OCTOBER 1 – Canadian Jazz Masters – Cape Breton Jazz Festival

Sydney & Area

Oct 1

from $30

About

Two outstanding ensembles featuring some of Canada’s finest jazz musicians take the stage for an evening of contemporary jazz, improvisation, and world-class performance.

Lineup

Matt Nicholson & Carl Getto Jazz Quintet | 6:30 PM

Featuring Tom Easley, Mark Adam, and Mike Murley

Bill Stevenson Trio | 7:40 PM

Featuring Tom Easley and Mark Adam

Venue

Red Farm

1957 Kings Road

Howie Centre, Nova Scotia

Tickets

Single Evening: $30

Festival Pass (All 5 Nights): $125

Tickets available at red-farm.ca or at the door.

After Hours

Keep the music going at Second Encore Pub for the official Cape Breton Jazz Festival After Hours Jazz Jam beginning at 10 PM.

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Location & Contact

1957 Kings Rd, Sydney, NS B1L 1C6, Canada, Sydney, Nova Scotia

All Dates

Oct 1 6:30 PM

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