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Celebrating Indigenous Cultures - Ottawa Jazz Festival
Elisapie will perform on the Main Stage on June 25th. Photo by Leeor Wild. The Ottawa Jazz Festival takes place on the traditional unceded Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. We take great pride to continue to celebrate indigenous cultures from all corners of the world. Presented by Sauders Farm…
VIP Tables for Veronica Swift - Ottawa Jazz Festival
The blend of Indian gourmet cuisine with the vibrant energy of jazz music creates a sensory experience that's hard to resist. Veronica Swift's virtuosic performance would surely set the perfect ambiance for such an intimate gathering on June 30th. And dining al fresco under the VIP Canopy at Confederation Park…
Captivating performances by a diverse array of talented women at 2024 Ottawa Jazz Festival - Ottawa Jazz Festival
Norah Jones | Kathleen Edwards | Laufey | Veronica Swift | Elisapie | Flavia Nascimento | Begonia| Sakina Abdou | Gabi Hartmann | Kellylee Evans | Laura Anglade | aja monet | Le Ren | Lakecia Benjamin are some of the heavy hitter artists performing at the 2024 Ottawa Jazz…
Grammy nominees and winners at Ottawa Jazz Festival 2024 - Ottawa Jazz Festival
Laufey wins 2024 GRAMMY for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Throughout its 44 years, the Ottawa Jazz Festival has hosted a countless number of prolific musicians. A veritable ‘who’s who’ of music's greatest artists will perform at this year’s Festival from June 21 - 30. Several of the 2024 lineup,…
Download the Ottawa Jazz Festival APP! - Ottawa Jazz Festival
Scan the QR Code provided or download the Ottawa Jazz Festival app using the following links:App Store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ottawa-jazz-festival/id1491237630Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ottawajazzfestival.gazebo&pcampaignid=web_share
Catherine O'Grady named a Jazz Hero! - Ottawa Jazz Festival
The Ottawa Jazz Festival congratulates its former Executive Producer Catherine O’Grady for being awarded the prestigious 2024 Jazz Hero by the international Jazz Journalists Association! This significant international recognition of her contributions to the Ottawa Jazz Festival and the jazz community at large acknowledges her dedication and passion for jazz.…
Ladysmith Black Mambazo in Ottawa Jazz Benefit Concert & Social - Ottawa Jazz Festival
“If you can figure out how to pack more entertainment into two hours than Ladysmith Black Mambazo, using nothing more high-tech than the power of the human voice, and some microphones, well, I’m all ears.” – Pittsburgh Tribune! The 44th Ottawa Jazz Festival is a little more than 4 months away.…
Ottawa Jazz Festival's Catherine O'Grady, a feisty champion of the arts, steps down after 28 years - Ottawa Jazz Festival
Catherine O'Grady, seen here with her beloved dog Maisie, is retiring after 28 years at the helm of the Ottawa Jazz Festival. PHOTO BY JULIE OLIVER / Postmedia By Peter Hum, Ottawa Citizen, Full Article When Catherine O’Grady met Aretha Franklin, the Ottawa Jazz Festival’s executive producer had one last bit of…
Christmas Holiday Hours - Ottawa Jazz Festival
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the OJF Family! Our offices are now closed and will reopen on January 8th, 2024. We can’t wait to share some exciting announcements with you in the New Year! For last minute gift ideas, send the music lover in your life to the Ottawa…
Festival Coverage - Ottawa Jazz Festival
CNN designates Ottawa as one of the top 23 cities and highlights the Ottawa Jazz Festival. CKCU FM 93.1 Host Joe Reilly interviews legendary guitarist Bill Frisell prior to his Winter Jazz Fest appearance. (count 34:00) CBC's All in a Day host Alan Neal interviews the Festival's Program Director Petr…
A Homecoming for Ottawa Jazz Festival’s New Executive Director - Ottawa Jazz Festival
After an extensive executive search, the Ottawa Jazz Festival’s (OJF) Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Jody Larose as its new Executive Director. “I am thrilled to welcome our new Executive Director to usher in a new era for the OJF and work collaboratively with our…
Primary Colours at Jazz - Ottawa Jazz Festival
The Ottawa Jazz Festival’s Programming Director Petr Cancura arranged for Ottawa’s Primary Colours to perform in its new Homegrown Club Series as part of the 2023 Festival – a free series that took place all week at local clubs around the City as a way to give back to local…
2023 AGM - Ottawa Jazz Festival
We invite OJF Members to register for the Annual General Meeting that will take place on Thursday, November 23, 2023 from 6 to 7pm (EST) via Zoom teleconference. Registration to attend is now open until Friday, November 17, 2023. To RSVP your attendance, please email Michael Lane at contact@ottawajazzfestival.com. The…
#WomenInMusic Spotlight: Afro-futurist post-bop saxophonist Nubya Garcia - Ottawa Jazz Festival
Nubya Garcia is at the forefront of Britain's youth-led jazz explosion, creating futurist bebop and afro-centric jazz that nods to Rollins and Coltrane while hurtling fearlessly into music's unwritten future.
View our 2020 Online TENACITY Series - Thank you for your support! - Ottawa Jazz Festival
Improvising musicians are among the most creative people in the world. They thrive in the unknown. Rise past a challenge. Express themselves best in the moment. Lock them down? Their art will flourish. From June 19 - 28, Tenacity with 85 artists in 12 free shows, was all about flourishing,…
Who's in the Band? - Ottawa Jazz Festival
There are many hidden layers of gems inside the bands performing at the Ottawa Jazz Festival. Dig deep and you will find consummate musicians integral to the sound, groove, vibe and the magic of the experience... Photo by Melanie Stetson Freeman Shahzad Ismaily Arooj Aftab - Vijay Iyer - Shahzad…
Vintage Pop-Up 613 at Jazz Fest - Ottawa Jazz Festival
Calling all conscious consumers who want to shop more sustainably!Join us in welcoming, Vintage Pop-up 613, a collective of local entrepreneurs who will be bringing you a unique sustainable shopping experience on June 24th from 11 am - 5 pm in front of City Hall (110 Laurier Ave.) You are…
Captivating Stories from the 2023 Line-Up - Ottawa Jazz Festival
In the realm of music, there are certain artists whose backstories captivate audiences with their unique journeys and experiences. These musicians’ stories serve as a testament to the transformative power of music and the ability of artists to inspire others.
Pushing The Envelope - Ottawa Jazz Festival's Trailblazers - Ottawa Jazz Festival
The Ottawa Jazz Festival is proud to curate a complete jazz experience. This means presenting artists that push the boundaries of creativity. These artists are the boldest innovators at their most raw, guiding music into new directions that will inevitably shape the future of all music. Zoh Amba June 23rd…