Join Us May 21-24, 2025: Kenny Wheeler-Inspired Jazz Composition Symposium
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May 23, 2025, 7:30 pm
Live at the Broadway Theatre
Join us as we pay tribute to one of the most unique and important Canadian voices of the large jazz ensemble idiom, the one and only Kenny Wheeler, with the help of multi-award winning Canadian Jazz trumpeter Ingrid Jensen

About This Concert

Internationally acclaimed Canadian trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler left an indelible mark on the jazz world with his uniquely lyrical, harmonically adventurous music. To close our season, the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra proudly pays tribute to Wheeler’s remarkable legacy with a performance of his most iconic works.

Joining us for this unforgettable evening is Ingrid Jensen, one of Canada’s most celebrated jazz trumpeters. Known for her brilliant technique and emotive performances, Jensen will bring her extraordinary artistry to Wheeler’s deeply personal compositions, creating a perfect homage to this legendary figure in jazz.

This concert is a rare opportunity to experience the genius of Kenny Wheeler through the lens of some of Canada’s finest jazz talent. Don’t miss this stunning tribute to one of the most important voices in large jazz ensemble music.

Join Us May 21-24, 2025: Kenny Wheeler-Inspired Jazz Composition Symposium
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Personnel

Conductors Nick Smart & Dean McNeill
Alto 1 Donny Kenndy
Alto 2 Gerard Weber
Tenor 1 Andrew Rathbun
Tenor 2 Trent Reschney
Bari Shirantha Beddege
Trumpet 1 Dean McNeill
Trumpet 2 Nick Smart
Trumpet 3 Paul Tyanan
Trumpet 4 Bill Maher
Trumpet 5 John Challoner
Trumpet 6 Richard Gillis
Trombone 1 Dave Dick
Trombone 2 Alex Samarin
Trombone 3 Dom Ghiglione
Trombone 4 Chris Smith
Piano Paul Suchan and Jeff Presslaff (1 set each)
Guitar Jake Hanlon
Bass Paul Rushka
Drums Ted Warren
Vocals Jillian Ramsey
Guest Artist/Featured Trumpet Soloist Ingrid Jensen

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Live at the Broadway Theatre
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