CanadianJazzCollective

The Canadian Jazz Collective (CJC) is a group of established & award-winning Canadian jazz artists. It take a collaborative approach to the presentation of original Canadian jazz on the international market. The Collective’s repertoire consists of original compositions from saxophonist Kirk MacDonald & trumpeter Derrick Gardner – specially arranged for this ensemble. It also features the works of guitarist Lorne Lofsky, one of the unsung heroes on the Canadian jazz scene. Comprised of ensemble leaders Kirk MacDonald (saxophonist/composer), Derrick Gardner (trumpeter/composer), & Lorne Lofsky (guitarist/composer), along with rising star clarinetist Virginia MacDonald, bassist Neil Swainson, pianist Brian Dickinson, & Belgian drummer Bernd Reiter, CJC was formed with the purpose of creative collaboration; a blending of 3 unique artistic voices, in order to showcase their virtuosic, world-class artistry & original compositions to new international audiences.