CHRISTIAN OVERTON (Trombone) Originally from Sudbury, Christian moved to Toronto to complete his undergraduate studies at Humber College and his graduate studies at the University of Toronto. His teachers have included Kelsley Grant, Alistair Kay , Gary Kulesha, Pat LaBarbera, John MacLeod, and Tim Ries.

Since completing his studies, he has established himself as a performer and composer on the music Toronto scene in a variety of genres.  He has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Peter Appleyard, Jully Black, John Clayton, John MacLeod, Hermeto Pascoal, and Alain Trudel. His ensemble credits include the Don Thompson Big Band, John MacLeod's Rex Hotel Orchestra, the Art of Time Ensemble, NOJO, Gary Morgan’s Panamerican All Stars, and KC Roberts & the Live Revolution.

Christian also leads his own Composers Collective Big Band and Quintet.  He has composed widely for numerous jazz and chamber groups, as well as television projects and commissions for Ranee Lee and Dave Douglas.

Most recently, Christina has launched Clovertone Music Publishing, an innovative sheet music publishing company designed to get customized Canadian material in to the classroom and connect today’s professional musicians with the next generation. Featured composers include Alison Au, Andy Ballantyne, Jason Logue, and Terry Promane.