Born in Italy and now based in New York City, the 30-year-old guitarist has developed an astounding technique and concept informed not by jazz guitarists so much as by bebop pioneers like Powell, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie and the classical-guitar tradition. Grasso will be performing with some of the best rhythm section players in Edmonton. (tbc) What to expect… Doors at 6:30pm | Intermission | First come first serve general admission seating | Soft-seat row seating | Accessible seating available | Bar service | Paid underground parking is available on site ||  Buy early to avoid disappointment and/or increased admission price. - Visit edmontonjazz.com for more about the 2026 Edmonton International Jazz Festival. Support for the Edmonton International Jazz Festival is provided by TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment.