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Upcoming Events
Sol James
Sunday, September 13 | 7 PM
The Fort Garry Hotel
Jazz / Swing / Soul
Chasin’ the Trane
Sunday, September 20 | 7 PM
The Fort Garry Hotel
Jazz / Hard-bop / Modal
Chet Breau Trio
Sunday, September 27 | 7 PM
The Fort Garry Hotel
Jazz / Flamenco / Fingerstyle Guitar
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About Jazz Winnipeg
For more than 35 years, Jazz Winnipeg has brought artists and audiences together through live music, presenting jazz in all its forms and supporting a vibrant music community in Winnipeg and beyond.
Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
Every June, Winnipeg comes alive with local, national, and international artists, free outdoor performances, intimate concerts, and special events throughout the city.
Community Programs
Jazz happens beyond the stage. Our community programs create opportunities to learn, listen, connect, and make music through workshops, performances, artist development, and community partnerships.
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Latest Stories
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A message from executive director Angela Heck about what we’ve built together, our growing connection to the international music community—and where we’re headed.
The Way of Water: Where Jazz and Orchestra Meet the Current
Jazz Winnipeg is proud to co-present The Way of Water with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra on Wednesday, November 4 at Desautels Concert Hall.
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