Chickadee

Why we picked it

Chickadee is a jazz quintet working on Treaty One territory. Inspired by jazz fusion visionaries like Pat Metheny and Jaco Pastorius as well as folk jazz innovators like Bela Fleck. Chickadee shows are exciting and varied; Chickadee is just as likely to play a fiddle tune as they are to play a modern fusion composition, finding ways to put both under the same banner and make it work. Founded by bassist and composer Fred Warner, Chickadee is made up of Winnipeg musicians Paul Klassen, Tirian Plett, Nolan Gottfried, and Parker Beesley. They are currently working on their debut record of original compositions, with a release planned for Spring 2026. For this performance, Chickadee is joined by trumpeter Jonathan Challoner.  - Jazz at the Fort Garry Hotel is located in The Club Room on the lower level of The Fort Garry Hotel. The venue is wheelchair accessible with assistance - please inform the hotel's front des