Western Canada saxophonists on Jazz Northwest

By Jim Wilke

Published May 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM PDT

A man in a black suit holds a saxophone against a black backdrop. — Edmonton alto saxophonist PJ Perry.

Three Canadian saxophonist are featured this week on Jazz Northwest. Vancouver's Cory Weeds leads his 11 member Little Big Band. Edmonton alto saxophonist PJ Perry plays music from his latest release "No Hugs" and the late Vancouver tenorman Fraser MacPherson is heard with a drumerless trio in a club date from 1977.

Ann Reynolds, Jovino Santos Neto, and Jay Thomas are also featured on this week's episode.

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Jim Wilke

Jim has been a fixture on Seattle radio since 1961. He was the host of Jazz After Hours on Public Radio International from 1984-2014. Currently Jim has been producing Jazz Northwest for KNKX since 1988. This weekly program focuses on the regional jazz scene and frequently includes performances Jim records on location for Jazz Northwest.

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