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
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
Amir Bissen
Amir Bissen was born into a renowned musical family and at just four years old, started playing the violin at Continue reading Amir Bissen
Robert Burton
Winnipeg’s Only 7 string solo Guitarist Robert is guitarist, drummer and bassist living in Winnipeg. Formerly from southern Ontario, he Continue reading Robert Burton
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
Danny Carroll
Danny Carroll has been a busy gig-ing pianist. For 18 years he was one of the regular piano players at Continue reading Danny Carroll
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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Rachel Côté
Hornist Rachel Côté has appeared with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Continue reading Rachel Côté
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
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
Joel Green
Dirty Catfish Brass Band Musical Styles: Jazz, Classical, Funk, R&B, Soul Contact
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
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
Doug McArthur
Doug McArthur is a seasoned singer-songwriter who has been making music for over two decades. Known for his powerful voice, Continue reading Doug McArthur
Matthew McCormack
Matt McCormack is a Montreal-born Canada-wide bass player. Between his work with RnB act Avery Raquel, Manitoba guitar legend Ariel Continue reading Matthew McCormack
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
I am currently performing as John Lennon in Winnipeg’s legendary Beatles tribute band FREE RIDE. As Slick Montsaroni, I join 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
Liudmyla Prysiazhniuk is a dedicated and creative violinist from Ukraine with a passion for various styles of music. She has 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
Sophie Reimer-Epp
Sophie Reimer-Epp is a Winnipeg-born violinist with a passion for orchestral playing, chamber music, and contemporary music. She is currently Continue reading Sophie Reimer-Epp
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
Renate Rossol
Renate Rossol is building community through her musical leadership in Winnipeg and abroad as a music director, pianist, vocal coach, Continue reading Renate Rossol
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
Chris Walton
Chris is a jazz drummer born and based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As both a composer and performer, he shares the Continue reading Chris Walton
Thomas Weston
Acclaimed for his mellifluous tone and depth of phrasing, Thomas Weston enjoys an active career as a performer, technician, and Continue reading Thomas Weston
Alex Whitehead
Alex Whitehead is a devoted orchestral performer, soloist and pedagogue. He has performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the North Continue reading Alex Whitehead
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
Connie Kaldor
Connie Kaldor is a singer-songwriter, entertainer, and women’s music pioneer with over 45 years in show business. At 72, she Continue reading Connie Kaldor