drummer, keyboardist, conductor
Join us on May 10, 2025 at 8PM at the Riverport Inn for an unforgettable evening dedicated to the music of Jimmy Giuffre — jazz’s best kept secret.
Featuring Nick Halley, Nicola Miller, Nicholas D’Amato, and Tom Richards.
$35 | RSVP: leanne@theriverportinn.com
World-famous oud player Nazih Borish, bass player Roberto Occhipinti, and percussionist Nick Halley will perform a benefit concert on May 7, 2025 at the St George’s Round Church, Halifax.
All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Saint George’s Refugee Sponsorship Committee in support of their efforts to reunite the Al Marrach family here in Halifax with extended family living abroad.
This concert is presented in memory of Ahmad Al Marrach, whose untimely death last spring has affected the lives of so many in our city. All his friends, family, teachers, and neighbours are warmly encouraged to attend.
For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nazih-borish-trio-a-benefit-concert-to-help-reunite-the-al-marrach-family-tickets-1301288692509?
Release date: May 1, 2025
Stay tuned for the release of our latest recording, Capella Regalis’s fifth album to date! This CD is a unique Maritime offering, featuring Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir performing works inspired by the sea, including new arrangements by Paul Halley and Nick Halley for choir, piano, organ, percussion, and other instruments. Track list includes such favourites as ‘Farewell to Nova Scotia’, ‘Petty Harbour Bait Skiff’, ‘The Leaving of Liverpool’, ‘Skye Boat Song’, the sacred anthem ‘They That Go Down to the Sea in Ships’, and many more.
Celebrate Easter with Capella Regalis Choirs as they join with the Cathedral Choir to sing The Resurrection Mass (Jazz Easter), a joyful and festive mass setting featuring sax, drums, bass, percussion, piano, organ, and choirs.
Check out Nick Halley’s “Jazz Easter” drum solo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nowJuh6HSo
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Sun, Apr 20 2025, 11am – 12:30pm)
An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages.
April 2, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS
For more information visit: https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-04-02/
Join Nick Halley, Nicholas D’Amato, Nicola Miller, and Ali Enriquez, for “Dinner With The Duke”, a night of jazz at The Riverport Inn. The night also includes a sit down 3 course dinner.
March 8, 7:00 pm, $75. RSVP to leanne@theriverportinn.com or 902-764-2047.
Bidding no
w open! This is your opportunity to support Capella Regalis Choirs while winning a hot ticket item. Bid to win a romantic seaside getaway, cocktail sailing cruise, a private Dolby Atmos surround sound listening session with a sneak preview of our ‘Songs of the Sea’ album, and more! Bidding open Feb. 14 – March 14. Visit https://capellaregalis.com/events/capella-regalis-silent-auction for more information.
On the first Wednesday of every month, local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nic D’Amato host an open jazz session for experts, beginners and everyone in between. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages.
February 5, @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS
For more information visit: https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-02-05/
As part of the Cathedral’s ‘Sundays at Four’ series, there will be Choral Evensong on Sundays at 4 p.m., sung by either the Cathedral Choir or Capella Regalis Choirs. For a schedule of dates visit https://capellaregalis.com/events/winter-evensong-series-1
Join us for an unforgettable Carnival-inspired fundraising gala featuring fabulous food, music, and fun in the beautiful historic hall of St John’s Church, Lunenburg!
$150 ticket includes $75 tax receipt, full dinner of catered Brazilian fare, one featured Brazilian cocktail, and live Brazilian music provided by an all-star band of musicians. Dancing is encouraged! Cash bar for additional beverages.
All proceeds benefit Capella Regalis Choirs’s free music education programs for children and youth.
Date: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at 6 pm
Location: St John’s Church Hall, Lunenburg
*One night only! There won’t be a Halifax event this year.*
Tickets Available at: https://capellaregalis.com/events/brazilian-night-2025-fundraising-gala-capella-regalis-lunenburg