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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Previous events
Join 2016 JUNO Nominated artist Al Muirhead with his quintet at the official JUNOfest Jazz Showcase. The evening will be an all-star event:
8pm - Dan Brubeck Quartet 9pm - Al Muirhead Quintet 10pm - Robi Botos Quartet 11pm - Emilie-Claire Barlow
Join Al Muirhead in Quintet for this unique evening featuring some of Western Canada's top talent from 3-time Western Canadian Music Awards Independent Label of the Year Nominee - Chronograph Records, showcase during the JUNO week in Calgary! $10 Cover at the door
Al Muirhead (tpt), PJ Perry (sx), Chris Andrew (pno), Kodi Hutchinson (bs), & Tyler Hornby (dr).
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.
Founded 20 years ago by bandleader Dave Jones, 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.
The concerts include vocal selections by singing sensation Deanne Matley, whose first CD Stealin’ Blue enjoyed top 10 jazz play across Canada and whose three later recordings have found a growing fanbase worldwide.
“One of the best big bands in Canada” – Kodi Hutchinson, A Time for Jazz, CKUA Radio
“A spectacular who’s who of local players” – Mike Bell, Calgary Herald
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
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.
Founded 20 years ago by bandleader Dave Jones, 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.
The concerts include vocal selections by singing sensation Deanne Matley, whose first CD Stealin’ Blue enjoyed top 10 jazz play across Canada and whose three later recordings have found a growing fanbase worldwide.
“One of the best big bands in Canada” – Kodi Hutchinson, A Time for Jazz, CKUA Radio
“A spectacular who’s who of local players” – Mike Bell, Calgary Herald
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
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.
Founded 20 years ago by bandleader Dave Jones, 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.
The concerts include vocal selections by singing sensation Deanne Matley, whose first CD Stealin’ Blue enjoyed top 10 jazz play across Canada and whose three later recordings have found a growing fanbase worldwide.
“One of the best big bands in Canada” – Kodi Hutchinson, A Time for Jazz, CKUA Radio
“A spectacular who’s who of local players” – Mike Bell, Calgary Herald
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
Songs for Gracie - Concert & Silent Auction
Hillhurst United Church, 1227 Kensington Close NW, Calgary, AB
Help us raise funds to support Gracie Swainson and her family through her battle with cancer.
Featuring performances from Gracie’s children (Tristan Campbell, Alicyn Campbell, and Lyndon Campbell), Juno-nominee Al Muirhead, Ellen Doty, Jory Kinjo, Aimee-Jo Benoit, and more.
Doors open at 6pm and concert starts at 7pm Hillhurst United Church, 1227 Kensington Close NW.
Gracie’s Story
Gracie was diagnosed in October 2010 with colon cancer. Surgery and chemotherapy followed until August 2011, when she decided to go ahead with the Sugarbaker procedure. In April 2015, there was further cancer diagnosis. She has undergone radiation and is currently undergoing more chemotherapy. As many of you know, the battle with cancer is not only very difficult emotionally and physically, but financially as well. Not being able to work for extended lengths of time coupled with the costs of medications, treatments, living expenses, and even hospital parking passes starts to add up very quickly. We’d like to raise money for Gracie and her family to not only support them in this difficult time, but also to fund alternative treatment at Pyatt Health Centre in Calgary. If enough money were raised, there would also be the opportunity for her to be part of an experimental treatment from the States.
Tickets available online at: songsforgracie.brownpapertickets.com (Brown Paper Tickets) or in person at all Hedkandi, Butter Beauty Parlour, and Johnny’s Barber locations.
Join vocalist Robert Young with very special guests Al Muirhead, Derek Stoll, and Kai Poscente as we present another night of Classic American Songbook standards in the style of the late great Frank Sinatra. 7:00-10:00, NO cover!
The Art of Romance
We explore the music of Tony Bennet, Cole Porter and more featuring many musicians from the CJO as well as guest vocalist Allison Lynch and strings!
The Art of Soul
The second half of the concert will explore the music of Soul, Funk, R&B and more!
7pm | River Park Church | 3818 14a St SW | $25 in advance $30 @ door $15/$20 students
The Inglewood Music Club is proud to partner with the Calgary Folk Music Festival in presenting Block Heater, a winter music extravaganza February 12-14, 2016 at three live music venues on the Music Mile in the historic community of Inglewood. Throughout the Family Day long weekend, over 20 local, national and international artists will perform concerts and collaborative songwriter-in-the-round sessions at Festival Hall (1215 10 Avenue SE), the Inglewood Music Club (1401 10 Ave SE) and Ironwood Stage and Grill (1229 9 Ave SE)
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.
Founded 20 years ago by bandleader Dave Jones, 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.
The concerts include vocal selections by singing sensation Deanne Matley, whose first CD Stealin’ Blue enjoyed top 10 jazz play across Canada and whose three later recordings have found a growing fanbase worldwide.
“One of the best big bands in Canada” – Kodi Hutchinson, A Time for Jazz, CKUA Radio
“A spectacular who’s who of local players” – Mike Bell, Calgary Herald
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
Join us for a very special evening celebrating the release of veteran jazz trumpeter Al Muirhead's second album, "Oop!" Named after his long-time nickname (Alley Oop), the album follows on the Fall 2014 release of his debut album at 79 years old! Now at 80 years young, Al will be joined by life-long friends and jazz legends in their own right, Tommy Banks (piano) and PJ Perry (saxophone), for an evening of favourite jazz standards. Filling out the group are bassist Kodi Hutchinson and drummer Sandro Dominelli.
Tickets available at the door or visit www.yardbirdsuite.com
Join us for a very special evening celebrating the release of veteran jazz trumpeter Al Muirhead's second album, "Oop!" Named after his long-time nickname (Alley Oop), the album follows on the Fall 2014 release of his debut album at 79 years old! Now at 80 years young, Al will be joined by life-long friends and jazz legends in their own right, Tommy Banks (piano) and PJ Perry (saxophone), for an evening of favourite jazz standards.
Tickets are $25 available at ticket link or at the door.
Celebrating 80 years of Al Muirhead!
Legendary trumpeter and CJO member Al "Oop" Muirhead is turning 80, and releasing his second CD entitled "Oop" ! To celebrate we are perforing music with the CJO from his first album, and this new release, favourite music that Al has played throughout his career. We will also perform a new work composed in Oops honour by one of his old students and CJO director Johnny Summers.
Star Wars & More! Re-imagining the works of John Williams.
Featuring a Star Wars Suite, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones , Schindlers List and More!
7pm | River Park Church | 3818 14a St SW | $25 in advance $30 @ door $15/$20 students
Dave Brubeck – Time Out Live and more World premier of Johnny Summers – Suite Jubilation with Karl Schwonik on drums and a gospel choir
Seriously – if you like music, you will LOVE the Calgary Jazz Orchestra! This exceptional 17-piece orchestra, directed by Johnny Summers, has a ton of fun performing together and making the best concerts for the audience to enjoy. 2014-2015 marks a decade in music entertainment for the group and their concerts will have you recognizing the music of Louis Armstrong, Seal, Timberlake, Dave Brubeck, Harry Connick Jr., and themes of Christmas, Romance, Soul, Superhero’s and more.
$25 General admission, $10 Students Age limit: All ages
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.
Founded 20 years ago by bandleader Dave Jones, 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.
The concerts include vocal selections by singing sensation Deanne Matley, whose first CD Stealin’ Blue enjoyed top 10 jazz play across Canada and whose three later recordings have found a growing fanbase worldwide.
“One of the best big bands in Canada” – Kodi Hutchinson, A Time for Jazz, CKUA Radio
“A spectacular who’s who of local players” – Mike Bell, Calgary Herald
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
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.
Founded 20 years ago by bandleader Dave Jones, 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.
The concerts include vocal selections by singing sensation Deanne Matley, whose first CD Stealin’ Blue enjoyed top 10 jazz play across Canada and whose three later recordings have found a growing fanbase worldwide.
“One of the best big bands in Canada” – Kodi Hutchinson, A Time for Jazz, CKUA Radio
“A spectacular who’s who of local players” – Mike Bell, Calgary Herald
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
Age limit: All ages
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.
Founded 20 years ago by bandleader Dave Jones, 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.
The concerts include vocal selections by singing sensation Deanne Matley, whose first CD Stealin’ Blue enjoyed top 10 jazz play across Canada and whose three later recordings have found a growing fanbase worldwide.
“One of the best big bands in Canada” – Kodi Hutchinson, A Time for Jazz, CKUA Radio
“A spectacular who’s who of local players” – Mike Bell, Calgary Herald
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages Age limit: All ages
Corinne Plomish Jazz Quartet w/special guest; Al Muirhead
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BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way, Calgary, AB
NEO SOUL meets TRADITIONAL JAZZ with the Corinne Plomish Jazz Quartet with jazz legend, Al Muirhead, on trumpet. Guest performances by the Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble and others are sure to get you moving to the music.
Part of UN Jazz Day 2015
Age limit: All ages
Lawson Lundell Celebrity Hors d’Oeuvres
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Lawson Lundell Celebrity Hors d'Oeuvres is the flagship fundraiser for Alberta Theatre Projects, now in its 22nd fun-filled year. Restaurants are paired with celebrities in an all-out race to sell extraordinary culinary delights to you, our guests.
This year, our pre show entertainment will feature the Prime Time Big Band, with special guests The Fedora Club playing through the competition.
There will be 10 of Calgary’s finest restaurants – some defending their titles from last year.
30 famous Calgarians will partner with them in a team effort to conquer your palate.
It’s fast, it’s furious, it’s Calgary’s Famous Food Frenzy.
Join us at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Saturday, April 11, 2015
Tickets are $80
Doors open at 6:30 pm. The competition begins at 7:30 pm
Early Bird bonus until January 31 - $10 worth of food tokens
Tickets are $80 Age limit: All ages
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.
Founded 20 years ago by bandleader Dave Jones, 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.
The concerts include vocal selections by singing sensation Deanne Matley, whose first CD Stealin’ Blue enjoyed top 10 jazz play across Canada and whose three later recordings have found a growing fanbase worldwide.
“One of the best big bands in Canada” – Kodi Hutchinson, A Time for Jazz, CKUA Radio
“A spectacular who’s who of local players” – Mike Bell, Calgary Herald
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages