John Cheesman Jazz Orchestra at The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar

An acclaimed composer, arranger & drummer based in Toronto, Canada, John Cheesman is a highly in demand orchestrator having scored extensively for film & Genie winning television. He flexes his most unique and eclectic visions within the music for the JOHN CHEESMAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA, a 14-piece labour of love that he leads from the drum chair. The group features some of the most renowned names in jazz in the country and has appeared nationally on BRAVO! TV, CBC RADIO and the TORONTO JAZZ FEST.

"A fantastically modern big band showcasing gifted composer/drummer John Cheesman's original compositions."...

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An acclaimed composer, arranger & drummer based in Toronto, Canada, John Cheesman is a highly in demand orchestrator having scored extensively for film & Genie winning television. He flexes his most unique and eclectic visions within the music for the JOHN CHEESMAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA, a 14-piece labour of love that he leads from the drum chair. The group features some of the most renowned names in jazz in the country and has appeared nationally on BRAVO! TV, CBC RADIO and the TORONTO JAZZ FEST.

"A fantastically modern big band showcasing gifted composer/drummer John Cheesman's original compositions."
-- NOW magazine

"Often eclectic, often electric, composer John Cheesman breathes new life into modern Large Jazz Ensemble writing."
-- BlogTO

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