2025 Events
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From 6-8pm
Start and Stop Jazz jam which is all ages and beginner friendly. Runs the Second Thursday of Every month
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Reese Perry Trio with Tricia Edwards and Celene Yohemas host the always packed Kawa (pronounced Ka’va) Jazz Jam
Saturday June 14, 2025 From 3 - 6pm
Kawa Espresso Bar 1333 8th St SW, Calgary
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August 11 - 15, 2025
9am-5pm
Directed by Tyler Hornby, the Drum Set Camp is a highlighted annual event in Calgary. With instruction from renowned drummers who are experts in their field, this camp provides an intensive and fun atmosphere for students and musicians to learn at their own pace in a master class setting.
Featuring Guest Instructors:
Jim Johnston
Celene Yohemas
Afolabi Fapojuwo
Registration:
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Cornerstone Music Cafe welcomes back the Tricia Edwards Jazz Trio with
Tricia Edwards - Piano
Reese Perry - Bass
Celene Yohemas - Drums
An intimate venue, great food and beverages, all ages, and Gluten Free options available.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
4:00 pmJoin Calgary’s top women’s choir at Bethany Chapel for their spring concert featuring a wonderful mix of serious and fun choir pieces.
Artistic Director: Anne Gray
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From 6-8pm
Start and Stop Jazz jam which is all ages and beginner friendly. Runs the Second Thursday of Every month
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RMSO at the Polaris Centre
https://www.showpass.com/broadway-2/
Saturday April 5 - 7:30pm
Sunday April 6 - 3pm
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From 6-8pm
Start and Stop Jazz jam which is all ages and beginner friendly. Runs the Second Thursday of Every month
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Ironwood 8pm April 26
Trombonist Karin Hammar Quintet and the Calgary Women’s Jazz Orchestra
April 27/25 7pm Slide into Spring with Karin Hammar
Evening concert (7:00pm): Hope Lutheran Church, 3527 Boulton Rd NW, T2L 1M5
https://sites.google.com/view/slideintospring-yyc-online/home
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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
at 2:30 PM
(doors open at 2:00 PM)Parkdale United Church
2919 8 Avenue NW, Calgary
Past 2025 Events
January 9/25 - Cornerstone Jazz Jam
January 17/25 - Tricia Edwards Trio at Cornerstone Music Cafe´
February 1/25 - CWJO (Calgary Women’s Jazz Orchestra) at Studio Bell, NMC
April 5 & 6/25 RMSO (Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra) at Polaris Centre
April 10/25 Cornerstone Jazz Jam
April 26/25 - Karin Hammar Quintet and the Calgary Women’s Jazz Orchestra at Ironwood
April 27/25 - Slide into Spring with Karin Hammar Quartet
May 4/25 - Calgary Women’s Chorus
May 8/24 - Cornerstone Jazz Jam
May 10/25 - Savridi Singers
May 24/25 Tricia Edwards Trio - Cornerstone Music Cafe
2024 Events
Past Events:
Thursday October 10, 6-8pm, Cornerstone Music Cafe, Beginner friendly Jazz Jam
Thursday September 12, 6-8pm, Cornerstone Music Cafe, Beginner friendly Jazz Jam
Thursday August 8, 6-8pm, Cornerstone Music Cafe, Beginner friendly Jazz Jam
Thursday July 11, 6-8pm Cornerstone Music - Beginner Jazz Jam hosted by David Lavoie, Jeff Gammon and Celene Yohemas. Come jam with a small trio and practice some skills. Bring your sticks, your axe, and a spirit of learning.
Sunday May 26, 2:30pm, Calgary Women’s Chorus at McDougall United Church “The Poet Sings” https://www.calgarywomenschorus.ca/#concerts
Sunday June 2, 4pm, The Revolucion Party Band at the Lilac Festival, Elbow Drive Stage
PAST EVENTS
Saturday, May 11, 7pm Savridi Singers "Modern, Timeless and Hip” at Fish Creek United Church, 77 Deerpoint Rd SE Tickets Eventbrite Click Here
Sunday, May 12, 2pm Calgary Women’s Jazz Orchestra (CWJO) at Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229-9th Ave SE. Ticket information: Reserve your spot Call (403)269-5581 or email reservations@ironwoodstage.ca
Second Thursday of each month 6-8pm at Cornerstone Music Cafe 139-14919 Deer Ridge Dr SE Join hosts Celene with David Lavoie and guests for the “start and stop” Beginner Jazz Jam! If you want a safe place to perform and jam with other jazz musicians, this is a great opportunity to play in an educational, supportive environment. Good food, too. ;)
January 18-22, Edmonton, She Loves You at Citadel Theatre! This Beatles Tribute features an all woman band with great versions of some of your favourite classics.
January 26 , 2024WBDI Girls in Jazz workshops
January 27, 2024 Girls In Jazz Gala with Calgary Women’s Jazz Orchestra at Lord Beaverbrook High School Theatre
2023 PAST EVENTS
November 12/23 - Calgary Women’s Jazz Orchestra (CWJO) at Ironwood Stage and Grill at 12pm Brunch AND 7:30pm as a part of JazzYYC festival. Tickets: https://www.jazzyyc.com/jazz-events/calgary-womens-jazz-orchestra/
Nov 24 - Little Brown Jug Brass small combo with special guest, Derek Stoll piano and Ashley Ghostkeeper vocals/guitar at Cornerstone Music Café - 139-14919 Deer Ridge Dr SE
Nov 25 - Little Brown Jug Brass at Cornerstone Music Cafe - Fundraiser. Tickets available at Cornerstone Music Cafe.
May 13, 2023 7pm: Savridi Singers at Fort Calgary
June 3, 12:30pm: Little Brown Jug Brass at Christ Moravian Church Garage Sale, 600 Acadia Drive SE
June 16, Private event: Little Brown Jug Brass
June 25, Deer Point Community Festival: Little Brown Jug Brass
July 6 - Savridi Singers at Calgary Stampede
July 7, St James Corner Private Event - with Jamie Allanach
July 8 &9, 6-9pm Marda Loop Brewing: with Jamie Allanach
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Past Public Clinics
Friday January 27 & 28, 2023: Girls in Jazz series, with Christine and Ingrid Jensen at Central Memorial High School
Beat Keepers: Women With Rhythm
Dates: March 27, April 3, April 10, 2022
Sunday March 27, 2022 1-2pm MST/12pm PST/pm EST
Topic: Developing Practice Through Your Musical Goals
Beginner/Intermediate
Sunday April 3, 1-2pm MST/12pm PST/3pm EST
Topic: Snare Drum Rudiments, top 12 to get you started without overwhelm
Beginner/Intermediate
Sunday April 10, 1-2pm MST/12pm PST/3pm EST
Topic: 4 Way Coordination exercises to help you get to the next level. Beginner/Intermediate
Sept 30 and Oct 1, 2023: Percussion Education Weekend sponsored by Westwinds Music Society
October 28/23 - Kawa Espresso Bar Jazz Jam 3-6pm with Tricia Edwards. 101 1333 8 ST SW
Oct 28/23 - 715pm- Little Brown Jug Brass at Christ Moravian Church for a Fundraiser
Past 2023 Shows:
SOLD OUT! January 28, 2023 8pm at Studio Bell: Calgary Women’s Jazz Orchestra featuring Ingrid Jensen and Christine Jensen
February 21, 3-6pm Little Brown Jug Brass plays Mardi Gras at Sleek Signs.
2022 Shows:
Sunday Nov 20, 2022- 7:30pm- Calgary Youth Orchestra at the Bella Centre, Mount Royal University
Monday November 21/22- 7pm Westwinds Music Society Concert at the Polaris Centre, Airdrie
Saturday November 26/2022 - 7-9pm- Little Brown Jug Brass at Gravity Cafe in Inglewood, Calgary
Saturday December 10, 2pm and 7pm, Calgary Men’s Chorus at Knox United Church, Calgary
Saturday December 17- Little Brown Jug Brass- TBA
Sunday February 20, 2022 - 6pm Ironwood Bar and Grill, Calgary, AB - Little Brown Jug Band EP Release and fundraiser!
Proceeds from the event and silent auction go to PhilKids, bringing music education to kids who normally would not get access to such programs.
Monday May 23, 2022 - 3pm Little Brown Jug Brass at the Highland Park Community Association - 3716 2 Street NW - Performing in the LBJB tent and in the puppet parade!