From the heart of Saskatoon to the soul of Edmonton, two premier Western Canadian jazz orchestras unite for Northern Resonance — an electrifying celebration of big band music on Saturday, March 14. The Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra welcomes Edmonton’s River City Big Band to the Broadway Theatre for a powerful evening featuring special guest tenor saxophonist Mark DeJong.
The concert will showcase full sets from each orchestra, highlighting original music and bold arrangements by Canadian composers from Alberta and Saskatchewan, alongside selections from the great big band tradition. The evening culminates in special joint performances that bring both ensembles together on stage in a spirited display of collaboration, community, and Western Canadian artistry.
The River City Big Band:
| Ray Baril | Guest Director |
| Jean Francois Picard | Saxophone |
| Lisa Anderson | Saxophone |
| Tyler Mandin | Saxophone |
| Olga Kostenko | Saxophone |
| Evan Sampson | Saxophone |
| Eric Filpula | Trumpet |
| Alan Gilliland | Trumpet |
| Dave Herrick | Trumpet |
| Joedy Missal | Trumpet |
| John Dymianiw | Trumpet |
| Dave Pohl | Trombone |
| Matt White | Trombone |
| Graeme Arklie | Trombone |
| Dan Leskiw | Trombone |
| George Koufogiannakis | Guitar |
| Bob Husband | Piano |
| Andrew Eckert | Bass |
| Dean Pierno | Drums |
The Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra:
| Dean McNeill | Director |
| Gerard Weber | Saxophone |
| Sheldon Corbett | Saxophone |
| Mark Dejong | Saxophone (Guest Artist) |
| Aaron Salkeld | Saxophone |
| Sarah Suchan | Saxophone |
| Dean McNeill | Trumpet |
| Adam Streisel | Trumpet |
| Marlouie Saique | Trumpet |
| Aaron Bueckert | Trumpet |
| Nick Fanner | Trumpet |
| Alex Samarin | Trombone |
| Tiess McKenzie | Trombone |
| Keegan Isaac | Trombone |
| Spencer Krips | Trombone |
| Jon Tait | Trombone |
| Ian Summach | Guitar |
| Paul Suchan | Piano |
| Emmett Fortosky | Bass |
| Kyle Krysa | Drums |
The River City Big Band, Edmonton
Intermission (15 mins)
The Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra
The SJO and RCBB Share the Stage