Nat Lazzarotto is a Calgary-based trombonist, composer, and arranger whose music bridges the hard bop traditions of jazz with contemporary influences. A graduate of Humber College, Nat has performed alongside acclaimed artists including Christian McBride, John Scofield, Emilie-Claire Barlow, and Benny Benack III, and with ensembles such as the Calgary Jazz Orchestra, Prime Time Big Band, and Sonuskapos Jazz Orchestra. Drawing inspiration from trombonists such as J.J. Johnson and Curtis Fuller, Nat combines a deep appreciation for jazz tradition with a modern approach to improvisation and composition. An award-winning composer and arranger, he co-leads the Bowline Jazz Quintet, a project dedicated to exploring the music of the Jazz Messengers alongside contemporary jazz and original compositions.