The Jazz Portraits

the life and music of Canada's jazz greats

with host Renee Rosnes

"This young Canadian may well be the Muhammed Ali of modern jazz piano -- floating, stinging and floating again, with a touch that's tender as a kiss and just as dangerous."
--Joe Venderford, The Independent Weekly

Known as a a brilliant performer, composer and bandleader, Renee Rosnes may be the most accomplished pianist from Canada since Oscar Peterson.

The Jazz Portraits series presents Renee Rosnes in conversation with nine Canadian "statesmen of jazz" -- internationally-recognised musicians who have been instrumental in laying the foundations of today's jazz scene in Canada.

Each 52-minute portrait features documentary recordings and music spanning the artist's career.

The Jazz Portraits are produced by Chris Brookes and Bill Brennan