The Ostara Project, spear-headed by award-winning jazz musicians Jodi Proznick and Amanda Tosoff , showcases the strength and creativity of Canadian women in jazz. Ostara artists are all top-tier musicians, composers and bandleaders who reflect the geographical, cultural and creative diversity of Canada’s musical landscape. Ostara’s self-titled debut album (Cellar Live, 2022) features the compositions and talents of seven outstanding musicians who collectively hold nine JUNO nominations and three JUNO awards. This first iteration of Ostara features Joanna Majoko (vocals), Rachel Therrien (trumpet), Allison Au (alto sax), Jocelyn Gould (guitar), Sanah Kadoura (drums) and Tosoff and Proznick on piano and bass, respectively. Already looking ahead to expand upon this stellar list of musicians, the Ostara Project will embark upon several new projects including festival tour dates and a two album collection, where each member will explore their musical heritage and identity as a Canadian settler and citizen.