Emerging 11-piece jazz ensemble Blunt Object, formed in early 2008 by trombonist and composer Robin Jessome, presents a unique outlet for the quirky music of composer Carla Bley as well as original and adventurous compositions from within the ensemble. Drawing also on the influence of Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Ornette Coleman, and Lester Bowie’s Brass Fantasy, this exciting group represents an imaginative approach, and is quickly gaining momentum in the Toronto jazz scene.

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Current Members

• Brendan Cassidy (woodwinds)
• Ben Dietschi (tsx, ssx)
• Gordon Hyland (tsx)
• Natalie Robinson (tpt)
• Jesse Malone (tpt)
• Heather Segger (tbn)
• Robin Jessome (tbn)
• Rob Teehan (tuba)
• Chris Pruden (pno)
• Mark Godfrey (bass)
• Mark Segger (drums)