Dane Roblin’s LIFE FORCE at THE REX!

Diane Roblin & Life Force is a dynamic six-piece ensemble of renowned Canadian  musicians. They explore Roblin’s high-energy soundscapes, adding intricate and emotionally resonant improvisations. Diane is an International Songwriter Competition winner, and has earned herself a place among Canada’s most respected women in jazz. Known for her powerful compositions and expressive keyboard style, her spirited, genre-crossing music and masterful Life Force musicians bring forth an expansive musical voice, weaving jazz, funk, and impressionist harmony that are both adventurous and deeply moving. Diane Roblin & Life Force’s new album “Breath of Fresh Air “ exemplifies their mission. George Koller masterfully lays down the foundation on bas; Kevin Turcotte delivers agile, inventive phrasing on trumpet and flugelhorn, while Colleen Allen adds warmth and depth on reeds. Woodwind player JohnJohnson contributes vibrant textures, and Tim Shia’s steady, nuanced drumming anchors the group as they navigate shifting rhythms and intricate time signatures. Diane Roblin & Life Force is an exciting musical journey connecting music across the ensemble and with the audience.  Midwest.com says it all:  “Their masterful collaboration has created an extraordinary, multifaceted musical journey that sparks the imagination and uplifts the spirit. Highly recommended!” www.dianeroblin.com. 

“Diane Roblin is respected as one of Canada’s important women in jazz.  Not only is she an expressive and master keyboardist, she’s a powerful composer.  Her performances, along with this recording, exemplify her tehcnical agilty and spirited genre-crossing arrangements that sparkle unde the umbrella of jazz.  This newly released album “Breath of Fresh Air’ continues her legacy.”  Dee Dee McNeil, Making the Scene