The New Standards Jazz Orchestra (NSJO) is a newly formed, contemporary large ensemble based in Edmonton, emerging from the New Standards community. For our first full-length performance , we will be presenting 2 sets of original compositions written by members of the ensemble, rooted in the jazz big band tradition while drawing influence from hip-hop, electronic music, and contemporary pop.

This project marks the next step in a longer-term vision to reimagine what a big band can be—eventually incorporating expanded instrumentation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and performances in both traditional and non-traditional spaces—while contributing to a vibrant, forward-looking music ecosystem in Edmonton.

Band members

-- Trombone --

Madeline Vandersluys - Trombone 1

Andrew Noakes - Trombone 2

Peter Filice - Trombone 3

TBD - Trombone 4

-- Trumpet --

Joel Gray - Trumpet 1

Nate Downey - Trumpet 2

Jared Greeves - Trumpet 3

Elissa Moores - Trumpet 4

-- Sax --

Jacob Do - Tenor 1

Renee Vinagero - Tenor 2

Holly Sangster - Alto 1

Dana Anderson - Alto 2

Dan Davis - Bari

-- Vocals --

Mallory Chipman

-- Rhythm Section --

Stephanie Urquhart - Piano

Gareth Gilliland - Guitar

Sean Croal - Bass

Biboye Onanuga- Drums

Parking is available in the lot just north of Knox Church, as well as street parking further north, south, or in the neighbourhood west of Knox.