Jane Bunnett plays soprano saxophone, flute, piccolo and piano, and is one of Canada’s foremost jazz musicians. Known for her improvising talents, technical alacrity, versatile writing, band leading abilities and also for her collaborative work celebrating the music of Cuba, Bunnett is a multiple JUNO Award winner, Grammy nominee and a recipient of the Order of Canada. Driven by a deep appreciation for the universality of music, she continues to tour internationally, forge new collaborations and record.
1. What are we interrupting (i.e. what music-related activity are we taking you away from to write this)?
Learning the music of guitarist Jorge Miguel for an upcoming show...should be a blast!!! (Tuesday, June 18)
2. What, if anything, are you most looking forward to as an audience member (not work-related) between now and September 7?
Pharoah Sanders, who will be performing at the Guelph Jazz Festival.
3. How about work-related events/activities?
Playing in Chicago at the festival, with Hilario Duran and the great 93-year-old Candido Camero on congas.
4. What are you already preparing for musically beyond the summer? And (how) do your summer plans tie in with these longer term plans?
Working on my new material for a recording that will feature young female musicians from Cuba and Canada.
