Canadian saxophonist, composer and leader, Allison Au, is on her U.S. tour in celebration of the band's newest release "Forest Grove" which recently won the 2016 JUNO Award (Canadian Grammy) for "Best Jazz Album of The Year: Group." 

Allison Au -  saxopohone

Todd Pentney - piano

Daniel Fortin - bass

Fabio Ragnelli - drums

Wielding a warm, pliable but cutting tone, Toronto-based alto saxophonist  Allison Au (pronounced "ow") is a rising force as an improviser, composer and bandleader. Since assembling her quartet a decade ago she’s steadily gained recognition with a welcoming, interactive group sound inspired by post-bop idioms, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, pop music forms and  R&B cadences.