🎺 FOX BIG BAND - VALENTINE'S DAY

Jazz Lover - A Valentine's Day show you won't forget, featuring three of Calgary's most talented singers.

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FOX BIG BAND
February 07, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Jazz Lover, join us this Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 PM at the Ironwood, for an afternoon of heartfelt music as three of Calgary’s finest vocalists share their favourite romantic jazz standards. It’s the perfect way to slow down, savour the moment, and enjoy something truly special.

February 14 • 2:00 PM • Ironwood Stage & Grill
Valentine’s Day is about to get lush, brash and unforgettable.❤️🎤🔥
FOX BIG BAND returns to the Ironwood with a powerhouse show featuring three extraordinary guest vocalists — Eden Taylor, maclayne, and Jaiden Riley — backed by a full 13‑piece horn section and a rhythm section built for groove.

🎤 MEET THE VOCALISTS

🌹 Eden Taylor

Powerhouse vocalist with soul, grit, and award‑winning stage presence. Expect fire, finesse, and a voice that fills the room. she has performed over 300 shows across North America. A former Young Canadian of the Calgary Stampede, she frequently plays local venues like the King Eddy.

đź’• maclayne

Modern, expressive, and full of heart — a storyteller with a magnetic vocal tone that shines over a big band. Her recent recording “Off the Deep End” was named one of the best albums from Calgary in 2024 by The Calgary Herald and CBC Calgary.

🤎 Jaiden Riley

Métis singer‑songwriter with prairie soul and fearless emotional clarity. A rising star with a timeless sound, she has performed at multiple Calgary venues, including the Calgary Stampede, the historic King Eddy, and Festival Hall.

Meet the band:

Under the direction of Brandon Oberhamer, FOX BIG BAND continues to captivate Calgary audiences, performing regularly at premier venues such as the Ironwood Stage and Grill. Following a series of sold‑out JazzYYC collaborations—most recently with the electrifying Benny Benack III—the band recorded a live album set for release this summer. Another packed house at the Ironwood welcomed internationally acclaimed saxophonist Seamus Blake, further cementing the band’s reputation for world‑class performances.

With a powerhouse 13‑piece horn section, a full rhythm section, featured vocalists, and an exciting roster of guest artists, FOX BIG BAND delivers modern big band arrangements that draw from blues, Latin jazz, rock, funk, bebop, fusion, and contemporary styles. Whether unleashing high‑octane ensemble energy or shaping a tender ballad, the band offers a dynamic, immersive musical experience.

Showcasing some of Calgary’s finest jazz musicians, the ensemble features masterful soloists and tight ensemble playing across a wide‑ranging repertoire—from Pat Metheny, Phil Collins, and Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band to jazz icons like Count Basie, Buddy Rich, and Duke Ellington. Recent performances have celebrated the music of Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, and other jazz legends.

Founded in the 1980s by Calgary trumpeter, bassist, and arranger Doug Fox, FOX BIG BAND remains a cornerstone of the city’s jazz community—honouring its legacy while continuing to evolve and inspire.