The wait is over, cool cats.
The 2025/2026 Izzy Asper Jazz Performances are about to drop their first note. And trust us, you’ll want to be in the room when it happens.
This season kicks off with a bang, a swing, and a whole lotta soul.
Whether you’re a seasoned jazzhead or just jazz-curious, this show is your golden ticket into a year of unforgettable music.
Up first? Benny Benack III. Swagger, chops, and charm for days.
October 4/5: Benny Benack III
Benny sings.
Benny swings.
And Benny blows that horn like it’s a direct line to the stars.
Benny Benack III is the real deal. He is fresh off being named Rising Star Male Vocalist and clocking in at #8 for Rising Star Trumpeter in the 2025 DownBeat Readers Poll.
Translation? The jazz world is watching, and you get to catch him live, right here in Winnipeg.
One weekend. Two chances. October 4 and October 5. Don’t sleep on this. Whether it’s your first time hearing live jazz or your hundredth, this show is one for the books.
If you still don’t have your tickets, now’s the time.
CLICK HERE to secure your seat to see Benny live before they’re all gone!
HEAR WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT
BENNY BENACK III
“Almost everything about Benny Benack III, the 29-year-old trumpeter and vocalist, suggests that he arrived from a different era. There’s his name, of course, along with his smooth, polished voice, which brings to mind a number of old-school singers, including Mel Tormé, an uncommon reference point among today’s cohort of young jazz musicians.
Benack is no slouch on the trumpet, either—his bright tone recalling Clifford Brown—and on his new album, he sings and plays in about equal measure.”
(Downbeat magazine, February 2020)
HEAR THE JAZZ PHENOM FOR YOURSELF!
Click here to watch a clip of Benny performing live and realize why you need to be at this show.
SUBSCRIBE FOR A FULL SEASION OF JAZZ BLISS
As a Full Season Subscriber to the Izzy Asper Jazz Performances, you are guaranteed a reserved seat or seats of your choice at each of the three performances, depending on your selected subscription level.
Please note that subscriptions levels vary in pricing because each subscription type includes a donation portion.
By purchasing a full season subscription, you’ll be directly helping us bring the world’s best jazz artists to Winnipeg. You wll also receive a tax receipt for your donation portion.
Find additional full season subscription information clicking on the links below. You can also call Tomer Levy, Rady JCC’s Community Engagement Coordinator, at 204.478.8585.
Thank you for helping us keep the spirit of jazz alive!
Full Season Subscription Options:
Full Season Subscription : $130
Supporter Subscription: $260 (incl. $130 tax receipt)
Patron Subscription: $520 (incl. $390 tax receipt)
Benefactor Subscription: $1,300 (incl. $1,040 tax receipt)
Student Subscription with ID: $70
ABOUT THE SERIES:
The Izzy Asper Jazz Performances, Winnipeg’s premier jazz series, is hosted by the Rady JCC with the unflagging sponsorship and support of The Asper Foundation. Created to honour Izzy Asper’s love for jazz and for his city, the series has showcased over 400 internationally renowned jazz greats entertaining over 80,000 people for the past 25 years.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE IZZY ASPER JAZZ PERFORMANCES? CONTACT:
Tomer Levy
Community Engagement Coordinator
Rady JCC
204.478.8585
tlevy@radyjcc.com