Jazz events in Halifax

Jazz Night at The Lower Deck

by The Lower Deck

Join us from 6pm-10pm on May 9th for live Jazz Music at The Lower Deck.

Salon des Refusés & suddenlyLISTEN 5 à 7: Season Closing Party

by suddenlyLISTEN

Season closing party at The Bus Stop Theatre presented by suddenlyLISTEN.

The Brad Conrad Trio

by The Brad Conrad Trio

Halifax jazz guitarist Brad Conrad leads a late-night trio set at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Lion's Head Tavern

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Jazz

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Sunday Open Mic

by Sunday Open Mic

Local jazz musician Bethany Fulde hosts a come-one, come-all open mic at the Local every Sunday.

Jazz Night

by Jazz Night

Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. Ken is Past-President of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians and is currently on the board of NS Honour Jazz and co-leader of the NSHJ Funk Unit. Ken’s list of his professional credits is impr

Leo Cox Trio

by Leo Cox Trio

Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets, original music, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge, it is an easy way to exp

Sacred Sounds Sam Wilson & Andrew Jackson

by Sacred Sounds Sam Wilson & Andrew Jackson

Please join us for Sacred Silence Sacred Sounds, a contemplative gathering with different artists every month. This month features Sam Wilson & Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson and Sam Wilson have been exploring the interplay of trombone and guitar, while honing their musical chemistry as a duo since 2014. Upon meeting, both musicians were searching for a setting to explore jazz in a less traditional format, which has led them to develop a common musical language and create an original duo sound.

Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

by Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. Please reserve your spot as seating is limited.

Gin & Jazz

by The Local

One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin and Jazz at the Local

The Hot Club of Dartmouth

by The Hot Club of Dartmouth

The Hot Club of Dartmouth performs live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs. Hot jazz and gypsy swing.

Caito Macdonald Trio

by Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito’s musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito’s trio plays every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Jazz

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Lion's Head Tavern

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Sunday Open Mic

by The Local

Local jazz musician Bethany Fulde hosts a come-one, come-all open mic at the Local every Sunday.

Jazz Night

by Ragazzi Restobar

Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. Ken is Past-President of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians and is currently on the board of NS Honour Jazz and co-leader of the NSHJ Funk Unit. Ken’s list of his professional credits is impressive. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Regis Philbin, Natalie Cole, jazz great Ernie Watts, Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd, daughter of the blues Shirley King, Rosemary Clooney, the Temptations, and Lionel Ritchie are just a few of the artists Ken has shared the stage with. He currently performs with The Back Alley Big Band, Asia NuGruv and The Aviators.

Leo Cox Trio

by Economy Shoe Shop

Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets, original music, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge, it is an easy way to experience groove-driven jazz and connect with Halifax’s vibrant jazz community.

Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

by Obladee Wine Bar

Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. Please reserve your spot as seating is limited.

Gin & Jazz

by The Local

One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin and Jazz at the Local

Jazz Jam with Gabe Mink

by Gabe Mink

Live jazz jam session with Gabe Mink at Propeller's Quinpool Taproom. Open jam — come listen or sit in. Thursday May 28 from 7pm to 10pm.

Caito Macdonald Trio

by Caito Macdonald Trio

Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito’s musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito’s trio plays every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Lion's Head Tavern

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Jazz

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Sunday Open Mic

by The Local

Local jazz musician Bethany Fulde hosts a come-one, come-all open mic at the Local every Sunday.