Welcome to JazzWorks Canada
JazzWorks is an Ottawa-based Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of jazz musicianship in players of all ages. To achieve its mandate and goals, JazzWorks carries out a wide range of activities including an annual summer Composers' Symposium / Practice Retreat & Jazz Camp, monthly Jam Sessions and Vocal Open Mics, as well as "JazzWorks Presents" concerts throughout the year. To keep you informed, JazzWorks maintains a calendar of jazz events and publishes a weekly newsletter called Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
JazzWorks is an Ottawa-based Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of jazz musicianship in players of all ages. To achieve its mandate and goals, JazzWorks carries out a wide range of activities including an annual summer Composers' Symposium / Practice Retreat & Jazz Camp, monthly Jam Sessions and Vocal Open Mics, as well as "JazzWorks Presents" concerts throughout the year. To keep you informed, JazzWorks maintains a calendar of jazz events and publishes a weekly newsletter called Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
Latest News
Check out our JazzWorks Presents webpage for more info on our concerts, past and upcoming.
2025 Jazz Camp a huge success in its 30th Anniversary year!
Jazz Camp 2025 was a fantastic event, enjoyed by participants and faculty alike. New musical friendships were forged, lots of jamming happened into the wee hours of the night and the place was swinging from dawn 'til dusk!
If you would like to be informed early of our Composers' Symposium & Practice Retreat and Jazz Camp 2026 Registration opening dates, please contact Admin at [email protected] to get on our mailing list! Rooms fill up fast, and if you would like to attend in 2026, it is best to register as early as you can. |
Watch the video below for a taste of Jazz Camp:
JazzWorks 30th Celebration Weekend Video
Visit our 30th Anniversary page for information on all of our Celebratory Events. Peruse the Anniversary Souvenir Program. And don't forget to check out the Photo Gallery for the Weekend Celebration.
JazzWorks Jams & Vocal Open Mics
The JazzWorks 2025-26 jam host band roster is full, but we are always looking for new host bands! Please contact [email protected] for more information or to get on the waitlist to host a future jam.
The next JazzWorks Jam Session is:
April 16, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Rice-Mi
149 Kent Street, Ottawa
More info
The next Vocal Open Mic is:
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:30-5:30pm - NOTE DATE & TIME CHANGE!
10,000 Hours Piano Rehearsal Studios
353 Montréal Rd Suite 102, Vanier
More Info
JazzWorks Presents Workshop
Drum Kit Workshop with Esad Halilovic, Dusha Connection
Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00-4:00pm
Rice-Mi
149 Kent Street, Ottawa
Tickets & info
JazzWorks Presents Concert
Dusha Connection Trio
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 7:00pm
The Robo Lounge
275 Carling Avenue
Tickets & info
April 16, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Rice-Mi
149 Kent Street, Ottawa
More info
The next Vocal Open Mic is:
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:30-5:30pm - NOTE DATE & TIME CHANGE!
10,000 Hours Piano Rehearsal Studios
353 Montréal Rd Suite 102, Vanier
More Info
JazzWorks Presents Workshop
Drum Kit Workshop with Esad Halilovic, Dusha Connection
Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00-4:00pm
Rice-Mi
149 Kent Street, Ottawa
Tickets & info
JazzWorks Presents Concert
Dusha Connection Trio
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 7:00pm
The Robo Lounge
275 Carling Avenue
Tickets & info
Connect with us!
Facebook: JazzworksCanada
Twitter: @CanadaJazzWorks
Subscribe to the Ottawa Jazz Happenings newsletter
Facebook: JazzworksCanada
Twitter: @CanadaJazzWorks
Subscribe to the Ottawa Jazz Happenings newsletter
Contact Us
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Program Coordinator: Catherine Schwartz
613-220-3819 | [email protected] |
