Episode 251: The Yardbird Suite Jazz Club, Part 1

It’s located at the gateway to Northern Alberta, Canada—the city of Edmonton. And it’s been billed as Canada’s longest running volunteer-run jazz club, having first started in 1957.

This episode explores its history, and features recordings by some of the great artists who have played there.

Along with interviews with Marc Vasey, Todd Cranshaw, and Frances Remedios, you’ll hear some great clips from a documentary film that was made about this club. And a story about David Bowie and his trip to The Yardbird. And then there’s music by international stars like The Ted Heath Orchestra, guitarist Lenny Breau, Charles Tolliver, Courtney Pine, Daniel Karlsson Trio, and Marius Vandenbrink. You’ll also hear clips and music from Edmonton’s most famous saxophonist, P.J. Perry.