Prince Edward County Jazz Festival By Andy Sparling
For the 19th consecutive year,
the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival will turn the County into a jazz lover’s heaven for a whole week between August 13 to 18. Against all odds, this “little festival that could” has staged no fewer than 125 main stage performances by some of North America’s most in-demand artists: a list that includes multiple Grammy and Juno winners and nominees. That’s a total of 18 weeks of world-class cultural artistry—right here in our very own neighbourhood.
Aug 13-18 tickets on sale now! pecjazz.org Five-time JUNO winner Jane Bunnett and Maqueque (pro: Mah-kay-kay) will provide a spicy bite of contemporary jazz
“It’s an amazing week of music in one of the most beautiful parts of the country”
Colleen Allen, Saxophonist
But what are the odds against it? First, no nearby major urban markets to draw audiences. Second, no government grants; this is strictly a pay-as-you-go operation, courtesy of an impressively devoted group of sponsors and volunteers. Lastly, this is a stubbornly “all-jazz-all-thetime” festival, still resisting the urge to sweeten its marketability with performances in other musical genres. Umbrella, Summer 2019 - 08
This summer’s main stage shows are a lively mix of contemporary and traditional; fresh and wide-ranging performances involving current Juno and Grammy winners and nominees, big bands and small, new faces, and a pivotal year when transcendent albums shook jazz to its foundations.
