AFTER DARK: ISABEL LEONG'S Studio Ghibli Jazz Orchestra

Isabel Leong’s Ghibli Jazz Orchestra is composed of musicians who share a love of Studio Ghibli films, video games, and anime. Their arrangements draw inspiration from big band, wind ensemble, serialist, and orchestral music. Their repertoire consists of compositions by Joe Hisaishi featured in Studio Ghibli films and various other media, with several arranged by members of the band.

With Nicholas Wise, Jamal Foster – alto saxohpone, Erika Chow, Gordy Li – tenor saxophone, Kaytlyn Fan – bari sax, Kayla Ferguson – soprano/flute, Robin Comeau, Matthew DeMarcus, Nick Pataky, RJ Abella – trumpets, Casey Thomas-Burns, Nathan Lintott, Michael Millo – trombones, George McNally – bass trombone, Joshua Young  – piano, Julian Jayme – guitar, Riley Poystila – bass, Elijah Tisalona – drums, Isabel Leong – director