The “two tenor” lineup goes back to the heyday of jazz, with titans of the tenor saxophone dueling together on stage, bringing fire, energy and a deep mutual respect.

Colibri De Papel represents the culmination of Esteban Herrera’s musical influences after many decades honing his craft and blending the influences of his homeland Mexico with his love of jazz.

Award-winning bassist and composer Rubim de Toledo combines the influences of his Brazilian heritage and his dedication to the jazz tradition to create an approach to music that is refreshing and uplifting.

Ryan Simmons is an Edmonton based guitarist and composer.