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Jane Bunnett
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Saxophonists · b. 1956

Jane Bunnett

Canadian musician

Born
22 October 1956
Toronto
Country
Canada
Discography
16 albums

Biography

Jane Bunnett is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, flute and trompeta china. Jane Bunnett was born on 22 October 1956 in Toronto. The music is usually filed under jazz and Afro-Cuban jazz. The discography here lists 16 albums, from “In Dew Time” (1991) to “Cuban Rhapsody” (2011). Honours include Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year (1993), Juno Award for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year (2006) and Officer of the Order of Canada.

Mary Jane Bunnett, (born October 22, 1956) is a Canadian musician and educator. A soprano saxophonist, flautist and bandleader, she is especially known for performing Afro-Cuban jazz. She travels regularly to Cuba to perform with Cuban musicians.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

In Dew Time 1991
Live at Sweet Basil 1991 · Live
Spirits of Havana 1992
The Water is Wide 1994
Rendez-vous Brazil/Cuba 1995
Jane Bunnett and the Cuban Piano Masters 1996
Chamalongo 1997
Ritmo + Soul 2000
Alma De Santiago 2001
Spirituals & Dedications 2001
Cuban Odyssey 2002
Red Dragonfly (aka Tombo) 2004
Radio Guantánamo: Guantánamo Blues Project, Volume 1 2005
Embracing Voices 2008
Cuban Rhapsody 2011
New York Duets

Awards

  • 1993 Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year
  • 2006 Juno Award for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year
  • Officer of the Order of Canada
  • Honorary doctorate from Queen's University

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Jane Bunnett play?

Jane Bunnett is known for playing saxophone, flute and trompeta china.

When and where was Jane Bunnett born?

Jane Bunnett was born 22 October 1956 in Toronto.

What are Jane Bunnett's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include In Dew Time (1991), Live at Sweet Basil (1991), Spirits of Havana (1992), The Water is Wide (1994) and Rendez-vous Brazil/Cuba (1995).

External links

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