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“Kent Sangster’s Octet recording “Steppin Up” is full of Explosive and Creative music ... This unique… ensemble has a sound all of it’s own . Bravo !!!”
– Joe Lovano (Blue Note Recording Artist)
DETAILS
Based in Edmonton, AB
Founded in 2005
Genre: #Jazz #Classical #Tango
Label: Bent River Records
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WE ARE
Kent Sangster – Saxophones
Joanna Ciapka-Sangster – Violin
Neda Yamach – Violin
Leanne Maitland – Viola
Ronda Metszies – Cello
John Taylor – Bass
Chris Andrew – Piano
Jamie Cooper – Drums
Bio
The Obsessions Octet was founded in 2005 by Kent Sangster. a jazz saxophonist, and his wife Joanna Ciapka-Sangster, a classically trained violinist, out of their long-held desire to make music together. This group is the most innovative, ambitious, crazy and satisfying project that they have undertaken to date.
The Octet consists of two quartets: a classical string quartet and a jazz quartet (sax-piano-bass-drums). The ensemble plays chamber-jazz over a mix of material that leaves space for improvisation. Although originating in different parts of the world, these eight unique musicians make their home in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.