Join Us May 21-24, 2025: Kenny Wheeler-Inspired Jazz Composition Symposium
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March 22, 2025, 7:30 pm
Live at the Broadway Theatre
Celebrate the extraordinary talents of female jazz musicians at "Women of Jazz". This concert features an all-female ensemble delivering a powerful blend of innovation and tradition in jazz.

About This Concert

Thank you for joining the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra for Women of Jazz, a special evening celebrating the incredible contributions of women in jazz music. Tonight’s performance features an extraordinary all-women, all-Canadian ensemble of talented musicians and composers — each bringing their unique artistry to the stage.

From soulful ballads to energetic swing, tonight’s program showcases a diverse range of music that highlights the creativity, skill, and passion these remarkable artists bring to their craft. We invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy this unforgettable evening of powerful performances and inspiring music.

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

Conductor
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Mallory Chipman

(Edmonton)
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Drums
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Marika Galea

(Brandon)
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Piano & Composer
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Daly Haas

(Saskatoon)
Trumpet
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trumpet
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Bass Trombone
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bass-trombone
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Elissa Moores

(Edmonton)
Trumpet
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trumpet
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trumpet
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Hanna Hashi

(Winnipeg)
Trumpet
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trumpet
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trumpet
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Kendra Worman

(Saskatoon)
Trombone
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trombone
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Audrey Ochoa

(Edmonton)
Trombone
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trombone
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Aidane Schafer

(Edmonton)
Bari Sax
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Shannon Fehr

(Prince Albert)
Tenor Sax
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Allison Au

(Toronto)
Tenor Sax
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Sarah Suchan

(Saskatoon)
Alto Sax
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Holly Sangster

(Edmonton)
Alto Sax
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Clarinet
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Tara Davidson

(Toronto)
Saxophone
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Mo Lefever

(Edmonton)
Guitar
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Personnel

Virginia MacDonald Clarinet
Tara Davidson Alto/Soprano Saxophone
Holly Sangster Alto/Soprano Saxophone
Sarah Suchan Alto/Soprano Saxophone
Allison Au Tenor Saxophone
Shannon Fehr Tenor Saxophone
Aidane Schafer Baritone Saxophone
Audrey Ochoa Trombone
Madeline Vandersluys Trombone
Kendra Worman Trombone
Dawn McLean Belyk Bass Trombone
Kayla Solomon Trumpet
Hanna Hashi Trumpet
Natalie DeJong Trumpet
Elissa Moores Trumpet
Daly Haas Trumpet
Mo Lefever Guitar
Michelle Grégoire Piano
Marika Galea Bass
Rochelle Wright Accordion
Tetyana Haraschuk Drums
Mallory Chipman Vocals
Stacey Mortenson-Spokes Conductor

Setlist

Repertoire to be selected from the following. Precise selection and order may change.

The Voyage – Michelle Grégoire
Solos: Tara Davidson

Both Sides Now – Joni Mitchell / Arr. Rowe
Solos: Audrey Ochoa, Mo Lefever

The Bison Hunt – Michelle Grégoire
Solos: Allison Au, Tara Davidson

Irpin – Tetyana Haraschuk
Solo: Allison Au

Midnight Lady – Mallory Chipman / Arr. Al Gilliland
Solos: Mallory Chipman, Mo Lefever, Audrey Ochoa

Ode to the Unsung Diva – Mallory Chipman / Tommy Banks
Featuring: Mallory Chipman (vocals)

Longevity – Marika Galea
Solos: Virginia MacDonald, Allison Au

Intermission

Snap, Crackle, Flop – Audrey Ochoa
Solos: Audrey Ochoa, Tetyana Haraschuk

The Epitaph (For Mom) – Tara Davidson
Featuring: Tara Davidson

Angular Symphony – Mallory Chipman
Featuring: Mallory Chipman, Holly Sangster, Allison Au

Last Call At Dmitri’s – Virginia MacDonald / Fred Stride
Featuring: Virginia MacDonald, Michelle Grégoire

Western Yew – Christine Jensen
Solos: Tara Davidson, Virginia MacDonald

Daffodils – Amanda Tosoff / Silas Friesen
Featuring: Mallory Chipman

Walking By Flashlight – Maria Schneider
Featuring: Virginia MacDonald

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