My review of the 2013 TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, today at All About Jazz.

Spending a week at the festival this year, the acts covered were:

  • Tom Harrell Quintet and Strings
  • Mavis Staples
  • David Byrne & St. Vincent (pictured above)
  • Christian Wallumrød Ensemble
  • Gilad Hekselman Trio
  • Bob James & David Sanborn, with Steve Gadd & Scott Colley
  • Steve Kuhn with Steve Swallow & Joey Baron (pictured below)






With nary a single weak show in the bunch, it was another great year for the festival. The only regret was having to leave after a week, as there was still plenty more to come.


Review here.