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December 16, 2025
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
RETROSPEKTIVE at the Yardbird Suite community Gallery
Reception & Free Event
December 16 2025
Doors & Reception 6pm – 8pm
Music 8-10:30pm
Tuesday Jazz Jam hosted by Standards Orchestra
(Free)
Exhibition: RETROСПЕКTIVE – celebrating 10 years of Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Gallery (ACUA) sharing 5 of their 64 artists currently being showcased with our Yardbird Suite Lobby Community Gallery.
Artists:
Theodora Harasymiw
Thea Yarovenko-Szewczuk
Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn
Char Vanderhost
Erin Haugen
The New Standards Jazz Orchestra (NSJO) is a newly formed, contemporary large ensemble based in Edmonton, emerging from the New Standards community. For its debut performance, NSJO presents a set of original compositions written by members of the ensemble, rooted in the jazz big band tradition while drawing influence from hip-hop, electronic music, and contemporary pop. This project marks the first step in a longer-term vision to reimagine what a big band can be—eventually incorporating expanded instrumentation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and performances in both traditional and non-traditional spaces—while contributing to a vibrant, forward-looking music ecosystem in Edmonton.
Our live Tuesday Jam is hosted by a musician and a band while audience members join in on the fun by jamming along on stage.
Musicians who want to participate in the Jam can purchase a “Jam Participant” ticket at a reduced cost.
All Jam Participants need to register at the door upon entry to the event.
Venue Phone: (780) 432-0428
Venue Website: https://yardbirdsuite.com
Band members
TromboneAudrey Ochoa - Trombone 1
Andrew Noakes - Trombone 2
Peter Filice - Trombone 3
Jonah Collins- Trombone 4
Trumpet
Joel Gray - Trumpet 1
Bob Tildesley - Trumpet 2
Jared Greeves - Trumpet 3
Elissa Moores - Trumpet 4
Sax
Jacob Do - Tenor 1
Renee Vinagero - Tenor 2
Holly Sangster - Alto 1
Dana Anderson - Alto 2
Dan Davis - Bari
Vocals
Mallory Chipman
Rhythm Section
Stephanie Urquhart - Piano
Gareth Gilliland - Guitar
Sean Croal - Bass
Biboye Onanuga- Drums
Parking is available in the City of Edmonton lot just outside our doors. $6 maximum from 5pm to 2am or $2.50 per hour.
Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 7pm. Music starts at 8pm.
Anyone with mobility concerns wanting to reserve an accessible table please email ed@yardbirdsuitejazz.com
Yardbird Suite has cabaret seating: seats are available first-come, first-served. Please be aware that a couple seated at a table for four may be sharing the table with new friends if the performance is busy.