Jens Lindemann

Jens Lindemann is the first classical brass player to ever receive the Order of Canada and the foremost trumpet soloist in his country’s history. As an internationally recognized virtuoso and multiple Juno and Grammy nominee, Jens has performed in every major concert hall in the world and has an extensive discography in a multitude of styles ranging from solo and chamber to jazz and contemporary. Jens is the recipient of numerous international awards including the Prague Spring Festival, the Ellsworth Smith, ARD in Munich and the only trumpeter to win the ‘Grand Prize’ in the 60-year history of the Canadian Music Competition.  

This performance features Jens own compositions and a broad variety of music from trumpet to flugelhorn to Israeli shofar; Rock classics by Chicago to Gospel Hymns by Oscar Peterson; and Duke Ellington to Piazzolla. Jens will be joined by the artists from his recent recording project Brassfire. Adding international flavour, these artist include:

Matt Catingub (Samoa)
Kristian Alexandrov (Bulgaria)
Gilad Dobrecky (Israel)
Chris Colangelo (USA)
Joel Taylor (USA)

This performance will also be honouring three extraordianry Canadian's and their commitment to our nation jsut after the closin days of Canada's 150th. Join Jens Lindemann in honouring Ambassador Kenneth Taylor, Senator Tommy Banks, Premier Peter Lougheed. Don't miss his outstanding performance in the sunny Shaw Amphitheatre!

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”Jens Lindemann gave a sizzling, high energy performance in the American premiere of the trumpet concerto 'Dreaming of the Masters' at Carnegie Hall" 

-New York Times

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