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Keith Price

Having strummed since grade six on his grandfather’s old guitar, Price landed his first gigs at age fifteen. First influenced by pop, punk and heavy metal, Price discovered jazz music through the intensity and spirituality of John Coltrane. At age 19, Price began his formal studies at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. Upon his return to Winnipeg, Price turned down a scholarship at New School University in New York City and opted instead to stay in Steve Kirby’s newly established jazz program at the University of Manitoba. He has also studied in Boston with renewed guitar guru Mick Goodrick. Over the last four years Price has played professionally with numerous groups including the Ron Paley Big Band, the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, and Manitoba Artists in Health Care. Having recently released his debut album of original compositions, "Breakfast Of Champions", Price’s next project is to record an acoustic guitar album scheduled to be released in 2010.

Zoo Too Trio: Poetry Legroom

Read "Poetry Legroom" reviewed by Kyle Simpler

by Kyle Simpler
May 29, 2025

The jazz trio has long captivated both musicians and listeners, with iconic recordings from artists like Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson serving as cornerstones of the genre. But with Poetry Legroom Zoo Too Trio challenges and redefines the conventional format, sidestepping tradition in favor of something more exploratory, cinematic, and emotionally expressive. Pianist Michael Cain, guitarist Keith Price, and drummer Pheeroan AkLaff each bring distinct musical vocabularies to the project, yet the result is remarkably unified--less a rotating soloist showcase ...

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Keith Price - Breakfast of Champions

Source: All About Jazz
October 13, 2009

Rising out of Winnipeg’s booming jazz scene, twenty-five year old Keith Price and his quintet are exploring the interplay of ‘spontaneous composition music‘ and seemingly incongruous 20th century styles.

Influenced by artists as diverse as Lenny Breau, Fela Kuti, Neil Young, and early Coldplay, Price’s modern and open approach to music is evident in his original compositions. His debut album, Breakfast of Champions, highlights adventurous improvisation and the remarkable synergy of a young group. Recorded live to two-track one wintry ...
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“It’s fitting that Price is holding a baseball on the cover of this CD, because with these seven songs, the jazz guitarist has hit a home run.” Aaron Epp, The Uniter

“This tight group moves through a range of moods from the passionate to the sublime.” John Cunningham, The Manitoban

“Old school yet hip, reverent without being staid, these are musicians that demand attention.” Kenton Smith, Stylus Magazine