Rob McConnell Born in London, Ontario, McConnell took up the valve trombone in high school and began his performing career in the early 50’s performing with saxophonist Don Thompson Edmonton, Bobby Gimby and fellow Canadian Maynard Ferguson. He also studied arranging and composition with Gordon Delamont. In 1968, Rob formed The Boss Brass, a big band that would become his primary performing and recording unit through the 1970’s and...
Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass - Canada's Own!
Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass - A Legendary, World-Class Big Band from Toronto, Canada
Ron Hughes (trombone and bass trombone) has recorded nine albums (CD’s) with Rob McConnell and The Boss Brass starting from 1976 through to 1998. Albums Recorded with The Boss Brass The Jazz Album ◄ (3 versions) Attic 1976 Big Band Jazz ◄ (2 versions) Umbrella (2) 1977 Present Perfect ◄ (2 versions) MPS Records 1980 Singers Unlimited, The With Rob McConnell...
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John Johnson (saxophone, flute, clarinet, piccolo and harmonica) a Toronto native, John studied music at Humber College and began his professional career in 1979. Within four years he established himself as a force on the Toronto music scene. John is a rare combination of musical sensitivity and technical ability. Able to play just about anything, he is highly respected...
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Jerry Johnson (trombonist, educator) was an exceptional Toronto musican and jazz educator who passed away in Stratford, Ontario, Canada on March 7, 2005. He was on the faculty of Humber College in Toronto for a number of years, played with Rob McConnell and The Boss Brass for many years, recording 9 albums (CD’s) with the band. He was a member of the famed Phil...
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Alastair Kay (trombonist) is widely recognized as one of Canada’s finest trombonists. Over the past three decades, he has performed with some fo the world’s best orchestras, entertainer, and jazz artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr., Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett, Phil Woods, Mel Torme, Renee Rosnes, diana Krall,...
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