Trumpeter and composer Ben Frost is a quietly essential voice in Vancouver’s jazz community, known for his lyrical approach to the horn and deeply considered original writing. His music balances clarity and openness, drawing listeners into expansive, melodic worlds, a sound clearly captured on his 2022 album Pixies. Influenced by masters like Wayne Shorter and Kenny Wheeler, his Quartet featuring Miles Wong drums, David Caballero bass, Noah Franche-Nolan piano, and Ben Frost trumpet brings his compositions into sharp focus through a collaborative, improvisational lens.