Weekly Event Listings

Thursday, May 15

Manic Thematic Trio at Kit's on 16th $10 cover. 720 - 16th Ave NW 210-1777 8:30 pm. www.kitspub.ca

Spencer Cheyne Group Performing Live at Beat Niq. Together for the past 2 years, with the recent addition of pianist Oliver Westall. The group will perform original and arranged contemporary Jazz, Funk, and Latin music. Band members, coming from across Canada, also include, Brent Mah – Saxophone, JJ Soriano – Guitar, Brendan McElroy – Bass, Spencer Cheyne – Drums. 811-1st SW. Doors at 8pm. Cover: $10

Friday, May 16

Andrea Petrity, on piano at the Tribune, of course. 118-8th Avenue SW. 5:30 to 7:30pm. No cover.

Whisper Not Jazz at McNally Robinson’s Prairie Ink restaurant. 7 pm. No cover. On Stephen Avenue at 1^st SW.

The Polyjesters: in a special Louis Armstrong Tribute, featuring Edmonton trumpeter Joel Gray. Club Paradiso Calgary - 8 pm show (403) 265-5739 Tickets $45 with a la carte and $75 all inclusive. Fronted by brothers Jason (string bass) and Sheldon (baritone ukulele) Valleau, the group oozes charm, wittiness, craziness and brilliant musicality. The Valleaus provide a clear history of Armstrong and his influence of the development of jazz in the early decades of the 20th century. "Unforgettable. Saskatoon Jazz Society's best concert of the season? A resounding yes!" Bryce Smith, Saskatoon Jazz Society.

Celine La Coste sings a Tribute to Astrud Gilberto at Beat Niq Jazz & Social Club - 811-1st SW.

Broken City Jazz Jam, Hosted by Brent Mah on Saxophones; Brendan McElroy – Bass; Spencer Cheyne - Drums. 3 to 6 pm. No cover. 613 – 11th Ave SW, Calgary.

Carver and Philip play your favourites at Simone’s Bistro. 636 10th Avenue SW, 263-6661.

Toot Sweet at Oceana -- flute Ai Hagiwara, guitar Brian Chellas, bass Richard Erickson. Oceana Restaurant. 101 7th Street SW, Calgary; 245-8787. From 8:00 to 10:00
p.m. No Cover

Celine La Coste sings a Tribute to Astrud Gilberto at Beat Niq Jazz & Social Club - 811-1st SW.

Sunday, May 18

Sunday Afternoons 3-7pm The Shamrock Hotel features live Blues, R&B, Funk and other stuff, with "Firm Handshake". Great BBQ pulled pork and BBQ'd Wings, on 11st SE.

Andrea Petrity, on keys at the Tribune. 118-8^th Avenue SW. 5:30 to 7:30pm. No cover.

Andrea Petrity, on piano at the Tribune, of course. 118-8th Avenue SW. 5:30 to 7:30pm. No cover.

AN EVENING WITH JOHANNA SILLANPAA. Please join the renowned Calgary vocalist Johanna Sillanpaa, as a solo artist and in collaboration with her group Sillan & Young, for an evening of live performance. BeatNiq Jazz and Social Club. 811 1st Street SW, Calgary. $15. 8:00pm door.

The Bow Djangos at Calgary's newest jazz room - Kit's Jazz Underground. With ambience to
rival any Chicago or New York jazz grotto. You'll be wondering where they got the French gypsy jazz band until you take a closer look to realize - , hey - it's us! Show begins at 8:00. 720 - 16 Ave NW. 210-1777. Parking in the rear, with an entrance off the alley.

Andrea Petrity, on piano at the Tribune, of course. 118-8th Avenue SW. 5:30 to 7:30pm. No cover.

Carver and Philip rock out at Simone’s Bistro. 636 10th Avenue SW, 263-6661.

Fusion with the CGS Project at McNally Robinson’s Prairie Ink restaurant. 7 pm. No cover. On Stephen Avenue at 1st SW.

The Beat Niq and C-Jazz present The Bad Plus, with Sinistrio. Drawing from diverse and unlikely sources to forge a sound which defies categorization, The Bad Plus shows are "A gourmet 10-course meal of the sublime (a gorgeous take on Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"), the rowdy (a raucous ride through the original "Physical Cities") and the eclectic (Iverson's "Mint," Rush's "Tom Sawyer", to paraphrase Billboard. One of the best shows of the 2007 Calgary Jazz Festival returns. At Quincy's on 7th. Tickets available at Megatunes, Beat Niq, C-Jazz at 403-802-4008, and Online Here

Sunday, May 25

Rick Climans Trio is performing at the Lilac Festival, centre stage 4th St. and 13th in the Afternoon Ave. SW. Rick Climans-sax, Morgan McKee-keyboards, Gavin Sorochan-drums. Free.

Sunday Afternoons 3-7pm, The Shamrock Hotel features live Blues, R&B, Funk and other stuff, with "Firm Handshake". Great BBQ pulled pork and BBQ'd Wings, on 11st SE.

Andrea Petrity, on keys at the Tribune. 118-8^th Avenue SW. 5:30 to 7:30pm. No cover.

TALKIN’ JAZZ! with Tim Tam and Vicki Adams Willis. 7:30 pm at Hotel Arts
An engaging evening hosted by Tim Tamashiro of CBC Radio Two’s Tonic, in discussion with DJD Artistic Director Vicki Adams Willis and others about the historical connection between jazz dance & music, and how communication happens between dancers/musicians and choreographers/composers. The perfect way to get in the mood for Tinge and Tone. $15 and includes dessert and coffee. Call the DJD office at 245-3533 to reserve a ticket.

The Beat Niq in Association with Bang & Olufsen Presents leading U.K soul, funk, and jazz sax man Snake Davis (www.snakedavis.com). Accompanied by Chris Andrew (Piano) Brendan Rothwell (Bass) Tyler Hornby (Drums). Tickets available at the Beat Niq and Bang & Olufsen (129, 8th AVE SW). www.snakedavis.com Contact brendanrothwell@vbelectronics.com for more information.

Andrea Petrity, on keys at the Tribune, of course. 118-8th Avenue SW. 5:30 to 7:30pm. No cover.

Smooth Jazz Instrumentalist of the year, Allistair Elliott, at Kit's on 16th. 720 - 16th Ave NW. 210-1777. www.kitspub.ca

Karl Schwonik Trio Featuring Jeff Johnston (Montreal) Karl Schwonik will be presented the 'Richard Cowie Scholarship for Young Jazz Musicians' from CMA and C-Jazz) Karl Schwonik - Drums, Jeff Johnston - Piano (www.myapace.com/jeffjohnstonmusic) Kodi Hutchinson - Bass. At the Beat Niq, 811 – 1st Street SW , Calgary

Andrea Petrity, on piano at the Tribune, of course. 118-8th Avenue SW. 5:30 to 7:30pm. No cover.

Nimmons and Braid. Performance and workshop, with Phil Nimmons on clarinet and David Braid on piano. Improvisation explained, between tunes. 8:00pm. Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Avenue SW Calgary. $30 / $25 for Jazz Is members, seniors, and students. Campus Ticket Centre (220-7202).

Karl Schwonik Trio Featuring Jeff Johnston (Montreal) Karl Schwonik - Drums, Jeff Johnston - Piano (www.myapace.com/jeffjohnstonmusic) Kodi Hutchinson - Bass. At the BEAT NiQ, 811 – 1st Street SW , Calgary

Karl Schwonik Trio hosts the Broken City jazz jam, on Drums, Brent Mah - Sax Kodi Hutchinson - Bass. At the Broken City, 613 – 11 Avenue SW , Calgary. At the Broken City, 613 – 11 Avenue SW , Calgary. kschwonik@hotmail.com (514) 518-1018. www.myspace.com/karlschwonik

U.K. sax with Snake Davis. Canadian guest appearance, with Tyler Hornby ( drums) Chris Andrew (keyboards). At the BEAT NiQ, 811 – 1st Street SW , Calgary. Ticket price: $15. Contact: brendanrothwell@vbelectronics.com. Web link: www.snakedavis.com

Sunday, June 1

The Mainstream Jazztet will perform music by the great small groups of Benny Goodman, at the Arrata Centre (1315 7th Street SW) from 2:00 to 4:00. The Mainstream Jazztet is composed of : Dave Klinger - piano; Dave Edgar - Clarinet, Flute, & Sax; Greg Baker - drums & vocals; John Hyde - Bass. Complimentary beverage and cheese is included in the ticket price for this concert.
General admission tickets are $25.00. Reserved tables are $80.00 for four and $120.00 for six. Call Calgary Music at 282-1732.

The Cindy Mcleod Quartet performs at Calgary's newest Jazz venue, Kit's Jazz Underground - 720 16th Ave NW

Sarisa Figueroa leads the companyï¿½s next production, Tinge and Tone, which features a wild array of dance styles from Tap to Lindy Hop, Swing to Brazilian, danced by the DJD Company, with original music composed by Rubim de Toledo played live each night by a jazz quintet. Tinge and Tone will be performed at the Max Bell Theatre, EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts from June 5 ï¿½ 14, 2008.

Rubim de Toledo (Composer/Music Director/Bass), Chris Andrew (Piano), Jim Brenan (Tenor/Baritone Saxophones), Tyler Hornby (Drums), Bob Tildesley (Trumpet, Flugelhorn). call DJD at 245-3533, or by visiting www.decidedlyjazz.com.

SATURDAY, June 7th

Montreal’s May Cheung sings with Charlie Austin (piano), Kodi Hutchinson (bass) and Karl Schwonik (drums). 9pm, Beatniq Jazz and Social Club : 811 1st Street SW. Cover: $15. Dinner Reservations, call (403) 263-1650 www.myspace.com/maycjazz

Access to more than 40 shows* and 20 venues at this year’s Calgary Jazz Festival, June 24 to 29, 2008. A limited number of $129 Jazz passes available at Calgary Jazz Festival Tickets, C-Jazz, and 403.802.4008.

*jazz pass seating subject to availability fifteen minutes before showtime. Non-transferable.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis - 8:00 pm - The leading figure in jazz today, with his full orchestra, at Epcor Centre’s Jack Singer Concert Hall. TICKETS ON SALE NOW @ Ticket Master

Alice Russell and guests. UK Soul sensation makes her first appearance in Canada - Quincy's - Doors Open at 8PM - $22 Advance / $29 Door

Duane Andrews w/ Patrick Boyle - Award winning jazz guitarist from Newfoundland!!! The Auburn Saloon - Doors Open @ 8PM - $12 Advance / $15 Door

Naturally 7 - Personally selected by Michael Buble to tour North America with him. The Gateway @ SAIT - 8PM Show - Doors Open at 7PM - $28 Advance / $35 Door

Jerrold Dubyk - Canada Council award winning saxophone from Edmonton. The Beat Niq - 8:30PM Show - Come early for good seats - $12 Advance / $15 Door

Akoustica - Afterparty Jam - High energy keyboard virtuoso Kristian Alexandrov leads his trio, and then hosts the jam. 11:30 pm. The Auburn Saloon - Free for Musicians and Pass Holders - $5 Door Cover

Kellylee Evans - Ironwood Stage - Doors Open at 7PM - $12 Advance / $15 Door

Pink Martini - Jack Singer Concert Hall - with Robert Young and his Big Beat Band. TicketMaster

Double Bass Double Bill! Charlie HADEN's Quartet West with Jean Vanasse & Miroslav Vitous - Quartet West is "one of the most important jazz combos in the business today" says National Public Radio. Haden is widely considered to be among the greatest-ever jazz bassists, and Vitous, as founding member of Weather Report, one of the most influential. A Calgary Jazz Festival World exclusive, at Knox United Church - Doors Open @ 7PM - $39 Advance / $49 Door

Andy Bey and The Hutchison Andrew Trio - The unsung legend, live, with Alberta's jazz trio. At the Orpheus Theatre at SAIT - 7:30 Show - $28 Advance / $35 Door

Toby Foyeh and Orchestra Africa, with special guests FUJA - The . Afro-beat dance party from Nigeria, via New York, meets Calgary's favourite Funked Up Jazz Assembly,. The Gateway @ SAIT Polytechnic - 8PM Show - $22 Advance / $29 Door

Yves Léveillé - Montreal piano quintet, on the Effendi label. Beat Niq - 8:30 Show - $12 Advance / $15 Door

Hilario Duran - Award winning Cuban pianist and his trio. Ironwood Stage - Doors Open at 7PM - $15 Advance / $20 Door

The Dave Brubeck Quartet - 7:30PM - Epcor Centre’s Jack Singer Concert Hall.

One of the true living icons of jazz. For over fifty years, he has been thrilling millions of listeners with his unique rhythms, improvisations, and time signatures. Brubeck opened up new audiences to jazz with his distinctive but accessible harmonic compositions, launching what later became known as the ‘cool jazz’ movement. ‘Time Out’ was the first jazz album to ever sell a million copies. “Take Five” and “Blue Rondo a la Turk” is still relevant today. The Dave Brubeck Quartet with Bobby Militello on sax and flute, Michael Moore on bass and Randy Jones on drums. TICKETS ON SALE NOW @ Ticket Master

Beady Belle - Scandinavian superstar. With special guests. Quincy's On 7th - 10PM Show - Doors Open at 8 - $22 Advance / $29 Door

Cowboy Junkies w/ Special Guests - Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the seminal recording of Trinity Session, Cowboy Junkies headed back into the studio to record Trinity Revisited, a cd and dvd. The ethereal vocals of Margo Timmins and languid guitar sounds of the Cowboy Junkies Trinity Revisited will be heard, as they should be, in the cathedral of Knox United Church - Doors Open @ 8PM - $35 Advance / $45 Door.

The Davidson/Murley/Braid Quintet - For the hardcore fans, in the listening room at Cantos Music Foundation - Doors Open at 9 - $15 Advance / $20 Door

David Virelles - Jane Bunnett's Cuban piano player, with his own award winning band. At the Beat Niq - 8:30PM Show - $15 Advance / $20 Door

Elizabeth Shepherd - Jazz pop piano diva, at the Ironwood Stage - Doors Open at 7PM - $12 Advance / $15 Door

Maceo Parker & Divine Brown - R & B/Soul/ Funk double bill, with the legend. The Epcor Centre's Jack Singer Concert Hall - TICKETS ON SALE NOW @ Ticket Master

Cor Fuhler's CORKESTRA, and Porteguese guitar innovator Carlos Bica and Azul - Cutting edge Euro-jazz. Orpheus Theatre @ SAIT - 8PM show - $28 Advance / $35 Door

Lee Konitz & Chris Tarry double bill - Lee, a master of the alto sax. Chris, Calgary boy done good, on his long anticipated return from New York, with his new cd - 8PM show - the Gateway @ SAIT - $28 Advance / $35 Door

L’orkestre des Pas Perdus (OPP) - Quebec veterans have fun! Beat Niq - 8:30PM Show - $15 Advance / $20 Door

Jazz Brunch at the Ironwood. Broadcast live on CKUA's "A Time for Jazz". Details to be announced soon.

Robert Cray & Molly Johnson Double Bill Feature - Epcor Centre’s Jack Singer Concert Hall

e.s.t. - Esbjorn Svensson Trio and Maciek Grzywacz with Tyler Hornby - Orpheus Theatre @ SAIT - 9PM Show - Doors Open at 8PM - $28 Advance / $35 Door

Donato, Nasturica, Gearey - Cantos Music Foundation - 10PM Show - $15 Advance / $20 Door

Michael Occhipinti's Sicilian Project and Jay Crocker's cd preview. Guitar hero double bill. Details to be announced soon.

Monty Alexander - "One of my favourite piano players in the world" says Andrew Mosker, from CANTOS. Orpheus Theatre @ SAIT - 8PM Show - $28 Advance / $35 Door

Renaud Garcia-Fons - Cantos Music Foundation - 3PM Show - $15 Advance / $20 Door

Choose from more than 40 shows* at this year’s Calgary Jazz Festival, June 24 to 29, 2008. A limited number of $129 Jazz passes available at Calgary Jazz Festival Tickets and C-Jazz, 403.802.4008.

*jazz pass seating subject to availability fifteen minutes before showtime. Non-transferable.

MUSICIANS - List your gig for free. Send a note with details to gigs@calgaryjazz.com.