“Roblin reminds us of her skill, not only as a pianist, but as a new music composer”
Leslie Mitchell-Clarke, The Whole Note
”This much anticipated recording proves once again Diane Roblin has something
unique to offer jazz fans. Fascinating compositions with a virtuosic ensemble of
Canadian hotshots.” Jaymz Bee, Jazz FM
Diane Roblin is a composer, pianist/keyboardist, improviser and band leader. She
is an artist who feels music is about connection and energy exchange across an
ensemble, with the audience and within herself. Classically trained in Buffalo NY
living in Toronto Canada, Diane is a student of world, electronic and jazz music.
Diane’s current “Life Force” album is a six piece horn band playing her funkjazz-impressionistic
compositions and it was on “All That Jazz’s Top10 list”. and her earlier Reconnect record was
on “Jaymz Bee’s Top10 2019”. Diane has performed at diverse venues domestic and abroad:
Kensington Market Jazz Festival, Hugh’s Room, Jazz Bistro, Lula Lounge,
TDJazz, The Pilot Tavern, Alliance Francaise, Harbourfront, Array Space, Toronto
416 Improvisers Festival, Somewhere There Festival, Toronto Improvisers
Orchestra, Tennessee Plum Festival, Cannes, Antibes/ Juan les Pins; Goro Merida
Mexico, Smalls NYC, Ronnie Scotts’ in London UK, and Amsterdam’s Bimhaus.
DIANE ROBLIN’S LIFE FORCE BAND…..features an explosive six piece band that came together to explore her spirited and diverse compositions. This mix of high energy jazz-funk and highly expressive improvisation features some of Canada’s most sought-out musicians. www.dianeroblin.com
Personnel:
Diane Roblin- piano
Christian Antonacci – trumpet
George Koller- bass
Bruce Cassidy- EVI (Electric Valve Instrument)
Tim Shia- drums
Alex Dean- tenor sax/bass clarinet
This performance is sponsored by DIVA INTERNATIONAL, makers of the Diva Cup, for the” Women in Jazz Series”
