CURRENT SEASON

Dear friends in jazz…

When jazz aficionado Israel Asper dreamed up the Izzy Asper Jazz Performances over 25 years ago, he wanted Winnipeggers to experience the best and brightest jazz artists right here in Winnipeg. His vision continues to be our guide as we scout for exciting artists to share their talent and their joy on our stage each season.

Oct 31/Nov 1, 2026, Berney Theatre– We kick off the season with NEW YORK VOICES, one of the world’s premier jazz vocal ensembles, renowned for their sophisticated arrangements, daring swing, and remarkable vocal precision. Winnipeg will be one of the last stops on their triumphant Grand Finale Tour, so don’t miss your chance to experience their infectious energy, brilliant musicianship and genuine joy in sharing music they love!

Nov 28, 2026, Desautels Concert Hall – Acclaimed vocalist JANE MONHEIT, known for her silky voice and her capacity to release the emotional core of every lyric, brings her new show, I Am in Love! Monheit Sings Porter to the stage for one night at the Desautels Concert Hall. Given her lifelong passion for the Great American Songbook, we can expect song after song to be “devastatingly ravishing, in all the best ways” (Broadway Review).

Mar 13/14, 2027, Berney Theatre– Master guitarist PETER BERNSTEIN has forged an enviable career path over the past thirty years as a first-call player with a who’s-who of jazz luminaries, and as a member of the powerhouse organ trio with Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart. Winnipeg audiences will hear his “feather-light touch, encyclopedic knowledge of chords and ability to play standards like he’s inventing them on the spot” (LA Daily News) as his quartet closes out another remarkable season.

As always, we welcome walk-up audiences at all of our concerts, but why not subscribe to the whole season? A subscription offers you the best value, and it also allows you to reserve your favorite seats for all concerts. Or consider supporting this boutique series as a Benefactor or Patron—we’ll happily provide a charitable tax receipt and an extra helping of gratitude. Find ticketing information and links on our website, IzzyAsperJazz.com, or call Tomer at 204-477-7534.

Thanks for helping us keep the spirit of jazz alive!

Charlene Diehl, Producer
Izzy Asper Jazz Performances