Based in Toronto, Canada, Herring and Scott have been seen performing with Chris Potter, Kevin Turcotte, Kirk MacDonald, Mike Murley and David Braid. Saturday, October 1, 2011. Cultural Centre Black Box Theatre. Tickets available at the door or by calling 403-529-4857. Joining Beat will be Bill Anschell on piano and Kodi Hutchinson on bass. Saturday, October 22, 2011.

A large volunteer base helps deliver JazzFest and without this crew, our festival could not happen. Volunteers get up close to the artists and the behind the scenes work of the festival. They feel ownership in this big citywide event and for the most part, come back year after year. Artists submissions will be received from Sept. 1, 2013 through the end of Feb.

With the lobby furniture surrounding the musicians and tables further out, it was an incredibly lovely setting for listening to music. And then there was the music.

This true Canadian all-star ensemble includes Seamus Blake. On saxophones, Ingrid Jensen. On trumpet, Jon Ballantyne. On piano and Tom Wakeling. The Alan Jones Canadian All Star Sextet delivers unpredictable improvisations framed by lush melodic passages set in narrative compositions.

School Show - Esplanade Theatre. Must be accompanied by school-age children.