A VERY SPECIAL 2 NIGHT CELEBRATION OF MILES DAVIS' 100TH BIRTHDAY!!

🎷 Scott Morin Presents: Jazz at The Attic, Season II 🎷

Sponsored by Jazz YYC and Whats Good Calgary

Join us for an intimate evening of world-class jazz in one of the city’s coziest venues, right on Music Mile. Twice a month, Juno Award Winner Scott Morin curates and hosts a rotating lineup of top-tier jazz musicians - both instrumentalists and vocalists - from Calgary, across Canada and around the world. All shows are guaranteed to feature swinging, burning jazz and improvisation from some of the most talented and dedicated artists anywhere, all in the setting of the coolest little spot in town.

This series is meant to give Calgary jazz and soulful music fans a chance to hear specially-curated concerts and ensembles that you will not hear anywhere else. Each Jazz at the Attic show is an experience filled with memorable moments, mixed with a venue offering specially created cocktails and an incredible menu of pizza and pasta.

🕢 Bi-Weekly Series | 7:30 PM Show Time | Two Sets of Music | Happy hour starts at 5pm ;)

📍 The Attic

THURSDAY, MAY 14TH - ELECTRIC MILES CELEBRATION FEAT. DAVID LAVOIE (TRUMPET)

SATURDAY, MAY 16TH - ACOUSTIC MILES CELEBRATION FEAT. ANDRE WICKENHEISER (TRUMPET)

A TWO NIGHT CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF MILES DAVIS IN THE MONTH OF HIS CENTENNIAL.

FEATURING: DAVID LAVOIE - TRUMPET, EWI/EVI & EFFECTS: MAY 14TH ELECTRIC SHOW

ANDRE WICKENHEISER - TRUMPET: MAY 16TH ACOUSTIC SHOW

WITH:

NATE WATERS - SAXOPHONE // SANAH KADOURA - DRUMS // JEFF GAMMON - BASS // JOANNA BORROMEO - KEYBOARDS (BOTH NIGHTS)

There's not much to say about Miles Davis that hasn't been said before. An artist that would have turned 100 this May, he still remains a singular figure in the history of jazz and social music who helped re-define music (in his words) 'five or six times' in an unmatched, 40+ year career. Over his 40+ year career, he pioneered multiple genres and constantly pushed the boundaries of jazz, funk, rock, electronic and Black American Music in general.

The word genius is thrown around a lot in music. But there is no question that Miles Davis personified this moniker and earned every letter in the too-often dropped noun.

Jazz at the Attic is proud to present two separtate nights paying tribute to Miles Davis and his music. Selecting the two trumpet leaders that will lead a night each, was the easiest part.

David Lavoie is the most explorative young trumpet player in Calgary, with a deep knowledge of the amplification of the trumpet, use of effects to create textures, and knowledge of the electric wind instrument that may have easily been adopted by Miles himself, had he lived into the 21st Century.

Andre Wickenheiser is in a word, gifted. His approach to jazz improvisation on the trumpet and his beautiful tone are qualities that made the acoustic side of Miles the envy of every trumpet player who has picked up the horn.

For this special two night stand, we will utilize the same, hand-picked and deeply talented band of Nate Waters (saxophone), Sanah Kadoura (drums), Jeff Gammon (bass) and Juno Award nominnee Joanna Borromeo (keyboards). All of these musicians are well versed in the Electric and Acoustic sides of jazz, funk and soulful music and will give audeiences an incredible weekend of music that we hope even Miles Davis would dig.

Note:

Get your tickets under the SAME NAME, no reservation required ! Your table will be ready 1 hour prior to showtime.

If you plan on arriving earlier, OR if you accidentally purchase your tickets under different names, just send us a note at [email protected] so we know to seat you together or have your table ready earlier.

Come early for a seat, stay late for the vibe. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz lover or just looking for something new, this night is not to be missed.