Jackson\Wilson Duo:

Andrew Jackson and Sam Wilson have been exploring the interplay of trombone and guitar, while honing their musical chemistry as a duo since 2014. Upon meeting both musicians were searching for a setting to explore jazz in a less traditional format, which has led them to develop a common musical language and create an original duo sound. While both are acclaimed musicians and composers guided by a jazz perspective, they bring a myriad of influences to the project with repertoire extending from standards by the greats of the past such as Billy Strayhorn, to folk covers by the likes of Nick Drake and original compositions. Their music has been described by listeners as a cinematic instrumental sound bath. What is to be experienced when we pass through 'New Doors'? This is the question that is explored by the Jackson\Wilson Duo and their debut album. Exploring the interplay of trombone and guitar with a desire to push beyond what is familiar, what we have not heard before.

Jacques Mindreau:

Jacques Mindreau makes music for the soul and the human spirit. His solo project, Electro Jacques Therapy, uses violin and lyrical voice to combine fresh and sometimes haunting orchestral sounds into vocal and string loops. Jacques has performed and toured with countless musicians all over Canada and the world. He also composes music for film, dance, and now theatre including the feature documentary “Modified” a story about the impact of GMOs on society. He also created music for the critically acclaimed play, “One Discordant Violin”, an adaptation of a Yann Martel story directed by Ann Marie Kerr and Anthony Black which ran in New York City in 2019. Jacques is the co-founder of the bands Krasnogorsk, Beautiful Wild Animals, OQO and Woodhorse. His passion in music is seen in not just his works but his performances. He currently resides in the North End of Halifax, NS /K'jipuktuk