Raul Midón, Montuno West

Why we picked it

Raul Midn is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist whose soulful, genre-defying music has earned praise from legends like Quincy Jones, Elton John, and Bill Withers. In this extended set, Midon will be playing solo, transforming his guitar into an orchestra and his voice into a chorus.Montuno West is a cross-regional Canadian ensemble that fuses Afro-Cuban folklore, Latin jazz, and global music traditions into an exciting and infectious sound. The result is a vibrant, rooted, and forward-looking sound, combining technical mastery with emotional resonance.What to expectDoors at 6:30pm | Intermission | First come first serve general admission seating | Soft-seat row seating | Accessible seating available | Bar service | Paid underground parking is available on site || Get tickets early to avoid disappointment and/or increased admission price at the door-Visit edmontonjazz.com for more about the 2026 Edmonton International Jazz Festival. Support for the Edmonton International Jazz Festival is provided by TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment.