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Jim Head

Born: October 28

Juno-nominee Jim Head has established himself as one of Canada's leading jazz guitarists, forging a style and sound that is contemporary and distinctly personal.  On his newest release, Prismatic, Head draws inspiration from the vibrant energy and richly creative music of New York City, featuring acclaimed Canadian musicians Kelly Jefferson on tenor saxophone, pianist Chris Andrew, bassist Rémi-Jean LeBlanc, and drummer Dave Laing.

Jim has worked with such renowned jazz artists as Tim Hagans, Maria Schneider, Sheila Jordan, Bob Mintzer, Steve Slagle, Ralph Bowen, Gil Goldstein, Jane Bunnett, Joel Miller, Kirk MacDonald, Phil Dwyer, David Braid, Kelly Jefferson, Mike Downes, Myron Walden, P.J. Perry, Chet Doxas, John Stetch, Chris Tarry, and many others.  He has performed in clubs, concerts, and festivals across Canada, Europe, China, Mexico, and the U.S.A., and has appeared on over forty recordings, including three as a leader: Mind's Eye, released in 2006, his 2015 Juno-nominated release, Zoetrope, and his newest recording, Prismatic.

Prismatic

By Jim Head

Label: Bent River Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: The Stone; Dawnstruck; Blue Shift; Showtime: Potter's Wheel; Prismatic; Waking Dream; State of the Union

Zoetrope

By Jim Head

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2014

Zoetrope

October 22, 2014

Album: Zoetrope
By Jim Head
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2014
Duration: 6:53

Fieldtrip: No Destination

by Jerry D'Souza
January 1, 2010

Fieldtrip, a Montreal-based trio comprising alto saxophonist Colin Power, bassist Patrick Reid and drummer Mark Nelson, was formed in 2005 after they graduated from the jazz program at McGill University. The trio builds its music largely in a contemporary frame with elements of classical and new wave music. Much of the mood they evoke is placid ...