A stunning nine-movement suite from two of Canada's finest jazz composers.

The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra's eighth album release features new works by Canadian composers Fred Stride and Jean-Nicolas Trottier. A key goal of the WJO is fostering connections between jazz performers and composers across Canada. Several years ago, the WJO approached Montreal-based Trottier to propose a collaborative commission. Without hesitation, he suggested Vancouver-based Fred Stride, whom he had met in more than a decade back, when Stride was presenting masterclasses at the University of Montreal. The collaboration resulted in the stunning nine-movement suite featured on this album. Fred and Jean-Nicolas are prolific jazz composers and we are thrilled to bring them together on this project.

Track Listing

• Sounds of Joy
• Hello Jean-Nicolas
• Leave No Stone
• Echoes From Within
• The Healing Song
• Halfway Point
• Another Look
• The Jaws of Defeat
• The Great Return

Additional Details

Label: Chronograph Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 49:20 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 03/07/25

UPC: 875531028317