North Battleford trumpet player jazzed to be honoured with special recognition award
Many talented musicians don’t like tooting their own horn, but Barrie Redford – a North Battleford native with an affinity for the swinging sound of trumpet jazz is this year’s recipient of the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival’s prestigious Special Recognition Award.
Making sure good talent does not go unnoticed in the world of jazz is exactly why such an award exists. Each year, the festival seeks out especially talented musicians whose prolific careers have made a significant impact on the musical culture of the province.
The award has been given over the years to a great number of musicians whose talent has in some way touched, shaped or molded the sound of the Saskatchewan jazz scene and beyond.
Kevin Tobin, artistic director of the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival said Redford is one of those musicians whose sound has been an important cog in the wheel of the festival’s success.