Two-time JUNO nominee Shirantha Beddage is a baritone saxophonist, composer and educator from Toronto, Canada. He has released three critically acclaimed albums as a leader, and his compositional skills have won him accolades at the Montreal Jazz Festival and placements in the Emmy-winning TV series “Fargo”.
Go Back To Home PageShirantha teaches in the Humber College Bachelor of Music program and adjudicates regularly at festivals across Canada. As an advocate for technology in music education, his innovative teaching methods have earned him national recognition as an Apple Distinguished Educator. Shirantha will join the Rising Stars Jazz Band for the first half of the concert. Following a brief intermission, he will take to the stage with his own professional ensemble.
Event takes place at the home of the Hamilton All Star Jazz Band, The Old Firehall Arts Centre, across the street from the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre.
