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The Ostara Project

Active since: 2022

For Canadians, the arrival of spring is momentous: the air is fresh and full of possibility as tender green shoots reach up towards the light and the cycle of rebirth and renewal begins again. The Ostara Project, named for the Germanic goddess of the spring equinox, embodies hope and growth by showcasing the strength and creativity of Canadian women in jazz.

Ostara artists are all top-tier musicians, composers and bandleaders who reflect the geographical, cultural and creative diversity of Canada’s musical landscape. Lead by award-winning jazz musicians Jodi Proznick and Amanda Tosoff, The Ostara Project includes Rachel Therrien, Allison Au and Valérie Lacombe, with guest artists invited on a per-project basis. Individually, they are outstanding artists: collectively, they are a force.

New Music From Reed, Elia, McGuinness & More

by Bob Osborne
June 5, 2025

On this show an eclectic mix of new material and older recordings brought back to live from the archives. Well established artists are featured as are fresh faces on the jazz scene.Playlist Eric Scott Reed “Glow" from Out Late (Smoke Sessions Records) 00:00 Dave Liebman, Billy Hart, Adam Rudolph “Transmutation" from Beingness (Meta Records) ...

Johnny O'Neal, Somi, The Ostara Project, Blossom Dearie and More

by Jua Howard
May 6, 2025

Greetings Music Family! It's finally time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got new music from Johnny O'Neal, The Ostara Project, Hard Bop Messengers and Kurt Elling; and more timeless music from Nancy Wilson, Somi, Blossom Dearie, Bilal, The RH Factor and many more. Come get lost in the music with me! ...

New Releases from Cassani, Cheek, Cline & More

by Bob Osborne
April 10, 2025

A multi-national set of albums of releases this time around, mostly new, but also including a look back at the older work of some current leading lights of the jazz world. Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Roberto Cassani and Graeme Stephen “Empty Chair" from Pictish Spaghetti (577 Records) 00:28 Chris Cheek “Smoke Rings" from Keepers ...

New Releases And Haden On Black Saint & Soul Note

by Bob Osborne
March 20, 2025

On this edition of World of Jazz, alongside a great selection of new releases, there is a look back at the excellent five album box set which comprises all of the recordings Charlie Haden made for Black Saint and Soul Note record labels.Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Brad Mccarthy's Cannon Fodder “Fun" from Live at ...

India Gailey, Michael Pagán, Findkestilts, Jay Sanders and more

by Cheryl K.
July 25, 2024

During this week's two-hour program of Jazz and improvised music--cellist and vocalist India Gailey, pianist Noah Haidu, the quartet Findkestilts, and mandolinist Hamilton de Holanda and pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba. Playlist Dinah Washington “I'll Never Stop Loving You" from Dinah Washington (Roulette) 2:14 Lori Bell “Black Narcissus" from Recorda Me: Remembering Joe Henderson (Lori Bell) ...

Jodi Proznick

Born: October 23, 1975

Jodi Proznick (born October 23, 1975) is a Canadian jazz bassist, composer, educator and producer. In 2019, she was named Jazz Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards and has been nominated for three Juno Awards. She was a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Arts and Music Awards in 2022 for her contribution to music education in British Columbia.

Proznick began playing double bass when she was thirteen and was taught by her father, musician and educator David Proznick. While attending Semiahmoo Secondary, she won the General Motors Award of Excellence in 1993. She attended McGill University from 1993 to 1998, where she met future collaborators such as pianist Tilden Webb, drummer Jesse Cahill and tenor saxophonist Steve Kaldestad. While in Montreal, she also worked with Christine Jensen, Kelly Jefferson, Ranee Lee, André White, Greg Clayton and other prominent Montreal jazz artists. She was a winner of the IAJE Sisters in Jazz Competition in 1998.

Todd Sickafoose, Joel Ross, Joe Rosenberg and Others

by Jerome Wilson
December 20, 2023

This program is an eclectic mix of 2023 music from musicians such as Todd Sickafoose and Arina Fujiwara and past work from Joel Ross, Joe Rosenberg, and others. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Duke ...

New Releases by Estrella Acosta, Eddie Henderson, Vanessa Perea, Antoine Drye, Caroline Davis, Allison Au, Birthday Shoutouts & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
October 30, 2023

This broadcast includes new releases by Estrella Acosta, Eddie Henderson, Vanessa Perea, Antoine Drye, Caroline Davis and Allison Au}, with birthday shoutouts to {{m: Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby Troup, Jane Bunnett, Anita O'Day, Barbara Fasano, Lakecia Benjamin, Laura Nyro, Esperanza Spalding, Brenda Earle Stokes and Jodi Proznick, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists ...

Jazz Women: Muirel Grossmann, Kris Davis and Others

by Jerome Wilson
January 11, 2023

This show features women musicians from all parts of the jazz world. The artists heard on the show include Muriel Grossmann, Judi Silvano, Kris Davis, Alice Coltrane, and Jenny Scheinman. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) ...