Music

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

Discover the creative process behind new music at Wok and Talk with Kensington Sinfonia! This unique open workshop and Q&A session features brand new works for string orchestra, brought to life in collaboration with Roydon Tse, Mark Limacher, Chloe Weston, and Jiajia Li.

Experience the energy of a live orchestra workshop and join the conversation during the composer forum.

Free and open to the public!