Jazzeast Events
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Riot Squad
Jamie Gatti, one of Canada’s most versatile and in-demand bassists, leads this excellent crew of local jazz musicians. Marked by his full-bass signature sound, Riot Squad brings a unique edge to their mixed repertoire of original funk, jazz andmore...
July 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 12:00 pm
- Venue:
- The Festival Tent
- Genre:
- Jazz
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R.A.P (Rhythm & Poetry) with DJ Waahli
A hip hop writing workshop given by Waahli (a dj, Mc, musician & producer) of Nomadic Massive. In this workshop Waahli will give a brief history of rap, slang used, flows, delivery and style. After this workshop all participants should have a goodmore...July 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 1:00 pm
- Venue:
- Spring Garden Public Library
- Genre:
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Halifax Trombone Summit III
The Halifax Trombone Summit is a grand spectacle as well as a super sonic delight. Dave Staples, the man behind the summit curtain, leads over ten trombonists through a wide selection of classic jazz hits. The third edition of the group, this one ismore...
July 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 1:15 pm
- Venue:
- The Festival Tent
- Genre:
- Jazz
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Shirley Jackson and Her Good Rockin' Daddys
Shirley Jackson & Her Good Rockin’ Daddys fuel the dance floor with a mix of horn-powered west coast blues and swinging sounds. The grand group hail to a sound inspired by the early years of Rock & Roll when horn sections were an integralmore...
July 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 2:30 pm
- Venue:
- The Festival Tent
- Genre:
- Blues
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Glen Strickey Quartet w/ Doris Mason
This young St.FX graduate is making waves over on the Island. Glen Strickey’s sweet saxophone tone brings out the softer side of his selection of popular songs, and his eternally swinging approach to standard jazz tunes draws more...Performers: Doris Mason and Glen Strickey Quartet
July 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 3:45 pm
- Venue:
- The Festival Tent
- Genre:
- Jazz
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Paul Simons Trio *New Date*
Halifax’s jazz scene is a better place with Paul Simons as our go-to pianist/arranger/composer. His tasteful, melody-loving style creates a welcoming basis for his dips into swing, jazz pop standards and free improvisational pieces. Simons&rsquomore...
July 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 4:30 pm
- Venue:
- The Whirligig Stage
- Genre:
- Jazz
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John Chiasson & The Lonely Hearts Club Band *NEW DATE AND TIME*
John Chiasson and the Lonely Hearts Club Band (HFX)
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jazz / popJuly 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 6:15 pm
- Venue:
- The Whirligig Stage
- Genre:
- Jazz, Pop
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Jeff Reilly - Black Sun
ECM recording artist Jeff Reilly is a formidable performer, capturing the power of his technical virtuosity into a capsule of astonishing emotional expression. “Black Sun” is Reilly’s latest project, exploring the process of personal transformation through a series of new works commissionedmore...July 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 7:00 pm
- Venue:
- St. Matthew's United Church
- Genre:
- Classical, Contemporary
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July 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 8:00 pm
- Venue:
- The Festival Tent
- Genre:
- Afro Caribbean, Latin, salsa
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Granelli / Tronzo / Granelli
Granelli/ tronzo/ Granelli (HFX/BOS/NYC)
improv / jazzThis is the 3rd concert in a special series of four celebrating Jerry Granelli’s 70th birthday...
more...July 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 9:00 pm
- Venue:
- 1313 Hollis
- Genre:
- improv, Jazz
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July 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 9:00 pm
- Venue:
- Imperial Ballroom (Lord Nelson Hotel)
- Genre:
- Modern-jazz
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July 15, 2011 (Friday)
- Time:
- 11:00 pm
- Venue:
- Georgian Lounge (Lord Nelson)
- Genre:
- Classical, Latin jazz