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“There’s something remarkable about how Peggy Lee achieves a seamlessly orchestrated sound from a concoction of avant-garde, folk, modern jazz, chamber, and ambient musics. Even during the moments of dissonance, there’s a peaceful flow that borders on enchantment” (Bandcamp Daily).

Formed in 1998, this melody-driven ensemble is cellist Peggy Lee’s vehicle for exploring improvisation within composition while spotlighting the idiosyncratic, brilliant individual voices that make up the group. Peggy wanted to bring together some of her favourite players who, at the time, hadn’t played a lot with each other. Over the years, with six records released, the individual voices have remained vivid and compelling while the overall ensemble sound has developed into its own rich entity. With Brad Turner trumpet, Jon Bentley tenor sax, Jeremy Berkman trombone, Tony Wilson electric guitar, Ron Samworth electric guitar, André Lachance bass, Dylan van der Schyff drums.