Brave New Band

Get ready to embark on a sonic journey with Brave New Band, a quintet of musicalvirtuosos thats reshaping the sonic landscape. Led by the dynamic duo of ChrisHelman on soprano saxophone and Nicole Arendt on 5-octave concert marimba, thispowerhouse pair crafts original, genre-bending tunes that seamlessly blend theaesthetic of classical music with the spontaneity of jazz. Their music is an artful fusion,layering meticulously composed music with free-flowing improvisation, all set againstthe backdrop of an edgy and danceable alternative rhythm section.Brave New Band is committed to exploring and extending the dramatic and emotionalpower of live acoustic music and audiences love it, saying its stunningly beautiful -radiating sonic joy. Dont miss the chance to witness this unforgettable show; BraveNew Band is about to redefine your musical expectations.-Visit edmontonjazz.com for more about the Edmonton International Jazz Festival. Support for the Edmonton International Jazz Festival is provided by TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment.