“Phil Dwyer, in my estimation, is one of the great tenor players of jazz. We worked together in several groups while Phil lived in Toronto and he always brought fantastic energy and creativity to the musical setting we were involved in. He is a complete musician – a pianist and composer/arranger as well as a reed player. It would be difficult to over-estimate the natural talent and commitment of this artist.” ~ Oscar Peterson
Featuring Portland drummer & percussionist Alan Jones, a celebrated saxophonist, pianist, composer, arranger, producer, band leader, recording Artist and teacher, Phil Dwyer has appeared on ten Juno Award-winning recordings, and over thirty nominated recordings.
In 2013 Phil Dwyer was appointed as a Member of the Order Of Canada for his “contributions to jazz as a performer, composer and producer, and for increasing access to music education in his community.” In January 2015 he was recognized by the Royal Conservatory of Music as an Honorary Fellow. These distinctions arise from an illustrious thirty year career collaborating with a storied roster of great musical artists, crossing stylistic and geographic borders. He is also a recipient of the prestigious K.M. Hunter Prize, for excellence in the arts.
Phil Dwyer – piano, Alan Jones – drums & percussion, Ben Dwyer – upright bass
SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL SEPT 28, BUY 5 Jazz on the Wing tickets FOR THE PRICE OF 4.
Adults: $132, Seniors: $124, Youth: $80
Purchase at Yukon Arts Centre Box Office 667-8574 by phone or in-person.
Jazz on the Wing cabaret
Presented by Jazz Yukon
More info and music samples: jazzyukon.ca
