|
contents | jazz | |||||||||||||
| South Coast Jazz Festival returns with Canadian all-star lineup  South Coast Jazz Festival is marking thirteen years of bringing world class music to rural Ontario with a 2026 edition that stands as one of its most ambitious yet. At the heart of this year's festival is a landmark tribute to Gene DiNovi, one of Canada's most respected jazz pianists, composers, and arrangers, and who was discovered by Dizzy Gillespie and joined his band in New York City at just sixteen years old.The centrepiece of the evening is the world premiere of a previously unreleased Gene DiNovi composition written with Peggy Lee. Sharing the spotlight is Red Hot Ramble, one of Canada's most exciting traditional jazz ensembles, bringing New Orleans influenced swing and blues to the festival with an approach built for dancing. Rounding out the evening's programming are Indigenous performances from Jai King Green, the Carla Muller Band, and a hands-on Cuban music and dance lesson. Recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the world's notable travel worthy festivals, South Coast Jazz has grown from a single community event into a cornerstone of Ontario's cultural calendar. write your comments about the article :: © 2026 Jazz News :: home page |