Dr. Jared Burrows is a guitarist, composer, and music educator based in Vancouver. He leads his own ensembles and participates in many other bands around Vancouver. He teaches at Capilano University. 

Jay Clayton is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, composer, and educator, whose work boldly spans the terrain between jazz and new music. Clayton’s pioneering vocal explorations placed her at the forefront of the free jazz movement and loft scene in the 1970s, where she counted among

An accomplished international jazz artist, Fonda has performed with his own ensembles throughout the world. He has collaborated and performed with such artists as Archie Shepp, Lou Donaldson, Kenny Barron, Wadada Leo Smith, Dave Douglas, Curtis Fuller, Bill Dixon, Han Bennink,

When guitarist Michael Musillami and bassist Rich Syracuse joined forces in 2015, both improvisors realized the magical chemistry they shared on the bandstand and agreed to take their music into the studio.

The Chris Wallace “Many Names” Quartet was formed in Toronto in 2015 by drummer Chris Wallace, then a new arrival to Toronto after living for 15 years period in Edinburgh, Scotland. While in the United Kingdom, Wallace was a central figure in the Scottish jazz scene, appearing alongside

Martín Musaubach, also known as Musa, is making his Canadian debut at the Yardbird Suite with his long-time musical compatriot, Dino Dominelli. They first performed together in Taiwan in 2012. 

Esteban Herrera on piano and compositions, Gisela Romero on vocals, Stefano Valdo on double bass and Robbin Harris on drums and percussion form the new project headed by Esteban Herrera. 

Praised for his improvisations, pianist and composer Jean-Michel Pilc has performed with numerous jazz giants including Roy Haynes, Billy Hart, Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman, Jean Toussaint, Marcus Miller, John Abercrombie, and the Mingus Dynasty & Big Band, among others.

With glowing endorsements from the likes of Quincy Jones, The New Yorker and NPR, Los Angeles-based Katie Thiroux has clearly established herself as one of the most exciting and in demand musicians today. Her unique gift of simultaneously balancing sultry vocals and virtuosic bass

Trio Antipodes is a highly expressive, improvisational trio of guitar, piano and drums. It features Graydon Cramer on drums, Jeff Presslaff on piano and Keith Price on guitar. The name refers

Originally from Edmonton, pianist John Stetch is a six time Juno nominee, and has written over fifty compositions for solo piano, jazz combo and more recently some classical chamber formats. 

In 1959, Art Pepper entered Contemporary Record’s studios in Los Angeles to record what has become one of jazz history’s signature albums - “Art Pepper + Eleven”. One of the finest post-Parker alto saxophonists,

In 1959, Art Pepper entered Contemporary Record’s studios in Los Angeles to record what has become one of jazz history’s signature albums - “Art Pepper + Eleven”. One of the finest post-Parker alto saxophonists,

In a jazz climate that rewards neo-conservative tributes and far-flung exercises in deconstruction, David Weiss has distinguished himself another way - through finding flexibility and innovation in music that has its roots in the mainstream.