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Midnight Channel

Midnight Channel (Lethbridge, AB) made a powerful debut with their album “Gemini Sunrise”, hitting #10 on the National Earshot! Jazz Charts, establishing themselves as a rising force in Canada’s jazz scene. Their sound blends the boundary-pushing spirit of 1960s cosmic free jazz with the vibrant energy of modern jazz. Infused with elements of contemporary post-bop, Japanese fusion, and neo-soul grooves, Midnight Channel brings a sound that’s both rooted in tradition yet refreshingly modern—perfect for longtime jazz fans and first-time listeners alike. Their live performances are an explosion of energy, soaring improvisations, and contagious joy, transforming the stage into a sacred space where audiences are held spellbound.

Awards

Highlights:

#10 on the National Jazz Charts (National Jazz : December 17, 2024 : !earshot : charts

Sled Island Music Festival

2024 & 2025

Mosaic Music Festival

(Formerly Lethbridge Jazz Festival)

June 29, 2024

Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens Residency

Winter & Summer: 2022 - 2024

Midnight Channel Drops Their First Vocal Single 'Must Be Nice' — Listen Now

Source: Midnight Channel
July 18, 2025

Midnight Channel—the genre-defying jazz collective from Lethbridge, Alberta—has released their brand new single “Must Be Nice,” now streaming everywhere. The sultry, Latin jazz-inspired track marks a bold new direction for the band as their first-ever vocal release, turning loneliness into something lush, danceable, and strangely comforting. Built around a mid-tempo cha-cha rhythm, “Must Be Nice” blends soft acoustic guitar, warm horn arrangements, and layered percussion with a stunning detour in the bridge you have to hear to believe. The result ...
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