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 a summer 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! Come celebrate with us!

On the weekend of May 2-4, JazzWorks is having a series of events to celebrate thirty years in operation and our wonderful community. Please click here for more information on all of our 30th Anniversary Celebration Events.

2025 Jazz Camp registration now open

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

JazzWorks Jams & Vocal Open Mics Info

The next JazzWorks Jam is:
Thursday April 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Festival Japan
149 Kent Street, Ottawa
More info
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The next Vocal Open Mic is:
March 2, 2025 from 1:30-3:30 pm
10,000 Hours 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
Administration: 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!