Dino Dominelli

Dino Dominelli is a distinguished Canadian saxophonist, composer, and jazz artist based in Edmonton, Alberta. An alumnus of Humber College, Dominelli has refined his mastery through collaborations with legendary Canadian figures, including Alfie Zappacosta and Don Thompson. His musical signature involves smoothly filtering pop, blues, gospel, and Brazilian genres through a jazz perspective, resulting in a complex and original sound that remains loyal to the artistic flavor of the material he interprets. As a leader, Dominelli released his debut CD, "Faith In You," acting as executive producer and bringing together eighteen internationally renowned musicians for the project. His versatility is well-regarded in the Canadian jazz scene; he has performed at venues such as Sappho Live Jazz and has collaborated with artists like Steve Eaton for tributes to Ray Charles at Festival Place. Critics have noted his dynamic range, describing his performance on hard bop pieces as featuring "Coltranean antics" that demonstrate his deep roots in both classic and current jazz idioms.