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A master of saxophone multiphonics, Vancouver-based American tenorist John Gross has worked with Billy Mintz, Tony Malaby, and Lionel Hampton. Saxophone Journal called him “a phenomenon of knowledge and experience” and “one of the most meaningful players on the scene.” Nevermind theory and technique, which he commands in spades, John Gross “plays his life on the horn.” JUNO Award-winning alto and soprano saxophonist Campbell Ryga was a founding member of the late, great Hugh Fraser’s Quintet. He’s appeared on more than 90 recordings, including a sublime release with New York pianist Renee Rosnes and work with PJ Perry, Ross Taggart, and Michael Bublé (on the GRAMMY-winning Crazy Love).

Playing timeless soul jazz and swinging standards from the 50s and 60s by the likes of Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Benny Golson, Jimmy Rowles, Tad Dameron, and other luminaries, the Goss/Ryga Quintet features guitarist Tom Wherrett (ElkHorn), Chris Gestrin on Hammond B3, and drummer Joe Poole.