Swing Is In The Air
Sunday February 10th, 2019 with Peter Liu
Canada's own Phil Nimmons: The Atlantic Suite, Suite PEI, and Tributes

Phil Nimmons has been one of Canada's most prominent jazz musicians, garnering many awards over his career. One of his best known recordings was "The Atlantic Suite" (1975) by Nimmons ‘N’ Nine Plus Six, for which he won a Juno award. Also we'll listen to his "Suite P.E.I." (1973) and "Tributes" (1979). We'll take a listen to this compilation double album in nearly its entirety, and reflect a bit on Nimmons' life and career. Nimmons ‘N’ Nine Plus Six Alto Saxophone – Keith Jollimore Baritone Saxophone – Tony Toth Bass – Dave Field Clarinet, Bandleader, Composer & Arranger – Phil Nimmons Drums – Stan Perry Guitar – Andy Krehm Piano – Tom Szczesniak Tenor Saxophone – Art Ellefson Trombone – Dave McMurdo, John Capon, Rick Stepton, Terry Lukiwski Trumpet – Bram Smith, Mike Malone Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Herbie Spanier Trumpet, Percussion – Darryl Eaton