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Musicians

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  • Louis Babin trumpeter, composer and arranger. Member of the Opus Lib Brass Quintet. Laval, Quebec
  • Denise Baker Vocalist based in Cambridge, Ontario
  • Heather Bambrick Newfoundland born, Toronto-based vocalist.
  • Brian Barley (1942-1971)
  • Bob Barnard at Jazz Canadiana
  • Daniel Barnes Toronto-based drummer.
  • Alex Bellegarde Montréal Bassist/Contrebassiste.
  • Pat Belliveau
  • Bémol 9 - Montreal vocal ensemble.
  • Doe Bender - Vancouver vocalist, flautist.
  • Eli Bennett Vancouver saxophonst.
  • Beni.D Quintet Winnipeg
  • Ali Berkok Toronto based Jazz Pianist specializing in original tunes and effective interpretations of the standards.
  • Don Berner Edmonton-based saxophonist.
  • Jamie Bestwick Northern Ontario Bassist
  • Laila Biali Toronto based vocalist, pianist, and composer.
  • Ed Bickert
  • Big Band Trio Paul Wainwright, alto sax, Robert Brodeur, guitar and Clark Brendon, bass. Swing, jump, boogie. B.C.
  • Miles Black Vancouver-based pianist.
  • Jim Blackley Drummer, teacher, and author. Barrie, Ontario
  • Barbara Blair Victoria based vocalist. Concerts, clubs, private functions. Education programs. 30 years experience.
  • Paul Bley
  • Johanne Blouin Montreal-based vocalist and Justin Time recording artist.
  • Bomba Edmonton based Salsa and Latin-Jazz Quintet.
  • Bonnie & François Web Site of Quebec's multi-lingual crooners, the duo Bonnie & François. François embellishes with his tenor sax, and both are performers, songwriters, arrangers, SOCAN music publishers.
  • Carole Borsu Toronto singer. Site includes performance schedule, voice coaching, downloadable songs, etc.
  • Dan Bodanis Band Toronto based quartet/quintet. Site has audio, video clips.
  • Francois Bourassa Montreal-based composer, pianist.
  • Jacques Bourget The trombone player Jacques Bourget and his groups (Saudade, Trombone Summit, Québec Jazz Orchestra, etc.) and the singer Marie-Noëlle Claveau. Lévis, Québec.
  • Ben Bowen Hamilton, Ontario based trumpeter, mellophonist, and composer.
  • Patrick Boyle Mount Pearl, Newfoundland trumpeter/composer.
  • Mark Bovine Toronto bassist, composer, arranger & music producer
  • Saffron Bradbury Ottawa based vocalist and school teacher.
  • Alain Bradette Montreal saxophonist.
  • David Braid biography, schedule, recordings of a young Canadian pianist.
  • Boss Brass Mike Quigley's BB discography. (see also: Rob McConnell)
  • Sean Bray - jazz guitarist Sean Bray's personal website.
  • Lenny Breau Canadian Music Encyclopedia entry.
  • Kevin Breit
  • Chris Breitner Ottawa bassist.
  • Bill Brennan St. John's pianist, percussionist, composer, producer
  • Gregg Brennan Toronto based drummer/composer.
  • Melonai Brisdon Vancouver-based vocalist.
  • Bob Brough Toronto-based tenor saxophonist.
  • James Brown Toronto based guitarist, composer, teacher.
  • Peter Brown Ottawa area jazz and blues keyboard player.
  • Rob Brown "The Bubba" Toronto-based bandleader/bassist.
  • Brian Browne Pianist appeared with Bill Evans, Errol Garner and Marian McPartland in the CBC Television programme "The Jazz Piano". In the 60's and 70's he became well known for his CBC Radio program and numerous recordings.
  • Jane Bunnett
  • Jared Burrows Vancouver-based guitarist, luthier, and composer.
  • Greg Bush The Greg Bush Quintet plays originals and new versions of standards. Hamilton, Ontario

 

 

 

  • Eastwind Vancouver-based neo-bop quintet includes: Henry Boudin, saxes; Alan Penfold, brass; George McFetridge, piano; John Toulson, bass; Tom Foster, drums. The group does all original material which reflects a wide variety of soloing styles. The group also expands to include a string quartet and have recently completed a CD. This music is a fusion of jazz and classical forms.
  • Mark Eisenman - Playing tips, sound clips, upcoming gigs, various opinions.
  • Art Ellefson at Jazz Canadiana
  • Lisle Ellis
  • Barry Elmes at Jazz Canadiana
  • Ralph Eppel Vancouver trombonist.
  • Dennis Esson Vancouver trombonist.
  • Gil Evans
  • George Evans Canadian jazz vocalist and radio host.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Carol McCartney Toronto-based vocalist.
  • Heidi McCurdy Vocalist and songwriter, jazz/pop/soul.Vancouver.
  • Kirk MacDonald - Toronto saxophonist, composer, and educator .
  • Ian McDougall Victoria based trombonist, composer, arranger, and clinician.
  • George McFetridge Vancouver-based pianist.
  • Stacie McGregor Toronto based composer/pianist
  • Alex McKechnie Vancouver drummer.
  • Cindy McLeod Vocalist, Calgary. Site includes: artist news, bio, photos, audio files, EPK, booking and contact info.
  • Tom McMahon Ottawa area bass & Baliset player.
  • Craig McMillan bassist currently touring with Jazz, Rock, and country bands throughout North America. Teaching available. Sudbury, Ontario.
  • Fraser MacPherson

     

  • Wes Mackey Vancouver's earthy swingin' blues guitarist/vocalist.
  • Vince Mai trumpet player, composer, producer. Vancouver.
  • Karen Manion Toronto-based singer's website with bio, performance information and clickable video performances.
  • Turiya Mareya Toronto based pianist, composer, bass clarinetist and flautist. Latin Jazz Artist
  • David Marion Vancouver based bass player
  • Nadine Marklinger Singer songwriter - Ottawa region.
  • Muzz Marshall & Atlantic Soul Halifax-based group R&B group.
  • Jeff May Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist.
  • Bill Mays
  • Daniel Menjivar Latin Jazz Bassist - Ampeg Baby Bass & 6 String Electric Bass (Toronto & Calgary)
  • Jan Menkal Southern Ontario based jazz guitarist. Founder & Past-President of Canadian Guitar Players Association.
  • Cathy Menard vocalist - Kitchener, ON.
  • Metalwood
  • Anthony Michelli Toronto-based drummer, teacher, composer.
  • Millenium Project Vancouver band.
  • Andy Milne New York-based, Canadian pianist/composer.
  • Mimosa Vancouver-based quartet.
  • Sharon Minemoto Vancouver pianist
  • Laurence Mollerup
  • Monde Ensemble Vancouver jazz ensemble led by flutist Rob Des Cotes, featuring MP3 from recent CD "Monde Ensemble"
  • Monkey House Steely Dan-styled vocal pop outfit w/ horns, deep grooves and lyrics for grownups.
  • Montréal Jazz Big Band Made up of high caliber profesional musicians that have worked together for over a decade, Montreal Jazz Big Band is specialised in the interpretation of swing and afro-cuban music. by young composers.
  • Michel Morissette Montreal guitarist.
  • Mother of Pearl - Vancouver based quintet: Brenda Baird, piano; Wendy Solloway, bass; drummer Lauri Lyster, Karen Graves on saxophones, flute and vocals, and singer Colleen Savage.
  • Leslie Mounteney Vancouver vocalist.
  • Mike Murley Canadian saxophonist Mike Murley, 39, has emerged as one of the country's finest jazz artists since moving to Toronto from his native Nova Scotia in 1981.
  • Bob Murphy One of Canada's top piano players. With music clips. Vancouver.
  • Brian M. Murphy Canadian pianist, composer and arranger currently in Miami Beach, FL

 

  • Nick Naffin - German-born Canadian acoustic guitarist and composer.
  • Diane Nalini Montreal-born vocalist now resident in the U.K.
  • Al Neil Vancouver pianist. Review of "Retrospective", compilation of the few recordings by this Vancouver legend, plus links to other info.
  • Paul Neufeld
  • NEW ORCHESTRA WORKSHOP provides a focus for the creation of an original West Coast musical idiom through concert performances and recordings, supporting the creation of new Canadian compositions, and offering free educational workshops to the public. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2002.
  • Brian Newcombe Vancouver Studio & Concert: 5-String Fretted & Fretless Electric Bassist
  • Bruce Nielsen - Vancouver drummer. MP3 available.
  • Phil Nimmons
  • Novelty Salesmen - vocal quartet
  • John Nugent Jazz Inspiration Records site

 

 

 

  • Tony Quarrington guitar
  • Quintessence An Ottawa-based a cappella group who sing a variety of styles in both published and original arrangements and material. Sound bits and images are also a part of this website along with some gig and contact information. Listen to these rich harmonies online!

 

 

 

  • Beverly Taft Toronto vocalist's site includes audio and video clips, reviews, event planner info and photos.
  • Tim Tamashiro
  • Chris Tarry
  • Joani Taylor Vancouver-based vocalist loved by jazz players. Joani's phrasing is like that of a horn player. Improvising par excellence without scat!
  • René Thomas
    • René Thomas THOMASIA, the unofficial site of René THOMAS,.
  • Dawn Thomson Jazz Inspiration Records site
  • Don Thompson
  • Kathy Thompson Toronto-based singer, pop vocal coach (educator), celebrity impersonator.
  • Thornhill Swing Band an 18 piece Dance Band modeled after the big bands of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and the many other bands of the Big Band Era. Thornhill, Ontario
  • Paul Tobey - Toronto pianist, composer and arranger.
  • Amanda Tosoff provides piano instruction in jazz, pop and the classical genre. Vancouver.
  • Jill Townsend - Trombonist, band leader, composer and arranger based in Vancouver.
  • Lyne Tremblay Toronto based vocalist.
  • Trillium Dixie Jazz Band - Ontario. Traditional dixie jazz -- good time sounds from Muskoka. Trio released a CD summer of 2000.
  • Trio Toronto Subtle, sophisticated, swinging jazz for events of all kind.
  • Brad Turner Vancouver based trumpeter, pianist, and drummer.
  • Paul Tynan Trumpet player teaches at St. Francis Xavier University. Antigonish, Nova Scotia