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Blue Engine Premieres MacMillan's "We Are Africville"

NEWLY-COMMISSIONED WORK ABOUT AFRICVILLE IN “THE MARITIME MOSAIC: LET IT SHINE” Blue Engine String Quartet premieres a new work by Halifax’s Scott Macmillan, “We are Africville”, inspired by the nine stanza poem by Irvine Carvery on Tuesday, Feb. More...

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Titz'n Glitz wants a powerful and passionate woman to tighten up her Bra Straps and Sling Titz'n Glitz into shape for 2010! You are passionate about raising money for Breast Cancer Survivors in financial need and you are someone who can attract and recruit a fabulous team of SUPERWOMEN with the skills and enthusiasm to create a fabulous 14th Gala Event! We know you're out there. More...

Support the Halifax All-City Music Program with Winterlude 2010

On Saturday, February 27 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, at 1055 Marginal Road, the Fine Arts Parents Association present Winterlude 2010 at Pier 21.  The evening features live performances, dessert, cash bar and silent auction. More...

Jazz

JOEL MILLER'S TANTRAMAR

Featuring: Joel Miller

New Brunswick native saxophonist Joel Miller’s rightful place among the crème of the Canadian jazz crop will be evidenced tonight in this concert of beautifully composed and voiced originals, supported by a versatile ensemble of award winners in their own right: guitarist Greg Amirault, bassist Fraser Hollins, vocalist Amelia McMahon and drummer, Martin Auguste.

Ton-ic

Featuring: Ton-ic

Led by saxophone virtuoso and music educator Chris Mitchell, this power packed quartet of East Coast talent, including Silvio Pupo (keys), Jamie Gatti (bass) and David Burton (drums), brings a fresh and dynamic collection of Latin jazz, fusion and funky jazz tunes, equally voiced and expertly filled out by years of experienced musicianship.

Friday July 10 11:00 PM

Jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill

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Scott 'n' the Rocks

Featuring: Scott 'n' the Rocks

Formed by world renowned guitarist and composer, Scott MacMillan, Scott 'n' the Rocks is stacked with some of Halifax's best jazz musicians playing new compositions and arrangements.

Saturday July 18 12:00 PM

Jazz Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

Mason Chapman Band

Featuring: Mason Chapman Band

The Mason Chapman Band plays a very special reunion performance. Don't miss out on a chance to hear rock, blues, jazz, mo-town and everything in between.

Friday July 17 12:00 PM

Blues | Jazz Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

A Love Upstream with Erin Costelo

Featuring: A Love Upstream with Erin Costelo, Erin Costelo, Paul Cram

Halifax improv ensemble Upstream is tasked with assisting singer/pianist Erin Costelo to move deeper into her singer-songwriter compositions. This second of two collaborations cannot be predefined as the treasure is found in the moment.

Thursday July 16 4:00 PM

improv | Jazz | Pop Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

Ryan LeBlanc and Andres Godoy

Featuring: Ryan LeBlanc and Andres Godoy

Progressive guitarist, djembe, harmonica and banjo player Ryan LeBlanc and prodigal Chilean guitarist, Andres Godoy, team up to produce a wide variety of upbeat and passionate original pieces.

Thursday July 16 3:00 PM

Jazz | roots | World Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

NSCC Jazz Speed

Featuring: NSCC Jazz Speed

The NSCC ensemble features Andrew Black and Matt Murley on Saxophones, Martha Kelly on Trombone and vocals, Matt Gillis and Ryan Stanley on Guitars and Matt Richard on bass.

Thursday July 16 2:00 PM

Jazz Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

Bill Stevenson, Tom Easley and Geoff Arsenault

Featuring: Bill Stevenson

Don't miss the chance to see three of Halifax's finest jazz musicians (singer/pianist Bill Stevenson, bassist Tom Easley and drummer Geoff Arsenault) team up for a set of stunning East Coast jazz.

Thursday July 16 1:00 PM

Jazz Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

Griffith Hiltz Trio

Featuring: Griffith Hiltz Trio

With Johnny Griffith on saxophones and bass clarinet, Nathan Hiltz on guitar and bass pedals and Sly Juhas on Drums, this trio is made up of some of Toronto's finest jazz players.

Wednesday July 15 11:00 PM

Jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Warf Pub & Grill

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MTQ

Featuring: MTQ

Led by up and coming drummer Matt Thauvette, this exceptional group of young talent is turning heads from coast to coast with their sophisticated, hard driving jazz arrangements and harmonically complex compositions.

Monday July 13 11:00 PM

Jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Warf Pub & Grill

Tickets at Door