Obsessions Octet Live at the Capitol Theatre
Tango, Tinsel & Holiday Tunes
What happens when Tango meets Tinsel? When Jazz gets Jolly? When can you actually take a sleigh ride right after listening to Sleigh Ride? Join the Obsessions Octet for an unforgettable evening of their first-ever concert of Christmas music in the winter wonderland of Fort Edmonton Park at the iconic Capitol Theatre!
Experience the unique fusion of jazz, classical, and Latin sounds with the Obsessions Octet, an ensemble founded in 2005 by acclaimed jazz saxophonist Kent Sangster and his wife, classically trained violinist Joanna Ciapka-Sangster. This talented group blends rich compositions by musical icons like Astor Piazzolla, Chucho Valdes, and Cole Porter, alongside Sangster’s own original works. The Octet, featuring a jazz quartet and a classical string quartet, creates a chamber-jazz experience with space for captivating improvisation.
Available Price Levels (all ages*): $39.95 (plus fees & gst)
Showtime: December 15 @ 7PM (doors open at 6:30pm) @ the Capitol Theatre
*Children under 3 will be admitted. All children occupying seats will require paid tickets.
Artist Bio
The Obsessions Octet, founded in 2005 by jazz saxophonist Kent Sangster and his wife, classically trained violinist Joanna Ciapka-Sangster, creates a distinctive fusion of jazz, classical, and Latin sounds. This Edmonton-based ensemble brings together a jazz quartet and a classical string quartet, blending compositions by icons like Astor Piazzolla, Chucho Valdes, Cole Porter, and Sangster’s own original works, to craft a rich chamber-jazz experience with room for improvisation.
Their four celebrated albums—Obsession (2006), Melodia (2010), Steppin’ Up (2016), and Reverence (2019)—showcase the Octet’s evolving style and have earned them a Western Canadian Music Award, a Juno nomination, and widespread acclaim. The Obsessions Octet continues to be one of North America’s most distinguished crossover ensembles, offering an innovative and unforgettable musical journey.