Event Directory Search for upcoming events Picks and Previews Plan ahead to check out these not-to-be-missed events All Theatre Dance Music Film & Media Visual Art Literary Festival Promotion Free Festival June 12, 2019 - June 16, 2019 JazzYYC Summer Festival World-class jazz returns to the spotlight at this annual fest Amy Jo Espetveidt Location Various Venues Price Free - $49 Buy Tickets Start your summer on a high note with a diverse blend of world-class jazz as the annual JazzYYC Summer Festival takes over Calgary. From headliners Benny Green and the Brubeck Brothers to Canadian jazz legends the Shuffle Demons, you can even check out late night jams, free public workshops, and the signature JazzWalk. Hosted by Calgary’s jazz collaborative in partnership with TD Canada Trust, be sure to hit up workshops by jazz experts at the Drop-In Zone in the National Music Centre. With topics from the origins and future of jazz, to improvisation and a drum feature, these free talks bring you up close and personal with some of the artists in the festival. With plenty to enjoy, there’s something for everyone this week. Here’s what we’re checking out at this year’s festival: Shuffle Demons June 12, 2019, 7:00 – 9:00pm Ironwood Stage & Grill (1229 9th Ave. SE) $25 – $35 A band that captured the imagination of a generation with their antics and no holds barred playing, the Shuffle Demons is a high-energy Canadian band that blends virtuosic jazz and funk with eye-catching costumes and over-the-top stage presence. Trust us and don’t miss this incredible show. jazzyyc.com Benny Green Trio June 14, 2019, 8:00 – 10:00pm Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (850 4th St. SE) $39 – $49 One of the leading jazz pianists of his generation, this is your chance to see this hard-swinging, hard-bop performer. Benny Green is a highly regarded bandleader whose efforts to expand the classical jazz canon have placed him not only among the best interpreters, but also among the vanguard of musicians keeping jazz’s evolution going. jazzyyc.com Brubeck Brothers Quartet June 15, 2019, 8:00 – 10:00pm Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (850 4th St. SE) $39 – $49 Sixty years after the release of Dave Brubeck’s seminal record, Time Out, Chris and Dan Brubeck celebrate the anniversary of this release and their father’s upcoming centenary. Add in guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb to round out the quartet and this dynamic show is sure to be a festival favourite. jazzyyc.com Jazzwalk June 16, 2019, 12:00 – 6:00pm Along Music Mile (9th Ave. SE) Free admission Celebrate the JazzYYC Summer Festival with this free, family-friendly day of fantastic music. With multiple shows in multiple venues throughout Inglewood and the Music Mile, there’s a little something for everyone, from the jazz aficionado to the newest listener. You can even go on a guided journey with Art Proctor. jazzyyc.com The JazzYYC Summer Festival runs June 12 to 16, 2019. Head to jazzyyc.com to see the full schedule.