Located in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, the City of Calgary (in Alberta, Canada) is home to The Calgary Jazz Festival, an annual jazz event that spotlights some of the most celebrated jazz talent found in the world today. This year's festivities from June 21 through June 27 will proudly host, among other notable performers, 16 time Grammy Award winner and legendary jazz pianist Chick Corea.
When will Chick Corea Appear at The 2010 Calgary Jazz Festival?
One of the highlights of this year's festival, Corea will present a selection from his amazing repertoire on Friday, June 25 at The Epcor Centre's Jack Singer Concert Hall. An enigmatic and inspired performer, Corea's is truly an easily recognized style, whether sounding through a synthesizer or not. Corea has been a serious force since his recordings in the 1960s (Tones for Joan's Bones, Sundance) all the way through to his 16th Grammy Award win in January 2010 for the album Five Peace Band – Live.
For his lucky recording partners, from the young and exciting jazz pianist "Hiromi" (Hiromi Uehara) to the brilliant Bobby McFerrin to soulful vibraphonist Gary Burton, Corea has set the bar for innovation, perfection and style. This short list shows his recording compadres over the years have been as varied as they have been talented, just like Corea himself.
The Calgary Jazz Festival Has Set the Standard in Canada for Similar Events
The Canada jazz festival to attend is Calgary's annual showcase. In 2009, The Calgary Jazz Festival was the chosen stage for many smooth jazz music artists including performer and composer Lorraine Desmarais, the multi-talented Allen Toussaint, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and versatile Yannick Rieu.
Calgary venues where live jazz concerts can be found are world class and varied. Besides The Epcor Centre, there are performances at The Martha Cohen Theatre, the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, The Wildrose Taproom and the Cantos Music Room.
Music Festivals in June Often Invite Impromptu Outdoor Performances
Musicians seem to appear out of nowhere during jazz festival week. Restaurant patios and park hillsides are all the inspiration necessary for unbidden jazz concerts from those who simply need to play. Planned annually in between two other musical events – Annual Jazz Appreciation Month in April and The Calgary Stampede's showcase of visiting musical stars every mid July – The Calgary Jazz Festival does its very best to keep toes tapping and musical tastes satisfied in the interim.
About The Calgary Jazz Festival Tickets, Venues and Contact Information
The Epcor Centre box office offers early bird passes to those who want to take in as much of the festival's activities as possible. Other jazz festival tickets packages are available and detailed information as it comes in can be found on the official festival website. Guest performers are updated often and the confirmed list can have additions all the way to opening night.
Being part of the festival audience is like auditioning jazz bands for hire and experiencing jazz band music for everything it has to offer. Jazz festivals are a wonderful way for those who enjoy smooth jazz music to expand their horizons and happen upon newly found talent. For music lovers of other genres, The Calgary Jazz Music Festival beckons with a promise of delightful possibilities and joyful discoveries.
Sources:
- The 2010 Calgary Jazz Festival Official Website
- The Grammy Awards Official Website
- Chick Corea Official Website
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