Sangam: Charles Lloyd, Zakir Hussain, Eric Harland (USA)
Charles Lloyd, saxophones and other winds, was a key voice in modern jazz. Zakir Hussain is internationally celebrated for his masterful contributions to the field of Indian classical music. Joining them is drummer Eric Harland, who has played with Betty Carter, Joe Henderson and Wynton Marsalis.
NEW THIS YEAR
Nuit Blanche comes to Guelph
Nuit Blanche comes from Paris, to Toronto, and now to Guelph. From sunset to sunrise, an integrated series of special performances and multi-media events with jazz and improvisation at their core. We'll transform festival venues into active sites of all-night community spectacle. The full Nuit Blanche program will be announced July 21.
Guelph Jazz Festival wins major arts award
The Guelph Jazz Festival recently won the Ontario Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts, beating out five other finalists in the Arts Organization category. It was the third year in a row that the festival has been nominated for the award. It carries a cash award and strong provincial recognition for the 17-year-old jazz festival. View our nomination video profile by clicking below.