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Ally is thrilled to be making her East Coast Music Award jazz showcase debut with her band, The Next Quest. Come check out half an hour of soul and New Orleans inspired music, and stay for the rest of the showcase to hear talented jazz musicians from across the Maritimes!

Join Ally Fiola (sax) and Paul Baker (guitar) at Winegrunt in Windsor for an evening of jazz originals and standards.

Join Ally Fiola (sax) and Sam Wilson (guitar) at the Compass Distillers for an evening of jazz originals and standards.

Ally will be subbing on bari sax in this dynamic 12 piece jazz group, led by Scott Macmillan, that plays every 2nd Monday at Stayners

Jazz trio with Casey Thompson on bass, Nick Gummeson on keys, and Ally Fiola on alto sax

Ally will be subbing on bari sax in this dynamic 12 piece jazz group, led by Scott Macmillan, that plays every 2nd Monday at Stayners

Subbing on alto sax, Ally joins this eclectic group of musicians, led by James Shaw, performing all original music.

Show starts at 8:30pm Cover is $10

Ally Fiola has been working hard for most of the winter and spring on her debut jazz album, entitled "Dreaming Away". The album consists of mainly original music, inspired by hard bop and New Orleans brass band.

The debut album was recorded with the help of her quintet, The Next Quest, at the illustrious Sonic Temple in Halifax NS. This project wouldn't have been possible without the Dream Hughie Award, and the musicians who recorded with her.

Joining Ally at the show are: -Dan Corbett (trombone) -Addison Sowery-Quinn (sousaphone) -Paul Baker (guitar) -Tom Cuming (drums)

Join Ally Fiola (sax) and Chris Rogers (piano) at the Compass Distillers on May 31st, 7-10pm for some free jazz! They will be performing jazz standards, original music, and maybe even a few pop tunes.

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The 36 Canadian Brigade Group Band presents A Family Festive Event, a delightful afternoon of Holiday Music to entertain the whole family. All ages are welcome and should be prepared to sing along. And there will be treats afterwards! The musicians in the band are reservists from a very diverse range of occupations, including teachers, students, and many other professions. Musicians in the Canadian Forces promote morale within the ranks and liaise between the Forces and civilian populations.

Led by Ally Fiola, "The Next Quest" is a 5-piece jazz combo which performs original music and arrangements inspired by third-stream jazz, New Orleans, and gospel.

Josh Lake is a multi-award winning funk and soul musician, backed by a tight and gritty band. Make sure to bring your dancing shoes for this night full of heavy beats!

Women Safe & Sound is a 5 phased grassroots art project creating original song and music film on the issue of violence against women. 'Sisterhood' will debut at the Prismatic Arts Festival on Sept 15th 7pm at the Bus Stop Theatre. Please join us for an interactive evening of story telling and music.

Ally Fiola & The Next Quest is a jazz quintet consisting of sax, trombone, tuba, guitar and drums. It features original music influenced by Mingus, Cannonball Adderley, Kenny Wheeler, and Gospel/New Orleans sounds.

The Next Quest will be playing a short set on your lunch break in downtown Halifax! Come check out some original tunes.

This is part of the "Tunes at Noon" series.

Sharing their new single "Pi", Unidentified Funk Object is an out of this world experience so bring your dancing space shoes!

For years Jerry Granelli has wanted to create an album of the R&B, blues and jazz that inspired him as a young musician. Last December it finally happened.

This show is part of the Halifax Jazz Festival "Creative Music Series", and Ally is excited to be joining this group once more on the bari sax.

$20/$15 Students

Ally Fiola will be making her debut at the Halifax Jazz Festival this year with a free show on the mainstage, with her band "The Next Quest"!

This show will feature mainly originals that will be on her upcoming album.