Michelle Grégoire Trio part of 2026 JazzYYC Summer Festival
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Late Night Festival Jam at the Sandman curated by Michelle Grégoire
Michelle Grégoire – piano
Tyler Hornby – drums
Stefano Valdo - bass
Pianist and composer Michelle Grégoire is a central voice in the Canadian jazz scene, known for her elegant touch, subtle phrasing, and thoughtful approach to improvisation. An active performer and bandleader for decades, her music has been widely heard on XM Radio and Galaxie, and she has toured extensively across Canada with her quintet. Grégoire’s work reflects a deep command of harmony and form, shaped by years of performance, composition, and collaboration.
As both a leader and in-demand collaborator, she has performed with artists including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Peter Appleyard, and Kenny Wheeler, earning a reputation for refined ensemble playing and expressive nuance. In the trio setting, her music unfolds with clarity and intention—balancing structure and improvisation with a strong sense of interplay and musical conversation.
Jammers welcome – free admission for those ready to play.
Michelle Grégoire – piano
Tyler Hornby – drums
Stefano Valdo - bass
Pianist and composer Michelle Grégoire is a central voice in the Canadian jazz scene, known for her elegant touch, subtle phrasing, and thoughtful approach to improvisation. An active performer and bandleader for decades, her music has been widely heard on XM Radio and Galaxie, and she has toured extensively across Canada with her quintet. Grégoire’s work reflects a deep command of harmony and form, shaped by years of performance, composition, and collaboration.
As both a leader and in-demand collaborator, she has performed with artists including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Peter Appleyard, and Kenny Wheeler, earning a reputation for refined ensemble playing and expressive nuance. In the trio setting, her music unfolds with clarity and intention—balancing structure and improvisation with a strong sense of interplay and musical conversation.
Jammers welcome – free admission for those ready to play.
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Where is it happening?
Sandman Hotel Group (Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre), 888 - 7th Avenue SW,Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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