Performing live all over the place. New music too! Happy times!
About Fifth Element's first and self-titled album: Fifth Element:
WINNER of Best Jazz Album - 9th Annual OWMR Awards 2021
"...The wait has been worth it all. The twelve standards that the ensemble takes care of are in fact superbly arranged by Coules and just as superbly redeemed by his ensemble..." Ivan Rod
“A dynamic quintet spearheaded by the saxophone extraordinaire Dave Coules... radiates timeless jazz qualities amid much creativity.” Take Effect
"Upbeat swinging sounds and optimistic vocals are delivered by the live-sounding team of Dale Scaife/p, Dave Coules/ts, Glenn Anderson/dr, Ron Johnston/b and girl-next-door vocalist Nina Richmond..." Jazz Weekly
SPIRIT, when added to water, air, land and fire, is the “FIFTH ELEMENT”.
Founded by Dave Coules, tenor saxophonist, this Toronto jazz quintet has been working steadily since its first performance in 2016. Fifth Element features vocalist Nina Richmond backed by Jack Gelbloom on piano, Ron Johnston on bass, Glenn Anderson on drums and Dave Coules on tenor sax.
The album "FIFTH ELEMENT" was released on December 3, 2020. Sales of CDs, radio airplay worldwide and of course streaming bring this beautiful music to the public. Enjoy!
www.fifthelementjazz.com