The October Trio

Originally formed while studying at the jazz program of Vancouver's Capilano College, the 3, 20 something's known as the october trio have developed what has been described as 'a strong and beautiful voice', built on a musical relationship that has seen the band take to the stage month after month for 3 years in city's throughout the west coast of Canada in order to developed a unique but classic sound they can call there own.

In 2006, the october trio served notice that it’s a band ready to make an imprint on the Canadian jazz
scene when it snagged the Galaxie Rising Stars Award at the 2006 TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival last summer. An exciting Vancouver- based group, the young members of this trio have been heralded as "among the city’s most creative musicians" by the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Their acoustic jazz explores the boundaries of the saxophone-led trio tradition while creating a sound all their own. With Evan Arntzen (saxophones), Josh Cole (bass), and
Dan Gaucher (drums), the ensemble has recently released a new CD co- produced with Juno Award-winner Brad Turner called Day In (Cellar Live). Highlighting a broad musical spectrum from the most intimate, subtle renderings to blistering grooves, Day In is a solid debut for this energetic up-and-coming band.