking the organizers and everyone who has given time to make the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival one of Canada’s premiere musical festivals.

Sponsors and Contributors

Staff, Board, and Coordinators

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B O B E AT O N C H A I R , S A S K AT C H E WA N J A Z Z F E S T I VA L , I N C Welcome to the 2015 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Saskatchewan’s unofficial kickoff to summer! You will find performances by the best international, national, and local musicians all carefully selected and programmed by Artistic Director, Kevin Tobin. In eleven days you will be able to enjoy not just jazz but also blues, pop, rock, and bluegrass. There will be solo performances as well as big bands. There will be more serious music and lighter fare but it’s all seriously fun. And the Festival is not just in the Bessborough Gardens. Why not check out the many other venues around Saskatoon all presenting eclectic and world-class artists. Thanks to our sponsors, prices for ticketed events are still the lowest in the country. Thanks to our volunteers the Festival runs so very smoothly. Thanks to our employees it is effectively planned and presented. And, thanks to the Board of Directors, we have a clear direction for the Festivals of the future. Have fun everyone!

Groove together. Jam together. Celebrate together. Come together.

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THE HONOURABLE SHELLY GLOVER MINISTER OF CANADIAN HERITAGE AND OFFICIAL LANGUAGES Our Government is proud to support events like the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival that invite Canadians to experience our country’s rich cultural heritage and enjoy the arts within their communities. On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada, I thank all the organizers, performers and volunteers who brought this year’s festival to life.

BRAD WALL

PREMIER

On behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, I am pleased to welcome you to the 29th annual SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. This international festival has grown to become the second largest of its kind in Western Canada, bringing together over 85,000 music fans to enjoy worldclass performances in an array of styles, from jazz and blues to groove and gospel. The growth and achievements of this festival would not be possible without community support. Thank you to the organizers, staff, sponsors, musicians, and over 400 enthusiastic volunteers whose dedication ensures this festival’s success. Welcome and enjoy the music.

DONALD J. ATCHISON MAYOR OF SASKATOON Welcome to the 2015 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival! Now in its 29th year, the Jazz Festival features an outstanding line-up of provincial, national and international artists showcasing the diversity of jazz music. Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this world-class festival of music to our community. Arts and culture are important to the quality of life in Saskatoon, and your contributions make our community a better place. On behalf of the City of Saskatoon, welcome and enjoy the festival.

LARS NISSEN

PRESIDENT, SASKATOON JAZZ SOCIETY As you embark on your 29th season of the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival it is inspiring to think what a grand, swinging ride the Festival has been for the City of Saskatoon! On behalf of the Saskatoon Jazz Society, we wish the Board of Directors, staff , 400+ volunteers and guests another year of outstanding success, filled with 11 blue sky days of jazz, blues, funk, pop, hip hop, and world music.

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Auditions for the 2015-2016 Performing Season Photos credit: Shelly Balbar

May 2, 11 & 23, 2015

august audition date tba To book an audition or to get more information

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BOX OFFICE INFO

I M P O R TA N T I N F O R M AT I O N • All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

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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

M AY H O U R S

• Each ticket has a unique barcode that can only be scanned once for admission before it becomes invalid. Tickets can be re-issued to the original purchaser if they have been lost, stolen, or damaged. The name of the ticket holder can be changed upon request. Proof of identification from the purchaser is required. • Early Bird pricing is in effect until 11:59PM (CST), Sunday, June 21 after which the ticket price increases to the regular price. • 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. • Children 2 and under, when accompanied by an adult (with proof of age), are admitted free to TD Mainstage, Bessborough Gardens events. No ticket required.

M O N D AY T O F R I D AY 10AM – 4PM

• Festival events run rain or shine. Events may be cancelled or relocated due to inclement weather.

JUNE HOURS

• Artists are subject to change without notice. Headliners go on stage last unless unforeseen circumstances arise.

M O N D AY T O S AT U R D AY NOON – 7PM

• Professional cameras/lenses and recording devices are not permitted.

F E S T I VA L H O U R S

• Outside food and beverage are not permitted at Festival venues, with the exception of PotashCorp Club Jazz Free Stage.

J U N E 2 5 T O J U LY 5 NOON – 7PM

• All venues are non-smoking. Unless indicated, pets are not permitted. • Bring your own seating for outdoor events.

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

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• Visit saskjazz.com for additional ticketing information.

THE HEAVYWEIGHTS BRASS BAND IN NORTH BATTLEFORD Tickets are available online at www.saskjazz.com and at the Battlefords Jazz Society | 306.446.3210

V E N U E I N F O & L O C AT I O N S

VENUE LOCATIONS M O R E D E TA I L S AT S A S K J A Z Z . C O M / I N F O / V E N U E S • TD Mainstage 601 Spadina Crescent E

• The Capitol 244 1st Avenue North

• 2nd Ave Grill 123 2nd Avenue South

• Delta Bessborough Lobby 432 20th Street W

• Broadway Theatre 715 Broadway Avenue

• PotashCorp Club Jazz Friendship Park

• Village Guitar & Amp Co. 432 20th Street W

• Mano's on 8th 200-1820 8th Street E

• The Bassment B3 202 4th Avenue N

• Sheraton Ballroom 612 Spadina Crescent E

• The James Hotel 620 Spadina Cres E

• Little Stone Stage 2nd Ave

• Amigos 632 10th Street E

• Spadina Freehouse 608 Spadina Crescent E

• Barney Kutz Pocket Park 21st Street between 1st and 2nd Ave

• Battleford Room, Delta Bessborough 601 Spadina Crescent E

VISITOR INFO 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.

TOURISM SASKATOON 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 V A L H O T E L R AT E S

DELTA BESSBOROUGH The Delta Bessborough Hotel extends a 15% 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 11 days of free music and other family friendly entertainment, is just a short 3 minute walk south in Friendship Park. Rooms can be booked online on the Hotel's website or by phone at 1.888.890.3222 or 306.244.5521. Quote rate code PSJ2. In order to qualify for the special rate, you will be required to show proof of festival ticket purchase at time of check in.

THE JAMES HOTEL 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. The following offer applies to all days of the Festival, June 25 to July 5. • One night in a classic accommodation beginning at $214.00 or one night in a suite accommodation beginning at $227.00 per night (subject to applicable taxes and fees) • Complimentary parking for one vehicle • Nightly turn-down service • Hot, full breakfast for two in the Odessa Room • Plush custom robes to enjoy during your stay For reservations call 306.244.6446/855.244.6446. Additional hotel information visit thejameshotel.ca.

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

TD MAINSTAGE

BESSBOROUGH GARDENS PRESENTED BY

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 3500 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.

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$ 59 EARLY BIRD $69 REGUL AR

$39 EARLY BIRD $49 REGUL AR

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$ 54 EARLY BIRD $64 REGUL AR

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TIX

$64 EARLY BIRD $74 REGUL AR

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JUNE

W/ VI E T CO NG & SLOWDOWN MO LASSES

$39 EARLY BIRD $49 REGUL AR

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THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS

SHOW 8PM $69 EARLY BIRD $79 REGUL AR

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JUNE

W/ H YPN OTI C BRASS ENSEMBLE

TIX

ERYKAH BADU

$ 54 EARLY BIRD $64 REGUL AR

SHOW 7PM

WYCLEF JEAN W/ F I VE A LAR M FU NK

SHOW 8PM

MICHAEL FRANTI W/ PA RA B P O ET & T H E H I P HO P HI P P I ES

SHOW 8PM

THE ROOTS W/ T H E FU NK HU NTER S & CHALI 2NA

SHOW 8PM

MATT ANDERSEN W/ H A RPO O NI ST AND THE AX E M URD E RE R & STEV E HI LL

SHOW 7PM

LIGHTS W/ D E A R R O U G E & CLOSE TALK ER

SHOW 7PM

COLIN JAMES W/ L E E F I ELDS & THE EX P R ESSI O N & I K E B E S HAK EDOWN

SHOW 7PM

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

T H U R S D AY, J U N E 2 5

ERYKAH BADU WITH

HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE $ 79 R EG U L A R

SHOW

TIX

$ 69 EARLY BIRD

MEDIA

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H Y P N OT I C B RASS E N S E M B L E

Universal Motown recording artist Erykah Badu, best known for her eccentric style and cerebral music, is a four-time GRAMMY award winning American soul singer and songwriter. Regarded as the "First Lady of Neo-Soul" or the "Queen of Neo-Soul", Badu’s sound - a concoction of soul, hip-hop and jazz - cannot be contained to a single genre. Self-described as a “mother first”, Badu is a touring artist, DJ, teacher, community activist, holistic healer, doula, vegan, and conscious spirit. Baduizm, Badu's highly acclaimed debut album, was released in early 1997 went triple platinum and along with "On & On," won Grammy Awards at the 1998 ceremony. Spring 2010, Badu released her fifth studio album, and second installment of a two-part New Amerykah series. New Amerykah, Part 1: Fourth World War, a concept album that was digitally produced and political in tone, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. Rolling Stone named it one of the year’s best albums. New Amerykah, Part II: Return of the Ahnk, which features lush live instrumentation and taps into Badu’s emotional side by thematically focusing on romance and relationships, made its debut at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE: Returning to the Festival, the eight strong cohort of horn playing brothers (plus one unrelated drummer) make up the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. Taking their stylistic cues from jazz, funk, hip-hop, and various strains of world music, they started out playing on the streets of Chicago and New York selling their self-released albums and growing a loyal following. All sons of Phil Cohran, co-founder of AACM and mentor to Earth, Wind and Fire, the brothers grew up on the south side of Chicago under the rigorous training methods of their parents.

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

F R I D AY, J U N E 2 6

THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS WITH

VIET CONG & SLOW DOWN MOLASSES $ 49 R EG U L A R

SHOW

TIX

$ 39 EARLY BIRD

MEDIA

Since their debut in 2000, The New Pornographers have released five studio albums including, Together (2010), of which, NPR Music praised, “Unimpeachable pop gems…these are the songs of summer”. The melding of voices is endlessly inventive, weaving in and out of the nervous-sounding rhythm that is the band’s calling card. Their latest work, Brill Bruisers, is the first new release in four years from the acclaimed supergroup. Of the new album, lead-singer and main songwriter AC Newman comments, “This is a celebration record. After periods of difficulty, I am at a place where nothing in my life is dragging me down and the music reflects that.” VIET CONG: Calgary based, Viet Cong, plays steely, pummelling and industrial music that suddenly opens up into pockets of shimmering and unexpected beauty. Their debut, self-titled album, Viet Cong, recorded in a barn-turned-studio, is reminiscent of a Joy Division-esque sound and moves at breakneck speed. Before you know it you’ll be howling along with this 4-piece powerhouse. SLOW DOWN MOLASSES: Saskatoon’s Slow Down Molasses is a five-piece indie rock collective described as “the Broken Social Scene of the prairies” by Toronto’s Exclaim! Magazine. They take cues from the wide-open spaces of their home, crafting expansive, texture-heavy pop songs that are prone to breaking into storm squalls of drone, delay and feedback.

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

S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 7

WYCLEF JEAN WITH

FIVE ALARM FUNK $ 74 R EG U L A R

SHOW

TIX

$ 64 EARLY BIRD

MEDIA

The music that Wyclef Jean has written, performed, and produced, both solo and as founder and guiding member of the Fugees, has been a consistently powerful, pop cultural force for over two decades. In 1996, the Fugees released their monumental album The Score. The album, created in Wyclef’s studio in his uncle’s basement in New Jersey, hit No. 1 on the Billboard chart, spawned a trio of smash singles (including their indelible reinvention of Roberta Flack’s 1973 ballad “Killing Me Softly”), and is now certified six times platinum. But Wyclef, a child prodigy with a wealth of musical influences from jazz to classic rock to reggae, resisted the pressure to duplicate the sound and style of that masterwork. Instead he launched himself as a producer and solo artists. Ever since, Wyclef has been rewarded for his creativity and adventurousness with three Grammy Awards, a spot on the cover of Rolling Stone’s special “Top 50 Hip Hop Players,” and the opportunity to make music with such legends as Michael Jackson, Queen, Mick Jagger, and Paul Simon. He has released six albums that have sold nearly nine million copies worldwide, including his 1997 debut The Carnival. While it’s been six years since his last studio album, Wyclef has not abandoned his dedication to sonic excursions. His new album, the upcoming Clefication, features contributions from Afrojack, Emeli Sandé, and multi-platinum DJ/recording artist Avicii. WYCLE F J E A N

FIVE ALARM FUNK: On stage this group is an unstoppable collective of energy. Nine musicians perform intricate and airtight arrangements with delirious dance moves and full-on head banging. Choreographed arm movements coincide with melodic climaxes, while the three percussionists create an absurd spectacle. The group has been touring relentlessly for 10 years and recently released their fifth studio album, Abandon Earth.

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

T U E S D AY, J U N E 3 0

MICHAEL FRANTI WITH

PARAB POET & THE HIP HOP HIPPIES $64 R EG U L A R

SHOW

TIX

$54 EARLY BIRD

MEDIA

Musician, humanitarian, and children's book author, Michael Franti, is recognized as a pioneering force using music as a vehicle for positive change as well as his unforgettable, high energy shows with his band, Spearhead. With the multi-platinum success of his song "Say Hey (I Love You)" and the chart breaking 2010 release of The Sound Of Sunshine, Franti and his band guarantee a show that will be thought provoking, as well as, a fun dance party! "Music is sunshine,” says Franti, “music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose.”

M IC H A E L F RA N T I

DO IT FOR THE LOVE YOGA JAM: On June 30th from 12-1pm in the Bessborough Gardens join musician and filmmaker, Michael Franti, in a FREE yoga class and acoustic jam for yogis of all experience levels, ages, shapes, and sizes. The class will be lead by Saskatoon's own, Ryan Leier, founder of One Yoga while Michael Franti provides live musical accompaniment. The event will raise awareness for the Do It For The Love Foundation and other notable organizations so show your support and do some yoga! If you just want to hang out and enjoy some great music, you are welcome to do that too! PARAB POET & THE HIP HOP HIPPIES: Parab Poet & The Hip Hop Hippies formed in 2012 when Parab the Poet began including alternate instruments into his hip hop music. Now including a DJ, violinist, bassist, mandolin, and glockenspiel guitarist the band creates an acoustic live hip hop show with a twist of experimental folk rap.

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PA RA B P O E T & T H E H IP H O P H IP P IES

P R E S E N T E D BY

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

W E D N E S D AY, J U LY 0 1

THE ROOTS THE FUNK HUNTERS & CHALI 2NA $ 59

$ 69

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TIX

THE F UN K HUNTERS

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C H A L I 2 NA

Formed in 1987, in Philadelphia, PA, the legendary Roots Crew, consists of Black Thought (MC), Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson (drums), Kamal Gray (electronic keyboards), F. Knuckles (percussion), Captain Kirk Douglas (electronic guitar), Damon Bryson (sousaphone) and James Poyser (electronic keyboard). Having previously released twelve projects, The Roots have become one of the best known and most respected hip-hop acts in the business, winning four GRAMMY® awards, including “Best R&B Album” for Wake Up!, “Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance” for “Hang in There” (with John Legend) and “Best Group or Duo R&B Vocal Performance” for “Shine.” The ensemble was nominated for “Best Rap Album” for the 2011 release of undun. Additionally, The Roots have also become the faces of Philly’s “Fourth of July Jam,” an annual concert held during the Fourth of July with the biggest names in music, and “The Roots Picnic,” a yearly star-studded mix of musicians, that has become a celebrated institution during awards season. The Roots were named one of the greatest live bands around by Rolling Stone, became the official house band on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon where they currently perform every Monday to Friday. The Roots celebrated the release of their 11th studio album …and then you shoot your cousin in May 2014. THE FUNK HUNTERS & CHALI 2NA: The Funk Hunters are one of Canada’s busiest electronic acts. Performing their signature high-energy DJ sets and groundbreaking Audio-Visual show at some of the world’s most popular music festivals and clubs has earned them an international following. For select shows, the duo teams up with Chali 2na, a founding member of the critically acclaimed rap group, Jurassic 5.

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

T H U R S D AY, J U LY 0 2

MATT ANDERSEN WITH

HARPOONIST AND THE AXE MURDERER & STEVE HILL $ 49 R EG U L A R

SHOW

TIX

$ 39 EARLY BIRD

MEDIA

With over 2 million views on YouTube, independent sales over 30,000 albums, a 2013 European Blues Award, and winning Best Solo Performer at the Memphis Blues Challenge, it appears that the entire world is now discovering Matt Andersen. A powerhouse performer with a giant soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, Matt has built a formidable following the old fashioned way – touring worldwide and letting the converted audiences and Andersen devotees spread his reputation through word of mouth. Now with Weightless, his debut album for True North Records, Matt’s music has been captured on record as never before. After hearing the instant classic material on Weightless, it’s hard to imagine any fan of Matt Andersen—old or new—leaving unsatisfied.

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ST EV E H IL L HARPOONIST AND THE AXE MURDERER: In reality, Shawn 'The Harpoonist' Hall and Matthew 'The Axe Murderer' Rogers evoke much more than just grisly nautical imagery. Armed with an arsenal of harmonicas, a mess of foot percussion, and a road-worn Telecaster, the duo kick out raw and primal blues in the tradition of a "decade-deep blues style", while infusing the genre with a jolt of renewed energy. STEVE HILL: When it comes to one-man bands, guitarist and singer extraordinaire, Steve Hill, has no limits. Throughout his lengthy and intense live shows, Hill performs standing up, while singing and playing guitar, with his feet playing bass drum, snare drum, hi-hats, with a drum stick fused to the head of his trusty guitar, and any other percussion within reach. With roots, blues, rock, and a little bit of country, Hill performs his original songs, blues classics and raucous renditions of Jimi Hendrix. In January 2015, Hill was awarded four coveted Maple Blues Awards, including "Electric Act of the Year", and "Guitarist of the Year".

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

F R I D AY, J U LY 0 3

LIGHTS WITH

LI G H TS

DEAR ROUGE & CLOSE TALKER $ 49 R EG U L A R

SHOW

TIX

$ 39 EARLY BIRD

MEDIA

Lights, born Valerie Poxleitner, hails from Toronto, ON and brings her electropop, new wave, and synthpop style with her. Some of her hits, you’ve likely heard working their way up the charts including: “Drive My Soul”, “February Air”, “Ice”, and most recently “Up We Go”. In 2009, she claimed the Juno Award for “New Artist of the Year” for her gold selling album, The Listening. This year’s Juno’s were just as successful when she claimed “Pop Album of the Year” for Little Machines. Without a doubt, her music has a contagious, youthful vitality that will have you moving and swaying! DE A R R O U G E DEAR ROUGE: While bands often spend their early days discovering their musical directions and vying for visibility, the story of Vancouver’s Dear Rouge is something unique and almost unheard of in Canada. The band is led by husband and wife duo Drew and Danielle McTaggart. Between the two of them, they carry years of touring and recording with multiple bands and different musical ventures. First listens of their debut album showcase punchy guitar hooks, uplifting synth layers, and Danielle’s sincerely powerful vocal delivery

CLOSE TA LK E R

CLOSE TALKER: Close Talker is an indie rock quartet from the great plains of Saskatoon. With subtle earworm melodies and blood harmonies set against tightly wound rhythms, they have drawn comparisons to Bon Iver, Local Natives, and Bombay Bicycle Club.

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

S AT U R D AY, J U LY 0 4

COLIN JAMES WITH

LEE FIELDS AND THE EXPRESSIONS & IKEBE SHAKEDOWN $64 R EG U L A R

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TIX

$54 EARLY BIRD

MEDIA

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. Colin said of his newest album, Hearts on Fire, “Making this record with my good friend Colin Linden and a fantastic veteran rhythm section was an amazing experience. The majority of the recording was done in Nashville during a stretch of warm spring weather so every time I hear the songs I feel like I’m right back in The South. I hope my fans enjoy listening to this record as much as we all enjoyed making it.” LEE FIELDS AND THE EXPRESSIONS: With a catalogue that ranges from James Brown-style funk to lo-fi blues to contemporary Southern soul to collaborations with French house DJ/ producer Martin Solveig, Lee Fields has done it all. Today, with The Expressions,, Lee Fields continues to evolve, enmeshed into the group’s sweeping, string-laden, cinematic soul sound. Their latest full-length, Faithful Man, released in March 2012 on Truth & Soul, was called “one smoking mother of an old-sound soul record” by Pitchfork. IKEBE SHAKEDOWN: Ikebe Shakedown’s powerful instrumental soul takes “big unison horns, slinky bass lines, tight little guitar licks—and blends them with tasty grooves culled from '70s-style horn-driven funk (WNYC Soundcheck).”

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CO L IN JA M ES

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JAZZ HISTORY

HANDY TO HANCOCK

Text by KATE MATTHEWS

AN ALL-STAR EP OF JAZZ HISTORY

Trombonist Clay Smith is rumoured to have said, “If the truth were known about the origin of the word 'Jazz,' it would never be mentioned in polite company.” There are as many versions of the etymology of ‘Jazz’ as there are beat signatures on Brubeck’s Time Out. What each tale has in common is this: Jazz represents energy, spontaneity and freedom of expression. It is with this spirit that Jazz has inspired generations of musicians and music lovers. BIRTH OF A GENRE: W.C. Handy publishes Memphis Blues (1912) Finding roots in the Southern United States, Jazz owes its beginnings to Blues icons such as Charley Patton, Bessie Smith and W.C. Handy. Known as the ‘Father of the Blues,’ Handy is credited with defining the constellation of notes that characterize the modern blues form. Drawn from sources like gospel, call-and-response work songs and traditional African music, the blues were formally established around 1912 when Handy selfpublished his genre-defining work, Memphis Blues. INSPIRATION He noticed that as workers sang in the fields, they would slur between specific notes. Handy sought to convey this effect instrumentally so he introduced flattened third and seventh notes— known today as blue notes. It was the use of these blue notes that would define a genre that continues to influence musicians the world over. THROWBACK TRACK Louis Armstrong’s revered 1954 recording of Handy’s Memphis Blues. FESTIVAL MIXTAPE Anything by Matt Andersen, B.C. Read or Steep Canyon Rangers. FUN FACT In 1958, Nat King Cole portrayed Handy in Paramount’s St. Louis Blues, a film based on Handy’s life. QUOTED “Life is something like this trumpet. If you don't put anything in it, you don't get anything out.”

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#degreesofseparation Handy set up shop in New York City’s historic music publishing district, Tin Pan Alley ¬ Ella Fitzgerald recorded many songs written by composers in that area, including Handy’s St. Louis Blues. LADIES FIRST: Ella Fitzgerald wins a GRAMMY (1957) In a career spanning six decades, Fitzgerald collaborated with some of the greatest Jazz musicians of her time including Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and many more. Her recordings with Ellington from her legendary Songbook series earned her the first of 13 GRAMMY awards and made Fitzgerald the first African American woman to win the award. With her dazzling vocal virtuosity and seemingly effortless technique, the ‘First Lady of Song’ paved the way for generations of female singers, influencing everyone from Aretha Franklin to Lady Gaga. THROWBACK TRACK Her cover of Ellington’s It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing. FESTIVAL MIXTAPE Listen to DeeDee Bridgewater’s 1997 tribute album Dear Ella, and anything by Erykah Badu, Molly Johnson or Cécile McLorin Salvant. FUN FACT When an influential Hollywood nightclub would not book Fitzgerald because of alleged segregation issues, Marilyn Monroe, a friend and fan, lobbied the owner to book Fitzgerald. Monroe promised that if he did, she would reserve a front row table every night. The owner complied, Monroe kept her word, and the booking was instrumental in Fitzgerald’s career. QUOTED “It isn't where you came from, it's where you're going that counts.” #degreesofseparation In 1947, Fitzgerald made her Carnegie Hall debut alongside Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker ¬ Parker’s 1947 recordings featured Miles Davis, who was in Parker’s band at the time. continued on page 47

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BROADWAY THEATRE 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 — such as The Bad Pus Joshua Redman, Dee Dee Bridgewater with Irvin Mayfield, John Pizzarelli Trio, Steep Canyon Rangers, Molly Johnson, and Cécile McLorin Salvant. 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 the city of Saskatoon.

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JA G A JA Z Z I S T

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$29 EARLY BIRD $39 REGUL AR

D E E D E E B R I D G E WAT E R I R V I N M AY F I E L D W I T H T H E N E W O R L E A N S JA Z Z O R C H E S T R A

S T E E P C A N YO N RANGERS M O L LY J O H N S O N W I T H T H E S A S K AT O O N J A Z Z O R C H E S T R A

7PM & 9:30PM $54 EARLY BIRD $64 REGUL AR S H O W 7: 3 0 P M $44 EARLY BIRD $54 REGUL AR S H O W 7: 3 0 P M TIX

S H O W 7: 3 0 P M

W/ C R E S T W O O D

TIX

JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO

TIX

$44 EARLY BIRD $54 REGUL AR

TIX

S H O W 7: 3 0 P M

N I S S E N /S I N C L A I R Q U A R T E T

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$49 EARLY BIRD $59 REGUL AR

C É C I L E M C L O R I N S A LVA N T TIX

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THE BAD PLUS JOSHUA REDMAN

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THE BA D P LU S T I X $49 EAR LY BIRD $59 REGUL AR

S H O W 7: 30PM

The Bad Plus — bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson, and drummer David King — have a well-earned reputation for pushing the limits on what is expected of a piano-bass-drums trio. The past 15 years have seen the genre-smashing band create a distinctive and original repertoire of inventive and exciting original music, along with iconoclastic covers of artists as divergent as Nirvana, Neil Young, and Radiohead. Earlier this year, the acclaimed trio took on one of the most influential works of the 20th Century, Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring (Sony Music Masterworks). Saxophonist Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists to have emerged in the ‘90s and has established himself as one of the most consistent and successful bandleaders. He has worked and recorded with many great jazz artists, in various ensemble configurations, for two decades. He looks forward to pushing musical boundaries when he joins forces with his friends and colleagues The Bad Plus in this very special series of concerts.

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BSRK: BSRK (Bezerk) is a collaboration between Brett Balon (organ/keyboards), Spencer Rayner (bass), Ian Summach (guitar), and Arlan Kopp (drums). This evening will feature original tunes by Ian Summach and arrangements of contemporary works by Brett Balon.

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C ÉCI LE M CLORIN SA LVA N T

CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT

w/ NISSEN/SINCLAIR QUARTET T I X $44 EAR LY BIRD $54 REGUL AR

S H O W 7: 30PM

When Cécile McLorin Salvant arrived at the Kennedy Centre in Washinton, DC to compete in the finals of the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, she was not only the youngest finalist, but also a mystery woman with the most unusual background of any of the participants. When she walked away with first place in the jazz world’s most prestigious contest, the buzz began almost immediately. If anything, it has intensified in the months leading up to the launch of her debut album, WomanChild. “…she has it all. If anyone can extend the lineage of the Big Three - Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald - it is this 23-year-old virtuoso.” - The New York Times NISSEN/SINCLAIR QUARTET: Toronto based professional bassist and TD Jazz Intensive faculty, Soren Nissen, and Toronto based and acclaimed pianist, Ian Sinclair, are excited to return to their home province as co-leaders of the Nissen/Sinclair Quartet. Their quartet rounds out with two of Alberta’s best-known jazz musicians – / 21 Edmonton guitarist, Jim Head, and Calgary drummer, Jon McCaslin.

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T I X $ 49 E A RLY B I RD $59 R EG U LAR

S H O W 7: 30 PM

The world-renowned jazz guitarist and singer, John Pizzarelli, was called “Hip with a wink” by Town & Country, “madly creative” by the Los Angeles Times and “the genial genius of the guitar” by The Toronto Star. He led a 40 member live orchestra at Radio City Music Hall in Sinatra: His Voice, His World, His Way. Pizzarelli received the 2009 Ella Fitzgerald Award from the Montreal International Jazz Festival, joining a select group of past winners, including Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, and Harry Connick, Jr. He performs throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and Japan performing classic pop, jazz, and swing, while setting the standard for stylish modern jazz.

J O H N P IZZA R E L L I T R IO

CRESTWOOD: Crestwood is Steven Maier and Gent Laird, a dapper duo hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan who play jazz-inspired folk music. Performing in suits and ties, this two-piece draws influences from the likes of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, from Paul Simon and Bob Dylan, and from Duke Elington and Oscar Peterson.

JAGA JA ZZIST

S U N D AY, J U N E 2 8

JAGA JAZZIST

w/ MARK DEJONG 3+1 T I X $29 E A RLY B I RD $39 R EG U LAR

S H O W 7: 30 PM

Jaga Jazzist have become something of a musical phenomenon in Norway since they started 15 years ago. Not only is this 9 piece instrumental band regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative in Norway, the members are all involved in other musical projects and have in one way or another contributed to almost every significant recording to come out of that part of the world in the last few years. It has been this strong involvement with different projects, and different musical styles and sounds which is the key to the unique sound of Jaga Jazzist. With no boundaries and an arsenal that includes trumpet, trombone, electric guitars, bass, tuba, bass clarinet,saxes, keyboards, vibraphone and a rack of electronics, Jaga Jazzist create timeless music. Melodic, hypnotizing, delicate and subtle.. MARK DEJONG 3+1: The Mark DeJong 3+1 covers the gamut from haunting standards to originals that explore the traditional trio sound with shades of the avant garde. With rave reviews from Shanghai to Saskatoon, the Mark DeJong 3+1 celebrates creative, improvised music with an ever-expanding circle of audiences.

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DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER IRVIN MAYFIELD W/ THE

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA T I X $5 4 EAR LY BIRD $ 64 REGUL AR

S H O W 7 PM & 9: 30 PM

GRAMMY and Tony Award-winning Jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards, and taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics. Irvin Mayfield is a two-time GRAMMY and Billboard Award-winning artist with 15 albums to his credit. Mayfield is the founding Artistic Director of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and currently serves as Artistic Director of Jazz at the Minnesota Orchestra. Their collaboration, Dee Dee's Feathers, gives a modern vision of New Orleans expressed with the fantastic New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO). D EE DEE B RIDG EWATE R F R I D AY, J U LY 0 3

STEEP CANYON RANGERS T I X $44 EAR LY BIRD $54 REGUL AR

S H O W 7: 30PM

The Steep Canyon Rangers started as a group of friends playing music together for fun, but after more than a dozen years together, they are instantly recognized as one of the most successful bluegrass bands touring today. Their recordings and dynamic live performances have earned them many accolades, including GRAMMY and IBMA Awards, but most important, is the devotion of their fans.

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ST E EP CANYON RA N G E R S

MOLLY JOHNSON MOL LY JOH N SO N

W/ THE SASKATOON JAZZ ORCHESTRA T I X $49 EAR LY BIRD $59 REGUL AR

S H O W 7: 30PM

Juno award winning Canadian vocalist Molly Johnson’s voice speaks to an emotional depth that few vocalists ever reach. Like the woman behind it, it is a voice filled with humour, joy, surprise, sassiness and, of course, love. As a highly respected musician and Officer of The Order of Canada, Molly's performances of classic jazz, popular standards and soulful originals, are the perfect musical paring with the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra. Repertoire will include the music of Billy Holiday and her contemporaries reimagined and, instrumental pieces showcasing members of the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra. / 23

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TD MAINSTAGE BESSBOROUGH GARDENS P. 10-18

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S AT, JUNE 27

ERYKAH BADU

THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS

HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE

FIVE ALARM FUNK VIET CONG SLOW DOWN MOLASSES $64 EARLY BIRD $74 REGULAR $39 EARLY BIRD $49 REGULAR SHOW 8:00PM

$69 EARLY BIRD $79 REGULAR

SHOW 8:00PM

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MON, JUNE 29

WYCLEF JEAN

SHOW 7:00PM

BROADWAY THEATRE

THE BAD PLUS CÉCILE MCLORIN JOHN JAGA JAZZIST JOSHUA REDMAN SALVANT PIZZARELLI TRIO

P. 20-23

$49 EARLY BIRD $59 REGULAR

MARK DEJONG 3+1

BSRK

SHOW 7:30PM

THE BASSMENT

RANEE LEE QUINTET WITH STRINGS

P. 36-40

$30 EARLY/REGULAR

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GROOVE SERIES

NISSEN/SINCLAIR QUARTET $44 EARLY BIRD $54 REGULAR

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$49 EARLY BIRD $59 REGULAR

SHOW 7:30PM

$29 EARLY BIRD $39 REGULAR

SHOW 7:30PM

AL MUIRHEAD & KNEEBODY TOMMY BANKS

KENNY WERNER TRIO

DAVE DOUGLAS HIGH RISK

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SOLSTICE BRUNCH

THE HEAVYWEIGHTS BRASS BAND

$20 EARLY/REGULAR

SHOW 9:00PM

VIET CONG SLOW DOWN MOLASSES $20 COVER

P. 26-32

CRESTWOOD

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FIVE ALARM FUNK $15 COVER

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HYPNOTIC BRASS HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE ENSEMBLE $20 COVER

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$17 TICKET

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VILLAGE GUITAR & AMP

JACK SEMPLE BB KING TRIBUTE + BLUES JAM $15 COVER

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SPECIAL EVENTS P. 44-45

$34 TIX $24 KIDS UNDER 13

BRUNCH 11:00AM SHOW 8:00PM SHERATON CAVALIER BALLROOM

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SLOAN AUDITORIUM, NORTH BATTLEFORD LEGION

TUES, JUNE 30

WED, JULY 01

THU, JULY 02

FRI, JULY 03

MICHAEL FRANTI THE ROOTS

MATT ANDERSEN LIGHTS

PARAB POET & THE HIP HOP HIPPIES

THE FUNK HUNTERS W/ CHALI 2NA

$54 EARLY BIRD $64 REGULAR

$59 EARLY BIRD $69 REGULAR

HARPOONIST AND THE AXE MURDERER STEVE HILL

SHOW 8:00PM

$39 EARLY BIRD $49 REGULAR

SHOW 7:00PM DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER IRVIN MAYFIELD WITH THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA

SAT, JULY 04

SUN, JULY 05

COLIN JAMES

DEAR ROUGE CLOSE TALKER $39 EARLY BIRD $49 REGULAR

SHOW 7:00PM

STEEP CANYON RANGERS $44 EARLY BIRD $54 REGULAR

SHOW 7:30PM

$54 EARLY BIRD $64 REGULAR

LEE FIELDS AND THE EXPRESSIONS IKEBE SHAKEDOWN $54 EARLY BIRD $64 REGULAR

SHOW 7:00PM MOLLY JOHNSON WITH THE SASKATOON JAZZ ORCHESTRA $49 EARLY BIRD $59 REGULAR

SHOW 7:30PM

7PM & 9:30PM HILARIO DURAN’S AFRO CUBAN JAZZ

STEVE HILL

MICHAEL OCCHIPINTI'S

MAURICE DROUIN PRESENTS

AND BEYOND

SHOW 11:00PM

“THAT’S LIFE!”

$30 EARLY/REGULAR

SICILIAN JAZZ PROJECT WITH GUESTS PILAR AND DON BYRON

7PM & 9:30PM

$30 EARLY/REGULAR

$17 EARLY/REGULAR

$20 EARLY/REGULAR

SHOW 9:00PM

TD JAZZ INTENSIVE $17 EARLY/REGULAR

SHOW 8:00PM

7PM & 9:30PM PARAB POET & THE HIP HOP HIPPIES $15 COVER

DEAR ROUGE THE SUNSET KIDS $15 COVER

19+

SHOW 10:30PM

AMIGOS CANTINA

LEE FIELDS AND THE EXPRESSIONS SEAN VILORIA $20 COVER

AND THE OUTCAST EMPYRE

19+

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THE FUNK HUNTERS

W/ CHALI 2NA $20 COVER

19+

THE STEADIES

CLOSE TALKER

W/ CHALI 2NA

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ACRONYMS

$20 COVER

SHOW 10:30PM

$15 COVER

THE CAPITOL

SHOW 10:30PM

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SHOW 10:30PM

THE CAPITOL

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THE CAPITOL

MORGAN DAVIS $20 TICKET

19+

SHOW 8:00PM VILLAGE GUITAR & AMP

SONGWRITER CIRCLE W/ KIRBY CRIDDLE, THERESA SOKYRKA, ALEXIS NORMAND $20 TICKET

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SHOW 8:00PM

SASKATOON’S LEGENDARY RHYTHM AND BLUES REVUE $10 COVER

19+

VILLAGE GUITAR & AMP

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BLOCK1 JAMS

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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 the early hours of the morning.

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C L O S E TA L K E R ACRONYMS

M O R G A N D AV I S

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SONGWRITER CIRCLE WITH K I R BY C R I D D L E , T H E R ESA SO KY R K A , A L E X I S N O R M A N D

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BC READ BIG BAND $17 TICKET || 19+ || SHOW 8PM || @VILLAGE

BC R E A D BI G BA N D

This year the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is proud to be part of a “LIVE” recording project that will take place at Village Guitar. BC and the Band (George Tennent on Bass, Kevin Barrett on Keyboards, Laurie Currie on Drums, Sheldon Corbett on Sax & Accordion, Doug Scarrow on Guitar, Barrie Redford on Trumpet, Kevin March on Trombone & Tuba and of course BC Read on Vocals & Guitar) will be performing an evening of new original songs with a smattering on old favourites thrown in for good measure. Don’t miss out on a chance to be part of this exciting evening.

T H U R S D AY & F R I D AY, J U N E 2 5 & 2 6 JACK SE MP LE

HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE

The eight-strong cohort of horn-playing brothers (plus one unrelated drummer) take their stylistic cues from jazz, funk, hip-hop, and various strains of world music. They started out playing on the streets of Chicago, New York, and elsewhere, selling their self-released CDs, growing a loyal following and building an international profile.

T H U R S D AY, J U N E 2 5

JACK SEMPLE

Jack Semple's "Tribute to BB King" features the songs and Blues guitar of the greatest living Blues guitarist! This tribute is a labour of love and respect for a true musical genius. Jack even surrenders his trusty Fender Strat to the singing Gibson 335 aka "Lucille" for this tribute. Musicians are invited to join Jack and the band for what is expected to be a blistering late night jam session starting at 1AM. / 27

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VIET CONG: Calgary based, Viet Cong, plays steely, pummelling and industrial music that suddenly opens up into pockets of shimmering and unexpected beauty. Their debut, self-titled album, Viet Cong, recorded in a barn-turned-studio, is reminiscent of a Joy Division-esque sound and moves at breakneck speed. Before you know it you’ll be howling along with this 4-piece powerhouse. SLOW DOWN MOLASSES: Saskatoon’s Slow Down Molasses is a five-piece indie rock collective described as “the Broken Social Scene of the prairies” by Toronto’s Exclaim! Magazine. They take cues from the wide-open spaces of their home, crafting expansive, texture-heavy pop songs that are prone to breaking into storm squalls of drone, delay and feedback.

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S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 7

On stage this group is an unstoppable collective of energy. Nine musicians perform intricate and airtight arrangements with delirious dance moves and full-on head banging. Choreographed arm movements coincide with melodic climaxes, while the three percussionists create an absurd spectacle. The group has been touring relentlessly for 10 years and recently released their fifth studio album, Abandon Earth.

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Parab Poet & the Hip Hop Hippies formed in 2012 when Parab the Poet began including alternate instruments into his hip hop music. Now including a DJ, violinist, bassist, mandolin, and glockenspiel guitarist the band creates an acoustic live hip hop show with a twist of experimental folk rap.

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TH E F U N K H U N TE R S

The Funk Hunters are one of Canada’s busiest electronic acts. Performing their signature high-energy DJ sets and groundbreaking Audio-Visual show at some of the world’s most popular music festivals and clubs has earned them an international following. For select shows, the duo teams up with Chali 2na, a founding member of the critically acclaimed rap group, Jurassic 5.

Buck 65 · Los Texmaniacs · The Fjords

Bombalesse · The Moondoggies · Slocan Ramblers

Bocephus King & Orchestra Familia · Factor Chandelier

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SASKATOON’S LEGENDARY

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SAS K ATO O N 'S L EG E N DA RY R H Y T H M & B LU ES R EV U E

Saskatoon’s Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue traces its history back to 2006, and includes a group of nine talented musicians. Darcy Greig, Holly Stasiuk, Ed Bajak, Andrew Allsopp, Gord Mosher, Nancy Launter, Gord MacAulay, Brett Williams, and Denis Pion make up the revue. Find out why this group is “…having more fun than adults should be allowed!”

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DEAR ROUGE WITH

While bands often spend their early days discovering their musical directions and vying for visibility, the story of Vancouver’s Dear Rouge is something unique and almost unheard of in Canada. The band is led by husband and wife duo Drew and Danielle McTaggart. Between the two of them, they carry years of touring and recording with multiple bands and different musical ventures. First listens of their debut album showcase punchy guitar hooks, uplifting synth layers, and Danielle’s sincerely powerful vocal delivery. THE SUNSET KIDS: The Sunset Kids are a unique Canadian dream folk, electro-pop music duo created by Joshua Palmer and Allya-V from Saskatoon, SK. Influenced by the New Wave and Synthesized Sounds of the 80’s - their music represents a blend of many genres, from folk to synth electronic and indie. Quickly becoming well known for implementing visual art during their performances they use original videos to capture the essence and mood of their music.

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MORGAN DAVIS MO R GA N DAV I S

$20 TICKETS || 19+ || SHOW 8PM || @VILLAGE

Juno award winning, Morgan Davis, has been playing the blues across Canada, Europe and the United States for nearly four decades. His performances draw from a rich tradition of country blues, as well as, his own contemporary songs infused with wit and a large dose of humour. He’s supported numerous blues giants, including backing past Festival headliner, Dr. John.

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STEADIES

TH E STE A DI ES

The Steadies take the explosively popular Top 40 sound and mix it with rocksteady and reggae influences, creating what they’ve dubbed “island-rock.” Frontman Earl Pereira got his rock n’ roll pedigree as a founding member of the popular Canadian band Wide Mouth Mason, who had two gold records, three Juno nominations, and a host of other accolades and awards. Pereira has toured the world, playing over 3000 shows and opening for iconic artists like The Rolling Stones and AC/DC. They have shared the stage with The Wailers, The Roots, Ziggy Marley, Ky-mani Marley, Collective Soul, Blue Rodeo and many more. The band has headlined countless festivals across Canada and have showcased at the Olympics, the Grey Cup and at numerous industry conferences.

S AT U R D AY, J U LY 0 4

Close Talker is an indie rock quartet from the great plains of Saskatoon. With subtle earworm melodies and blood harmonies set against tightly wound rhythms, they have drawn comparisons to Bon Iver, Local Natives, and Bombay Bicycle Club.

CLOS E TALKER

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SONGWRITER CIRCLE WITH KIRBY CRIDDLE, THERESA SOKYRKA & ALEXIS NORMAND $20 TICKET || 19+ || SHOW 8PM || @VILLAGE

The Jazz Festival Songwriters’ Circle brings together three talented Saskatchewan singer-songwriters, sharing songs and stories on stage in this truly unique setting and not-to-be-missed event. KIRBY CRIDDLE: This beguiling prairie girl makes music for late nights, for lovers and friends, and for you when you feel alone. You can feel it in your bones; this is music for your whole body. THERESA SOKYRKA: Theresa Sokyrka has been a constant in the Canadian music scene since her early days on Canadian Idol. Claiming the 2nd place spot in 2004 she has been producing and writing albums ever since. Her folk, pop, and alternative sound combined with her wispy lyrics creates beautiful sonic melodies.

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ALEXIS NORMAND: When her fingers touch a guitar or piano, Alexis Normand delivers music that is downright seductive. Her soulful voice is hypnotic and her jazz-folk melodies in French and English recall the soft prairie wind and the enchanting glow of the living skies.

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LEE FIELDS AND THE EXPRESSIONS: With a catalogue that ranges from James Brown-style funk to lo-fi blues to contemporary Southern soul to collaborations with French house DJ/ producer Martin Solveig, Lee Fields has done it all. Today, with The Expressions, Lee Fields continues to evolve, enmeshed into the group’s sweeping, string-laden, cinematic soul sound. SEAN VILORIA & THE OUTCAST EMPYRE: Sean Viloria and The Outcast Empyre are a musical force to be reckoned with. After many years of playing bass, guitar, and keys, Sean has developed into a prolific young artist, producer, performer and musician.

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CLUB JAZZ Discover 11 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 11 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, and more vendors. Soak up the festival atmosphere by 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!

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FREE BIKE VALET The Jazz Festival has partnered with Saskatoon Cycles to offer 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.

The best breakfast in town. Mon-Sun 8am to 2pm

We hope this 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 WORKS: Bike valets work just like a coat check. You ride up to the valet, where an attendant will give you a numbered tag and park your bike in a secure area. When you’re ready to leave, you show your tag and your bike is retrieved for you. It’s that simple!

HOURS OF OPERATION 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. • THURSDAY, JUNE 25 | 6PM - 11PM

The best martinis in town. Daily 4pm to 2am

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JUNE 26 Nissen/Sinclair Quartet Sean Viloria and the Outcast Empyre Jack Semple “BB King” Tribute

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25 6:00PM Don Griffith & Zyde-GoGo 8:00PM Adonis Puentes & The Voice of Cuba Orchestra feat. Pancho Amat

SUNDAY, JULY 05 NOON Drew Tofin Big Band 2:00PM Regina Riot 4:00PM Apollo Cruz 6:00PM The Pistolwhips 8:00PM Ikebe Shakedown

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 NOON Marc Holt Quintet 2:00PM Stone Frigate Big Band 4:00PM Solar Rio Band 6:00PM The Pile of Bones Brass Band 8:00PM Oral Fuentes Reggae Band

MONDAY, JUNE 29 4:00PM Joel Grundahl Trio 6:00PM The VeXations 8:00PM Klassen/Salkeld Octet TUESDAY, JUNE 30 4:00PM Jamie Elizabeth Donlevy 6:00PM Fanner/Nelson Little Big Band 8:00PM Outer Bridge Ensemble WEDNESDAY, JULY 01 NOON The Bassment Big Band 2:00PM The RealGroovyBand featuring Heidi Munro 4:00PM Jazz Intensive 6:00PM Don Griffith and Chunk of Funk 8:00PM Don Griffith and The Black Mambas THURSDAY, JULY 02 4:00PM The Whiskey Jerks 6:00PM The Blue Mules 8:00PM Absofunkinlutely FRIDAY, 4:00PM 6:00PM 8:00PM

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SUNDAY, JUNE 28 NOON U of S Summer Jazz Ensemble 2:00PM The Styles Montreux Show 4:00PM BJ Harris Septet 6:00PM The Heavyweights Brass Band 8:00PM Tim Vaughn Band

SATURDAY, JULY 04 NOON Toon Town Big Band 2:00PM Graham Dyck 4:00PM Andino Suns 6:00PM Aaron Adair and SK Soul 8:00PM The Steadies

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 8:00PM Maurice Drouin & Tatrina Tai SUNDAY, JUNE 28 7:00PM Hot Club Saskatoon FRIDAY, JULY 03 8:00PM Crestwood SATURDAY, JULY 04 8:00PM Donna Hay Quartet SUNDAY, JULY 05 7:00PM The Lost Keys

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25 10:30PM Sean Viloria and the Outcast Empyre

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 10:30PM The Pile of Bones Brass Band TUESDAY, JUNE 30 10:30PM The Gaff WEDNESDAY, JULY 01 10:30PM The Population

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FRIDAY, JUNE 26 10:30PM Hustle and Thrive

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 11:45AM Condition One @Barney Kutz Pocket Park 11:45AM Earnest Ernie’s Pan Fried Blues @Little Stone Stage FRIDAY, JUNE 26 11:45AM The Mix’tet @Barney Kutz Pocket Park 11:45AM The Underline Jazz Combo @Little Stone Stage

THURSDAY, JULY 02 10:30PM Jim Balfour & the Outer Rings

MONDAY, JUNE 29 11:45AM Brett Balon Quartet @21st St and 2nd Ave

FRIDAY, JULY 03 10:30PM We Were Lovers

11:45AM The Population @21st St and Spadina Crescent

SATURDAY, JULY 04 10:30PM Neon Steve

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 11:45AM Marc Holt Quintet @21st St and 2nd Ave

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 11:00PM Dr. J 2ND AVE GRILL FREE STAGE

MONDAY, JUNE 29 5:30PM Brett and Gillian TUESDAY, JUNE 30 5:30PM Crestwood THURSDAY, JULY 02 5:30PM Donna Hay Quartet

11:45AM Jim Balfour and the Outer Rings @21st St and Spadina Crescent THURSDAY, JULY 02 11:45AM Hot Club Saskatoon @Barney Kutz Pocket Park 11:45AM The Lost Keys @21st St and 3rd Ave

FRIDAY, JULY 03 5:30PM Munro \ Salkeld Duo

FRIDAY, JULY 03 11:45AM Wires & Wood @Barney Kutz Pocket Park

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 10:30PM Hot Club Saskatoon

11:45AM BC Read Duo @21st St and 3rd Ave

JAMES HOTEL FREE SERIES

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 10:30PM Charley Hustle WEDNESDAY, JULY 01 10:30PM Norwegian Would FRIDAY, JULY 03 10:30PM Aaron Adair Trio SATURDAY, JULY 04 10:30PM Crestwood

The following artists have received touring support though the Canada Council touring musician program: Ranee Lee, Michael Occhipinti Sicilian Jazz Project with guests Pilar and Don Byron, Hilario Duran Afro Cuban Jazz and Beyond and Adonis Puentes & The Voice of Cuba Orchestra featuring Pancho Amat.

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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. THE LINEUP

RANEE LEE QUINTET WITH STRINGS

$ 3 0 T I C K E TS

AL MUIRHEAD & TO M M Y B A N KS

$ 25 T I C K E TS

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TICKETS 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. Cash, debit, Visa, and Mastercard will be accepted at the door.

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RANEE LEE

QUINTET WITH STRINGS $30 TICKETS

TWO SHOWS 7PM & 9:30PM

Ranee Lee, of Montreal, enjoys a successful, multi-faceted career as one of Canada’s most popular jazz vocalists, an award-winning actress, a songwriter, and a proud author of children’s books. Ranee has recorded ten albums for Justin Time, a proud discography of acclaimed recordings that feature some of the finest jazz musicians of our time among its sidemen. Ranee’s latest recording - was released in June 2014, and is entitled What's Going On. Accompanied by her stellar band and featuring a string quartet, it is an inspired and deeply moving collection of originals, standards and some surprises!

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RAN E E LE E

AL MUIRHEAD & TOMMY BANKS $25 TICKETS

A L MUI RHEAD & TOM MY BA N KS

SHOW 9PM

People aspire to master many skills and Al Muirhead is one who has accomplished this dream. Whether he's playing a sweet and melodic trumpet solo, composing and arranging for a big band, small ensemble or orchestra, performing one take sessions on recordings or mentoring young musicians, Al is an inspiration in the Canadian music scene and is known as one of our true Elder Statesman of Jazz. Al Muirhead is excited to come home and play in Saskatchewan. The music will be a mixture of swinging standards and unique arrangements of the classic American songbook featuring lifelong friend, Tommy Banks, on piano and standout saxophonist, Mark DeJong. Special guest, Kodi Hutchinson, will join the trio on double bass.

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KNEEBODY $20 TICKETS

TWO SHOWS 7PM & 9:30PM

Kneebody's sound is explosive rock energy paralleled with high-level nuanced ensemble playing and adventurous no-holds-barred improvising. All "sounds-like" references can be set aside; this band has created a genre and style all its own. The band has no leader or rather, each member is the leader; they’ve developed their own musical language, inventing a unique cueing system that allows them each to change the tempo, key, style, and more in an instant. Kneebody draws upon influences spanning D’Angelo’s Voodoo to music by Elliot Smith, Bill Frisell, and Miles Davis. Kneebody is keyboardist Adam Benjamin, trumpeter Shane Endsley, electric bassist Kaveh Rastegar, saxophonist Ben Wendel and drummer Nate Wood.

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S U N D AY, J U N E 2 8 KENNY WERNER

KENNY WERNER TRIO $30 TICKETS

TWO SHOWS 7PM & 9:30PM

Kenny Werner is a world-class pianist and composer, born in Brooklyn and educated at Berklee, he’s been wowing audiences in America and Europe on international tours ever since. His latest work, No Beginning, No End, a musical journey exploring tragedy and loss, death and transition, and the path from one lifetime to the next, was awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship Award. Quincy Jones has said of Kenny, “Perfection, 360 degrees of soul and science in one human being. My kind of musician.” Featuring Ari Hoenig (drums) and Johannes Weidenmuller (bass).

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DAVE DOUGLAS HIGH RISK $30 TICKETS

DAVE DOUGLAS

TWO SHOWS 7PM & 9:30PM

“High Risk” is an exciting new electro-acoustic quartet lead by Dave Douglas. At the vanguard of modern jazz and electronic music, High Risk incorporates elements of improvisation into its sound, beat and song. On bass and drums, current scene leaders Jonathan Maron and Mark Guiliana explore new territory through groove and electronic manipulation. With the addition of up-and-coming DJ and remixer Shigeto, the group fuses melodic lyricism, stuttering, textured electronics, deep bass lines and driving drums. Building on the excitement of the pioneering ensemble Keystone, this quartet is the latest chapter in Douglas' involvement in electronic jazz—an exciting and colourful new exposition of improvised possibilities.

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HILARIO DURAN’S AFRO CUBAN JAZZ AND BEYOND WITH HIL ARIO DU RA N

IGNACIO BERROA, CHRIS MITCHELL, JORGE LUIS TORRES AND ROBERTO OCCHIPINTI $30 TICKETS

TWO SHOWS 7PM & 9:30PM

Hilario Duran is a virtuoso player, arranger, composer, and bandleader in his own right; he is multi Juno and National Jazz Award winner and nominee; a GRAMMY Award nominee, recipient of the 2007 Chico O’Farrill Lifetime Achievement Award and One of the 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians. Hilario’s formal music training, combined with a deep understanding of traditional Cuban music, as well as, a love for jazz allowed him to play a key role in the integration of Afro-Cuban music and jazz. His musicality transcends the broad spectrum of musical styles at a high level of artistry.

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STEVE HILL $17 TICKETS

SHOW 11PM

When it comes to one-man bands, guitarist and singer extraordinaire Steve Hill has no limits. Throughout his lengthy and intense live shows, Hill performs standing up while singing and playing guitar, with his feet playing bass drum, snare drum, hi-hats and, with a drum stick fused to the head of his trusty guitar, any other percussion within reach. With roots in blues, rock and a little bit of country, Hill performs his original songs, blues classics and, quite often, raucous renditions of Jimi Hendrix tunes. In January 2015, Hill was awarded four coveted Maple Blues Awards including Electric Act of the Year, Guitarist of the Year, Recording/Producer of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. His recent album, Solo Recordings Volume 2, claimed the Blues Album of the Year award at the 2015 JUNO Awards.

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SICILIAN JAZZ PROJECT WITH GUESTS PILAR & DON BYRON THE

$30 TICKETS

SHOW 7PM & 9:30PM

Michael Occhipinti's Sicilian Jazz Project has been dazzling audiences world-wide with its intriguing genre-crossing mix of Sicilian folk material and the best elements of world music, funk, blues, jazz, and chamber music. Using Sicilian folk music and the musicology of Alan LomaxÂ as its starting point, the group takes the audience on a journey that reveals the drama and passion of Sicilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past and showcases the global sound and great musicianship of modern day Toronto, Canada. For more info on Pilar and Don Byron please visit www.saskjazz.com.

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MAURICE DROUIN PRESENTS “THAT’S LIFE!” $20 TICKETS

MAURICE DROUIN

SHOW 9PM

Showcasing a stellar lineup of local musicians, vocalists, and fronted by one of the most endearing musicians on the local scene, Maurice Drouin, “That’s Life!” brings familiar standards of the bygone Las Vegas era made famous by such musical heavyweights as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Backed by a first class band and featuring a who’s who of Saskatoon vocalists including Jacklyn Smith, Grant Currie, Tatrina Tai and Graham Dyck, “That’s Life!” brings the big lights of Las Vegas to intimate stage of The Bassment.

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JAZZ INTENSIVE $17 TICKETS

SHOW 8PM

Organized by the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival to promote, develop, and encourage the talents of Saskatchewan’s high school and university aged 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. Creative and challenging opportunities for students of all musical levels the TD Jazz Intensive Program focuses on improvisation and creative musical exploration under the guidance of distinguished jazz educators, where program participants will create and work toward this special performance.

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WATERFRONT FINE CRAFT MARKET

WORKSHOPS

Join the Saskatchewan Craft Council for a weekend of fine craft in Kiwanis Park South! Saturday June 27th visit the WaterFront Fine Craft Market and see more than 30 Juried craft and visual artists. The juried status means that only the highest quality craft will be on display. In addition to a wide variety of fine craft, WaterFront also features local food producers and children's activities. 10am - 6pm.

SASKMUSIC AND THE SASKTEL SASKATCHEWAN JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENT:

On Sunday June 28th join us for a Citizens of Craft Day in the Park! Learn about fine craft and take part in hands-on craft workshops for all ages. 1 - 4pm.

Just as creative techniques can be learned to improve musicianship, artists can also learn to master grant writing, a skill that can significantly increase an artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to access muchneeded funds.

More information at saskcraftcouncil.com

GUIDE TO GRANT WRITING SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2PM Bessborough Hotel, Battleford Room 601 Spadina Crescent E

This session will give an overview of funding options available to Saskatchewan artists, musicians, and small music businesses, and discuss skills and concepts that are transferrable across a variety of grant providers. Participants will gain knowledge on how grant applications are juried, what funders are looking for, common challenges, and avoidable mistakes. These tips and tricks are the first step in creating successful grant applications, overcoming financial barriers in the creative world, and moving forward in a successful music career. Free for SaskMusic Members, $20 for non-members. Contact SaskMusic at 1-800-347-0676 or email: INFO@SASKMUSIC.ORG to pre-register.Â

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EDUCATION

JAZZ INTENSIVE EDUCATING THE STARS OF TOMORROW COORDINATOR: Mark DeJong (Saxophone) CLINICIANS: Steve Hudson (Piano), David Freeman (Drums/Percussion), Luiz Tovar (drums/combo), James Zollar (Trumpet), Soren Nissen (Bass), Carsten Rubeling (Trombone), Aaron Young (Guitar), Scotty Hills (Vocals), Dean McNeill (Big Band) 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 Sunday, July 5th at 8pm at The Bassment.

OUTREACH

OUTREACH PROGRAM 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, seven Saskatoon special care homes will participate in the Outreach Program - 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 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

DO IT FOR THE LOVE YOGA JAM

RIDER DAY AT SASK JAZZ

On June 30th from 12-1pm in the Bessborough Gardens join musician and filmmaker, Michael Franti, in a FREE yoga class and acoustic jam for yogis of all experience levels, ages, shapes, and sizes. The class will be lead by Saskatoon's own, Ryan Leier, founder of One Yoga while Michael Franti provides live musical accompaniment. The event will raise awareness for the Do It For The Love Foundation and other notable organizations so show your support and do some yoga! If you just want to hang out and enjoy some great music, you are welcome to do that too! #saskjazzyoga

The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Saskatchewan Jazz Festival share something unique, the best fans in the world! And to show our thanks the Roughriders and Jazz Festival invite you to show your pride on Saturday, July 4th at the free stage in Friendship Park! Come on down between noon and 6pm for great music and activities for the young and young at heart. From great music, delicious food, cold beverages, the Riders temporary tattoo station, Rider drum line squad, pictures with Gainer and a few other surprises, show your pride on July 4th at the Jazz Festival. #saskjazzriders

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THE HEAVYWEIGHTS BRASS BAND $20 TIX

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Inspired by the New Orleans brass band tradition, the Heavyweights' original stance keeps one foot firmly rooted in the rich legacy of jazz, while one foot steps forward into the future. Like the music's originators, the Heavyweights are unafraid to incorporate influences from all areas of the musical spectrum, from pop, R&B, and funk hits of the day to original compositions and infectious rhythms of Latin America. Touring across Canada and sharing the stage with such influential groups as The Roots, Trombone Shorty, Galactic and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble has revealed this group as a hard-hitting powerhouse of sound.

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The Community Support program connects community members in need to the appropriate service providers or other supports. Everybody deserves to be safe on the street, and for those who are more vulnerable it is essential.

OUR MISSION To provide a safe and enjoyable street experience for everyone in our community.

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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. Solstice singers are Michelle Clancy, Pam Pender, Jean Currie, Lori Newman, Lynne Mondue, Grant Currie, Rod Bell, Bob Cowan, and Sheldon Corbett. SOLSTICE BRUNCH MENU: Freshly brewed Starbucks coffee, decaf coffee and an assortment of Tazo teas, fresh fruit, freshly baked breakfast pastry basket, croissants and assorted danishes, domestic cheese display, farm fresh scrambled eggs, skillet baby red potatoes, crisp apple smoked bacon, breakfast maple sausage links, and breakfast ham. / 45

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD: AL MUIRHEAD The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is proud to present Al Muirhead with the 2015 Special Recognition Award on Friday, June 26th at 9PM at The Bassment.

Born in Regina in 1935, Muirhead first started "fooling around with horns" when he was five or six. By age 12, he was playing in the Regina Symphony Orchestra and stretching his musical muscles by gigging with dance bands, learning everything from military marches to the pop hits of the day.

eventually becoming director of the band himself for a number of years. Growing up as a jazz musician in Saskatchewan, Al recalls regular quintet gigs at the Boat House and performing at a club he and a number of musician friends helped get started called the ‘Attic’ in Regina, as well as regular engagements at Saskatoon’s ‘400 Club’. Al looks fondly back at those times and to many of the musicians he played with such as: Bob Moyer, Allan Vanstone, Len Barbour, Tiny Griner (piano); Walter Hudema, Gordie Brandt (guitar); Boyce McLean, Ron Leduc, Barney Kutz, Gay Rimmer (bass); Jim and Bill Whiteman, Don McSherry, Luke Vancha (drums); Doug Painter, Jim Mitchell, Vern Bell, Bob McInnis (trumpets); Keith Moyer, Hugh Ketcheson, Bobby Klassen, Gord Hammond (sax); and Lorraine Marsh and Pat Steele (vocals).

"They were playing a new style of jazz called bebop, and I became enthralled with it," Muirhead says. “That's where my focus and love has been ever since."

Over the years, Muirhead's career has seen him work with legends such as Guido Basso, Tommy Banks, Diana Krall, P.J. Perry and Dizzy Gillespie. He was the musical director for CBC TV's "On Stage" and played with Banks during the 1988 Winter Olympics. In 2013, he was honoured with the Western Canadian Music Alliance's Heritage Award for mentorship and industrybuilding. You’d think that would be a nice way to wind down a career, but not for Al Muirhead.

In the early 1950’s Al was asked to join Regina’s iconic ‘Hobby Band’ by trumpeter Tony Mildenberger. Over the years, Al stretched out his burgening jazz chops in this ensemble under Regina jazz mainstays including Ross Reibling and Bob Moyer,

After recording on countless projects throughout the years, 2014 marked the release of his first-ever solo album as a leader — the aptly named "It's About Time”. At 79 years old, Al is just getting started!

In his teens, Muirhead began to take notice of Harry James, then Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Charlie Parker and their contemporaries.

JIM HILL FESTIVAL BUILDER AWARD: DELLA BEAL The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is proud to present Della Beal with the 2015 Jim Hill Festival Builder Award at 8PM on Saturday, June 27th at the TD Mainstage, Bessborough Gardens.

Della was brought onto the Volunteer Committee Volunteer, and in 1994 she assumed the role of Volunteer Coordinator, which she has expertly done with an smile and good humour for the last 21 years. Now entering her 24th year as a volunteer with the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival the event has become a year round commitment and a major part of her life. Even before I retiring from her ‘regular job’ in 2012 Della would always book holidays to make sure she could be available for the festival. It is for these selfless reasons Della received the Volunteer of the Year Award for the City of Saskatoon in the Arts Category in 2003.

Giving back has been engrained in Della Beal since volunteering with her children throughout their school years and once they graduated, Della wanted to continue volunteering and thought the Jazz festival would be a great event to become part of, so in 1992, she took the plunge and began volunteering. Always eager to jump in when needed, during Della’s first 3 years with the Festival she worked in souvenirs and other positions too numerous to mention. During her first three years,

“I have met so many wonderful people from all walks of life and have made some lifelong friends,” said Della. “Special thanks to my “Broad Squad" ladies for all their help and support, all the coordinators who do a phenomenal job and to the volunteers without whom the festival would not exist and thank you to my kids and grandkids, and festival staff who have all involved me much more than I would have dreamed of as a volunteer.”

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The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is truly honoured to present the Jim Hill Festival Builder Award to Della Beal for her leadership, dedication and generosity.

JAZZ HISTORY

FROM HANDY TO HANCOCK—AN ALL-STAR EP OF JAZZ HISTORY continued from page 19

JAZZ GOES COOL: Miles Davis releases the best selling Jazz album of all time (1959) Many words come to mind when one thinks of Miles Davis. Revolutionary. Fearless. Genius. But perhaps the most apt description for the boldly experimental trumpet player is cool. Ever the creative force, Davis shaped many forms of Jazz over the years, but what he is best known for is establishing Cool Jazz with his landmark album, Birth of the Cool. QUOTED “I'm always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning—every day I find something creative to do with my life.” It was with this philosophy that Davis would repeatedly influence the course of Jazz music, moving the genre forward with each album. THROWBACK TRACK Anything from his magnum opus—the understated masterpiece Kind of Blue. FESTIVAL MIXTAPE Mark DeJong Trio, John Pizzarelli or the Bad Plus featuring Joshua Redman. FUN FACT Kind of Blue was recorded in less than seven hours. #degreesofseparation Davis saw the virtuosic John McLaughlin performing at Club Baron in Harlem in 1968, and the rest is history.

JOHN M CL AU GH LI N

MUSICAL MELTING POT: John McLaughlin forms Mahavishnu Orchestra (1970) Listed as one of the greatest guitar players of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, Mclaughlin earned his reputation as a pioneering Jazz Fusion guitarist through his many collaborations with iconic artists in Classical, Flamenco, Funk, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock and World music. His career took off the day after he arrived in New York City in 1968 when he found himself recording with Miles Davis on the genre-defining masterwork, In a Silent Way. He would go on to play on many of Davis’ albums, becoming part of the band until he left in 1970 to form his super group, Mahivishnu Orchestra. His formidable ability to weave genres was never better showcased than in this ground-breaking project—a highly original sonic melting pot of Electric Jazz, Rock, Funk and traditional East Indian music. Although his roots have always remained in Jazz, one speculates that his years spent collaborating have inspired his own eclectic, genre-blending musical output—making him the ultimate Fusion artist. THROWBACK TRACK Meeting of the Spirits by Mahivishnu Orchestra. FESTIVAL MIXTAPE Take a world-tour of genres and try Hilario Duran, Kneebody, The Steadies or Michael Franti. FUN FACT In 1964, McLaughlin gave guitar lessons to Led Zepplin’s Jimmy Page. QUOTED “At the risk of sounding hopelessly romantic, love is the key element. I really love to play with different musicians who come from different cultural backgrounds.” #degreesofseparation For a number of years McLaughlin and Herbie Hancock played together in Davis’ eponymous quintet.

HERBIE HANCOCK

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SCAT GOES SCRATCH: Herbie Hancock releases Future Shock (1983) At the age of 11, the prodigious Herbie Hancock performed a Mozart piano concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Twelve years later, he released his aptly titled debut album Taking Off, and began a five-year stint in Miles Davis’ renowned quintet. Over the next two decades, Hancock was at the forefront of Jazz-Funk Fusion in the 1970s; in the 1980s he began including elements of Urban, R&B and Electronic music. In 1983 he released his influential GRAMMY award-winning album Future Shock, with the lead single Rockit becoming an international hit. The track was the first song in history to feature a turntablist. Grandmixer D.ST. “played the turntable” and modeled the sounds he created after Ella Fitzgerald’s scatting. With this trailblazing album and his long list of critically acclaimed works, Hancock continues to influence scores of musicians across a variety of genres from Jazz to Pop to Hip-Hop. THROWBACK TRACK Get a dose of break dancing robots from the Rockit music video. FESTIVAL MIXTAPE Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Funk Hunters featuring Chali 2na, The Roots, Wyclef Jean. FUN FACT Rockit was featured in the final runway scene of the blockbuster movie Zoolander. QUOTED “It's not exclusive, but inclusive, which is the whole spirit of jazz.”

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