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Sister Jazz Orchestra
Downtown Jazz
Directed by Christian Morrison, the powerhouse 18-woman Sister Jazz Orchestra showcases Vancouver’s most accomplished female musicians while inspiring new generations of jazzwomen. Shining a light on composers from Mary Lou Williams to Christine Jensen, Sister Jazz is dynamic, celebratory big band jazz from Canada’s only all-female professional jazz orchestra.
Sister Jazz Orchestra is:
Music Director: Christian Morrison
Rhythm Section:
Shannon Thue piano, Madeleine Elkins guitar, Jodi Proznick bass, Jamie Lee drums
Saxophones:
Ingrid Stitt, Julia Nolan, Karen Graves, Jen Davidson, Jen Vance
Trombones:
Robin MacLulich, Janine King, Hayley Bennett, Ellen Marple
Trumpets:
Jocelyn Waugh, Geeta Das, Heather Anderson, Melissa Hammer, Bonnie Northgraves
Vocals:
Bonnie Northgraves