Edmonton All-Star Swing Band by the Dixieland Jazz Society of Alberta

Arts on the Ave sees 118 Ave, (NAIT to Northlands), as a place whose “personality” is vividly expressed through the arts. This place has a dynamic momentum, “an arts pulse” where the artist and community continually engage.Arts on the Ave believes in cultivating artistic fellowship through arts celebrations, signature art festivals, and traditions. The Society’s goals are to create opportunities for all individuals to experience the joy of artistic expression and to nurture creative environments. Arts on the Ave is comprised of visual and performance artists, literary and film artists, photographers, and musicians that collaborate and create in the Alberta Avenue Arts District.

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Bring a chair and immerse yourself in traditional New Orleans jazz.

Eastwood Community League Rink

The Dixieland Jazz Society of Alberta is pleased to present the Edmonton All-Star Swing Band, made up of veteran musicians whose roots date back to the “Tailgate Jazz Band” and the “Alberta Gentlemen of Jazz” that were active from the mid -1950s through the 90s. The Edmonton All-Star Swing Band played with Rollanda Lee for many years, performing for delighted audiences all over Western Canada and beyond. The band is currently made up of the old stalwarts Doug Innes (clarinet/tenor saxophone), Andrew Glover (piano), Wes Jaciuk (guitar/banjo), and Dean Pierno (drums), and its newer members include Allen Jacobson (trombone), Joel Gray (trumpet), and Glenn Durksen (bass). The band performs traditional swing and New Orleans style jazz, including blues, spirituals, swing, and show tunes from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. It’s toe-tapping, listening, and dancing music at its finest!Note: This event is free! You may choose to drop-in, although keep in mind we have capacity limitations due to COVID-19. If you wish to secure your spot, you may RSVP on Eventbrite or in person at The Carrot (9351 118 Ave). The $5.00 fee per ticket is a deposit and will be returned upon arrival. In the event that you are unable to attend, your deposit will be donated to Arts on the Ave.COVID-19 SafetyWe want everyone to stay healthy. Extra measures will be implemented to create a safe environment, including designated entries and exits, accessibility to face masks and hand sanitizers, 2m distancing between cohorts, and stringent crowd management. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (780)471-1580.

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