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 expectDoors 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.