Robin Comeau - Trumpet
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Robin Comeau is a lead trumpet specialist currently based out of North Vancouver, B.C. While studying at Capilano University she spend four years as the lead trumpet player for the "A" Band, while simultaneously pursuing her Bachelor of Psychology at Simon Fraser University.
In addition to The Leading Ladies Little Big Band, Robin plays lead trumpet with Matt Grinke’s Happiest Big Band on Earth, the Brentwood Jazz All-Stars, the Meridian Jazz Orchestra. |
Amber Tsang - Trumpet
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Amber Tsang (she/her) is a jazz musician based in Vancouver B.C. Amber's passion for singing and playing the trumpet has lead her to earn a Bachelor of Music from Capilano University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia. She has studies with local jazz artists Steve Maddock, Mary Jo Bischoff, and Geordie Roberts, and during her studies at Capilano Univeristy, Amber has had the pleasure of perform with guests artists Renee Rosnes, Peter Bernstien, Maria Schnieder and Bria Skonberg.
Amber was a long-time member of the Vancouver Youth Choir, performing at the American Choral Director’s Association, the World Choral Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey, and at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She now works as the Assistant Conductor of the VYC Voices choir. Amber works as a performing musician across the lower mainland and she aspires to encourage representation and diversity with her music in the Vancouver jazz scene. Her most recent accomplishments include being given the "Rising Star Jazz Musician Award" from the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival and releasing her debut album "Autumn Nocturne" in 2021. |
Hayley Bennett - Trombone
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Hayley Bennett (she/her) is a trombonist, vocalist, and music educator from Surrey B.C..Hayley has loved music from a young age and pursued her passion by achieving a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies with a focus on Education at Capilano University. During her time in University she had the opportunity to perform alongside musicians including Maria Schneider, Donny McCaslin, Bria Skonberg, Wycliffe Gordon, and many more while playing in the ‘A Band’ and singing in top vocal group ‘Nitecap’.
After furthering her education with a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia, Hayley currently works as a music teacher in the Surrey School District. Hayley has most recently performed with the Allegra Chamber Orchestra , Jens Lindenmann’s “Rhapsody in Blue” show, and Mike WT Allen’s Space Elevator. |
