The TD Halifax Jazz Festival, which used to be called the Atlantic Jazz Festival, is a summer festival held every year since 1987. It is the oldest and largest jazz festival in Atlantic Canada. The festival features jazz music and also presents a variety of other music styles, such as world, roots, blues, Latin, and R&B.
The Halifax Jazz Festival, also known as JazzEast Rising, is a non-profit organization that started in 1987 with the aim of hosting the first-ever Halifax Jazz Festival in Canada. Halifax Jazz Festival is a registered charity and has expanded its scope beyond the TD Halifax Jazz Festival. It now engages in a variety of musical and educational events throughout the year.
The TD Halifax Jazz Festival aims to promote and showcase live concerts, club shows, and educational workshops. The festival creates opportunities for aspiring and established local artists as well as renowned international performers. It helps to bring exposure to the city by attracting touring artists from various parts of the world.
