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December 23, 2025
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Sean Croal is an upright and electric bassist, as well as a composer, bandleader, and educator. Now based in Toronto, Sean is quickly establishing himself as one of the most active names in Canada’s music scene.
Edmonton-born Eric Zeller has played with an extensive list of captivating artists. In 2023, he accepted a scholarship at the Manhattan School of Music, and currently he is freelancing, teaching and deepening his craft in New York City.
Mike Rud, based in Nelson BC, has played alongside some of the greatest jazz musicians, and won the 2014 JUNO Award for his album Notes on Montreal, a critically acclaimed musical portrait of the city.
Julie Mahendran, a graduate of Grant MacEwan and Berklee College of Music, is a Toronto-based freelance musician touring North America with Classic Albums Live and an indie soul-jazz artist with 2 albums out in the world- find her at www.juliemahendran.com
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
Mike Rud, guitarJulie Mahendran, vocals
Sean Croal, bass
Eric Zeller, 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.