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- Telus STORYHIVE Season 1, Episode 2 – featuring Rick Moore
In episode 2, we hear the story of Rick Moore and his newly formed Swing Trio – featuring a STORYHIVE exclusive interview, as well as Rick’s own original compositions from… Read more: Telus STORYHIVE Season 1, Episode 2 – featuring Rick Moore - Red Deer, thank you for 5 years in a row!
Last night, the Half-Step Trio enchanted us with a beautiful night of live jazz music. - 2026 Red Deer Jazz Festival Week Starts Friday September 18th
The 5th Annual Red Deer Jazz Festival Week starts one day early tomorrow! There’s so much going on in Red Deer, we’ve curated a full week of experiences for you… Read more: 2026 Red Deer Jazz Festival Week Starts Friday September 18th - Celebrating Jazz 5 Years in a row!!
The 5th annual Red Deer Jazz Festival, September 19–25: jam, dance, feature concert. - The Community Jazz Jam opens the Fifth Annual Red Deer Jazz Festival — Saturday, September 19The Community Jazz Jam (formerly the SwingTime AllStar Jam) returns Saturday, September 19, 2–3 PM at Taylor Towers, and opens the Fifth Annual Red Deer Jazz Festival. Free. Musicians of all levels welcome.
- Our Website Just Got a Refresh — Don’t Miss What’s NextWe’ve been doing some work behind the scenes on reddeercommunityforjazzmusic.ca — the site’s looking a little sharper and it’s easier than ever to keep up with what’s coming from Red… Read more: Our Website Just Got a Refresh — Don’t Miss What’s Next
- Behind the Scene: Live Jazz in Red Deer 2024 Episode 1
We are thrilled to share the first episode of the acclaimed TV series “Behind the Scene: Live Jazz in Red Deer 2024”, filmed for Telus STORYHIVE. In episode 1, we… Read more: Behind the Scene: Live Jazz in Red Deer 2024 Episode 1 - In Memory of Steve Tanner
In late 2025, the Red Deer Community lost one of our own, Steve Tanner. Steve was an original member of the SwingTime AllStars, and was a huge contributor to the… Read more: In Memory of Steve Tanner - It’s Swing Time!
Enjoy a highlight clip from yesterday’s SwingTime AllStar jam. The SwingTime AllStar Jam is a community run music program providing regular opportunities for musicians and music lovers to experience real,… Read more: It’s Swing Time! - The SwingTime AllStar Jam Returns July 25th
The SwingTime AllStar Jam Returns July 25th from 2-3pm at Taylor Towers! The STAJ takes place on the last Saturday of every month and is the longest running jazz jam… Read more: The SwingTime AllStar Jam Returns July 25th - ***Concert Announcement*** “From Our Neighbourhood” May 29th, 7pm Sunnybrook United Church
From Our NeighbourhoodLive Jazz in Red Deer Join us for an intimate evening of live jazz right in the heart of our Red Deer community. “From Our Neighbourhood” is all… Read more: ***Concert Announcement*** “From Our Neighbourhood” May 29th, 7pm Sunnybrook United Church - Happy International Jazz Day – April 30th, 2026
The RDCJM wishes you a happy International Jazz Day! Support live Jazz in Red Deer - Announcing the 2026 SwingTime AllStar Jam concert series
Update, September 2026: the jam is now the Community Jazz Jam. It runs 2–3 PM on the last Saturday of every month, alternating between Taylor Towers and Michener Extendicare. Current… Read more: Announcing the 2026 SwingTime AllStar Jam concert series - Local television series airs September 23rd on Telus Optik
A television series called “Behind the Scene: Live Jazz in Red Deer 2024” will be airing on Telus Optik TV on September 23rd. The series features a number of key… Read more: Local television series airs September 23rd on Telus Optik - The SwingTime AllStars at Red Deer Resort and Casino
Thank you to the Red Deer Resort and Casino for inviting the SwingTime AllStars to play at your 2nd Anniversary party! We appreciate your support for live Jazz music in… Read more: The SwingTime AllStars at Red Deer Resort and Casino - Jazz and Jackpot – Red Deer Resort and Casino 2nd Anniversary
It’s been two years of laughter echoing through the halls, of glasses clinking in celebration, of winnings filling the air, and of friendships, new and old, being made right here… Read more: Jazz and Jackpot – Red Deer Resort and Casino 2nd Anniversary - Breaking News: Red Deer Hosts Canadian Jazz Legend – Saturday, August 2nd
- New RDCJM Store – Become a subscriber
We’ve added a new page – The Red Deer Community for Jazz Music Store! You can now become a subscriber and get access to exclusive music, videos and pictures from… Read more: New RDCJM Store – Become a subscriber - 2025 4th Annual Red Deer Jazz Festival feature concert!!
Join us at the 2025 Red Deer Jazz Festival for a one-of-a-kind concert featuring Canadian saxophone legend Kirk MacDonald. Facebook event - Debut Music Release – Black Orpheus by Andrew Ludtke
We’re super excited to announce the debut music release of “Black Orpheus” by Andrew Ludtke. You can stream it on YouTube or Spotify and will be available for digital download… Read more: Debut Music Release – Black Orpheus by Andrew Ludtke
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