About Jazz on the Wing

About the Venue

In Whitehorse Jazz on the Wing is presented at the Yukon Arts Centre. The spacious stage has been repurposed as an intimate, cabaret-style venue with seating for 135, bar service and snacks. The audience joins the musicians on stage, providing a warm, club-like atmosphere appreciated by audience members and artists alike. To view images of the venue please click on the Venue Gallery link at the right.

Audience Comments

“This is the first Jazz on the Wing I have attended and it will not be the last... it was a great evening.”

“I love the intimacy, the quietness and focus of the evening. And the fact that I can have dessert and a glass of wine. To attend Jazz on the Wing for me is really a night out.”

Performer Comments

“Performing as part of Jazz Yukon's Jazz on the Wing series is a singularly memorable experience. Total respect for the musicians, their music and the audience experience is the foundation on which this unique and richly rewarding jazz series is built.”
- Mike Allen, Vancouver

“From the moment we walked in the building, we knew it was going to be a special night. We loved the intimacy with the attentive audience, sharing the stage with us; we were in one conversation together. The people (presenter, crew, and audience) were second to none! Continued success!”
- Kristin Korb, Los Angeles

“Jazz on the Wing exemplifies the ideal concert series designed to produce a first-class experience for all involved. To the community of Whitehorse, it presents thoughtful and quality jazz programming in an intimate and relaxed setting. To its artists, it guarantees: warm hospitality, an intelligent audience, an efficient production crew, an inspiring venue, and courteous leadership from its artistic director. All of this is happening in Whitehorse Yukon, a rugged and stirring place in our country.”
- David Braid, Toronto