Saxophonist and songwriter pick up musical ideas around the globe

Keith O’Rourke was born in Edmonton and raised in Calgary. But his music suggests the tenor saxophonist is at home around the world.
You can get a sense of that Saturday when O’Rourke brings his band to mark the release of his debut album, Sketches From The Road. It’s brimming with a warm, curious spirit, exploratory melodies and some introspective moments, drawing from a wide source of inspirations.
“I like to try and tell a story in music,” he said, “and I h