TD EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
TABLEOFCONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE FESTIVAL PRODUCER
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MESSAGE FROM THE TITLE SPONSOR
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MESSAGES FROM GOVERNMENT FUNDERS
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ARTISTS
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TICKETS & BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
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SCHEDULE
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VENUE INFORMATION & MAPS
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OUR MISSION & VISION
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EJFS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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EJFS ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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FESTIVAL TEAM
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VOLUNTEERS
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SPONSORS
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DONORS
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INDEX
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THE 10-DAY JAZZ PASS: A $99 TICKET TO HELP YOU DISCOVER YOUR JAZZ! LIMITED PASSES ON SALE NOW AT TIX ON THE SQUARE. SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 36. LOOK FOR THROUGHOUT THIS PROGRAM GUIDE TO SEE WHERE YOUR JAZZ PASS WILL TAKE YOU.
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DEAR MUSIC FANS! On behalf of the Edmonton Jazz Festival Society I would like to welcome you to the 2016 TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival. This year’s festival brings to our great city over 70 performances at 9 different venues by over 260 musicians from Edmonton and around the world. Edmonton’s jazz festival tradition spans over 35 years now and is squarely set on the shoulders of the dedicated group of ticket buying jazz fans, volunteers, staff and festival crew leaders that make the delivery of such an event possible.
Jazz music is a challenging and diverse art form that is always expanding its boundaries of creative exploration. This evolution creates a greater potential of awareness and appreciation for the various genres of jazz. There is a “JAZZ FOR EVERYONE,” and our goal is to empower you to explore and find yours among our wonderfully diverse lineup of great jazz artists. From swing to bebop, vocal to the avant garde, smooth and not so smooth, we have many options for you to explore. If you are a veteran jazzer or a newbie, there is something for you! We hope your 2016 summer jazz festival experience is a great one. Explore and enjoy!
Kent Sangster Executive Director - Producer
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