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 Presents" the Anke Helfrich Trio from Germany in Montreal and Ottawa


​​June 24, 2025
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
1254 rue MacKay
​7:30pm
MONTREAL
​June 27, 2025
Fourth Stage, NAC
​1 Elgin Street
9:00pm
OTTAWA

JazzWorks 30th Celebration Weekend Video

Visit our 30th Anniversary page for information on all of our Celebratory Events. Peruse the Anniversary Souvenir Program. And don't forget to check out the Photo Gallery for the Weekend Celebration.

 2025 Jazz Camp registration now open - limited spots available!

Jazz Camp 2025 is almost full! 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].

Currently, there are still spots for bassists, drummers, brass and winds!  Remaining spots for Jazz Camp are tenting and offsite for 2025.  Symposium/Retreat spots are available in all accommodation categories!

​August 25-28, 2025 - Composers' Symposium & Practice Retreat
August 28-31, 2025 - Jazz Camp
Watch the video below for a taste of Jazz Camp:

​JazzWorks Jams & Vocal Open Mics

JazzWorks is looking for host bands for its 2025-26 jamming season!  Please contact ​[email protected] for more information or to book your band.
The next JazzWorks Jam Session is:
Thursday June 12, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Festival Japan
149 Kent Street, Ottawa
More info
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The next Vocal Open Mic is:
*Please check back here in the fall for our 2025-26 dates*
10,000 Hours Piano Rehearsal Studios
353 Montréal Rd Suite 102, Vanier
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Facebook: JazzworksCanada
Twitter: @CanadaJazzWorks
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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!