Joel Frahm Trio 

A quick update: as of October 11, this show is now being held at BuckingJam Palace itself! We'll see you all here.

Joel Frahm is beloved by jazz fans worldwide as a master of the tenor saxophone. With musicial interests that span jazz, funk, rock and blues, Joel combines technical mastery with a deep and sensitive emotional delivery. The Ottawa Citizen sums it up: "Joel Frahm is widely known for his effusive creativity, rollicking positive spirit, technical fluidity and versatility."

Joel is joined by prolific bandleader and composer Ernesto Cervini on drums and composer and bandleader Dan Loomis on bass.

The Joel Frahm Trio released their latest album, “The Bright Side” (Anzic Records) in 2021 to rave reviews including a 4-star review in Downbeat Magazine and a feature on NPR’s “Fresh Air”.

Oscar Peterson: Family Album (Sunday Oct 13)

2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of jazz icon Oscar Peterson. BuckingJam Palace starts the lead-in to a year-long celebration of the life and music of this Canadian treasure with an intimate experience of story and music: Oscar Peterson: Family Album.

Céline Peterson, daughter of Oscar and Kelly Peterson—and a distinguished contributor to the international jazz scene in her own right—joins three of Canada’s most accomplished jazz artists to share memories and music that will illuminate the incalculable impact of Oscar’s Peterson’s genius on generations of jazz musicians and music lovers.

Momentos from the Oscar Peterson estate will be on display before and after the concerts along with a collection of photos from the Peterson family archives.

Featured artists:

Céline Peterson: storyteller
Robi Botos: piano
Mike Downes: bass
Jim Doxas: drums and Music Director

This series is presented in collaboration with The Oscar Peterson Estate and is made possible by the generous sponsorship of ICM Asset ManagementLarry and Jan Fichtner and Admiral Law.

Oscar Peterson: Family Album (Saturday Oct 12)

This show is sold out!

Disappointed you missed this amazing show? Join us next for the Joel Frahm Trio October 19, 2024. Tickets available now!

2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of jazz icon Oscar Peterson. BuckingJam Palace starts the lead-in to a year-long celebration of the life and music of this Canadian treasure with an intimate experience of story and music: Oscar Peterson: Family Album.

Céline Peterson, daughter of Oscar and Kelly Peterson—and a distinguished contributor to the international jazz scene in her own right—joins three of Canada’s most accomplished jazz artists to share memories and music that will illuminate the incalculable impact of Oscar’s Peterson’s genius on generations of jazz musicians and music lovers.

Momentos from the Oscar Peterson estate will be on display before and after the concerts along with a collection of photos from the Peterson family archives.

Featured artists:

Céline Peterson: storyteller
Robi Botos: piano
Mike Downes: bass
Jim Doxas: drums and Music Director

This series is presented in collaboration with The Oscar Peterson Estate and is made possible by the generous sponsorship of ICM Asset ManagementLarry and Jan Fichtner and Admiral Law.

Oscar Peterson: Family Album (Friday Oct 11)

This show is sold out!

Disappointed you missed this amazing show? Join us next for the Joel Frahm Trio October 19, 2024. Tickets available now!

2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of jazz icon Oscar Peterson. BuckingJam Palace starts the lead-in to a year-long celebration of the life and music of this Canadian treasure with an intimate experience of story and music: Oscar Peterson: Family Album.

Céline Peterson, daughter of Oscar and Kelly Peterson—and a distinguished contributor to the international jazz scene in her own right—joins three of Canada’s most accomplished jazz artists to share memories and music that will illuminate the incalculable impact of Oscar’s Peterson’s genius on generations of jazz musicians and music lovers.

Momentos from the Oscar Peterson estate will be on display before and after the concerts along with a collection of photos from the Peterson family archives.

Featured artists:

Céline Peterson: storyteller
Robi Botos: piano
Mike Downes: bass
Jim Doxas: drums and Music Director

This series is presented in collaboration with The Oscar Peterson Estate and is made possible by the generous sponsorship of ICM Asset ManagementLarry and Jan Fichtner and Admiral Law.

Laura Anglade

The best standards tell a story, one that is unique enough to ring true while remaining universal enough to join the ranks of those timeless songs that live on from generation to generation. On her striking new album Get Out of Town, French-American vocalist Laura Anglade weaves a grander, cinematic story of love and self-discovery from eleven classic songs that unfold through evolving scenarios and shifting locales.

Join us at BJP as Laura shares songs from her new album, accompanied by an outstanding trio of young jazz artists.

Laura Anglade – Vocals
Sam Kirmayer – Guitar
Valerie Lacombe – Drums
John Chapman – Bass