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Glynn's been playing & composing since the mid-60's (see: The Mustags - 1964). He started out playing folk songs but quickly introduced rock & roll, country and some blues & jazz into his repertoire. Glynn's first significant recording was in 1981 with his composition Blue Berry Wine.

If you caught Glynn's monthly Koppers show, in Kitchener, you'll probably saw me behind the keyboards & lead guitar!

Paul, Paul & Duane are ol' hands, having been at this for more than a decade now, whatever the genre may be - jazz standards, latin or contemporary - these guys will take it to the edge (and sometimes beyond).

Catch them live in Waterloo, Friday & Saturday evenings at Hannah's Bella Bistro, most Sunday afternoons at Benjamin's in St.Jacobs ... and you may occasionally find me guesting on guitar or keyboards. Alternatively, experience them wherever you please on their debut CD: First Out.
 

I spent a sensational evening, mid May 2002, listening & talking with Manuela & friends in Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal. From her outstanding voice & guitar, to the choice repertoire & arrangements, each set was a truly delightful blend of African/Portuguese, Latin, Jobim, jazz standards, Carpenters, ...
Sorry I couldn't make the gig in Albufeira, but I did finally listen to the 1998 CD, Paisagens, during the Marbella Jazz Festival, Málaga, Spain - muito bom!

Dale's probably been drummin' since the day he was born!
Founder of the Marcell School of Drum, author of Drumming Games, and, drummer Mars from the band & self-titled CD: Mars & the adventures of Trout; Dale hosts his interactive workshops and Drum Circles all over the world, instructing in various methods & applications of drum therapy.
 

Pete's been payin' more than his dues since long before we met, in the late '80s at Waterloo's Ole English Parlour, whence our impromptu late nite jams sessions began. Listenning to Pete's incredible voice sing some of the greatest lyrics - his own compositions - was a simply awesome experience!
Though I've lost touch with Pete since he left Southern Ontario, for some worldly travels, I just have to put on Mileage and Pete's right there ... I have no doubt he & his music shall thrive.

Kevin and I met in the late '80s, in a UoW Jazz Appreciation course, and immediately formed our own jazz group (which also included Leo Valvassori on bass, Janice Gladstone on vocals, et. al.). Since then Kevin has dropped his multimeter and now plays guitar full-time. He can be heard on guitarist Roger Scannura's Medina - Exploration & Magic of Flamenco, Kevin's own CD Elation, and, recently with Jesse Cook.

Leo and I met in Waterloo, in the late '80s, and were soon after playing music together. We hooked-up again, with guitar legend Mel Brown, for the opening of Kitchener's infamous Pop-the-Gator. Since then, Leo's made Toronto his home and has become somewhat of a local legend himself.
Leo can be heard at Grossman's with Mike McDonald, in the Toronto cast of Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001), on Michael Pickett's Blues Money (1998), in Ellen McIlwaine's Women in (E)motion festival (1998), on Jamie Warren's Fallen Angel, and the Carpet Frogs: Frog Curry ...

I first had the honor of meeting & playing with Mel Brown at the opening of Kitchener's renowned Blues Club: Pop-the-Gator. Sadly, Mel's since passed-away - RIP.

I first met & heard Steve in various KW Jazz Clubs, playing jazz piano with the Paul Mitchell Group - I was instantly hooked on both Paul & Steve's improvisational styles.

I recently had the pleasure to hear & meet Benny at the River Run Center in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. A dedicated fan, I regularly enjoy listenning to Benny's smooth Jazz style, on such CDs as: Kaleidoscope, The Place To Be, etc...

Though I've lost track of my HomeBoy JD since we left the Hood; our High School collaborations were very influencial to my own musical directions... It was evident, even during those early Channel Five rock'n'roll sessions - from his versatility, diversity & shear determination - he was destined... Kudos!

Toronto's best kept secret is finally out - as Wayne's Independent release: the New Piano reaches #1 on the Jazz Charts!
Gigs include: Wayne Cass Quartet - upstairs at the Rivoli, on Kyp Harness' God’s Footstool (1992), on Bob Wiseman's Presented by Lake Michigan Soda (1991), and (over two decades ago at Burlington's Central Arena) with the Young Adults.

Drew, another ol' Nelson High School bud, brings his art and other artists into the 21^st Century, see also: Progressive Editions - Fine Art.

I first met Ron on the KW Jazz Scene, playing jazz Trombone and leading his band, at the pretentious King Street Trio.