Grammy winning group to be featured in Antigonish Jazzfest

The Antigonish Jazzfest organizing committee has announced the performance lineup for the upcoming Antigonish Jazz Festival, which is set to take place Nov. 17 to 19 at venues across Antigonish.

The headline show for Saturday night will be Pacific Mambo Orchestra, the Grammy award-winning

Latin jazz ensemble. The 16piece group will bring Latin vibes and dancing to the Keating Millennium Centre Nov. 19.

“This will be a historic, don’t-miss-show for our region. The group has something for everyone, from the jazz enthusiasts to the every-day lovers of rhythm and soul,” says Paul Tynan, St. F.X. music department chair and artistic director for the festival, in a news release.

Other headline acts include The Hot Toddy Trio, the multi-award-winning folk jazz trio known as one of Atlantic Canada’s premiere acoustic groups, and Mike Merley (quartet), the renowned lyrical saxophonist who has contributed to 14 Juno award-winning tracks.

“We couldn’t be happier with the lineup. It’s a great mix of local and international talent,” says Tynan.

The full lineup, covering more than 14 shows, can be found on the festival’s website https://antigonishjazzfest.ca. The site also has information on venues, tickets and more.

The festival was born from an initiative of the Antigonish Tourism Association which received funds from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to support tourism, retail and artists in the region.

“We have a stellar team putting this festival together, representing the Antigonish Chamber of Commerce, the Visitor Information Centre, Coastal Nova Scotia and the St. F.X. Music Department. We’re actively courting local sponsors now to ensure an amazing experience that will continue annually for years to come,” added Paul Curry, president of the Antigonish Tourism Association.