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Holly Sangster is a saxophonist, vocalist, composer and educator whose atmospheric sound draws the listener into a vast and imaginative musical landscape. With a voice that feels both personal and expansive, Holly creates music that lingers long after the last note. A recipient of Jazz YYC’s Tune-in Tune-up scholarship for young women in jazz, she is an active facet of Alberta’s music scene, playing with groups such as the Brasstactics, Funk the Matriarchy, Saint Idiot, the Oilers Brass Band, Cikwes, and the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra. She has also played with Juno nominated artists such as Audrey Ochoa, Feven Kidane, Allison Au, and Aretha Tillotson. Along with her performing, Holly is an emerging music educator, adjudicating for Edmonton’s Jazzworks festival and a member of MusiCamp Alberta’s Jazz faculty. Currently, Holly is channeling her cross genre influences into her debut EP, set to release in September 2026.