MARCUS ALI Toronto-born multi-instrumentalist Marcus Ali is an award-winning woodwind specialist who has toured internationally with artists including Matt Dusk, Jason Wilson, and Tomson Highway. A recipient of the Montreal International Jazz Festival’s Grand Prix du Jazz with Brownman and CRUZAO, he has recorded on over 90 albums, including JUNO-nominated and Polaris Music Prize-shortlisted projects. He is also an experienced educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. JAY YOO Jay Yoo is a Toronto-based Korean-Canadian guitarist, composer, and music director specializing in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music. He has toured and recorded with the Robert Lee Group, co-leads the city-pop project Next Perfect Day, and directs the Korean traditional fusion ensemble Dokebi. MATT GRUEBNER Australia-based jazz musician Matt Gruebner studied at the Sydney Conservatorium and performed with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, earning three New Zealand Entertainment Awards nominations for 'Jazz Album of the Year'. He has performed regularly with Gruvasylum, Brownman Electryc Trio, and Snaggle feat. Ali Bros. ADAM MANSFIELD Humber College music graduate Adam is a versatile drummer equally at home in jazz, improvisation, and groove-driven music. He has performed with acclaimed artists including Brownman Ali, Nick Maclean, Vasyl Popadiuk, Oleg Skrypka, Josh Cohen, and Justice Der.