Before she became known for roots, blues, soul, and powerhouse storytelling, Sol James found her voice through jazz. Ahead of her Jazz at the Fort Garry solo debut, Sol reflects on the music that shaped her, the joy of live performance, and coming full circle in The Club Room.

Jazz at the Fort Garry’s full fall 2026 lineup is here. Explore the artists, collaborations, new projects, returning favourites, and international sounds coming to The Club Room this season, with commentary from Jazz Winnipeg Artistic Director Zachary Rushing.

Before it was called jazz, Winnipeg was already listening. Discover the story of the Original Creole Orchestra’s 1914 performance at Pantages Playhouse and the early sounds that helped shape jazz in Canada.

After 35 festivals, Jazz Winnipeg is looking ahead. Executive Director Angela Heck reflects on what we’ve built together—and a future connecting more artists, audiences and communities from Manitoba to the world.

At The Bridge: Music for Life, students don’t just learn music — they build confidence, connection, and a shared language through sound. Explore how this rhythm-first youth music program brings young people together through jazz, mentorship, learning by ear, and ensemble performance.

Water moves, remembers, reshapes, and connects. In The Way of Water, the Florian Hoefner Jazz Quartet and Manitoba Chamber Orchestra bring jazz, chamber music, improvisation, and environmental reflection into powerful conversation.

Jazz Winnipeg announces 2026 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival lineup