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| JAZZ AT THE BOLT ANNOUNCES 2025 EDITION 5TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL HITS SHADBOLT CENTRE FOR THE ARTS IN BURNABY, B.C. FEB 14th – 16th, 2025 Jazz At The Bolt (JATB) 2025 returns to the beautiful Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby from Feb 14th – 16th, 2025. Celebrating its 5th straight year of brilliant programming, some of BC, Canada and the world's greatest jazz and improvised music artists will grace the numerous stages of one of the most unique multi-purpose arts centres in the country. Jazz at the Bolt has built a steady following of jazz, improvised and soulful music lovers over the last five years, driven by the programming vision of its founder and Artistic Director, Cory Weeds. In recent years, this programming mix been significantly bolstered by the addition of BC music veteran Tim Reinert and his Infidels Jazz series. The result is a weekend of perfectly curated music that encompasses a wide range of influences within the jazz tradition, and prides itself on its diversity, innovation, inclusivity and deep soul. With multiple stages running across two days including an opening night concert on Friday, February 14th featuring The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, music lovers of all ages will take in all the artists on offer while spending time in a welcoming community and a beautiful arts centre and campus. Hanging out with old friends and making new ones is as much a part of the festival as the music! The hallways of the Shadbolt Centre become as lively as the performers on stage, as the musician community congregates with the fans of great jazz music throughout the weekend. Jazz at the Bolt has presented well over 200 BC-based artists in its 5 editions, fought through the deep challenges around the global pandemic, and is coming off its strongest year ever in 2024 with a new program of local, Canadian and international artists, unique collaborations and cross- cultural ensembles that make it the most unique jazz festival in the country. As usual, numerous albums will be recorded around this weekend's programming, with the festival providing the catalyst for much of the music that will be cut to wax. Concertgoers are truly able to be a part of history with the structure of Jazz at the Bolt. The laid back, celebratory environment that is fostered through the weekend allows fans the chance to really connect with some of the top jazz artists in the world: from the new, up-and-coming vocalists, to the most burning young instrumentalists, to the legends of the art form, all in one incredible weekend hang. Over the next 4 months, the entire festival program will be announced with weekly artist updates, videos and interviews premiered on the Jazz at the Bolt FACEBOOK PAGE and INSTAGRAM pages. Stay tuned every Thursday for a new announcement, ticket giveaways, and more! For the initial group of programming announcements, Jazz at the Bolt is excited to present the following headliners & recommended artists, all performing as a part of the 5th Edition in February. Check the Jazz at the Bolt socials for additional artists to be announced over weeks to come. JAZZ @ THE BOLT HEADLINERS: • BRIA SKONBERG – PLAYS MUSIC FROM HER CELLAR MUSIC DEBUT 'WHAT IT MEANS' – FEB 16TH @ 4 PM • JAMILE with MIKI YAMANAKA featuring STEVE WILSON – IN ADVANCE OF RECORDING FOR CELLAR MUSIC – FEB 15TH @ 4 PM • SEAMUS BLAKE – ORGAN TRIO FEAT. BRIAN CHARETTE PLAYS THE MUSIC OF EDDIE HARRIS (FOR FUTURE RECORDING) – FEB 16TH @ 12 PM • GEOFF CLARIDGE 3's JIMMY GIUFFRE PROJECT – FEB 15TH @ 3:30 PM INFIDELS JAZZ SERIES: • FEVEN KIDANE PLAYS THE MUSIC OF CHARLES TOLLIVER – FEB 16TH @ 11:45 AM • KEVIN ROMAIN'S SALIENCE NETWORK – FEB 15TH @ 5:30 PM … AND MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO COME!! write your comments about the article :: © 2024 Jazz News :: home page |