Kayla Ferguson - Alto Saxophone
Kayla Ferguson (she/her) is a jazz saxophonist and classical flautist living in Vancouver B.C.
Holding a B.Mus from Capilano University, Kayla is currently involved in a variety of ensembles around in the Lower Mainland. At Capilano, she played both alto and baritone saxophone in the 'A' band, and was given the opportunity to play alongside guests such as Renee Rosnes and Peter Bernstein |
Brodie Jones - Tenor Saxophone
Originally from Kelowna BC, Brodie Jones moved to Vancouver in 2017 to pursue her passion of music and performing. She has spent the past five years studying at Capilano University and has a diploma in Jazz Performance and Composition and a certificate in Arts and Entertainment Management. During the time that she has been playing music, Brodie has had the privilege of working with numerous internationally known musicians. These musicians include: Brad Turner, Bria Skonberg, Christian Fabian, Dee Daniels, Harold Mabern, Jeff Coffin, Jill Townsend, Jodi Proznick, and Lance Bryant. Under the leadership of the team at Macklam Feldman Management, Brodie has branched out into the world of music management while still maintaining a presence in the music scene.
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Sofia Avelino - Baritone Saxophone
Sofia Avelino is a Brazilian-Canadian vocalist, saxophone player, and music educator based in Vancouver, B.C. She grew up singing in choirs, playing piano, and began playing saxophone at 12 years old. She now holds a B.Mus in Jazz Studies from Capilano University and a B.Ed. in Music Education from UBC.
Sofia developed a passion for jazz and big band music in her teens after taking up swing dancing and watching local musicians play at dances. In addition to The Leading Ladies Little Big Band, Sofia plays bari sax with Dean Thiessen’s Stranger Friends Orchestra and the Christopher Berner Jazz Orchestra. She also has a love for choral singing and is enjoying singing with the Vancouver Youth Choir and Vancouver Chamber Choir this year. |