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.
Easily one of the hottest big bands from Halifax and afar, the Tuesday Night Big Band has been a favourite on the jazz festival stage for quite some time.
Los Flamencos is renowned for its fiery blend of pulsing percussion, romantic singing, skillful guitar playing and spell-binding dance. Their 'flamenco nuevo' style is reminiscent of The Gipsy Kings and Los Rumberos.
The irresistible gypsy-jazz stylings of Swingology will heat up your afternoon with a performance that intertwines the music of Django Reinhardt's Hot Club sound with Parisian musette dance music.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get ready for some rollicking riffs and burning solos when Carson Downey hits the stage. From North Preston, Downey has been stunning audiences across Canada with his soulful, sweat-drenched, fiery performances of today's best rock and soul tunes.