Jazzeast Events

  • The Carleton's Thursday Night Residency with Ian Janes

    Ian Janes is a 5 time ECMA-nominated, soul/R&B artist and winner of Music Nova Scotia’s Album of the Year in 2002 for his second release. Ian and his band (Tom Roach on drums and bassist Tom Easley) will take the stage each Thursday | The Carleton Music Bar & Grill, Halifax, $5 at the door

    Friday, February 3 at 10:00 pm

  • Wynton Marsalis

    Presenting a film with the black history month association. tealight screening on Wynton Maraslis' Congo Square. | at the Bus Stop Theatre

    Saturday, February 4 at 8:00 pm

  • Sue Foley and Peter Karp

    There is an exciting and diverse lineup of blues for you this coming Winter. Sue Foley and Peter Karp (Ottawa and NYC) | George’s Roadhouse

     

    Saturday, February 4 at 9:00 pm

  • Harvey Millar

    [African Heritage Month] Whenever Harvey Millar and his smokin’ band hit the stage, you can expect old-school stylings of hits like "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" and new-school arrangements of hot standards that will have youmore...

    February 07, 2012 (Tuesday)

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    7:00 pm
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  • Clas Larsson Quartet at Scuttlebutt

    The Clas Larsson Quartet with Mike Watson on keys and Lisa Lelliott on vocals – will be a great event! | Scuttlebutt Restaurant, 139 Montague St., Lunenburg, $37.50/person including dinner and music

     

    Friday, February 10 at 7:00 pm

  • Sackville Community Band Presents A Valentine’s Cabaret

    Sackville Community Band will present A Valentine’s Cabaret. Enjoy an entertaining evening listening to one of Nova Scotia's premier concert bands in the casual and comfortable setting of the Grawood Lounge. The proceeds will go to the Sackville Band Society, a non-profit group of musicians that are very active in supporting live local band music in the province and advocating for music education in the public school system. | Grawood Lounge, Dalhousie University | $20

     

    Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 pm

  • Tigran Hamasyan

    [Winter's Hot Ticket Concert] Ticket update: Tickets are still availabe for tonight's show. I will post here if there are any changes.] Inmore...

    February 11, 2012 (Saturday)

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    8:00 pm
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    The Peggy Corkum Music Room
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  • Jeff Goodspeed & Friends

    Jeff Goodspeed & friends is a Stayners Sunday night institution. they have played there for 278 Sundays and counting. Every Sunday, join Stayner's for dinner and stay for the great music featuring Jeff Goodspeed & Friends | 5075 George St | No Cover

    Sunday, February 12 at 5:00 pm

  • Scott 'n' the Rocks at Stayner's Bar & Grill

    There's lots of great music when Scott 'n' the Rocks strike up the band with twelve of Halifax's finest jazzers performing Scott Macmillan's charts composed just for the Rocks.

    Stayner's Bar & Grill, 8:30pm to 11:00pm, no cover.

    Monday, February 13 at 8:30 pm

  • Erin Costelo and The Blue Engine String Quartet

     Valentine's Day, Two shows at The Company House. Tickets Available at The Company House and Online at www.eventbrite.com | 2202 Gottingen Street

    Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 pm

  • Wordrhythm featuring Shauntay Grant

    [African Heritage Month] Shauntay Grant guides a soul-filled vocal blend of poetry and music for Wordrhythm, her performance project that encourages collaboration between spoken word artists and musicians. The evening features a talentedmore...

    February 14, 2012 (Tuesday)

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    7:00 pm
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    Spring Garden Public Library
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  • Dave Burton, Geordie Haley, and Jamie Gatti at Stayner's

    Dave Burton (drums), Geordie Haley (guitar), and Jamie Gatti (bass) provide the perfect post Valentine's Day atmosphere with choice standards and maybe some original music !

    Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill | $5.00 cover

    Thursday, February 16 at 9:00 pm

  • Halifax Swing Factory

    Looking for a lively way to warm up your February? Come on out and get groovy at the first Halifax Swing Factory of 2012. A beginner swing dance lesson will get you warmed up and hopping,  followed by social dancing to fantastic swing tunes by our DJ. Absolutely no experience or partner required. Come dance with us!

    1313 Hollis Street, Halifax
    Doors open at 8:00, beginner lesson at 8:30, social dancing at 9:30. Only $5!

    Friday, February 17 at 8:30 pm

  • Pictou County Event

    Mardis Gras Masquerade and Cajun Buffet ! Tickets White Lotus in New Glasgow and Stone Soup Cafe in Pictou (Call 485-4949) and David Pos (396-5712)  | The Palace Theatre in Pictou | $34

     

    Saturday, February 18 at 6:30 pm

  • Oscillations 2012: Vocal Infusion

    Electroacoustic Divas features sopranos Helen Pridmore and Janice Jackson, two of Canada’s most celebrated new music divas, in an exploration of whale sounds, world events, Grimm’s Fairy Tales and more.| 2053 Gottingen Street | $20 General/$15 Students/seniors; Festival Pass:$35 /$25

     

    Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 pm

  • Swingology at The Company House

    Swingology — Ben Robertson, Vincent Leys, and Kevin Cox (gypsy guitars), Andrew Kent (violin), John Malmstrom (clarinet), Andrew Connolly (bass) and Cynthia Myers (vocals) — pay tribute to the music of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Put on your vintage duds, lace up the dancin' shoes and get in a party mood!

    The Company House, 2202 Gottingen St, Halifax.  |  Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 in advance from The Company House, and $10 for students and members of the Dalhousie Swing Dance Society.

    Saturday, February 18 at 8:30 pm

  • Jeff Goodspeed & Friends

    Jeff Goodspeed & friends is a Stayners Sunday night institution. They have played there for 279 Sundays and counting. Every Sunday, join Stayner's for dinner and stay for the great music featuring Jeff Goodspeed & Friends | 5075 George St | No Cover

    Sunday, February 19 at 5:00 pm

  • Oscillations 2012: Vocal Infusion

    The Phantom Voice offers a unique opportunity to experience a rich palette of electroacoustic music through a multi-speaker surround sound system. Immerse yourself in a sonic landscape of lush, exotic textures. | 2053 Gottingen Street | $20 General /$15 Students/seniors;Festival Pass:$35/$25

     

    Sunday, February 19 at 7:30 pm

  • Sageev Oore and Tim Crofts

    [The New Standard monthly concert series] Piano man Sageev Oore and Tim Crofts (Halifax) open the portal to their world of complex compositions and uncontainable darkly fringed joy. This pairing is new and is already expected to be unrepeatablemore...

    Performers: Sageev Oore and Tim Crofts

    February 22, 2012 (Wednesday)

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    8:00 pm
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    The Company House
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  • John Gracie "Live From the Flamingo" CD Release @ The Harbourfront Lounge

    John Gracie's new CD pays tribute to a legacy of great songs associated with Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra, from "Under My Skin" to "I Left My Heart in San Francisco", with a detour to Eddy Arnold's "You Don't Know Me". John and friends celebrate the official release this week, and promise you a bouquet of classic songs.

    Casino Nova Scotia's Harbourfront Lounge, 1983 Upper Water Street. | No cover. | 7pm - 8:30pm.

     

    Thursday, February 23 at 7:00 pm

  • The Blakey Project- at Stayners Wharf

     The 1950’s and 60’s was a time for some of the grooviest jazz to hit the scene. At the forefront was the “Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers”, providing a unique brand of hard-hitting music. The Blakey Project brings the swinging sound of this iconic band to the East Coast, playing many of their funky hits. Featuring a 3-piece horn section and a swingin’ rhythm section, The Blakey Project is sure to be the hottest and bluesiest ticket in town. | at Stayners Wharf , $5

    Thursday, February 23 at 9:00 pm

  • The Booty Boppin' Brass Band @ Stayner's Wharf

    The Booty Boppin’ Brass Band livens up the air with the sounds of New Orleans wrapped up in Halifax style. Rick Waychesko (trumpet), Mike Cowie (trumpet), Martin Davidson (tenor sax), Dan Martin (trombone), Pierre Devillers (sousaphone) and Dave Burton (drums) are the masters that promise to make you move!

    Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill | 5075 George St |  $5.00 cover

    Friday, February 24 at 4:00 pm

  • Book Launch - The Lake Diary by Arthur Bull @ 1313 Hollis Street

    Poet and musician extraordinaire Arthur Bull releases his latest book of poetry - The Lake Diary - a rich and thoughtful evocation of his love of the natural world, Chinese literature, and jazz. Join like minded souls for a relaxed and impressionistic evening of beautiful words, solo guitar and harmonica.

    1313 Hollis Street, Halifax

    Friday, February 24 at 7:30 pm

  • Musikon @ St. Mary's University Art Gallery

    The new music society Musikon presents their debut concert, with music by Canadian composers Bob Pritchard, Michael Parker, Bob Bauer and Jared Miller. Performed by Barbara Pritchard (piano), Norman Adams (cello), and Anne Davison (cello) and in conjunction with the Jacqueline Reimer exhibit "Six Low-Cast Maidens in Search of a Porch".

    St. Mary's University Art Gallery, 5865 Gorsebrook Ave, 1st floor of the Loyola Academic Complex. | Tickets $20 adults, $10 students.

    Friday, February 24 at 8:00 pm

  • The Booty Boppin’ Brass Band @ Stayner's

    The Booty Boppin’ Brass Band livens up the air with the sounds of New Orleans wrapped up in Halifax style. Rick Waychesko (trumpet), Mike Cowie (trumpet), Martin Davidson (tenor sax), Dan Martin (trombone), Pierre Devillers (sousaphone) and Dave Burton (drums) are the masters that promise to make you move!

    Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill | 5075 George St |  no cover | 4pm - 7pm

    Saturday, February 25 at 4:00 pm

  • Winterlude 2012

    Halifax's Fine Arts Parents Association presents Winterlude 2012! This is a music-based event, featuring a wonderful evening of music and dancing provided by the students of the Halifax All-City Music Program - classical, jazz, rock and roll will be showcased. The event will be hosted by Steve Coates. All profits go directly to support student development in the arts. For tickets email music@staff.ednet.ns.ca are available in advance by calling 477-6788 or and at the door. | McInnes Room, Dalhousie University, $20

    Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 pm

  • Los Primos - Annual Dance for All Ages @ Olympic Community Hall

    Start the evening with a salsa lesson from the Halifax Salseros, and then party the night through with a variety of artists, including Latin Groove, the NSCC Latin Band, and the Los Primos Satellite Program. Special guests include Avi Garcia (bass), Tony Rodriguez (piano), and Maikel Ante Fajardo (vocals). In support of the Los Primos Project music exchange.

    Olympic Community Hall, Cunard Street, Halifax, across from Long & McQuade. | Tickets $7 student, $12 adult, $30 family of five (all ages). Advance tickets available at Stayner's. Doors open at 7pm.

    Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 pm

  • Rasta Gumbo @ Stayner's Wharf

    Rasta Gumbo  provide a true gumbo of musical tastes, some spice and a hearty stew. They're the special on the menu tonight.

    Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill | 5075 George St | $5.00 cover

    Saturday, February 25 at 9:00 pm

  • KOJO

    [African Heritage Month] NEW DATE!  Sudanese musicians Alex Atiol and Paul Atayna formed KOJO in 1996 after escaping their war torn country and immigrating to Canada.more...

    February 26, 2012 (Sunday)

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    2:30 pm
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  • Jeff Goodspeed & Friends

    Jeff Goodspeed & friends is a Stayners Sunday night institution. They have played there for 280 Sundays and counting. Every Sunday, join Stayner's for dinner and stay for the great music featuring Jeff Goodspeed & Friends | 5075 George St | No Cover

    Sunday, February 26 at 5:00 pm

  • Roadside Willie's

     On the last Sunday of every month Paul Barrett (great trombone player and founding director of New Horizons Bands throughout Nova Scotia) leads a jazz combo at Roadside Willie's in Bible Hill. The food is great and the music is high-energy with some nice ballads as well.

    Sunday, February 26 at 5:30 pm

  • suddenlyLISTEN presents The Sum of its Parts

    Rob Power and Paul Bendzsa are Spanner, a duo that plays together on a weekly basis, recording each session and analyzing the result. Tim Crofts and Norman Adams have cooperated to lead the suddenlyLISTEN Improvisation workshop every second Monday evening since the Fall of 2006.

    What happens when two duos combine their duos? We think the the result will be much greater than the sum of its parts!

    THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ST. DAVID, 1544 GRAFTON STREET (at Blowers)

    TICKETS: ADULTS $20, STUDENTS/ARTISTS $10 - available at the door

    Sunday, February 26 at 8:00 pm

  • Scott 'n' the Rocks at Stayner's Bar & Grill

    There's lots of great music when Scott 'n' the Rocks strike up the band, with twelve of Halifax's finest jazzers performing Scott Macmillan's charts, composed just for the Rocks.

    Stayner's Bar & Grill, 8:30pm to 11:00pm, no cover.

    Monday, February 27 at 8:30 pm

  • Jens Jeppesen @ Stayner's Wharf

    Jens Jeppesen and his guitar will keep your feet tapping for the evening, with a touch of bluegrass and his down home voice.  | Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill  | 5075 George St | $3.00 Cover

    Tuesday, February 28 at 8:00 pm

  • HavanaFax and Latin Groove and Cuban friends @ The Seahorse

    Join HavanaFax and Latin Groove as we give our Cuban friends Avi Garcia (bass), Tony Rodriguez (piano), and Maikel Ante Fajardo (vocals), a warm and lively send-off.

    The Seahorse Tavern, 1665 Argyle. $8 cover.

    Tuesday, February 28 at 10:00 pm

  • Jens Jeppesen @ Stayner's Wharf

    Jens Jeppesen and his guitar will keep your feet tapping for the evening, with a touch of bluegrass and his down home voice. | Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill | 5075 George St | $3.00 Cover

    Wednesday, February 29 at 8:00 pm