Jane Bunnett
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Canada
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soprano saxophonist
Soprano saxophone
The soprano saxophone is a variety of the saxophone, a woodwind instrument, invented in 1840. The soprano is the third smallest member of the saxophone family, which consists of the soprillo, sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass, contrabass and tubax.A transposing instrument pitched in...
, flutist and bandleader known for her Afro-Cuban jazz
Afro-Cuban jazz
Afro-Cuban jazz is an early form of Latin jazz that mixes Afro-Cuban rhythms with harmonies and musical timbre typical of Bebop. It was developed in the early 1940s by both Cuban musicians and Jazz musicians, with Dizzy Gillespie, Mario Bauza, Machito and Stan Kenton among some of the most notable...
melodies.
In 2004, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
. In 2006, she was awarded an honorary Doctorate by Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
In addition to her primary instruments, Bunnett also plays the trompeta china
Trompeta china
The trompeta china , a Cuban traditional wind instrument, is actually the Chinese suona, an instrument in the oboe family introduced to Cuba by Chinese immigrants during the colonial period .The trompeta china is used primarily in Cuban carnival music, particularly in the eastern region of...
, a Cuban wind instrument of Chinese origin.
Discography
- Jane Bunnett/Don PullenDon PullenDon Pullen was an American jazz pianist and organist. Pullen developed a strikingly individual style throughout his career. He composed masterworks ranging from blues to bebop and modern jazz...
- New York Duets, 1989. - Jane Bunnett Quintet - Live at Sweet Basil, 1990.
- Jane Bunnett - Spirits of Havana, 1991.
- Jane Bunnett - In Dew Time, 1991 (with Pullen and Dewey RedmanDewey RedmanDewey Redman was an American jazz saxophonist, known for performing free jazz as a bandleader, and with Ornette Coleman and Keith Jarrett....
) - Jane Bunnett - The Water is Wide, 1993 (with Pullen, Jeanne LeeJeanne LeeJeanne Lee was an American jazz singer, poet and composer. Best known for a wide range of vocal styles she mastered, Lee collaborated with numerous distinguished composers and performers which included Gunter Hampel, Ran Blake, Carla Bley, Anthony Braxton, Marion Brown, and many...
, and Sheila JordanSheila JordanSheila Jordan is an American jazz singer and songwriter. Jordan has recorded as a session musician with an array of critically acclaimed artists in addition to a notable solo career....
) - Paul BleyPaul BleyPaul Bley, CM is a pianist known for his contributions to the free jazz movement of the 1960s as well as his innovations and influence on trio playing.-Biography:...
/Jane Bunnett - Double Time, 1994. - Jane Bunnett Rendez-Vous Brazil Cuba, 1995.
- Jane Bunnett and The Cuban Piano Masters, 1996.
- Havana Flute Summit, 1998.
- Jane Bunnett & The Spirits of Havana - Chamalongo, 1998.
- Jane Bunnett & The Spirits of Havana - Ritmo + Soul, 2000.
- Jane Bunnett - Alma de Santiago, 2001, Juno AwardJuno AwardThe Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
nomination for Best Global recording and Grammy AwardGrammy AwardA Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
nomination for Best Latin Jazz recordingGrammy Award for Best Latin Jazz AlbumThe Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album was an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality works in the Latin jazz music genre...
. - Spirituals and Dedications, 2002.
- Jane Bunnett - Cuban Odyssey, 2002, Juno Award nomination for Best Global recording and Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Jazz recording.
- Jane Bunnett - Red Dragonfly (AKA Tombo), 2004, Juno Award nomination for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year.
- Jane Bunnet - Radio Guantanamo(Guantanamo Blues Project Vol. 1) 2006 Juno Award Winner for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year.
Awards & Nominations
2009- Juno Awards – Juno Award Winner – ‘Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year’ for “Embracing Voices.”
2006
- Juno Awards – Juno Award Winner – ‘Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year’ for “Radio Guantanamo Blues Project - Vol. I.”
2005
- Urban Music Awards – Received a nomination for Best Jazz Recording of the Year (Radio Guantanamo Blues Project - Vol. I).
2004
- Order of Canada – Jane Bunnett was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, the highest civilian honour given in this country, granted to Canadian citizens 'for outstanding achievement and service to the country or to humanity at large.'
- Grammy Awards – Grammy Award nominee for ‘Best Latin Jazz Album’ for ‘Cuban Odyssey.’
- DownBeat Magazine Awards – USA – Winner – DownBeat Critic’s Poll for Rising Star Flute.
2003
- Urban Music Awards – Toronto Urban Music Awards winner for ‘Cuban Odyssey.’
- American Jazz Writers’ Association Awards – ‘Cuban Odyssey’ voted ‘Best Latin Jazz Album.’
- Juno Awards – Received a Juno Nomination for Best Global recording for ‘Cuban Odyssey.’
- Grammy Awards – Received a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Jazz recording for ‘Cuban Odyssey.’
- Jazz Journalists Awards – Received an award for Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year for ‘Cuban Odyssey.’
- Juno Awards – Juno Award nominee for ‘Best Contemporary Jazz Album’ for ‘Spirituals & Dedications.’
- Grammy Awards – Grammy Award nominee for ‘Best Latin Jazz Album’ for ‘Alma de Santiago.’
- DownBeat Magazine Awards – (U.S. Prestigious Jazz Monthly Publication) – Received an award for the “Rising Star” in the flute/sax section as voted on by staff and readers.
2002
- Juno Awards – Received a Juno Nomination for Best Global recording (Alma de Santiago - EMI Canada, Connector in Europe).
- Smithsonian Institute Awards – May of 2002 – Honored by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. for “contributions and dedication to the development of Latin Jazz.”
- Grammy Awards – Received a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Jazz recording (Alma de Santiago - EMI Canada, Connector in Europe).
- Canadian National Jazz Awards – Winner of a National Jazz Award as ‘Saxophonist of the Year.’
- DownBeat Magazine Awards – Again named ‘Top Flautist’ in the Down Beat Magazine Critics’ Poll in the ‘Deserving of Wider Recognition’ category.
- Jazz Journalists Awards – Alma De Santiago album nominated by the Jazz Journalists’ Association in the ‘Best Latin Jazz Record of 2001-02’ category.
2001
- Jazz Journalists Awards – Nominated as ‘Best Soprano Saxophonist” by the Jazz Journalists’ Association.
- DownBeat Magazine Awards – Chosen as ‘Top Flautist’ in the Down Beat Magazine Critics’ Poll in the ‘Deserving of Wider Recognition.’ category
- Juno Awards – Juno Award to Jane Bunnett and her Spirits of Havana Ensemble for ‘Ritmo and Soul.’
2000
- Toronto Arts Awards – Awarded the Toronto Arts Award for Music.
1995
- Socan Awards – Named SOCAN ‘Jazz Composer of the Year.’
1994
- The Village Voice Awards – ‘The Water is Wide’ album chosen by The Village Voice as ‘Best Record of the Year.’
1992
- Juno Awards – Juno Award for Spirits of Havana Jazz Album.
1991
- All-Music Guide Awards – ‘Spirits of Havana’ album picked by the All-Music Guide as one of the top 300 jazz discs of all time.
1988
- Juno Awards – Juno Award nomination for debut album ‘In Dew Time.’