The High Society Jazz Band Tribute to Sidney Bechet part of Edmonton International Jazz Festival
Schedule
Sat Jun 27 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Chateau Lacombe Hotel | Edmonton, AB
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Joel Gray, trumpetElissa Moores, trumpet
Jacob Do, tenor saxophone
Allen Jacobson, trombone
Wes Yaciuk, guitar
Andrew Glover, piano
Paul Johnston, bass
Dean Pierno, drums
After their SOLD OUT show last year in JazzClub at Chateau Lacombe we are excited to welcome the retun of The High Society Jazz Band featuring Mark De Jong with their Tribute to Sidney Bechet Saturday June 27 at 2PM.
Expect an afternoon that captures both the spirit of New Orleans and the sophistication of early jazz innovation: music that is at once historical and vibrantly alive.
It will be a powerful tribute to one of the true architects of jazz; a musician whose sound helped define the very language of early jazz. Long before the swing era took hold, Sidney Bechet’s bold, expressive voice on soprano saxophone cut through ensembles with an intensity and individuality that still feels modern today.
This special concert features acclaimed saxophonist Mark DeJong, whose depth of experience and stylistic versatility make him the ideal artist to bring Bechet’s music to life. Mark’s collaborations span an extraordinary range of artists, from Ray Charles and Kenny Wheeler to the Shuffle Demons, and his work as a composer has been featured on CBC Radio.
Get tickets now through the link in our comments. This show is co-presented by Trad Jazz Society of Alberta and the Edmonton International Jazz Festival. Support for 2026 Edmonton International Jazz Festival is provided by presenting sponsor TD Bank Group.
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Where is it happening?
Chateau Lacombe Hotel, 10111 Bellamy Hill,Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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