Dan Pitt Quintet (Toronto)

An adventurous ensemble led by Toronto based guitarist Dan Pitt, this group blends styles and influences from a wide array of music while building on a strong foundation of jazz and improvised music. Featuring longtime members of Dan’s trio, Alex Fournier on bass and Stefan Hegerat on drums, the quintet also features a tetrad of woodwind instruments performed by Patrick Smith and Naomi McCarroll-Butler.

The compositions featured in this band vary in writing and serve as a vehicle for the band to take in whatever direction they want, as far out as they want to go. From the ambient wash of ECM influences to the aggressive bite of rock and improvised pieces, this music offers a broad range of sounds and textures that further demonstrate Pitt’s ability to create music that isn’t constrained by the limits of any style or genre.