Ensembles & Bands
“B” Side Champs
Inspired by classic R&B of the ’60s, the great music coming out of Stax Studios like Otis Redding, Sam and Continue reading “B” Side Champs
Lehins Aragon
Lehins Aragón was born in San Cristobal, Venezuela and entered into the world renowned music program known as El Sistema, Continue reading Lehins Aragon
Charmaine Bacon
Originally from Russell, Manitoba, Charmaine Bacon is a classically trained flutist and pianist based in Winnipeg. Charmaine performs regularly as Continue reading Charmaine Bacon
Niall Bakkestad-Legare
“… a powerful young tenor saxophonist… he has a big sound and tremendous facility, but he also has an open, Continue reading Niall Bakkestad-Legare
Karen Barg
Luminous String Quartet, made up of two violins, viola and cello, is one of the most eclectic string quartets in Continue reading Karen Barg
Craig Beattie
I specialize in trombone however may be able to assist on other low brass instruments depending on the requirements. I Continue reading Craig Beattie
Big City All Star Band
Whether it’s a large gala or small function, the Big City All Star Band has a solution for every occasion Continue reading Big City All Star Band
Heather Bishop
“Heather Bishop unzips her heart and invites us to fall in” After more than four decades of crooked miles, Heather Continue reading Heather Bishop
Karin Carlson
Karin Carlson is a Winnipeg-based freelance musician. She plays trombone in the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, the B-Side Champs, the Executive Continue reading Karin Carlson
Marco Castillo
Specializing in Specialized in Brazilian Music and Latin World music, Marco sings in Portuguese, Spanish, English, French and Italian. Multi-instrumentalist, Continue reading Marco Castillo
Roman Clarke
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Fubuki Daiko
In ancient Japan, taiko drums were used to frighten invaders, inspire troops in battle, and communicate with neighbouring villages. For Continue reading Fubuki Daiko
MJ Dandeneau
MJ DANDENEAU is a Métis woman of French and Anishinaabe descent from the Red River Nation. Her mother comes from Continue reading MJ Dandeneau
Ruth Denton
Ruth Denton leads a multifaceted musical career as performer, administrator, and community organizer. Denton was the founding artistic director of Continue reading Ruth Denton
Connor Derraugh
Connor is a Jazz Performance Degree graduate from the University of Manitoba with a double major in piano and saxophone. Continue reading Connor Derraugh
Paige Drobot
Paige Drobot is a music instructor with 12 years experience, a hired guitarist for live and studio work, as well Continue reading Paige Drobot
Amber Epp
The shortest distance between a Mennonite choir and an open-air jazz patio in Havana is Amber Epp. A childhood of Continue reading Amber Epp
Micah Erenberg
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Janice Finlay
Janice is a woodwind “triple threat” whose artistry on saxophone, flute and clarinet has taken her across North America and Continue reading Janice Finlay
Julene/Julie Gravett
Julene is a Drummer, Teacher, composer, and a graduate of the Grant MacEwan Music program. Julene has recorded with many Continue reading Julene/Julie Gravett
Justin Gruber
Justin Gruber began his musical endeavors on the tuba at the age of 9 and currently holds the Tuba position Continue reading Justin Gruber
Tetyana Haraschuk
Composer/Arranger/Orchestrator (Jazz Orchestra, String Quartet, Small Jazz Ensemble), Drummer (Jazz, Alternative), Educator (Music Theory, Composition, Arrangement, Drumset). Proficient in Sibelius, Continue reading Tetyana Haraschuk
Cody Iwasiuk
Cody Iwasiuk is a drummer, engineer, and music educator from Winnipeg, Canada. Known as an in-demand session and live drummer Continue reading Cody Iwasiuk
Brian Klowak
Jazz saxophonist Brian Klowak has been featured on CBC Radio national jazz broadcasts, Jazz Beat and After Hours, and locally Continue reading Brian Klowak
Karl Kohut
Double bass, bass guitar. Assistant Professor of Jazz Bass at the University of Manitoba Desaultels Faculty of Music. Links Website Continue reading Karl Kohut
Dmytro Kreshchenskyi
Dmytro Kreshchenski is a highly skilled violist with more than 12 years of experience playing in world-known symphony orchestras. He Continue reading Dmytro Kreshchenskyi
Myron Kurjewicz
An accomplished accordionist, Myron’s talents have truly taken him on many “musical-life-journeys”. Whether creating or arranging music, doing solo performances, Continue reading Myron Kurjewicz
Kasey Kurtz
Kasey Kurtz is a Winnipeg-based guitarist, music educator and composer proficient in a wide variety of genres including jazz, rock, Continue reading Kasey Kurtz
Walle Larsson
Dividing his time between Winnipeg Canada and southern California – Walle is intensely devoted to his craft – and a creative imagination Continue reading Walle Larsson
Ken MacDonald
Described as a “master french hornist” by the Toronto Star, Ken joined the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in 2001 as Associate Continue reading Ken MacDonald
Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra was established in 1972, and each year presents a nine-concert subscription series in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Continue reading Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
Bill McMahon
Born in Winnipeg some time ago, Bill is pleased to have been involved in the local jazz and Blues scene Continue reading Bill McMahon
Alan Montsion
REDWOOD an authentic Neil Young experience with mesmerizing solo performances and full production Neil Young with Crazyhorse. Band REDWOOD – Continue reading Alan Montsion
Jeff Presslaff
JEFF PRESSLAFF is a pianist, trombonist, composer and arranger who made Winnipeg his home in 1997 and has since become Continue reading Jeff Presslaff
Liudmyla Prysiazhniuk
I am a professional violinist from Ukraine, with a master`s degree in the music art and a certificate from the Continue reading Liudmyla Prysiazhniuk
Ben Reimer
Ben Reimer has been called a “genre-bending wiz” (PuSh) and a performer of “stunning virtuosity” (Ludwig-Van Mtl). He has been Continue reading Ben Reimer
David Rosenbaum
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, David Rosenbaum has been playing bass since 2003. David started out playing in local Continue reading David Rosenbaum
Al Simmons
He has been called “A one man cast of thousands”, “A lightning bolt of lunacy” and “The Thomas Edison Continue reading Al Simmons
Grant Simpson
Grant Simpson has been immersed in music and theatre from the very beginning of his career. Learning the trade as Continue reading Grant Simpson
Sister Dorothy
Classically trained but raised on Classic Rock, singer-songwriter Sister Dorothy has been entertaining and amazing audiences from Winnipeg to Jamaica. Continue reading Sister Dorothy
Norm St. Hilaire
Drums and Percussion Contact Phone: 204-794-7910
Carl Strempler
Carl began his musical journey on a home electronic Hammond organ in his early teens. He migrated to Trumpet and Continue reading Carl Strempler
Jennifer Thiessen
Whether she finds herself on a concert hall stage or in an underground venue, Jennifer Thiessen seeks a deep authenticity Continue reading Jennifer Thiessen
Kurt Tittlemier
Kurt Tittlemier is an award winning guitarist and native of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Kurt is currently the President of the Winnipeg Continue reading Kurt Tittlemier
WJO Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) is Canada’s first community-based, non-profit professional jazz orchestra; its equal can be found in only Continue reading WJO Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra