Welcome to JazzWorks!

​JazzWorks Canada is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the jazz musicianship of the adult players and talented youth that make up Ottawa’s jazz scene, and we’ve been doing it for over three decades! We offer a wide array of highly accessible and welcoming community-oriented programming, including our:
  • Annual summer Composers' Symposium / Practice Retreat & Jazz Camp
  • Monthly Jam Sessions and Vocal Open Mics
  • Occasional  "JazzWorks Presents" concerts and workshops throughout the year
Don’t miss a beat! Check-out Ottawa Jazz Happenings, our weekly newsletter and calendar of events to keep up-to-date on all things jazz. CONTACT [email protected] to be added to the mailing list.


Mark your calendar- Jazz Camp runs from August 23-29 in 2027!

More Information Here.

Latest News & Upcoming Events


​Check out the video below for a taste of Jazz Camp.

​Upcoming Events:

The JazzWorks 2025-26 jam host band roster is full, but we are always looking for new host bands!  Please contact ​[email protected] for more information or to get on the waitlist to host a future jam.
The next JazzWorks Jam Session is:
October 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Rice-Mi
149 Kent Street, Ottawa
More info
Connect with us!
Facebook: JazzworksCanada
Twitter: @CanadaJazzWorks
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JazzWorks 30th Anniversary Celebration Weekend Memorabilia

In 2025, JazzWorks Canada celebrated its 30th Anniversary! To learn more about our celebratory events, check out the video below, visit our 30th Anniversary page, and see the Anniversary Souvenir Program. And don't forget to check out the Photo Gallery for the Weekend Celebration.
Contact Us
Program Coordinator: Catherine Schwartz
613-220-3819 |  [email protected]
Executive Director/Producer: Judith Humenick
613-859-8438 | [email protected]


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