Canada Tour in Celebration of Oscar Peterson
This young group of Juilliard Jazz students is touring Canada in celebration of Oscar Peterson, including his Canadiana Suite.
Allison Lee is a bassist from Vancouver, BC. Lee has performed at various music festivals, including the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival and MusicFest Canada. When she isn’t performing or practicing, Lee works as a marketing coordinator for Vancouver-based record label Rhea Records (co-founded by Jodi Proznick) and as an administrative assistant for the critically acclaimed New York City-based trio New Jazz Underground. Lee is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies at the Juilliard School.
Gustavo Cruz is a 20-year-old saxophonist, woodwind doubler, and composer from Cornelius, North Carolina. Cruz is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree at the Juilliard School. He has participated in prestigious programs such as NYO Jazz, the Brubeck Summit, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra.
Jake Nalangan is an accomplished pianist originally from Sacramento, California. While in high school, Nalagan received numerous awards and invitations to festivals. He attended the University of North Texas on a full scholarship, playing in the prestigious One O’Clock Lab Band. Nalagan is now pursuing his master’s at the Juilliard School, rooted in traditional jazz while incorporating influences from Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, and Ahmad Jamal.
Beckett Miles, 20, is a drummer and percussionist from Jacksonville, Florida. Miles is an alumnus of NYO Jazz (2023), the Vail Jazz Workshop (2023), and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra (2022). Miles continues to pursue Jazz Studies at the Juilliard School.
CANADA TOUR is supported by YoungArts & The Juilliard School.
Allison Lee is a bassist from Vancouver, BC. Lee has performed at various music festivals, including the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival and MusicFest Canada. When she isn’t performing or practicing, Lee works as a marketing coordinator for Vancouver-based record label Rhea Records (co-founded by Jodi Proznick) and as an administrative assistant for the critically acclaimed New York City-based trio New Jazz Underground. Lee is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies at the Juilliard School.
Gustavo Cruz is a 20-year-old saxophonist, woodwind doubler, and composer from Cornelius, North Carolina. Cruz is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree at the Juilliard School. He has participated in prestigious programs such as NYO Jazz, the Brubeck Summit, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra.
Jake Nalangan is an accomplished pianist originally from Sacramento, California. While in high school, Nalagan received numerous awards and invitations to festivals. He attended the University of North Texas on a full scholarship, playing in the prestigious One O’Clock Lab Band. Nalagan is now pursuing his master’s at the Juilliard School, rooted in traditional jazz while incorporating influences from Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, and Ahmad Jamal.
Beckett Miles, 20, is a drummer and percussionist from Jacksonville, Florida. Miles is an alumnus of NYO Jazz (2023), the Vail Jazz Workshop (2023), and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra (2022). Miles continues to pursue Jazz Studies at the Juilliard School.
CANADA TOUR is supported by YoungArts & The Juilliard School.
