The 2011-2012 Izzy Asper Jazz Performances were recently announced and here are a couple of the highlights:

Aaron Goldberg Trio: along with Reuben Rogers (bass) and Eric Harland (drums), pianist Aaron Goldberg is going to bring down the house with this powerful and swinging trio. March 2011

Clayton Brothers Quintet: John Clayton (bass), Jeff Clayton (sax), Gerald Clayton (piano), Terrell Stafford (trumpet). All of them are amazing, in-demand musicians, but the guy to watch at this show is the youngest Clayton, Gerald, on piano. October 2011

and the rest.... Sean Jones & Don Braden September 2011; Randy Brecker November 2011; Dee Daniels April 2012

Watch here this weekend for the announcement of the official line-up of the 2011 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, which runs from June 16-25.

So far it has been announced that both the Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and jazz lounge orchestra Pink Martini are returning to the Festival. And it leaked to the press recently that Robert Plant will be bringing his Band of Joy to the Concert Hall as one of the headlining acts as well.

It is always an exciting time when the line-up is announced so check back with us Friday afternoon for the full line-up.

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Just Announced:
Tuesday May 3rd 7:00pm, McNally Robinson Grant Park. Free in-store performance and signing with Sean McCann from Great Big Sea.

Sean is touring across the country performing music from his brand new CD Son of a Sailor.

Come and have a sneak preview of his music as he performs solo in the intimate setting of the Atrium at McNally Robinson Grant Park.

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After months of rumours, Buffalo Springfield have announced dates for their first tour since splitting up in 1968. The group, featuring original members Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay, are going to play a six-date California tour in early June, leading up to their set at Bonnaroo on June 11th. Click here for more info on the Buffalo Springfield reunion tour.

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