Receiving high praise from DownBeat and The WholeNote, the Jesse Dietschi Trio seamlessly blends modern jazz with contemporary classical music, shifting between styles as they explore dynamic and intricate compositions. Dietschi will be joined by pianist Ewen Farncombe and drummer Ethan Ardelli for a performance at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall (205 20th Street) on Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m., as part of the BU School of Music’s pro series.
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| From left to right, Ethan Ardelli, Jesse Dietschi, and Ewen Farncombe, are touring Western Canada to support their new album, Gradient. |
“Jesse is an outstanding musician and composer, and we take great pride in his continued success,” said Greg Gatien, Dean of Music at BU. “It’s a pleasure to welcome him back for what feels like a homecoming. His latest work is exceptional, and he’s assembled an extraordinary trio to share it with our Westman audience.”
Dietschi, a Winnipeg native, earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in jazz at BU before furthering his studies at the University of Toronto (M.Mus, Jazz Performance) and the Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School (Art.Dip, Orchestral Performance). Recognized as a “virtuoso” by DownBeat and a “musical contrabassist” by The WholeNote, he has built a diverse career performing internationally in both jazz and orchestral settings. His impressive resume includes collaborations with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Canadian Opera Company, Andrea Bocelli, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Headstones, and Mirvish musical theatre productions. The broad range of influences present in Gradient will be on full display at this upcoming performance.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. BU and Conservatory of Music students can attend for free. For more details, visit JesseDietschi.com/2025tour.