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Yardbird Suite
Category: Arts & Entertainment Music Venues Nightlife Music Venues Music Venues [Edit]
10203 86 Ave NWEdmonton, AB T6E 2M2
(780) 432-0428
- Hours:
Tue 7:30 pm - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 8 pm - 11 pm
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
3 reviews for Yardbird Suite
3 reviews in English
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Review from Nicole B.
Edmonton, AB
3/24/2010
The Yardbird Suite is a really great little treasure in Edmonton. I don' think a lot of people know we have this place! Unless you are a big jazz fan or are a member.
I'm not a huge jazz fan but when I was invited to the Yardbird Suite, I thought it would be an interesting experience. I was right!
There is a bar inside so you can sip a cocktail while enjoying the music. There are also a couple snacks but I didn't really pay attention to them because we had just come from a huge dinner.
The environment is very relaxed and artsy but also very classy. Everyone takes the performers seriously and are respectful, not talking while they perform. It's really nice.
It's something different to do on a Friday or Saturday night. You should check it out!
TICKETS: MEMBERS $22, GUESTS $26
DOORS OPEN 8 PM, SHOW STARTS 9 PM -
Review from Tamena P.
Redwater, AB
1/28/2012
Thank you for a wonderful time. I was looking for a place to enjoy an out of town friends visit. We had a nice time. I will be back.
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Review from Francesca K.
Edmonton, AB
1/26/2010 2 photos
This is an exclusive jazz club located just off whyte avenue. It is located on a side street, and is virtually invisible to the unknown eye.
My boyfriend took me here as an anniversary present and I loved every moment of it. The place is pretty high end, and it is expected that you do not talk while people are performing. It is VERY frowned upon to do so actually.
It has a bar where you can grab drinks, but there is no table service. Popcorn and nuts were also available for a small charge.
What makes this venue unique is the quality of musicians that pass through their doors. We went and listened to a Grammy winner and she was fabulous!
There is a ticket price per show. There is also a membership price. The membership price varies from $25 to $450 depending on how much you want to save.
I would recommend anyone go here at least once for the experience.
Just remember: NO TALKING WHILE THE ARTISTS ARE ON STAGE!
Specialties
Since 1957, the volunteer-run Yardbird Suite has provided a venue for live jazz performances featuring local, national & international musicians. Noted among "100 Great Jazz Clubs" around the world.
History
Established in 1957
The Edmonton Jazz Society (1973), a non-profit organization, was formed in 1973 to promote live jazz music in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Operated entirely by volunteers of the Edmonton Jazz Society, the Yardbird Suite is the only facility of its kind in Canada. Every weekend between the middle of September and the end of June (with the break for the New Year) a new jazz experience unfolds in the Suite's casual and intimate atmosphere. In addition to average 75 concerts per performance season, the Yardbird currently hosts weekly Tuesday Night Sessions, sponsors the Littlebirds Big Band, and provides concert space to other organizations.
Our programming has enabled local musicians to play with some of the world's luminaries of jazz. In partnership with the CBC and Radio-Canada, we have broadcasted nationally. In the past we have provided jazz appreciation courses, weekend workshops with visiting musicians and sponsored various bands.
