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Incorporated in 2017, the Heritage Jazz Society (Peel), operating as B-Jazzed, was founded with “a core vision of curating performances, promoting education, community engagement, and a respect for the various abilities and styles of jazz music and its musicians”. In addition to conducting clinics, masterclasses, and programming over 100 performances annually, B-Jazzed hosts the annual World of Jazz Festival in downtown Brampton, which was recognized as one of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals in 2022 by Festivals and Events Ontario.

This application is for “8th Annual World of Jazz Festival and The Rose Theatre Jazz Series”, taking place in various venues in Brampton, September 6 to 8, and October 8, 2024, to April 15, 2025, respectively. Programming includes:

(1) The World of Jazz Festival (September 6 to 8): (i) ‘Paradise Developments Mainstage’ headliner concerts in Graden Square on Saturday and Sunday, including sponsor tents, food trucks, and a family fun zone with face painters, balloon artists, video games, and LEGO building; (ii) Dinner Jazz Programming, featuring ensembles performing in downtown restaurants (Mt. Vesuvio’s, Fanzorelli’s, Food District, Segovia, Gallery 35, Tracks); (iii) “Joe’s Jazz Jam” at Keenan’s Irish Pub; (iv) free programming at the Brampton Farmers Market; (iv) Long & McQuade stage at their Brampton location featuring student and faculty ensembles, and musical instrument demonstration zone; and

(2) The Rose Theatre Jazz Series (October 8 and December 10, 2024, January 28, and April 15, 2025), featuring the B-Jazzed Orchestra, a 16-piece big band. Concert themes have yet to be determined, but may include ‘Canadian Composers’, ‘Music of Duke Ellington’, ‘Mardi Gras’, or ‘Big Band Holidays’.