Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with one of the key people behind the annual Halifax Jazz Festival, Andrew Jackson. We talk about the event's history, this year's lineup and end with a special treat, a tune from Andrew's discography, Jackson\Wilson Duo's Saturday Sun.
About TD Halifax Jazz Festival
Since 1987 the TD Halifax Jazz Festival, originally JazzEast Rising, has been a non-profit
organization promoting music and education. Organizing the oldest and largest summer festival
in Atlantic Canada, the event also hosts diverse activities, including Jazz Labs and the Creative
Music Workshop, contributing to Halifax’s vibrant cultural scene. With a commitment to diversity
and cultural celebration, the festival showcases talented musicians, fosters community
engagement, and provides unforgettable musical experiences for all.
For more information, visit: halifaxjazzfestival.ca.
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