As far as festivals go, the Halifax Jazz Festival is best described as a city festival. There are no tent villages or campsites—at least not ones for sleeping in. A lucky few were able to enjoy the music from stadium-style bleachers, but most spectators seemed to prefer standing in the middle of the festival grounds, taking it all in with their plastic beer cups in hand. With a modest crowd gathered for the opening performance it felt a bit empty, but as the t-shirt says, “Keep calm and Chaka Khan.” Continue reading Halifax Jazz Festival 2018 – “Keep Calm and Chaka Khan” →