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James Brown is one of Canada’s most talented and versatile musicians. A guitarist, composer and educator, he has produced five acclaimed recordings of original music. Marrying his extensive background in classical performing and composing with jazz, he has created a unique musical space for himself. He has performed with many leading artists and ensembles including The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Sound Streams Canada and Can Stage. His full scale composition "The Mosley Street Suite" was premiered at Koerner Hall in August 2021 and his fifth studio album "Anthem For Everyone" (featuring Aline Homzy, Hannah Barstow and Clark Johnston, was released on NGP records in July of 2025.
Dave Barton is a jazz guitarist, arranger, composer, and teacher based in Kingston, Ontario. After becoming obsessed with the guitar at a young age, Dave went on to study classical guitar, composition and education at Queen's University in Kingston Ontario, and to study jazz as a lifelong vocation. Dave taught high school band and guitar classes, and was also a guidance counsellor and special education teacher.