JazzWorks is an Ottawa-based Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of jazz musicianship in players of all ages. To achieve its mandate and goals, JazzWorks carries out a wide range of activities including an annual summer Composers' Symposium / Practice Retreat & Jazz Camp, monthly Jam Sessions and Vocal Open Mics, as well as "JazzWorks Presents" concerts throughout the year. To keep you informed, JazzWorks maintains a calendar of jazz events and publishes a weekly newsletter called Ottawa Jazz Happenings.

Latest News

JazzWorks is turning 30!





​You're invited to the party!
Throughout the weekend of May 2-4, 2025, JazzWorks will host a series of events to celebrate thirty years in operation and to honour the continued support of our wonderful community.  Visit our 30th Anniversary page for more information on all of our Celebratory Events.

 2025 Jazz Camp registration now open - limited spots available!

This year's Jazz Camp is filling up fast! The Jazz Camp webpage has all the information you need to find out about this event, including offsite accommodation options. If you have questions about Camp, please contact the Administrator at [email protected].

​August 25-28, 2025 - Composers' Symposium & Practice Retreat
August 28-31, 2025 - Jazz Camp

​JazzWorks Jams & Vocal Open Mics

The next JazzWorks Jam Session is:
Thursday May 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Festival Japan
149 Kent Street, Ottawa
More info
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The next Vocal Open Mic is:
April 26, 2025 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
**Please note this session is for vocalists performing in the May 2 Vocalist Dinner Show only**
10,000 Hours Piano Rehearsal Studios
353 Montréal Rd Suite 102, Vanier
More Info
Watch the video below for a taste of Jazz Camp.
Connect with us!
Facebook: JazzworksCanada
Twitter: @CanadaJazzWorks
Subscribe to the Ottawa Jazz Happenings newsletter

Contact Us
Administrator: Thais Karsidag
613-220-3819 |  [email protected]
Executive Director/Producer: Judith Humenick
613-859-8438 | [email protected]


​Thank you to our granting agencies, sponsors and partners!