Toronto’s neo-jazz ensemble the Avi Granite 6 performs the music of guitarist and composer Avi Granite. Touring to promote its latest recording ‘Orbit’, the group’s sound is a cultural tapestry, exploring original compositions through fierce improvisations that bridge film music and the modern jazz tradition.

“This album is about growth, change, and development. We’ve been at it a long time and have been playing to supportive if not wild audiences. It was time to document our evolution.”
– Avi Granite

Based in New York and splitting his time in his native Canada, Granite’s playing has been described as serpentine, combining an approach of half-intellect, half-instinct creating a whole new jazz sound!

Presented by JazzYYC & the King Eddy.

Band members

Avi Granite (Guitar)
Jim Lewis (Trumpet)
Peter Lutek (Saxophone)
Tom Richards (Trombone)
Neal Davis (Bass)
Ted Warren (Drums)