I wanted to thank everyone for their well-wishes and kind thoughts in regards to our JUNO-nomination for Undertones. Enjoyed the online awards show and so honoured to be a nominee surrounded by such amazing talent. Congratulations to Ernesto Cervini and his group Turboprop on the win. Well-deserved!
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People aspire to be master of many skills and Al Muirhead is one who has accomplished this dream and has no plans of slowing down. Whether it is playing a sweet and melodic trumpet solo, composing and arranging for a big band, small ensemble or orchestra, performing one take sessions on recordings or mentoring young musicians, Al is an inspiration in the Canadian music scene and is known as the "Elder statesman of Jazz Trumpet in Alberta".
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JUNO-nominated trumpeter Al Muirhead “is a bright light on the Canadian jazz scene. Listeners will find themselves luxuriating in Muirhead’s deep, mellifluous tone…. 4 Stars!” (Downbeat Magazine). His new Canadian Quintet features Muirhead boldly taking on the rare bass trumpet, as well as highlighting musicians Al has had a fondness for and deep musical connection with over the years. Featuring Canadian jazz heavyweights Kelly Jefferson sax, Jim Head guitar, Neil Swainson bass, and Ted Warren drums.
This show will be recorded live for an upcoming recording
JUNO-nominated trumpeter Al Muirhead “is a bright light on the Canadian jazz scene. Listeners will find themselves luxuriating in Muirhead’s deep, mellifluous tone…. 4 Stars!” (Downbeat Magazine). His new Canadian Quintet features Muirhead boldly taking on the rare bass trumpet, as well as highlighting musicians Al has had a fondness for and deep musical connection with over the years. Featuring Canadian jazz heavyweights Kelly Jefferson sax, Jim Head guitar, Neil Swainson bass, and Ted Warren drums.
JUNO-nominated trumpeter Al Muirhead “is a bright light on the Canadian jazz scene. Listeners will find themselves luxuriating in Muirhead’s deep, mellifluous tone…. 4 Stars!” (Downbeat Magazine). His new Canadian Quintet features Muirhead boldly taking on the rare bass trumpet, as well as highlighting musicians Al has had a fondness for and deep musical connection with over the years. Featuring Canadian jazz heavyweights Kelly Jefferson sax, Reg Schwager guitar, Neil Swainson bass, and Jesse Cahill drums.
JUNO-nominated trumpeter Al Muirhead “is a bright light on the Canadian jazz scene. Listeners will find themselves luxuriating in Muirhead’s deep, mellifluous tone…. 4 Stars!” (Downbeat Magazine). His new Canadian Quintet features Muirhead boldly taking on the rare bass trumpet, as well as highlighting musicians Al has had a fondness for and deep musical connection with over the years. Featuring Canadian jazz heavyweights Kelly Jefferson sax, Reg Schwager guitar, Neil Swainson bass, and Jesse Cahill drums.
This show will be recorded live for an upcoming recording
JUNO-nominated trumpeter Al Muirhead "is a bright light on the Canadian jazz scene. Listeners will find themselves luxuriating in Muirhead’s deep, mellifluous tone…. 4 Stars!" (Downbeat Magazine). His new Canadian Quintet features Muirhead boldly taking on the rare bass trumpet, as well as highlighting musicians Al has had a fondness for and deep musical connection with over the years. Featuring Canadian jazz heavyweights Kelly Jefferson sax, Reg Schwager guitar, Neil Swainson bass, and Ted Warren drums.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Al Muirhead will be in his 37th year performing for The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search. Al served as musical director for over 30 years for the event.
The 37th annual Stampede Talent Search
Showcasing some of Canada's most talented young performers - competing for over $16,000 in cash prizes.
Tip: Make sure you come down early to the Boyce Theatre as the as the house is usually full during Preliminary Competition and packed during the Semi-Final and Final night of competition.
Saturday afternoon brunch with Prime Time Big Band at the Ironwood Stage & Grill in Inglewood is now in its 13th season! Every two weeks, the 20-piece Prime Time plays a new program to packed houses of all ages. They come to hear music ranging from Duke Ellington classics to The Big Phat Band’s exuberant contemporary tunes.
Prime Time’s membership is made up of almost all of the city’s most veteran jazz musicians, including Eric Friedenberg on saxophones and woodwinds, Al Muirhead on trumpet and flugelhorn, Brian Walley on trombone, Kai Poscente on bass and John de Waal on drums, playing alongside more recently established pros.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
Announcement coming soon!
Al Muirhead will be performing this summer in Canada for a number of jazz festivals in mid-late June. Dates to be announced soon.
A bit of a sneak peak....Al will be playing with various artists from his critically acclaimed album 'Northern Adventures - The Canada Sessions Vol. 1'. Confirmed artists on select shows include Laila Biali, Tommy Banks & Chris Andrew!