The Marie Goudy 12tet featuring Jocelyn Barth

Jocelyn Barth – Voice

Brad Eaton – Trumpet & Flugelhorn

Matt Woroshyl – Alto & Soprano Saxophones

John Nicholson – Tenor Saxophone & Voice

Conrad Gluch – Baritone Saxophone

Charlotte Alexander – French Horn

Paul Tarussov – Trombone

Zach Smith – Trombone

Chris Platt – Guitar

Josh Smiley – Piano

Alex Lakusta – Bass

Keagan Eskritt – Drums

Andrés Gándara – Vihuela

Toronto trumpeter and composer Marie Goudy’s debut album The Bitter Suite is an ambitious and beautiful act of storytelling – a vivid depiction of young love as reflected in the distinct character of each of the year’s four seasons. This haunting, lyrical song cycle features her lifelong friend, vocalist Jocelyn Barth, and 10 of Toronto’s most exciting young instrumentalists.

In four movements, the lyrics express the excitement of new summer love; the warmth and comfort of a new partnership in autumn; the distinctive chill that only heartbreak in winter can bring; and the wistfulness of spring, when new growth brings a reminder of past loves now lost.

The Bitter Suite is an exciting addition to Canada’s large jazz ensemble tradition. Producer John MacLeod – one of Canada’s best known big band leaders and trumpeters – helps connect it to that storied history. In addition to jazz influences, The Bitter Suite is also heavily informed by mariachi music, a style in which Marie has worked for years – it features pieces written in the Son Jailciense and Huapango styles.

www.MarieGoudy.com

Worldwide Release Date: October 12th, 2018

CD Release Celebration: October 17th, 2018, at The Rex Hotel, Toronto