Key Takeaways:
- After a two-year break, performers are thrilled to perform live once more at the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, which is currently underway.
- His band was absent at the last two Jazz Festivals because of the COVID-19 epidemic. However, he asserted that he had performed in each succeeding one since 1988.
The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is already underway, and performers are excited to perform live once more after a two-year hiatus.
Dave Nelson, a member of the Dave Nelson Quartet, told CTV News, “I’m quite excited.
“It’s been two years since we were allowed to demonstrate our abilities and interact with a crowd.”
On Saturday, Nelson will perform with his band at Victoria Park before continuing to perform with the Oral Fuentes Reggae Band. The last two Jazz Festivals, which were afflicted by the COVID-19 outbreak, did not feature his band. He claimed to have performed at each subsequent one since 1988, nevertheless.
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Being back means a lot to me, he remarked. “I believe it most definitely unites the city,”
Shannon Josdal, the executive director of the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, shared Nelson’s enthusiasm.
Everything that was once outdated is now fashionable, and we are quite enthusiastic about our new lineup, according to Josdal.
A total of more than 60 concerts with more than 100 musicians will take place at various venues throughout the city. According to Josdal, the event will draw about 75,000 attendees across all sites.
The Arkells with Mighty & Shawnee Kish, Patti Labelle, the Bahamas with Ruby Waters, and the Strumbellas are just a few of the Festival’s headliners.

“Day three has just begun, and we’re already having a great time. The crowds have been fantastic, said Josdal.
Many locations throughout the city host performances by artists, including Bessborough Gardens, Victoria Park, Second Avenue Stage, the Broadway Theatre, KW Nasser Plaza, The Bassment, and Amigos Cantina.
Jim Clarke, manager of Amigos Cantina, stated, “We’re always thrilled to be a part of the Jazz Festival; it’s a terrific festival and to be included is truly an honor.
Throughout the 8-day event, the tavern will stage five performances. According to Clarke, it gives his company visibility and generates excitement in the community.
It’s extremely exciting as things are lighting up and people are escaping.
The Festival celebrates its 35th birthday this year.
From June 20 through July 7, it takes place.
Source: CTV news