Alberta-based Cree multi-disciplinary artist Jessica McMann brings award winning original classical album Prairie Dusk with The Jessica McMann Trio to Congress Coffee in Calgary

Alberta Cree artist Jessica McMann announces her 2025 tour in celebration of award winning contemporary Classical album Prairie Dusk with a kick off concert at Congress Coffee in Calgary. This is a beautiful and important collection of compositions are deeply rooted in Indigenous narratives of home, family and land, evoking the expansive landscapes of the prairie, foothills and Rocky Mountains. Performances include music, visuals, storytelling and incredible artistry.

“Prairie Dusk is so much more than I could have ever imagined,” says McMann. “I allowed myself to be free from restriction and to write my own reality through my instrument. It is a vulnerable work, and I am so incredibly happy to those who stepped into this journey with me.” Jessica will be re-joined by original album collaborators Navajo pianist Connor Chee (Arizona, USA) and violist Holly Bhattacharya (Okotoks, AB)

Prairie Dusk Awards
YYC Music Awards Classical Recording of the Year 2024
Global Music Awards 2024
Silver Medal for Prairie Dusk: Indigenous Classical & Composer
Silver Medal for Prairie Sunrise: Instrumental
YYC Music Awards Classical Recording of the Year 2022
Global Music Awards 2022
Gold Medal for Incandescent Tales: Indigenous Classical & Emerging Artist
Silver Medal for Muskwa’s Mountain Home: Composition/Composer

Personnel: Jessica McMann (Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Voice), Connor Chee (Piano), Holly Bhattacharya (Viola, Bowed Piano), Kenna Burima (Producer), Tianna Delorme (Album Artist)

SPRING 2025 TOUR
May 13 Calgary, AB Congress Coffee
May 16 Powell River, BC Max Cameron Theatre
May 17 Denman Island, BC Denman Island Community Hall
May 19 Pender Island, BC Pender Island Community Hall
May 24 Prince George, BC Knox Performance Centre
May 27 Invermere, BC Columbia Valley Centre FREE! Sponsored by The Shuswap Band