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This contemporary big band swings hard with seventeen of Vancouver's finest jazz musicians. Beautiful ensemble work and brilliant solos combine to make it one of the most exciting and sophisticated big bands on the west coast jazz scene today. 

Their new CD "Tales from the Sea" is receiving high praise in Canada, the United States and Europe.  

 

The unique and dynamic sound of the band is also created by the repertoire, featuring compositions and arrangements by Jill Townsend, Bill Coon, Ross Taggart, plus music by Kenny Wheeler and Bill Mahar.

 

The Jill Townsend Big Band is dedicated to creating new and exciting works for large ensembles. Their passion for music and love of playing comes through loud and clear in each performance!

 

Saxes

Campbell Ryga
Jack Stafford
Ross Taggart
Chris Startup

Chad Makela

 

Trombones

Dennis Esson
Rod Murray
Jeremy Berkman
Neil Nicholson

 

Trumpets

Derry Byrne
Brad Turner

Tom Shorthouse
Kent Wallace

 

 

Rhythm

Bill Coon - guitar
Jodi Proznick - bass
Dave Robbins - drums

Photo credit Barb McDougall