May 21 - 25, 2025 – Kenny Wheeler-Inspired Jazz Composition Symposium, to be held on the in and around Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada). The Kenny Wheeler-Inspired Jazz Composition Symposium is run by the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra and it is supported by the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Jazz Society and the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. It is a unique gathering of jazz composers, performers, and scholars. This event will examine Kenny Wheeler's profound influence on the jazz world, blending academic exploration with live performance to honor his groundbreaking compositions. Gust artists include Ingrid Jensen and Nick Smart. For more details, check the website at https://conference.saskatoonjazzorchestra.com/ or send an email to [email protected].