Upcoming Events
Bowline Jazz Quintet - Series II: A Jazz Congress
Join the Bowline Jazz Quintet at Congress Coffee Company for another installment of A Live Series: A Jazz Congress.
Co-led by trombonist Nat Lazzarotto and saxophonist Fraser Calhoun, the quintet draws inspiration from the hard bop tradition, exploring music from the Jazz Messengers and beyond. With each performance, the group continues to revisit familiar repertoire, explore new material, and develop its own collective voice.
https://www.congresscoffeeshop.com/events
Tickets: $20 Regular / $15 Students
Bowline Jazz Quintet - Series II: A Jazz Congress
The Bowline Jazz Quintet returns to Congress Coffee Company for the November edition of A Live Series: A Jazz Congress.
Rooted in the hard bop tradition, the quintet brings together the music of the Jazz Messengers, lesser-known jazz repertoire, and original compositions. The series offers an opportunity for the band to dig deeper into the music and continue developing its sound through live performance.
https://www.congresscoffeeshop.com/events
Tickets: $20 Regular / $15 Students
Bowline Jazz Quintet - Series II: A Jazz Congress
Join the Bowline Jazz Quintet at Congress Coffee Company for the final A Live Series: A Jazz Congress performance of 2026.
Building on the music explored throughout the year, the quintet brings together hard bop classics, original compositions, and fresh interpretations of familiar repertoire. Join us for another evening of live jazz as the band continues to find its own voice.
https://www.congresscoffeeshop.com/events
Tickets: $20 Regular / $15 Students
Mike Herriott: Tales of Tricksters & Vagabonds
Join Mike Herriott and an outstanding Calgary jazz ensemble for Tales of Tricksters & Vagabonds, an original six-part jazz suite inspired by colourful characters from folklore and literature.
Featuring a brass-heavy ensemble reminiscent of Canada's legendary Boss Brass, the performance brings Herriott's compositions to life through an evening of adventurous large-ensemble jazz.
Reservations: Call 403-269-5581 or email reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Tickets: $40 Adults / $20 Students
The Ninth Ave Band at The Ironwood Featuring PJ Perry
Hailed as one of Canada’s best big bands, Ninth Avenue Band consists of 18 full time members, and performs live in Calgary, Alberta, and across Canada. The band has a wide range of repertoire suited for audiences of all ages and musical tastes, from traditional jazz charts to funk, R & B, and Latin. The band’s members are high level, professional musicians with a wealth of experience across all genres, having played with big bands, small jazz groups, orchestras, chamber groups and performing in musical theatre and Broadway productions. Each player brings their own unique sound and personality to the performances. Live performances showcase the band’s experience; many of the members having played together for over 30 years.
Tickets:
$40 Adults
$17 Students
Call 403-269-5581 or email reservations@ironwoodstage.ca to make a reservation.
Bowline Jazz Quintet
The Music of The Jazz Messengers
The final part of a four month series of concerts showcasing the music of the Jazz Messengers, as well as original compositions.
The Music:
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers: Three Blind Mice & Free For All
The Band:
Nat Lazzarotto - Trombone
Fraser Calhoun - Tenor Saxophone
Alexander Gonzalez - Piano
Steve Shepard - Bass
Jon McCaslin - Drums
Nat Lazzarotto Quartet on Stephen Ave
Come to the Stephen Ave Mall Outdoor Stage for a special noon-hour performance of the Nat Lazzarotto Quartet. Part of a pre-festival concert series to launch the 2026 JazzYYC Summer Festival (June 22nd-28th).
The Band:
Nat Lazzarotto - Trombone
Alex Gonzalez - Piano
Jeff Gammon - Upright Bass
Nate Chiang - Drums
Bowline Jazz Quintet
The Music of The Jazz Messengers
The third part of a four month series of concerts showcasing the music of the Jazz Messengers, as well as original compositions.
The Music:
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers: Moanin’
The Band:
Nat Lazzarotto - Trombone
Fraser Calhoun - Tenor Saxophone
Alexander Gonzalez - Piano
Steve Shepard - Bass
Jon McCaslin - Drums
Confluence Jazz Quintet
The Music of The Jazz Messengers
Selections from Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers as well as original compositions inspired by Horace SIlver.
The Band:
Nat Lazzarotto - Trombone
Fraser Calhoun - Tenor Saxophone
Alexander Gonzalez - Piano
Steve Shepard - Bass
Jon McCaslin - Drums
Canadian Ska Orchestra
Founded in 2018 by Edmonton's Audrey Ochoa and Calgary's Jon May, the Canadian Ska Orchestra is an impressive multi-player ensemble that brings a bold, brass-heavy sound to the ska genre. With a lineup that features multiple saxophones, trombones and trumpets, their performances are a high-energy celebration of ska, rocksteady, jazz, punk, and even a few pop influences.
Tickets: $25
Call (403)269-5581 or email reservations@ironwoodstage.ca to make a reservation.
Lazzarotto / Calhoun Quintet @ the Attic Bar & Stage
Nat Lazzarotto - Trombone
Fraser Calhoun - Saxophone
Alex Gonzalez - Piano
Jon Wielebknowski - Upright Bass
Harry Faunt - Drums
Canadian Ska Orchestra
Founded in 2018 by Edmonton's Audrey Ochoa and Calgary's Jon May, the Canadian Ska Orchestra is an impressive multi-player ensemble that brings a bold, brass-heavy sound to the ska genre. With a lineup that features multiple saxophones, trombones and trumpets, their performances are a high-energy celebration of ska, rocksteady, jazz, punk, and even a few pop influences.
Performing as part of Calgary Reggae Fest, get tickets HERE
Calgary Civic Low Brass Ensemble
Windwood Music Festival presents the climax of the season with our outdoor festival, “Wanting to Start Again: A Community Celebration!” Featuring the musicians of the Windwood Music Festival, Calgary Civic Low Brass Ensemble, E.N.I., Gabrial Morris, local youth musicians, food trucks, vendors, and local community organizations, this full-day event celebrates the ways in which we each thrive when our community thrives.
Learn more HERE