Comprised of saxophonist Bobbi Thompson and electric guitarist Ariel Kasler, the duo dedicated to commissioning, performing, and transcribing new music for saxophone and electric guitar.
Bobbi Thompson, saxophone
Ariel Kasler, electric guitar
Repertoire
Pieces Composed for the Thompson-Kasler Duo:
- The Tragedy of Silence (2023) for alto saxophone, electric guitar, and electronics by American composer Gregory Wanamaker. Premiered at the World Saxophone Congress in Gran Canaria (2023).
- Cloud Cover on Erie (2023) for alto saxophone and electric guitar by UK composer Jenni Watson. Premiered at the World Saxophone Congress in Gran Canaria (2023).
- Frankie (2014) for alto saxophone, electric guitar, and electronics by Swiss composer Laurent Estoppey. Premiered at the MacIntosh Gallery, Western University
- Invisible (2017-18) for alto saxophone, electric guitar and electronics by Canadian composer Colin Labadie. Funded through an Ontario Arts Council commissioning grant.
- Dialogues (2017) for alto saxophone and electric guitar by Taiwan-based composer Paul SanGregory.