Canada's National Arts Centre

Canada’s National Arts Centre

Performance / Creation / Learning

2011-2012 Season

NAC Presents

In partnership with BMO Financial Group

Geggie Jazz Series

Ottawa-based double bassist John Geggie curates the Geggie Jazz Series at the NAC’s Fourth Stage where he brings together jazz artists from Canada and around the world in a spectacular, diverse year-round series. From up-and-comers to music legends the Geggie Jazz Series showcases the best the jazz world has to offer, right here in Ottawa.

Tickets

On sale now!

Purchasing options:

Single tickets: $30

3 Shows: $75

6 Shows: $138

Packages are available only in person at the NAC Box Office.

  • Order by phone (TicketMaster): 1-888-991-2787 (ARTS)
  • Purchase in person: NAC Box Office

Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
53 Elgin Street, Ottawa

John Geggie is greatly in demand as a versatile musician (double bassist) and creative composer both in Canada and internationally. He has been the curator and programming director of the Geggie Series for eleven years. For over ten years, he has hosted the Late Night Jam Sessions at the Ottawa International Jazz Festival He has also toured extensively with the award-winning jazz group Chelsea Bridge and the Juno-nominated D.D. Jackson Trio. He has also recorded or performed with a veritable who’s who of creative improvised music: Jon Christensen, Andy Milne, Marc Copeland, Vic Juris, Ben Monder, George Colligan, Craig Taborn, Sheila Jordan, David Murray, Andrew Cyrille, Donny McCaslin, Matt Brubeck, Ted Nash, Billy Hart, Marilyn Crispell, Myra Melford. Bill Carrothers, Cuong Vu and bassist, Mark Dresser.

Previously, he has performed at various international festivals including in Rouen and Maubeuge (France), in Molde (Norway) and throughout the United States. Geggie has also participated in the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival. In addition, he continues to maintain a busy concert schedule with the 13 Strings Chamber Ensemble and is involved in many recording projects. John is on faculty at the Crane School of Music, State University of New York (SUNY Potsdam) and has students at both Carleton University as well as University of Ottawa. His recordings and performances are regularly heard on CBC radio and SRC.