The brainchild of Nova Scotia-based trumpeter Paul Tynan and baritone saxophonist Aaron Lington from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Bicoastal Collective is a select grouping of musicians from across the U.S. and Canada, culled from friends and colleagues they met in the late '90s during their days at the University of North Texas. The set of ten original swinging and far-reaching compositions stretches the sonic possibilities of the 10-piece group to imply a big band while maintaining an organic, improvisational small group feel. Featuring pianist Stefan Karlsson and trombonist Wayne Wallace. •"...fresh and vibrant..." - Scott Yanow.