The Ostara Project

The Ostara Project, led by award-winning bassist Jodi Proznick, showcases the strength and creativity of Canadian women in jazz.

Ostara artists are top-tier musicians, composers and bandleaders who reflect the geographical, cultural and creative diversity of Canada’s musical landscape. Guest vocalists are invited to join the instrumental group on a per-project basis. The Ostara Project’s self-titled debut album was nominated for a JUNO award in 2023. For the past two years, the group has been working on The Ancestors’ Project, a two-album project that includes the instrumental album, Roots (Rhea Records, April 2025), the upcoming vocal album, Wings (Rhea Records, spring 2026), along with two performance videos and a mini- documentary.

The group has toured extensively across Canada, including a cross-country festival circuit in 2023, and is planning a European tour for 2027.

Jazz Winnipeg’s International Jazz Showcase spotlights eight exceptional artists working at the highest level across countries, continents, and the full spectrum of jazz.

From Iceland and Denmark to Canada and the USA, from pop-inflected grooves to jazz-rock, straight-ahead swing, and free exploration, the Showcase offers a rich cross-section of today’s global jazz landscape. It’s a true feast – equally inviting for jazz newcomers as it is satisfying for the most discerning jazz aficionados.

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Introducing our new International Jazz Passport: Build your own International Jazz Showcase experience at the Fort Garry Hotel. Bundle any three shows from our global lineup and unlock 25% off your tickets — your all-access pass to boundary-pushing artists from Canada and around the world.From Iceland to France, Denmark to Spain, choose your journey and experience jazz up close, live, and in the moment. Build your passport>>

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Jazz Winnipeg’s International Jazz Showcase series 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 desk staff if you’d like to use the elevator to access the lower level.