Geoff Bournes: Saxophone

Geoff is a Toronto Musician with over 40 years of experience in live performances, studio session work and instruction. He has had the pleasure of being a guest performer at The Miss Antigua Pageant 2017 and the Calypso Classic 2017, playing alongside luminaries including Lord Nelson, Crazy, Short Shirt, and Shadow. He has also made multiple appearances at the Toronto Jazz Festival. Geoff is also a DJ and drummer and always strives to be a complete musician.

Isaiah Gibbons: Drums

Since the age of two, Isaiah's talent and passion for drumming have granted him opportunities to win awards, compete in competitions and perform and tour globally. He studied at the Merriam School of Music and the Humber Enriched Program. He graduated from the Humber College Bachelor of Music degree program with multiple scholarships and awards. He is the drummer for multiple bands and artists, including FEFE Dobson, Tyler Shaw, Chris Grey & Sofia Camara.

Mario Posella: Guitar

Mario is a Brampton-based guitarist who began his professional career studying jazz guitar at York University. Mario was awarded the Douglas Menzie Philips Jazz Scholarship and the Oscar Peterson Scholarship upon graduating. Mario expanded his sound, allowing him to work with Juno Award-winning acts such as “Okavango African Orchestra” and “Lorraine Klassen”. Mario continues to do background work for TV and film and has made appearances in shows such as Murdoch Mystery.

Nigel Pitt: Percussion

Nigel is a percussionist with 30 years’ experience on congas and djembe. He has energized stages playing hand drums with local music groups The Soul Motivators and Mar Aberto, and dance ensembles Chissamba Chiyuka, and Ballet Creole. Nigel is also a 4Sound Music School instructor and has conducted conga and djembe workshops, empowering the next generation through authentic West African and Afro-Caribbean community drumming programs.

Andrew Stewart: Bass

Andrew has become an integral part of Canada’s new school jazz and world music scene. He has had the opportunity to record and perform with a wide variety of musical artists including, Salome Bey, Melba Moore, Chaka Khan, Liberty Silver, Johnny Reid, David Francey, Blackburn Brothers, Shakura S’aida, David Rudder, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Levon Ichkhanian, Pee Wee Ellis, Clive Zanda, Eddie Bullen, Bruce Skerritt and reggae music pioneer Ernest Ranglin.