Andre Leroux – tenor saxophone

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André has long been recognized as one of Canada's finest jazz saxophonists. He has recorded with the Joe Sullivan Sextet, François Bourassa, James Gelfand and Vic Vogel, to name only a few. He is also in great demand as a classical saxophonist and is active on the contemporary music scene in Montreal. Current projects include "Hommage à John Coltrane", his first CD as a leader, and a new recording with the Joe Sullivan 6tet. André currently resides in St Donat. Personal site: www.andreleroux.net

Jean Frechette – baritone saxophone

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Best known as the saxophonist and arranger for La Bottine Souriante, Jean is Montreal’s first call on baritone saxophone. He is a long-time member of both the Vic Vogel Big Band and the Joe Sullivan Sextet. Frechette is also a respected big band composer and arranger whose music has been recorded by Vic Vogel, Denny Christianson and this ensemble.

Andre White – piano & fender rhodes

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André is one of Montreal’s most versatile and universally respected musicians. His skill as a pianist is equalled only by his skill as a drummer, and he is in great demand on both instruments. André is also a jazz historian and sound engineer; in short, he’s a regular jazz renaissance man! His long list of accomplishments include appearances with Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Carter, Pepper Adams, Barry Harris and Kevin Dean. He has several cd recordings under his own name: with Ben Monder, Kirk Macdonald, Janis Steprans, Joe Sullivan and as leader of his own trio. André is also a professor at Mcgill University.

Alec Walkington – acoustic bass

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Alec is one of Montreal’s most respected bassists, largely due to his great time feel and strong improvisations. His impressive CV includes appearances with Joe Henderson, Curtis Fuller, Kenny Wheeler and Jimmy Heath, to name only a few. He is currently a member of the Kevin Dean Quintet. Alec also teaches at Mcgill University.

Dave Laing – drums

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Dave Laing is one of Canada’s very finest jazz drummers. He has long been just about every band leader’s first choice here in Montreal, and deservedly so. He is perhaps best known for his work with the Kevin Dean Quintet, with which group he appears on a regular basis. He is also a member of the Joe Sullivan Sextet and the André White Trio.