When a musician has five much-lauded albums out before they're 16, you know they've got something special to offer.
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Jazz for Everyone: The Joy of The Queen's Cartoonists
When The Queen's Cartoonists first came together, they had a single question: is it possible, in the 21st century, to create jazz and classical music that appeals to everyone - no exceptions?
Queen and Pioneer, A Ranchera Great Comes to Calgary
The name Aida Cuevas may be new to some, but it is a household staple to many. With 39 albums under her belt and both Grammy and Latin Grammy awards to boot, "the Queen of Ranchera music" has worn her title with pride since her first performance at only 11 years old.
What's That Thing? The Sound Board!
You may have noticed that everything from Mozart to Metallica sounds great in the Jack Singer Concert Hall. But getting the music to sound pitch perfect requires extra tools and extra skill to make the room sing. Meet the team behind the sound at Arts Commons and learn why our mixing boards are so essential to a good show!
Judith Hill Kicks Off 25th Anniversary of PCL Blues
There are many things Judith Hill is known for — she was a Prince collaborator and duetted with Michael Jackson; she gained international acclaim on season four of The Voice; she was featured in the GRAMMY Award-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom. But in actuality, the most noteworthy thing about Judith Hill is that she makes good music.
What's That Thing? The HVAC System!
When you take in a show at Arts Commons, you can breathe easy knowing that you are in one of Calgary’s best buildings for air quality. The Arts Commons HVAC system is about more than air flow, it ensures that the air in its buildings is clean and controlled for comfort. So how does it all work? Learn all about it here!
All That (Canadian) Jazz!
On April 28, 2022, something very special will happen in the Jack Singer Concert Hall. For the first time ever, Arts Commons and JazzYYC come together to form the Canadian National Jazz Orchestra, welcoming members from across the country to represent the best in live jazz orchestral performance.
With original compositions reflecting the theme Stories of Canada, we wanted to hear directly from a few of the performers about why they're excited to be involved in the project and how they feel it will influence the future of jazz music in Canada. Their answers are filled with excitement, hope, and inspiration for the next generation of Canadian jazz musicians.
A Canadian Milestone: Inside the Creation of the Canadian National Jazz Orchestra from Arts Commons Presents
April 28th, the Canadian National Jazz Orchestra will bring together musicians from across the country for their first performance, uniting leading Canadian talent for the first-ever collaboration of this scope and scale. To make it happen, Arts Commons Presents and JazzYYC teamed up and brought the long-time dream of Kodi Hutchinson, Artistic Producer of JazzYYC, to life.