Jazz & Sonic Arts Concert

Our world-class Jazz & Sonic Arts faculty perform a series of improvisation-filled concerts—often joined by participants from this summer’s residency.

Experience virtuosity, curiosity, and experimentation across five nights, split between the beautiful Margaret Greenham Theatre and the intimate Rolston Recital Hall.

Highly acclaimed performing faculty include Kris Davis (piano), Ole Morten Vågan (double bass), Simon Barker (drums), Melissa Aldana (saxophone), Sissel Vera Pettersen (voice), Tomeka Reid (cello), Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch (composer and sound artist), Amir ElSaffar (trumpet, santur, and voice), and Savannah Harris (drums).

The two-and-a-half-week Jazz & Sonic Arts residency is an innovative artistic development opportunity for jazz and sound musicians. The program encourages participants to engage with sound in innovative ways, using improvisation, experimentation, and technology to expand the sonic possibilities of music.

After the concerts, extend the night by heading to CLVB ‘33 for a free, informal jazz jam.

Music is generously supported by the Alice and Betty Schultz Scholarships Endowment Fund for Dance and Music, the Maria Francisca Josepha Brouwer Scholarship Fund for Dutch Artists, and the Yolande Freeze Master Artists in Music Fund.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is excited to bring together world-renowned musicians, artists, and writers, as well as passionate audiences for the 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival. Running throughout May to September, the 2026 festival invites audiences to experience a season of artistic discovery of over 100 free and ticketed events. Tickets are now available for the 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival!