2026/2027 Izzy Asper Jazz Performances Bring
New York Voices, Jane Monheit and
Peter Bernstein to Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – This season, jazz takes centre stage.
The 2026/2027 Izzy Asper Jazz Performances are here, and this season is bringing three exceptional jazz experiences to Winnipeg audiences.
From one of the world’s premier vocal jazz ensembles, to a celebrated interpreter of the Great American Songbook, to one of the finest jazz guitarists of his generation, this year’s lineup is a celebration of the many sounds, styles and stories that make jazz so captivating.
And most importantly, individual tickets are now on sale.
Whether you are a lifelong jazz lover or simply jazz curious, there is a show waiting for you.
NEW YORK VOICES
Saturday, October 31 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 1 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Berney Theatre, Rady JCC | 123 Doncaster Street
The season starts with a grand finale.
New York Voices, one of the world’s premier jazz vocal ensembles, is renowned for sophisticated arrangements, daring swing and remarkable vocal precision.
Winnipeg will be one of the final stops on the group’s Grand Finale Tour, making this a particularly special opportunity to experience their infectious energy, brilliant musicianship and genuine joy in sharing music they love.
This Halloween, we are giving you candy - for your ears.
JANE MONHEIT – ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Saturday, November 28 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Desautels Concert Hall, University of Manitoba | 150 Dafoe Road West
One night. One extraordinary voice. You will not want to miss this one.
Acclaimed vocalist Jane Monheit brings her new show, I Am in Love! Monheit Sings Porter, to Winnipeg for one night only.
Known for her silky voice and her remarkable ability to uncover the emotional heart of every lyric, Monheit brings a lifelong passion for the Great American Songbook to the music of Cole Porter.
Expect an evening of unforgettable songs, extraordinary musicianship, and a voice that demands to be heard live.
PETER BERNSTEIN
Saturday, March 13 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 14 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Berney Theatre, Rady JCC | 123 Doncaster Street
We close the season with a jazz guitarist’s guitarist.
Peter Bernstein has spent more than three decades building an enviable career as one of the most sought-after players in jazz.
He’s been performing alongside some of the genre’s biggest names and as a member of the powerhouse organ trio with Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart.
Winnipeg audiences will experience his deep musical knowledge and ability to make even the most familiar standards feel completely new.
A LEGACY BUILT ON A LOVE OF JAZZ
The Izzy Asper Jazz Performances are more than a concert series.
They are part of a legacy that began with Israel Asper, a passionate jazz aficionado who dreamed of bringing the world’s greatest jazz artists to his hometown.
In 1999, Izzy approached the Rady JCC with the idea of creating a Winnipeg jazz series inspired by the legendary programming at New York’s 92nd Street Y.
That vision became the Izzy Asper Jazz Performances.
Today, the series has presented more than 400 internationally renowned jazz artists to more than 80,000 people in Winnipeg, continuing Izzy’s belief that great music has the power to bring people together.
The series is hosted by the Rady JCC with the longstanding sponsorship and support of The Asper Foundation and the Asper Cultural Enrichment Initiative.
WANT THE WHOLE SEASON?
For those who do not want to miss a note, full season ticket packages are also now available.
Season packages provide admission to all three performances, with select packages also offering reserved seating and a donation component that helps support the continued presentation of world class jazz in Winnipeg.
Click on the package below for more information and to purchase.
Benefactor Package | $1,300
Two tickets to all three concerts and a $1,040 tax receipt.
Patron Package | $520
One ticket to each of the three concerts and a $390 tax receipt.
Supporter Package | $260
One ticket to each of the three concerts and a $130 tax receipt.
Subscriber Package | $130
One ticket to each of the three concerts.
Under 30 Package | $70
One ticket to each of the three concerts.
* Purchaser must be 30 years of age or younger as of October 31, 2026.
SAY HELLO TO CHARLENE DIEHL, 2026/2027 IZZY ASPER JAZZ PERFORMANCES PRODUCER
Charlene Diehl started playing the piano before she learned to read, and music and books have been twin passions throughout her life.
She was associated editor of dig! magazine through its 13-year run, and has been the Producer of the Izzy Asper Jazz Performances since 2019, when she took over the reins from Bev Aronovitch.
Charlene is also a writer, editor, former English professor, and the outgoing Director of the Winnipeg Book Festival (formerly the Thin Air Festival).
ABOUT THE IZZY ASPER JAZZ PERFORMANCES
The Izzy Asper Jazz Performances are Winnipeg’s premier jazz concert series, hosted by the Rady JCC with the longstanding sponsorship and support of The Asper Foundation.
Created to honour Izzy Asper’s love for jazz and for his city, the series has showcased more than 400 internationally renowned jazz artists and entertained more than 80,000 people in Winnipeg.
MEDIA AND SERIES INQUIRIES
Yael Freifeld
Coordinator of Adult Programming, Rady JCC
204.477.7534 | yfreifeld@radyjcc.com