He has also worked with a lengthy list of national and international artists and entertainers including Maria Schneider, Bill Holman, Vince Mendoza, Kenny Wheeler, Steve Swallow, Carla Bley, Paquito D’Rivera, Gap Mangione, Denzal Sinclaire, Aretha Franklin, Paul Anka, Diana Krall, Ann Hampton-Calloway, Bill Mays, and Dave Brubeck. Brian O’Kane has also worked with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Canada Pops Orchestra, Kitchener-Waterloo Orchestra, Orchestra London, the Oshawa Symphony, the True North Brass and the Trillium Brass Quintet. He has been on many television/radio jingles and is also in demand as a pit musician, having played in shows including The Producers, The Boyfriend, The Full Monty, West Side Story, Follies, Chicago, and Swing Step. As well he has played at major jazz festivals throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Personnel:
Brian O’Kane-trumpet
Kevin Turcotte-trumpet
Brian Dickinson-piano
Neil Swainson-bass
Barry Romberg-drums
Check out: “Joy Spring” “Tribute to Art Fern”
