Saxophone Nouveau is a five-saxophone powerhouse performing tightly-arranged yet fiercely-improvised music from across the jazz universe. Featuring music by Thelonious Monk, Joe Henderson, Duke Ellington, Gerry Mulligan and others arranged by band members specifically for this ensemble, Saxophone Nouveau promises a high-energy set that celebrates the lush sound of the saxophone section. Think Supersax meets Supernova or Too Many Zooz meets a herd of stampeding rhinos.

Neil Watson has been an active performer on the Winnipeg music scene for more than two decades. Neil is the Associate Director of the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra and Director of The Bridge: Music for Life program.

Anna Blackmore is a Polish-Canadian musician and writer from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has a Bachelor of Jazz Studies in saxophone performance from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Arts in English Literature from UBC.

Paul Balcain has amassed an impressive resume over the past 25 years. With multiple recording credits under his belt including Scott Nolan, The Wyrd Sisters, Mark Reeves, one-hit wonder pop band LEN, and the WJO, his genre palate is broad.

Tristan Martinuson is a California-based saxophonist, composer, and educator originally from Winnipeg, known for his bold saxophone sound.

Ben Kensok is a saxophonist, composer, and music educator from Fargo, ND. He attended Brandon University and is currently teaching in the River East Transcona School Division.