Elaine McLeod began her cello studies in Winnipeg, and pursued further studies at Queens University and UWO, supplemented by summers at the Banff School of Fine Arts and the National Youth Orchestra. She holds a Bachelor of Music Performance from Queens University, a Masters of Music performance and Literature from UWO and a Bachelor of Education Fine Arts with a specialization in Music from York University.
She has recently retired from teaching Strings in the TDSB.  As part of her commitment to excellence in school string playing, Elaine teaches and adjudicates at a variety of workshops, festivals and symposia. She enjoys all aspects of cello playing, and performs chamber and orchestral music.

Elaine plays with the Mississauga Symphony and is an avid chamber musician. She also enjoys swimming, yoga and literature. Elaine and husband Norm have four adult children: Alex and Rory began their studies with Etobicoke Suzuki Music and now play viola professionally. Alex is the Academic Manager and Parkdale Centre Director for Sistema Toronto. Daughter Brynne sings with the Semperopera in Dresden, Germany. Cameron is in Prince George BC studying Environmental Engineering.

Dan is often called on by local jazz musicians and choirs to play acoustic and electric bass for their groups in performance and recordings. Dan’s percussive bass playing style is very complimentary to the sound of the New Vibes Jazz Quartet, a group he co-founded in 1990 and already boasts two other percussionists. While Dan is classically trained, he grew up playing everything from rock to R&B, classical to jazz. Dan continues to play with the Waterloo Chamber Players as well as the NVJQ. He has recently retired from teaching the strings program at Waterloo Collegiate, where he got many local musicians off to a great start in their musical careers.

Wendy Grasdahl is a conductor, trumpet performer, educator and adjudicator.  Her professional work encompasses teaching at university and college levels across Canada, military band work and private instruction.

As an officer in the Canadian Naval Reserve, Wendy has conducted military bands in Alberta, B.C., Ontario and Nova Scotia. She is in demand as a clinician and guest conductor for school programs, as well as summer music programs, including 12 years at the International Music Camp at the Peace Garden on the Manitoba/U.S. border where she received the  Distinguished Service Award for conducting and promoting band in North America. Wendy received the  Faculty Association Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of P.E.I., the City of Edmonton Salute to Excellence Citation Award in Arts & Culture in 2014 and in 2019 the Alberta Band Association awarded her the “Vondis Miller Legacy” Award.

Having appeared as a trumpet soloist and in professional ensembles across Canada, Wendy is a founding member of the brass quintet “Five of a Kind”, and has played Solo Cornet with the Mill Creek Colliery Brass Band.  She is the founder, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Festival City Winds Music Society which is now in its 25th season. Wendy currently teaches trumpet and is Director of Bands at Concordia University of Edmonton, and teaches Instrumental Conducting at The King’s University, Edmonton. She has adjudicated festivals at local, regional, and national levels in 8 provinces to date.

Ms. Grasdahl holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music History from the University of Alberta, a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Calgary, and a graduate level Fine Arts Diploma in Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Conducting and Literature from the University of Calgary.

Alain Cazes is a Professor at McGill University, where he conducts the Wind Orchestra and teaches conducting. He has been director of the Orchestre Métropolitain Choir and is curently Musical Director of the Montreal Pop Orchestra. He is also principal tuba of the Orchestre Métropolitain in Montréal under Yanick Nézet-Séguin.

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Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds is recently retired from the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, where he conducted major ensembles and taught trumpet, conducting, Jazz education and history as well as chamber music for over 40 years.  He holds a Ph.D. in the philosophy of music education and a Master of Music in trumpet performance.  Dr. Reynolds has performed and recorded many orchestral, chamber and solo performances.  Dr. Reynolds is the author of a trumpet pedagogy book titled Trumpet for Dummies, has recently completed the compilation of trumpet repertoire for the Royal Conservatory of music, along with Dr. Gillian Mackay, and contributes articles to several journals. He was recently honoured with Lifetime Membership from the Ontario Band Association.

Jeffrey Reynolds a récemment pris sa retraite de la Faculté de musique de l’Université de Toronto où il a dirigé de grands ensembles et enseigné la trompette, la direction d’orchestre, l’éducation et l’histoire du jazz ainsi que la musique de chambre pendant plus de 40 ans.  Titulaire d’un doctorat en philosophie de l’éducation musicale et d’une maîtrise en interprétation de la trompette, le Dr Reynolds a joué et enregistré de nombreuses performances orchestrales, de musique de chambre ainsi qu’en solo.  Il est l’auteur d’un livre pédagogique sur la trompette intitulé Trumpet for Dummies, a récemment terminé la compilation du répertoire de trompette pour le Conservatoire Royal de Musique, avec le Dr Gillian Mackay, et rédige des articles dans plusieurs revues. On lui a récemment octroyé le titre de membre honoraire à vie de l’Ontario Band Association.

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Sommer Helweh Forrester is an Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Toronto, where she teaches music education, conducts the Wind Symphony, and serves as Coordinator of Music Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Music Education with a cognate in Wind Conducting from the University of Michigan. A former K–12 classroom teacher, Forrester has taught music with passion in Canada, Palestine, Israel, and Kuwait, sharing her expertise and vision for music education across diverse cultural and educational contexts.

Sommer Helweh Forrester est professeure agrégée en éducation musicale à l’Université de Toronto, où elle enseigne l’éducation musicale, dirige le Wind Symphony et coordonne le programme d’éducation musicale. Elle est titulaire d’un doctorat (Ph.D.) en éducation musicale avec une spécialisation en direction d’orchestre à vent de l’Université du Michigan. Ancienne enseignante de la maternelle à la 12e année, elle a enseigné la musique avec passion au Canada, en Palestine, en Israël et au Koweït, partageant sa pédagogie et sa vision musicale à travers diverses cultures et contextes éducatifs.

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Mary Schneider is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Eastern Michigan University, where she conducts the Wind Symphony, teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in conducting and music education, directs the Music Now Contemporary Music Festival, and oversees and guides all aspects of EMU’s comprehensive band program.  Prior to her appointment to EMU in the fall of 2008, Dr. Schneider served for three years as the Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Minnesota.  She holds a doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She has also earned degrees in horn performance and music education from the New England Conservatory of Music and the University of Connecticut.

Active nationally and internationally as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, Dr. Schneider brings a diverse background to the podium and to her students in the classroom.  Schneider’s career teaching experience includes many years as a public school music educator in northern New Jersey, where she also maintained a busy performing schedule as a hornist.  An elected member of the American Bandmasters Association, Dr. Schneider is currently Vice-President of the North Central Division of the College Band Directors National Association, and has served two terms as President of the Mid-American Conference Band Directors Association. Additionally, she maintains professional affiliations with the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, National Band Association, and the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association.

Dr. Jacqueline Dawson is in demand as a guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator across Canada and the United States. She is currently an Associate Professor and the Director of Bands at the University of Manitoba Desautels Faculty of Music where she conducts the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, teaches courses in music education and oversees the graduate wind conducting program. Jacquie was the Artistic Director of The Winnipeg Wind Ensemble from 2009-2020, helped establish the Winnipeg Youth Wind Ensemble and is the founder of the Winnipeg Chamber Winds Collective. Jacquie is a strong advocate for music education and a clinician for the Yamaha Canada True North Master Educator program. Jacquie received undergraduate degrees in music and music education from Memorial University in Newfoundland and holds a master’s degree in conducting from the University of Manitoba where she studied with Dr. Dale Lonis and Earl Stafford. She completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting from the University of Kansas under the tutelage of Dr. Paul Popiel.

La Dre Jacqueline Dawson est très recherchée comme cheffe invitée, clinicienne et évaluatrice au Canada et aux États-Unis. Elle est actuellement professeure agrégée et directrice des harmonies à la Faculté de musique Desautels de l’Université du Manitoba, où elle dirige l’Harmonie de concert et l’Ensemble à vents, enseigne la pédagogie musicale et supervise le programme de maîtrise en direction d’orchestre à vents. De 2009 à 2020, Jacquie a été directrice artistique du Winnipeg Wind Ensemble, a contribué à la création du Winnipeg Youth Wind Ensemble et est la fondatrice du Winnipeg Chamber Winds Collective. Ardente défenseure de l’éducation musicale, elle est également clinicienne pour le programme Yamaha Canada True North Master Educator. Jacquie a obtenu des diplômes de premier cycle en musique et en éducation musicale à l’Université Memorial de Terre-Neuve, une maîtrise en direction d’orchestre à l’Université du Manitoba, et un doctorat en arts musicaux en direction d’orchestre à l’Université du Kansas.

Matthew Chalmers holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from Humber college, a school he attended since he was 3 as part of the Humber College’s Community Music program. Matthew also performed at MusicFest for many years and was the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships including Zildjian Outstanding Young Drummer four times, the Music Industries Association of Canada (MIAC) scholarship, as well as the inaugural Lou Williamson Scholarship for Outstanding Drumset Player. In May of 2011, The Hnatyshyn Foundation awarded Matthew with the Oscar Peterson $10,000 Grand for Jazz Performance.

While continuing to play throughout Canada and US, Matthew is now an active film composer, writing for two network television shows as well as movies for the Lifetime network.

For close to 40 years, Ron Di Lauro has been one of Québec’s most in-demand trumpet players: from jazz to classical, from pop to world music, Throughout his career, he has accompanied renowned artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Phil Woods, Zoot Sims, John Scofield, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Michel Legrand, Oliver Jones and Vic Vogel, to name but a few.

As a soloist, he has performed with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, the Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal and the Orchestre symphonique de Québec, Laval, and Sinfonia de Lanaudière. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, Broadway musicals, film soundtracks and in advertising jingles, as well as on over 300 recordings, most notably with Cirque du Soleil.

Music festivals and cultural organizations regularly call upon him to act as a jury member. As an Associate Professor at Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Music, and Lecturer at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music, he directs Big Band, Chamber Jazz Orchestra, as well as teaching jazz trumpet.  He was the recipient of the Oscar Peterson Prize at the 2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival.

Outremont, QC

Frank Lee is the choral director at Carson Graham Secondary School. He spent the previous seventeen years as the choral and instrumental director at Seycove Secondary School in North Vancouver.  Mr. Lee is has also been  on Faculty at Douglas College directing the Chorus. His past ensemble was honoured with the distinction of Youth Choir of the World at the International Choral Festival, Kathaumixw, in 2007. In 2009 his Chorale was named top choir at the Canadian National Choral Festival and had their solo debut concert in 2011 at Carnegie Hall. His award winning vocal jazz ensemble, Jazz in the Box, has been featured in Western Canada and Washington State.

Frank received his undergraduate music degree from the University of Victoria studying trombone with Ian McDougall.  He has recently finished his graduate studies in choral conducting, under Dr. Graeme Langager, at the University of British Columbia. He is sought after as a clinician across Canada and Washington State. Frank has served as the chair for the BCMEA Honour Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Kiwanis Vocal Jazz Festival and is currently on the Canadian Rocky Mountain Music Festival Advisory Committee.

Christine Hansen retired after 33 years as an Intermediate and High School music teacher. As head of Department at Canterbury High School in Ottawa, Christine helped initiate and administer the specialty music portion of the successful Eastern Ontario Programme of the Arts at Canterbury. After her retirement from secondary school teaching, Christine taught Intermediate and Senior Music courses in the University of Ottawa Education Faculty. She continues to guest lecture at the University, adjudicate at Music Festivals and conduct workshops and clinics with Concert Bands.

Christine, an Ottawa native, obtained her Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education degrees at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and her Master of Music Education at State University, Potsdam, New York. She is an affiliate of member of C.M.E.A.,O.M.E.A.,C.B.D.A.,O.B.A. and Phi Beta Mu.

Currently Christine performs on French Horn with the National Capital Concert Band and the Manotick Brass Ensemble in Ottawa.

Kevin Hamlin was appointed as Yamaha Music Canada’s first Educator-in-Residence, providing workshops and clinics for high school music programs and bands throughout North America. Kevin was awarded the Keith Mann Outstanding Band Director award in 2015, as chosen by MusicFest Canada.  He also participates regularly at numerous music conferences throughout the country,  providing workshops for school boards and universities, as well as adjudicating at Regional Festivals from coast to coast. Kevin received the Collingwood Arts Award in 2015 as well as the Order of Collingwood in 2016.

Kevin Hamlin fut choisi comme premier éducateur en résidence pour la compagnie Yamaha Music Canada. À ce titre, il offre des ateliers et des cliniques pour les programmes de musique et les groupes de musique dans des écoles secondaires partout en Amérique du Nord. En 2015, Kevin a reçu le prix Keith Mann, dûment octroyé par MusicFest Canada, pour la direction d’orchestre. Il participe également régulièrement à de nombreux concerts conférences à travers le pays, présente aussi des ateliers aux conseils scolaires et universités, en plus de siéger au sein de jurys lors de festivals régionaux d’un océan à l’autre. Kevin a reçu le Prix des Arts de Collingwood en 2015 ainsi que l’Ordre de Collingwood en 2016.

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Kevin is sponsored by Yamaha Canada Music

Dr. Andrew Scott’s professional work has impacted many aspects of the music industry. As a guitarist/arranger and composer, Andrew has amassed a considerable discography and gigography performing and/or recording with a diverse roster of groups and players that includes Gene DiNovi, Jim Clayton, Four80East, Jackie Richardson, Bernie Senensky, Archie Alleyne, Mike Downes and Marc Jordan. Andrew is the recipient of the, Toronto Independent Music, Canadian Urban Music, and four Canadian “Smooth” Jazz Awards. Andrew’s compositions have been heard in such films and television shows as Pretend We’re Kissing, Cubicle Warriors, Old Stock, Pop Switch, Mothers and Daughters, CBC’s The Border. As a scholar, Andrew, who earned his PhD in 2006, has lectured at universities and for conferences across North America. He has been published in the New Grove Dictionary of Jazz and many other journals. As a culmination of these diverse interests and experiences, Andrew is Acting Dean of the School of Creative and Performing Arts at Humber’s  where he oversees the Music Business and Music Marketing areas and acts in the capacity of Humber Music’s Academic Advisor. Andrew, an advocate for interdisciplinary applied research and work that lies at the nexus of Music and Business, is currently serving as the Acting Director (2014/2015 academic year) for Humber College’s Bachelor of Music Degree.

Sponsored by: Humber College

• Location: Etobicoke, ON

Trumpeter Jason Logue has grown to be one of Canada’s finest musicians and composers. He has performed or recorded with such jazz artists as Sam Rivers, The Woody Herman Orchestra, Dave Brubek, Phil Nimmons, Dave Grusin, Louis Belson, Kenny Wheeler, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Guido Basso, Jim McNeeley and Rob McConnell.
Jason is currently on the Faculty at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario and The University of Toronto.

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Jason is sponsored by the University of Toronto.

Gordon Foote recently accepted a position at the University of Toronto as a Professor in the Jazz Studies Program of the Faculty of Music. The most important element of this portfolio will be to direct the University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra (UTJO). Previous to that, Gordon spent 26 years as a Professor in the Jazz Studies Program at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University, in Montreal, Quebec. He served as Dean (interim), Associate Dean (Academic and Student Affairs), Chair of the Department of Performance, Director of Graduate Studies and Chair of the Jazz Area, as well as 6 years as a professor at St. FX University in Nova Scotia. Gordon is one of the pioneers of jazz education in Canada, being instrumental in the development and implementation of the first undergraduate and graduate university jazz studies programs in the country.
As a saxophonist and clinician for Conn-Selmer, Gordon has performed in Canada, Europe and the United States.Professor is in demand as a conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and jazz educator/performer in Canada, Musicfest Canada being a long standing event.

Sponsored by: Conn-Selmer

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Dennis Beck earned music degrees from Western University and the University of Calgary. He taught music in Alberta and Ontario at various levels, completed a graduate conducting program at the University of Calgary, performed as a clarinettist, taught summer courses for OISE, presented workshops, contributed 6 teaching guides to the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series of texts, and spent his last twenty years teaching at Unionville High School’s Arts York program. Since retiring in 2011, he has taught music education and conducted at Western University, continues to be active with and recognized by several professional music organizations, and mentors younger teachers. Active nationally as a band clinician, guest conductor, and adjudicator, Dennis continues to participate in various professional development activities and maintains his commitment to life-long learning.

Dennis Beck a obtenu des diplômes en musique de l’Université Western et de l’Université de Calgary. Il a enseigné la musique en Alberta et en Ontario à divers niveaux, a complété un programme supérieur de direction d’orchestre à l’Université de Calgary, s’est produit comme clarinettiste, enseigné des cours d’été pour l’OISE, animé des ateliers et contribué à six guides pédagogiques de la série Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. Il a consacré ses vingt dernières années d’enseignement au programme Arts York de l’école secondaire Unionville. Depuis sa retraite en 2011, il a enseigné la pédagogie musicale et dirigé des ensembles à l’Université Western, demeure actif et reconnu au sein de plusieurs organisations musicales professionnelles, et agit comme mentor auprès de jeunes enseignants. Actif à l’échelle nationale comme clinicien, chef invité et adjudicateur, Dennis poursuit son engagement envers le perfectionnement professionnel et l’apprentissage tout au long de la vie.

Stephen Wick is the CEO of Denis Wick (London) Products Ltd.  He earned his Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the University of Surrey (Guildford, England) in 1976.  Stephen plays tuba in the Anima Eterna Brugge orchestra, based in Bruges, Belgium.  He was a member of the Oslo Philharmonic, and has performed with leading orchestras from Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, Milan, Helsinki and Amsterdam. He teaches serpent, ophicleide and tuba at the Royal Academy of Music, and at The Purcell School in Bushey, England, the oldest specialist music school in the UK. 

In the jazz field, he has played in bands led by such greats as John Dankworth and Kenny Wheeler. He has played tuba on hundreds of film scores, from John Huston’s ‘The Man who would be King’ in 1975 to modern films such as Alien, Rambo, Batman, Gladiator and Star Wars. He has also recorded with Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Frank Zappa and Led Zeppelin.  

Retired, after 37 years in music education, Brenda has worked as an instrumental and vocal teacher, department head and consultant. Her career path was with the Hamilton, Waterloo and York region boards, and several years of teaching the vocal additional qualification courses at the University of Toronto/OISE. Brenda is currently artistic director of the Cambridge Male Chorus, and is founding artistic director of her chamber choir, Kokoro. Brenda enjoys freelance work as a musical director for community music theatre companies and is often invited to be a clinician, adjudicator, guest conductor and workshop presenter.

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With an established reputation as one of Canada’s leading saxophonists, Kirk MacDonald cut his first record at the age of thirteen. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, and has worked with many leading musicians in a variety of musical genres. Kirk also leads the Kirk MacDonald Jazz Orchestra (KMJO), a 19-piece all-star ensemble dedicated to performing his original compositions and featuring arrangements by leading Canadian and U.S. Writers. The KMJO released its debut recording Deep Shadows in March 2011, and in May of 2012. His latest recording Vista Obscura was released in 2014 and features jazz legend Harold Mabern and special guest saxophonist Pat LaBarbera. Kirk has been active as an educator for 27 years at leading jazz studies programs such as at the University of Toronto and McGill University. Kirk is presently a full time professor at Humber College in Toronto, where he holds a cross appointment in the Music Degree Program and the Community Music School. Kirk also acts as the Artistic Director for the “Youth Jazz Canada” project and directs the “National Youth Jazz Combo”. This project also hosts a 2 week workshop in the summer for high school and post-secondary students.

Sponsored by: Humber College

• Location: Toronto On.

A world-renowned composer, arranger, vocalist and pianist, Greg Jasperse is the Director of Vocal Jazz at Western Michigan University.  He is also the director of the award-winning Gold Company vocal jazz ensemble.  His credits include numerous movie soundtracks including “Jurassic World”, “Epic”, “Oz, The Great and Powerful”, “The Campaign”, “Star Trek” and “Star Trek 2” as well as the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s “Monarchy of Roses” and “The 2nd Law”, the recent release from Muse.  His conducting credits include all-state jazz choirs in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, North Dakota, New York, California, Oklahoma, Indiana, Missouri, Colorado, New Hampshire, Illinois, Iowa as well as the British Columbia Honors Jazz Choir and Musicfest Canada’s Ellison Honour Choir,

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Mike Downes is the Bass Department Head at prestigious Humber College in Toronto. Bassist, composer, author and educator Mike Downes has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s finest jazz artists. His bass playing has delighted audiences worldwide, including tours through western and eastern Europe, Iceland, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, the United States and throughout Canada.
Mike’s extensive discography highlights his work as a bassist, composer and arranger. He has released five recordings as a leader to critical praise. His most recent recording Ripple Effect features his trio with masterful musicians Robi Botos and Ethan Ardelli. Mike has been a (guest-concert) artist, adjudicator, clinician, and educator many times at Musicfest Canada.

Sponsored by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

Toronto, ON

Now head of the keyboard department at Toronto’s Humber College, Dickinson is a graduate of the Humber Music Program and holds a Masters in Music (with distinction) degree from the New England Conservatory in Boston. He is the author of a respected book on ear training, entitled The Ears Have Walls (published by Advance Music of Germany). Brian Dickinson has been a fixture on the Canadian Jazz scene since the early 1980’s.he has performed and recorded with many jazz greats including Pat Labarbera, Lee Konitz, Kirk MacDonald, Kenny Wheeeler, John Abercrombie and Tom Harrell. He won a Juno Award for best jazz recording in 1991, and was also a member of the University of Toronto Faculty for twelve years.

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Prior to his 2001 appointment as Humber’s Director of Music, Christianson taught at McGill University, Concordia University, the University de Montreal, John Abbott College, and Centennial Academy. His jazz portfolio is no less impressive. His credits include performance and recording sessions with jazz greats J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughn, Tony Bennett, Michel Legrand, and many others.

Sponsored by: Humber College

Etobicoke, On

Bob holds a Bachelor of Music, Teaching certificate for the University of B.C., and a Master of Music at Western Washington University. While an undergraduate, Bob was involved in performances as a clarinettist, pianist, and percussionist. His main post-graduate activity was the writing of and extensive manual for the development of the young jazz rhythm section. He has continued to write curriculum in the areas of jazz rhythm section, jazz rehearsal techniques, jazz improvisation and concert band percussion. For 33 years, in the North Vancouver School District, Mr. Rebagliati directed many award winning junior and senior high school ensembles in both concert band and jazz. Since 2012, Bob has conducted the Metro Vancouver Firefighters Band.

Alex Dean, one of Canada’s foremost jazz saxophonists, has been a mainstay of the Canadian music scene for many years. He has played and recorded with Gil Evans, Kenny Wheeler, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Harry Connick Jr., Phil Nimmons, the Dave McMurdo Jazz Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Alex held the tenor saxophone chair with Rob McConnell’s Grammy award winning Boss Brass and, the Juno award winning Rob McConnell Tentet.  The Alex Dean Quartet/Quintet recordings include At this Point (November 2010), Dreamsville, Both Feet, and Kaitlyn’s Waltz. Kaitlyn’s Waltz was voted Best Jazz CD of 1994 by The Jazz Report and one of the Top Ten Jazz CD releases by New York’s Village Voice. He was also voted Jazz Musician of the Year by the Toronto Star.

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