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The Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra is “a marvelous jazz ensemble whose artistry and resourcefulness can best be described as breathtaking” (All About Jazz).

Since 2000, they’ve been performing sparkling made-in-Canada original compositions and delectable arrangements by Townsend and Bill Coon that embrace the dynamic, uplifting sound of the Orchestra, while celebrating superb soloists like Steve Kaldestad, Brad Turner, Cory Weeds, Jon Bentley, Bill Coon, and Dave Robbins.

Jill Townsend conductor, Steve Kaldestad alto, Bill Runge alto, Cory Weeds tenor, Jon Bentley tenor, Chad Makela bari, Derry Byrne trumpet, Brad Turner trumpet, Michael Kim trumpet, John Korsrud trumpet, Andy Hunter trombone, Ellen Marple trombone, Jeremy Berkman trombone, Will Broverman bass trombone, Bill Coon guitar, Conrad Good bass, Dave Robbins drums.