Modern yet respectful of tradition. Explorative yet with pop sensibilities. Music and lyrics from the HEART.

Dream Logic is a Canadian contemporary jazz quartet led by vocalist and composer Sarah Jerrom, performing a diverse collection of original music written and arranged for the group by Jerrom and other band members. An adventurous and exciting crossover project, Dream Logic draws its sound from jazz, folk, and pop music, merging creative improvisation and songwriting elements. The group consists of high-profile Canadian musicians, guitarist and vocalist Harley Card (Hobson’s Choice, God’s Gift To Yoda, Stoptime), bassist Rob McBride (David Gillis, The Yeats Project, Sarah Jerrom's Magpie) and drummer Jeff Luciani (Batucada Carioca, Bankruptcy, The Dears), with Jerrom on vocals and piano. Their critically-acclaimed self-titled debut album, Dream Logic, was released in 2017 on TPR Records. 

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

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Sarah Jerrom is a JUNO-nominated Canadian vocalist, pianist, composer and arranger specializing in jazz and creative music, taking her inspiration from lyric-driven melodies, genre-defying instrumentation and experimental soundscapes. As a bandleader, Sarah has released four critically-acclaimed albums to date: Magpie, (2024, TPR Records), Dream Logic (2021, TPR Records), The Yeats Project (2017), and Illuminations (2007). The original works on each album showcase a jazz-informed approach to Sarah’s interpretation of contemporary songs, poetry and storytelling. A graduate of the University of Toronto jazz program (2005), Sarah has studied composition under renowned Canadian composers Christine Jensen, Christopher Smith, Andrew Downing and Rick Wilkins (O.C.). Sarah is currently completing her masters degree in jazz writing at the Eastman School of Music (2026).

“… Jerrom sounds best when she is free of traditional confines.” – Robert Rusch, Cadence Magazine

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Harley Card (guitar, vocals) is a Toronto based guitarist and composer. In addition to leading his own groups, Harley is a member of  and co-composer for the innovative Canadian bands; Hobson’s Choice, God’s Gift To Yoda, and Stoptime. As a contributor to the creative music scene in Toronto since 2003, Harley has played with many artists including; Richard Underhill, Alex Dean, Alex Samaras, David Virelles, William Carn, Michael Herring, Bernie Senensky, Michael Davidson, Don Scott, Matt Newton, Daniel Jamieson, Felicity Williams, Dave Clark, Carlie Howell, Jon Challoner, Sarah Jerrom, Colin Power, RJ Sachnanathan, Rebecca Hennessy, Dan Fortin,  Ben Dietschi, Dan Gaucher, Caitlin Smith, and Ernesto Cervini, among others. – www.harleycard.ca

“Card’s musical sensibility is fully formed and urbane. His writing reflects a sense of history and is therefore worldly wise.”  – Raul d’Gama Rose- All About Jazz

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Rob McBride (bass) is a bassist and bandleader who has been performing in the Toronto jazz scene for the last 30 years, playing at many of the city’s top jazz venues. While specializing in jazz, Rob is also influenced by solo classical and improvised bass music and has incorporated creative aspects of these elements into his sound through his five-string acoustic bass. Headliner performances include the TD Niagara Jazz Festival (2014) and the Brampton World of Jazz Festival (2017). Rob has played with some of Canada’s finest musicians, including Pat LaBarbara, Don Thompson, Ted Warren, Sarah Jerrom, and Adrean Farrugia. He has played with the pit orchestra for the Shaw Festival and the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Rob has played on many critically-acclaimed albums including recordings by Sarah Jerrom, Beverly Taft, Jeff King, and Barbara Mantini.

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Jeff Luciani (drums, percussion) is a Canadian drummer and percussionist from St. Catharines, Ontario. After graduating from Mohawk College’s Applied Music Program in 2003, he began to work on establishing himself within the jazz, improvised music, singer-songwriter and Brazilian communities throughout the Niagara Region and city of Toronto. He then went on to perform throughout the world with celebrated Canadian artists: Sean Jones, The Dears, Derek Miller and Madison Violet. Jeff is currently an active member and collaborator with the groups/bands/artists; Batucada Carioca, SoundSound, Bankruptcy, Sarah Jerrom & Dream Logic, Colin Fisher, and The Dears. In addition, Jeff also works as an independent foley artist. He lives in Toronto, Canada.. – www.jeffluciani.com

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*Band photo by Claire Harvie