Music

Six-time GRAMMY®-nominated guitarist Mike Stern has been a trailblazer in jazz and fusion since the 1970s, performing with legends like Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, and The Brecker Brothers. Known for his fiery improvisation and signature blend of bebop, blues, and rock-infused jazz, Stern continues to push musical boundaries. 

Leni Stern, guitar
Dennis Chambers, drums
Noam Tanzer, bass
Bob Franceschini, saxophone

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All Music Lovers 25 & Under $19.99

The brainchild of pianist and composer Renee Rosnes, ARTEMIS is a powerful ensemble of modern virtuosos. Each member of the band is a brilliant player, composer, and bandleader and the group's repertoire reflects everyone's sound and concept. From original music to mind-bending arrangements of eclectic material, ARTEMIS performs with power, passion, and high-wire intensity.  

Renee Rosnes, piano 
Ingrid Jensen, trumpet 
Nicole Glover, tenor saxophone 
Noriko Ueda, bass 
Allison Miller, drums 

JazzYYC, Calgary's Jazz Collaborative, announces its annual Summer Festival, presenting a wide variety of musicians from across the World, across Canada, and from here in Calgary.

Date and Time:
Friday, June 6, 2025, 7:00 PM  9:00 PM

Venue Name and Address:
9351 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0N3

Link to Event:
https://www.thecarrot.ca/events-at-the-carrot/2025/joenolan

Event Cost:
$20 Cover | Youth (12 & under) $10 | All Ages

On June 1, 2025, the Kensington Sinfonia presents Quiet, Slow, Boring, a concert celebrating calmness and introspection. The program features two exciting new commissions, each exploring this theme in unique ways.

Friday June 27 | 9:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Opening Act Pure Octane | 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Starlite Room
$45 + SF 

Sungazer is a modern progressive jazz fusion band led by bassist Adam Neely and drummer Shawn Crowder, that has brought their dynamic live mixture of jazz, progressive metal and electronic music to audiences across the world. The group carries the inner mounting flame of past fusion greats, while forging their own distinctive sound for the 21st century. 

Thursday June 26 | 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

JazzClub at Chateau Lacombe
Starting at $60 + SF Seated
Starting at $40 + SF Standing

Richard Bona Trio
Wednesday June 25 | 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

JazzClub at Chateau Lacombe
Starting at $60 + SF Seated
Starting at $40 + SF Standing

Richard Bona is a GRAMMY-winning musician and one of music's most accomplished international bass players, composers, and multi-instrumentalists. With his unique sound and vocal gift, he is continuously representing his African origins. Bona’s music addresses the continent’s traditions, culture, beauty, and issues.

Sunday June 22 | 9:00 p.m. -10:15 p.m.
Opening Act Brekky Boy | 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Starlite Room
$35 + SF Limited Earlybird Tickets Only Until April 30
$45 + SF Starting May 1
 
Firebrand collective Kneebody are one of the most adventurous and exciting bands of their generation, known for their sheer virtuosity and musicianship. In their almost two-decade history, the GRAMMY- nominated band has created a genre and style all its own.

Carmina Burana

Sunday June 8, 2025 - 2.00pm

Winspear Centre, Edmonton

Richard Eaton Singers

RES Percussion Ensemble

Timothy Shantz, conductor

Laura Brandt, soprano

Caleb Nelson, tenor

Jin Yu, baritone soloist

Leanne Regehr, piano

Zhenni Li-Cohen, piano

Edmonton Youth Choir, guest choir

An emotionally charged season closer featuring Carl Orff’s masterpiece cantata with Richard Eaton Singers and guests on Sunday, June 8