The Ostara Project: Roots and Wings Only five percent of jazz instrumentalists are women. The Ostara Project is changing that.
Founded by award-winning musicians Jodi Proznick (bass) and Amanda Tosoff (piano), The Ostara Project brings together some of Canada’s most exceptional female jazz artists—each a bandleader, composer, and visionary in her own right. What began with a debut album in 2022 has grown into a bold movement of genre-defying creativity and cultural expression.
ArtSpring is proud to present Roots and Wings, Ostara’s new double album and performance experience. This deeply personal work celebrates ancestral heritage, creative risk-taking, and the power of musical collaboration. The ensemble includes Proznick, Tosoff, Allison Au (sax), Rachel Therrien (trumpet), Valérie Lacombe (drums), and guest vocalist Kim Zombik.
The residency also features a Documentary Film Night, offering behind-the-scenes insight into the making of Roots and Wings and the lived experiences of women in jazz. Featuring a new short film and a 30-minute documentary, the screening shares stories of identity, equity, and resilience in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Join us for this multi-night celebration of music, voice, and transformation—where roots ground us and wings set us free.