BRANDON — Toronto bassist, composer, bandleader, and Brandon University (BU) alumnus Jesse Dietschi (B.Mus, 2009, M.Mus, 2011) will be returning to his alma mater next week as he brings his critically-acclaimed trio to Brandon as part of their western Canadian tour celebrating their debut album, Gradient.
Achieving rave reviews from renowned publications like DownBeat and The WholeNote, the Jesse Dietschi Trio’s music places them on a sliding scale between modern jazz and contemporary classical music, constantly adjusting their position as they navigate compositions that balance the two styles. Joined by pianist Ewen Farncombe and drummer Ethan Ardelli, the Jesse Dietschi Trio will perform as part of the BU School of Music’s pro series at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall (205 20th Street) on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
“Jesse is an incredibly talented musician and composer who continues to be a great source of pride and joy for the School of Music as we follow his career,” said Greg Gatien, Dean of Music at BU. “We’re thrilled to welcome him back for a homecoming of sorts at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. His new music is stellar, and he has assembled a top-notch trio to bring it to life for our Westman audience.”
After completing both a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance and a master’s degree in Jazz Composition at the BU School of Music, Dietschi went on to continue his graduate studies at the University of Toronto (M.Mus, Jazz Performance) and the Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School (Art.Dip, Orchestral Performance). Called a “virtuoso” by Downbeat Magazine and a “musical contrabassist” by The WholeNote, the Winnipeg-born bassist performs internationally as both a freelance jazz and orchestral musician. He has performed, recorded, and toured with a spectrum of artists, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Canadian Opera Company, Andrea Bocelli, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Headstones, and Mirvish musical theatre productions. These wide-ranging influences can be heard throughout the compositions on Gradient and will be showcased at this performance.
Tickets are $20 and available at the door. BU and Conservatory of Music students can attend at no charge. For more information, visit http://JesseDietschi.com/2025tour.
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