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Announcing the themes for our first concert of our 21st season!
Perfectly Frank Christmas
Sunday, December 21, 2025 @ 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm
For over two decades the Calgary Jazz Orchestra has presented Johnny Summers’ “Perfectly Frank Christmas” shows. The show blends the timeless songs of Sinatra both as he played them and new arrangements, with the music of Christmas through many musical styles. That has become a holiday tradition for us, and so many of you! We ALWAYS have new music, fun, and wonderfully warm moments, matched with surprise guests, but one of this years guests we have to share with you now.
We will be joined by Roger Ingram playing lead trumpet, who has laid down the style and screaming energy for Harry Connick jr. Maynard Ferguson, Ray Charles and The Chairman himself, Mr. Frank Sinatra.
We know Mr. Summers is brimming with ideas to feature the musicians of the CJO, Roger Ingram, and some special surprise guests as he writes this years show for you.
Perfectly Frank Christmas
Sunday, December 21, 2025 @ 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm
For over two decades the Calgary Jazz Orchestra has presented Johnny Summers’ “Perfectly Frank Christmas” shows. The show blends the timeless songs of Sinatra both as he played them and new arrangements, with the music of Christmas through many musical styles. That has become a holiday tradition for us, and so many of you! We ALWAYS have new music, fun, and wonderfully warm moments, matched with surprise guests, but one of this years guests we have to share with you now.
We will be joined by Roger Ingram playing lead trumpet, who has laid down the style and screaming energy for Harry Connick jr. Maynard Ferguson, Ray Charles and The Chairman himself, Mr. Frank Sinatra.
We know Mr. Summers is brimming with ideas to feature the musicians of the CJO, Roger Ingram, and some special surprise guests as he writes this years show for you.
Art of Romance, Art of Soul
Sunday, February 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Prepare to experience a diverse range of sounds with our unique music experiences designed to uplift your soul. Enjoy two distinct shows in one night, with each half featuring a different musical style.
The Calgary Jazz Orchestra Presents Celebrating Louis Armstrong and The Premiere of We Rise As One: A Latin Jazz Suite
Sunday, April 26, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Louis Armstrong’s music is just plain FUN! Yes he was foundational in the development of Jazz and modern music, yes he was a trumpet virtuoso, yes he was a magnetic personality that drew people together from all different backgrounds, and we love him for all of this. We will celebrate him for all of this by having pure fun exploring his sound for you as we celebrate him.
We Rise As One! A Premiere of a new Latin Jazz Suite by Johnny Summers. Join us as we present this work that ranges musical styles from Latin America and fuze them with the sounds of the history of Jazz. Featuring special guest musicians Esteban Herrara - piano, Gisela Romero - vocals, Raul Tabera - congas and more!
Calgary Jazz Orchestra Presents Oscar Peterson's Canadiana Suite and Breaking News: We've Got the Blues!
Sunday, June 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Oscar Peterson’s Canadiana Suite arranged by Johnny Summers.
We will take you on a musical journey that Mr. Peterson designed in 1965 as he envisioned traveling by rail across this great country. Arranged and orchestrated by Mr. Summers to feature the Calgary Jazz Orchestra especially for you, we will celebrate this iconic and swingingly musical work by one of Canada’s Greatest musicians. Through the gorgeous ballads, slow swinging blues and up tempo bebop language of this master.
Breaking News: We’ve Got The Blues
Join the Calgary Jazz Orchestra as we present another hard pocket presentation of the BLUES! From its roots to its sound in music today. Featuring the CJO with special guests like Donald Ray Johnson and more!
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