Ostara Project

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
7:00pm to 9:30pm

Part of: Edmonton International Jazz Festival

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Organized by: Edmonton Jazz Festival Society

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Ostara Project, led by award-winning bassist Jodi Proznick, showcases the strength and creativity of Canadian women in jazz. Ostara artists are top-tier musicians, composers and bandleaders who reflect the geographical, cultural and creative diversity of Canada’s musical landscape.

Line-up:
Jodi Proznick – Composer/ Bassist
Amanda Tosoff – Composer/ Pianist
Rachel Therrien – Composer/ Trumpet
Valérie Lacombe – Composer/ Drums
Audrey Ochoa – Trombone (Guest)
Kim Zombik – Composer/ Vocals (Guest Vocalist)
Audrey Ochoa sitting in for Claire Devlin – Trombone

Ostara Project’s self-titled debut album was nominated for a JUNO award in 2023. From 2023-2026, the group has been working on The Ancestors’ Project, a two-album project that includes the instrumental album, “Roots” (Rhea Records, April 2025), the vocal album,“Wings” (Rhea Records, spring 2026). The group has toured extensively across Canada, including a cross-country festival circuit in 2023 and combines performance with education and empowerment through its “Sisters in Jazz” workshops.

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