Selena Savage Septet
November 7 @ 2:00 PM

Selena Savage - trombone

Allison Au - alto saxophone

Mattaus Gretzinger - tenor saxophone

Enoch Lodu - trumpet

Eric Liang - piano

Hiro Tanaka - bass

Alex Sgrignoli - drums

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Formed in April 2025, the Selena Savage Septet is an intergenerational jazz ensemble  with an unmistakable sonic identity. Featuring warm, conversational arrangements, lush  harmonies, and a tight, unified sound, the seven-piece band has made a mark in  Toronto’s vibrant scene. 

With her Septet, Selena takes great care to honour the music of the Canadian  composers and arrangers who developed the “Toronto Sound”. In July 2026, the band  performed a well-received tribute to the late Rob McConnell at the Pilot, and continues  to pay homage to his work through their repertoire.  

Alongside the group’s Canadian influences, Selena’s arrangements and compositions  draw from the tradition of Big Band and large jazz ensembles, pioneered by musicians  such as Duke Ellington, Sammy Nestico, Count Basie, Art Blakey, and Gil Evans. The Selena Savage Septet performs regularly around Toronto, both at festivals and at  venues such as The Rex, Jazz Bistro, The Emmet Ray, and The Pilot.