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The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra’s ninth album release features new works by Canadian compo

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Recorded at Musirex Productions, Winnipeg MB between December 2022 and July 2023.
Recording engineer, editing & mixing / Larry Roy Mastering / Guy Hébert
Produced by / Larry Roy

Cover / detail from original artwork by Y

This project was made possible by a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts,
and by on-going support from the Manitoba Arts Council & the Winnipeg Arts Council.

Forgotten Stories Suite
Released: February, 2026

1. Sounds of Joy / Jean-Nicolas Trottier .......................................................... 7:54
2. Hello Jean-Nicolas / Fred Stride ...................................................................... 2:15
3. Leave No Stone / Fred Stride ............................................................................. 7:38
4. Echoes From Within / Jean-Nicolas Trottier ......................................... 1:45
5. The Healing Song / Jean-Nicolas Trottier ............................................... 7:56
6. Halfway Point / Fred Stride ................................................................................. 7:31
7. Another Look / Fred Stride .................................................................................. 5:26
8. The Jaws of Defeat / Jean-Nicolas Trottier ............................................3:36
9. The Great Return / Jean-Nicolas Trottier ..................................................5:19

Soloists:

1. Sounds of Joy / Niall Cade (tenor sax); Kyle Wedlake (bari sax)
2. Hello Jean-Nicolas / Jean-Nicolas Trottier (trombone)
3. Leave No Stone / Niall Cade (tenor sax)
4. Echoes From Within / Trombone Ensemble
5. The Healing Song / Larry Roy (guitar); Will Bonness (piano); Karl Kohut (bass)
6. Halfway Point / Jonathan Challoner (trumpet); Neil Watson (soprano sax)
7. Another Look / Andrew Littleford (trumpet)
8. The Jaws of Defeat / Fabio Ragnelli (drums); Niall Cade (tenor sax)
9. The Great Return / Will Bonness (piano)

Notes from the composer:

Sounds of Joy (Jean-Nicolas Trottier): “This movement was the first one I wrote and it was inspired by the great Joe Lovano. I really dig the concept that music is the

Sean Irvine

Fred Stride has been an active professional musician in Vancouver, Canada for more than 40 years. A graduate of the UBC School of Music (1976), Fred also studied briefly in Los Angeles with Dick

PERSONNEL:
Neil Watson - Alto Sax
Jonathan Stevens - Alto Sax
Niall Cade - Tenor Sax
Monica Jones - Tenor Sax
Kyle Wedlake - Baritone sax
Jean-Nicolas Trottier - Lead Trombone
Jeremy Duggleby - Trombone
Karin Carlson - Trombone
Joel Green - Trombone
Isabelle Lavoie - Bass Trombone
Shane Hicks - Lead Trumpet
Jonathan Challoner - Trumpet
Matthew Walden - Trumpet
Richard Gillis - Trumpet
Andrew Littleford - Trumpet
Will Bonness - Piano
Karl Kohut - Bass
Fabio Ragnelli - Drums
Victoria Sparks - Vibraphone
Larry Roy - Guitar

PRESS QUOTES ABOUT THE ALBUM:

The WJO continues to run one of Canada's premier big band operations, bringing nationwide artists together and documenting them on record at a pace that our local big bands descending from the straight-ahead tradition will have to keep dreaming of.
Will Chernoff – rhythmchanges.ca

This is an exquisite listen! The arrangements are lush and beautifully played by these talented musicians.The compositions by Stride and Trottier are extremely well written, and MusicalDirector, Richard Gillis is to be commended for bringing this orchestra to digital life onChronograph Record label.They close with “The Great Return” a Trottier composition that is gorgeous.
Dee Dee McNeil – Making a Scene

East Meets West: Connections takes elements of classic and contemporary jazz to create a sculptural and expansive production in a big band setting. With tracks ranging from less than 2 minutes to up to 8 minutes, this an adventurous and exhilarating creation that allows each member to showcase their individual talents to their full potential. This then combines and collaborates, resulting in a musical soundscape that is stratospheric and transcendent that is a trademark for the WJO.
Marty – Jazz Music Blog

The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra simply gets better and better. Its latter albums show increased challenge with tight complex arrangements and terrific solos.... Throughout there is a maturity and confidence that is simply excellent.... This is a great album from a local treasure. The Connections are even unifying, if you will. 4.5/5 Stars
Keith Black – Winnipeg Free Press

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