Famous Canadian Jazz Musicians

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Cindy Breakspeare
(Canadian-Jamaican Jazz Singer, Musician and Winner of Miss World 1976 )
Cindy Breakspeare
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Birthdate: October 24, 1954
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Cindy Breakspeare is a Canadian-Jamaican jazz singer, musician, and beauty queen. She was crowned Miss World 1976, becoming the second Jamaican to clinch the crown. She later became a recording artist and entrepreneur, founding a Rastafarian craft store called Ital Craf. She was once in a relationship with reggae musician Bob Marley that lasted until his death.

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Oscar Peterson
(Jazz Pianist)
Oscar Peterson
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Birthdate: August 15, 1925
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Montreal
Died: December 23, 2007
Seven-time Grammy-winning jazz pianist Oscar Peterson had initially wished to be a trumpeter but switched to the piano because of a lung ailment. He was the first living person, apart from a king, to get a commemorative Canadian stamp. He used a signature handkerchief between performances.
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Gino Vannelli
(Rock singer whose best-known singles include)
Gino Vannelli
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Birthdate: June 16, 1952
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
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Don Francks
(Canadian Actor, Singer, and Musician)
Don Francks
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Birthdate: February 28, 1932
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada
Died: April 3, 2016

Don Francks was a Canadian actor, singer, and musician. He is best remembered for his portrayal of David Brook in the 1980 TV series, The Phoenix Team, which earned him the ACTRA Award for Best Dramatic Performance in 1981. Don Francks was also a voice actor; apart from voicing TV characters, Francks also voiced the popular video game character, Sabretooth.

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Maynard Ferguson
(Former jazz trumpeter and bandleader known for his remarkable ability to hit high notes)
Maynard Ferguson
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Birthdate: May 4, 1928
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Verdun, Montreal, Canada
Died: August 23, 2006
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Lee Aaron
(Singer, Jazz musician, Songwriter)
Lee Aaron
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Birthdate: July 21, 1962
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Belleville
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Nikki Yanofsky
(Singer, Vocalist, Jazz musician)
Nikki Yanofsky
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Birthdate: February 8, 1994
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Montreal

Montreal-based singer Nikki Yanofsky was 12 when she became the youngest artist to headline a show at the Montreal Jazz Festival. At 15, she was already an international star. Her credits include the 2010 Winter Olympics theme song, I Believe, which rocked the Canadian charts. She is also associated with children’s charities.

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Lenny Breau
(Guitarist, Songwriter, Jazz musician, Musician, Music teacher, Jazz guitarist, Classical guitarist)
Lenny Breau
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Birthdate: August 5, 1941
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Auburn, Maine
Died: August 12, 1984
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Jane Siberry
(Singer, Songwriter, Jazz musician)
Jane Siberry
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Birthdate: October 12, 1955
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Toronto
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Paul Bley
(Pianist, Jazz musician, Film score composer)
Paul Bley
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Birthdate: November 10, 1932
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Montreal
Died: January 3, 2016

Paul Bley was a jazz pianist who played a key role in the development of the free jazz movement of the 1960s. He loved music from a young age and became part of several bands as a teenager. He collaborated with a few other musicians to tour and perform across USA, becoming famous in the process. 

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Esthero
(Singer, Jazz musician, Songwriter)
Esthero
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Birthdate: December 23, 1978
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Stratford
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Kenny Wheeler
(Composer)
Kenny Wheeler
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Birthdate: January 14, 1930
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died: September 18, 2014
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Sophie Milman
(singer, jazz musician)
Sophie Milman
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Birthdate: 1983 AD
Birthplace: Ufa