Jazz Winnipeg Festival

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Winnipeg Jazz Festival is a jazz festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is generally held in the month of June. A variety of Canadian and major international artists attend and perform in several related jazz genres.

Notable performers from previous years have included bassists Charlie Haden and Dave Holland, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock and Dave Brubeck. The 2008 festival includes performances by Wynton Marsalis and The Neville Brothers.