 John de Waal
John has played with an impressive roster of
international jazz luminaries. This includes Rosemary
Clooney, David Friesen, Sheila Jordan, Rob McConnell,
Marian McPartland, Maria Schneider, Bobby Shew and Bill
Watrous and Phil Woods among others.
He has performed at several international jazz
festivals; highlights include the Montreux Jazz Festival
in Switzerland and the Montreal Jazz Festival.
On the Canadian scene, John has shared the stage with
Tommy Banks, Guido Basso, Hugh Fraser, Phil Nimmons, P.J.
Perry and Don Thompson. He has recorded with Calgary
locals Pat Belliveau, Viviane Cardinal, Cheryl Fisher,
and the Prime Time Big Band. John has made a number of
guest appearances with the Calgary Philharmonic
Orchestra. His recent CD is with the small group Verismo.
Since 1979, he has owned and operated de Waal Music
Studio. He maintains a full teaching schedule and
conducts drum clinics and workshops in and around the
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