Mount Royal University Theatres Tickets

Art of Romance, Art of Soul
Glenmore Audi and Porsche Centre Calgary Present, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra with strings - Art of Romance, Art of Soul
Directed by Johnny Summers

Join us for the Art of Romance, our annual signature concert of the American Songbook, and enjoy the warm, swinging, and lush sounds of vocals, instrumental soloists, and rich ensemble playing—including our string section.

In the second half, the Art of Soul, we adventure through the rich history of music from the beginnings of Motown, soul, and funk, including the music of legends like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and more, as well as its influence throughout history and
into today's music.



Baker's Dozen and Suite Jubilation
Porsche Centre Calgary and Glenmore Audi Present, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra - Baker's Dozen & Suite Jubilation
Directed by Johnny Summers

Baker's Dozen—Celebrating the music of Chet Baker and the award-winning album of his music by Johnny Summers. Swinging standards, cool jazz, featuring Johnny Summers on vocals, and Mr. Summers, Jon Day, and Al Muirhead on trumpet, and all the incredible
musicians of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra.

Suite Jubilation—This original suite, composed by Johnny Summers, is a musical exploration of the Christian story inspired by the sacred music of Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Wynton Marsalis, and others. Mr. Summers wrote the suite to feature musicians
of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra and a massive choir on a journey through the sounds of gospel, jazz, swing, New Orleans, classical, and African music.



Director's Cuts and Africa Suite
Glenmore Audi and Porsche Centre Calgary Present, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra - Director’s Cuts & Africa Suite
Directed by Johnny Summers

Director's Cuts —After 20 years of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra performing memorable and show-stopping music, our director, Johnny Summers, has curated a selection of his favorite music designed to inspire and engage our audience once again.

Africa Suite —We will premiere Johnny Summers' new work, which was composed for the Calgary Jazz Orchestra, and African musicians fusing the music and traditions of Africa with the music and traditions of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra.