The Nimmons Tribute consists of Kevin Turcotte, Tara Davidson, Mike Murley, William Carn, Perry White, Sean Nimmons, Jon Maharaj and Ethan Ardelli – each superb talents who are highly regarded as some of Canada’s top jazz musicians. These award-winning musicians are composers and bandleaders in their own right who have an impressive touring, recording and performing history. Some have been students of Phil Nimmons; others are colleagues. Each musician joined the tribute because of their deep appreciation of Phil and the contribution he made to their careers and to jazz in Canada.

“… the band is really, exceptionally good… Another thing many of these compositions have that most modern jazz doesn’t is a strong lyrical feeling in the melodic lines. Turcotte, Davidson, Murley and White are the principal soloists, but grandson Sean Nimmons is a fine pianist who peeks in for a few bars once in a while. Jon Maharaj is a strong, swinging bassist who keeps things moving, and Ethan Ardelli is a vividly imaginative drummer.”  Lynn Bayley-The Art Music Lounge

“ Just such a smooth, stylish and tasty record, pour some XO cognac and enjoy. This is such well done, killer stuff.” Chris Spector Midwest Records

Personnel:

Sean Nimmons-piano
Kevin Turcotte-trumpet
Tar Davidson-saxophone
Mike Murley-saxophone
Alex Dean-saxophone
William Carn-trombone
Jon Maharaj-bass
Ethan Ardelli-drums

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