I wanted to thank everyone for their well-wishes and kind thoughts in regards to our JUNO-nomination for Undertones. Enjoyed the online awards show and so honoured to be a nominee surrounded by such amazing talent. Congratulations to Ernesto Cervini and his group Turboprop on the win. Well-deserved!
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People aspire to be master of many skills and Al Muirhead is one who has accomplished this dream and has no plans of slowing down. Whether it is playing a sweet and melodic trumpet solo, composing and arranging for a big band, small ensemble or orchestra, performing one take sessions on recordings or mentoring young musicians, Al is an inspiration in the Canadian music scene and is known as the "Elder statesman of Jazz Trumpet in Alberta".
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Saturday afternoon brunch with Prime Time Big Band at the Ironwood Stage & Grill in Inglewood is now in its 13th season! Every two weeks, the 20-piece Prime Time plays a new program to packed houses of all ages. They come to hear music ranging from Duke Ellington classics to The Big Phat Band’s exuberant contemporary tunes.
Prime Time’s membership is made up of almost all of the city’s most veteran jazz musicians, including Eric Friedenberg on saxophones and woodwinds, Al Muirhead on trumpet and flugelhorn, Brian Walley on trombone, Kai Poscente on bass and John de Waal on drums, playing alongside more recently established pros.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
Saturday afternoon brunch with Prime Time Big Band at the Ironwood Stage & Grill in Inglewood is now in its 13th season! Every two weeks, the 20-piece Prime Time plays a new program to packed houses of all ages. They come to hear music ranging from Duke Ellington classics to The Big Phat Band’s exuberant contemporary tunes.
Prime Time’s membership is made up of almost all of the city’s most veteran jazz musicians, including Eric Friedenberg on saxophones and woodwinds, Al Muirhead on trumpet and flugelhorn, Brian Walley on trombone, Kai Poscente on bass and John de Waal on drums, playing alongside more recently established pros.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
The Magyar Gála is a debutante ball coupled with a strong military tradition. Since its early days in the 1950’s, the ball has grown both in scale and scope. From a humble evening of dinner and dance it blossomed into an elaborate and elegant ball filled with delightful dance performances.
Saturday afternoon brunch with Prime Time Big Band at the Ironwood Stage & Grill in Inglewood is now in its 13th season! Every two weeks, the 20-piece Prime Time plays a new program to packed houses of all ages. They come to hear music ranging from Duke Ellington classics to The Big Phat Band’s exuberant contemporary tunes.
Prime Time’s membership is made up of almost all of the city’s most veteran jazz musicians, including Eric Friedenberg on saxophones and woodwinds, Al Muirhead on trumpet and flugelhorn, Brian Walley on trombone, Kai Poscente on bass and John de Waal on drums, playing alongside more recently established pros.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
For a special night of music featuring the Calgary Jazz Orchestra with strings and Johnny Summers on vocals, join us for the Art of Romance, Art of Soul. The first half of the concert will be romantical music from the Great American Songbook and the second half of the concert will be music from Motown to Modern. Expect to hear the Calgary Jazz Orchestra perform the music of Aretha Franklin, Justin Timberlake, Tower of Power, Michael Jackson, Lester Young, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Bublé, Johnny Hartman, Tony Bennett and Paul Anka.
Saturday afternoon brunch with Prime Time Big Band at the Ironwood Stage & Grill in Inglewood is now in its 13th season! Every two weeks, the 20-piece Prime Time plays a new program to packed houses of all ages. They come to hear music ranging from Duke Ellington classics to The Big Phat Band’s exuberant contemporary tunes.
Prime Time’s membership is made up of almost all of the city’s most veteran jazz musicians, including Eric Friedenberg on saxophones and woodwinds, Al Muirhead on trumpet and flugelhorn, Brian Walley on trombone, Kai Poscente on bass and John de Waal on drums, playing alongside more recently established pros.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
Saturday afternoon brunch with Prime Time Big Band at the Ironwood Stage & Grill in Inglewood is now in its 13th season! Every two weeks, the 20-piece Prime Time plays a new program to packed houses of all ages. They come to hear music ranging from Duke Ellington classics to The Big Phat Band’s exuberant contemporary tunes.
Prime Time’s membership is made up of almost all of the city’s most veteran jazz musicians, including Eric Friedenberg on saxophones and woodwinds, Al Muirhead on trumpet and flugelhorn, Brian Walley on trombone, Kai Poscente on bass and John de Waal on drums, playing alongside more recently established pros.
Reservations recommended: 403-269-5581 and reservations@ironwoodstage.ca.
Admission is $20 adults and $15 students/children plus GST Age limit: All ages
A Perfectly Frank Christmas
Join us for our Christmas tradition again this year! We perform the music of Frank Sinatra & Christmas in this historically sold out performance.
Johnny Summers CD Release Concert We will be celebrating the release and performing music from Johnny's new album "When It's Christmas Time"
3pm & 7pm | River Park Church | 3818 14a St SW |
$25 in advance $30 @ door $15/$20 students
A Perfectly Frank Christmas
Join us for our Christmas tradition again this year! We perform the music of Frank Sinatra & Christmas in this historically sold out performance.
Johnny Summers CD Release Concert We will be celebrating the release and performing music from Johnny's new album "When It's Christmas Time"
3pm & 7pm | River Park Church | 3818 14a St SW |
$25 in advance $30 @ door $15/$20 students
Al joins vocalist Kait Shane for an evening of jazz at the Hotel Blackfoot. No Cover Charge
Calgary Jazz Orchestra - School Concert
Heritage Christian Academy, 2003 McKnight Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
Al performs with the Calgary Jazz Orchestra for their school outreach concert series. Full big band.
Christmas jazz and big band go together like cookies and sprinkles!
Join Prime Time Big Band for three sensational annual holiday concerts: Saturday, Dec. 1, Sunday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 8.
Call the Ironwood at 403-269-5581 [Call: 403-269-5581] for reservations.
Corporate private event with the Prime Time Big Band.
Christmas jazz and big band go together like cookies and sprinkles!
Join Prime Time Big Band for three sensational annual holiday concerts: Saturday, Dec. 1, Sunday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 8.
Call the Ironwood at 403-269-5581 [Call: 403-269-5581] for reservations.
Christmas jazz and big band go together like cookies and sprinkles!
Join Prime Time Big Band for three sensational annual holiday concerts: Saturday, Dec. 1, Sunday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 8.
Call the Ironwood at 403-269-5581 [Call: 403-269-5581] for reservations.
Bassist and CKUA Radio Host Kodi Hutchinson features an evening of standards with a swinging band featuring Canadian trumpet master Al Muirhead. Filling out the band is Michelle Gregoire on piano and drummer Afolapi Fapojuwo!
Remembrance Day Swing Tribute
Join the Library and JazzYYC for a high-energy tribute to the swing era that features Juno nominated Al Muirhead and his Big Band, as well as free dance lessons and demonstrations from members of Calgary’s Top Cat Swing. This free event is part of JazzYYC’s annual Canadian Jazz Festival. For more information, go to Jazzyyc.com. Sunday, Nov 11, 12:30 – 3:00pm Doors open at 12:30pm with the JazzYYC Youth Lab Band [1:00pm – Big Band, Swing Dance Lessons, Demonstrations]
JUNO-nominated trumpeter Al Muirhead “is a bright light on the Canadian jazz scene. Listeners will find themselves luxuriating in Muirhead’s deep, mellifluous tone…. 4 Stars!” (Downbeat Magazine). His new Canadian Quintet features Muirhead boldly taking on the rare bass trumpet, as well as highlighting musicians Al has had a fondness for and deep musical connection with over the years. Featuring Canadian jazz heavyweights Reg Schwager guitar and Ted Warren drums.
JUNO-nominated trumpeter Al Muirhead “is a bright light on the Canadian jazz scene. Listeners will find themselves luxuriating in Muirhead’s deep, mellifluous tone…. 4 Stars!” (Downbeat Magazine). His new Canadian Quintet features Muirhead boldly taking on the rare bass trumpet, as well as highlighting musicians Al has had a fondness for and deep musical connection with over the years. Featuring Canadian jazz heavyweights Kelly Jefferson sax, Reg Schwager guitar, Neil Swainson bass, and Ted Warren drums.
JUNO-nominated trumpeter Al Muirhead “is a bright light on the Canadian jazz scene. Listeners will find themselves luxuriating in Muirhead’s deep, mellifluous tone…. 4 Stars!” (Downbeat Magazine). His new Canadian Quintet features Muirhead boldly taking on the rare bass trumpet, as well as highlighting musicians Al has had a fondness for and deep musical connection with over the years. Featuring Canadian jazz heavyweights Kelly Jefferson sax, Jim Head guitar, Neil Swainson bass, and Ted Warren drums.
This show will be recorded live for an upcoming recording