Jane Bunnett

Mary Jane Bunnett, OC (born October 22, 1956) is a Canadian musician and educator. A soprano saxophonist, flautist and bandleader, she is especially known for performing Afro-Cuban jazz. She travels regularly to Cuba to perform with Cuban musicians.[2]

Jane Bunnett
Background information
Birth nameMary Jane Bunnett
Born (1956-10-22) October 22, 1956
Toronto, Ontario
GenresAfro-Cuban jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsSoprano saxophone, flute, piano[1]

Early life and education

She changed her instruments, from pursuing her career "as a classical pianist...at age 20 to jazz and to flute and soprano saxophone."[3]

Career

Bunnett founded and leads an all-female Afro-Cuban/jazz group, Maqueque.[2][4] Its other members are: Dánae Olano (vocals, piano), Yissy Garcia (drums), Magdelys Savigne (vocals, batá drums, congas); Elizabeth Rodriguez (vocals, violin), and Celia Jiménez (vocals, bass).[2][4] The group has won one Juno Award (Best Group Jazz Album of the Year in 2014 for its debut CD) and garnered two Grammy nominations, while Bunnett herself has won four additional Juno Awards.[4]

Honors and awards

In 2004, Bunnett was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, the highest civilian honour given in this country, granted to Canadian citizens 'for outstanding achievement and service to the country or to humanity at large.'[1]

Personal life

Bunnett is married to another musician, trumpeter Larry Cramer.[2] They reside in Toronto but have traveled to Cuba for musical collaborations for more than 30 years.[2]

Bunnett is also a social activist.[1]

Discography
Artist Title Year Notes
Jane BunnettIn Dew Time1988with Don Pullen and Dewey Redman; Dark Light LP DL-9001
Jane Bunnett/Don PullenNew York Duets1989
Jane Bunnett QuintetLive at Sweet Basil1990
Jane BunnettSpirits of Havana1991
Jane BunnettThe Water is Wide1993with Don Pullen, Jeanne Lee, and Sheila Jordan; Paul Bley/Jane Bunnett; Double Time, 1994
Jane BunnettRendez-Vous Brazil Cuba1995
Jane BunnettJane Bunnett and the Cuban Piano Masters1996
Various ArtistsHavana Flute Summit1998
Jane Bunnett & The Spirits of HavanaChamalongo1998
Jane Bunnett & The Spirits of HavanaRitmo + Soul2000
Jane BunnettAlma de Santiago2001Juno Award nomination for Best Global recording and Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Jazz recording
Stanley Cowell and Jane BunnettSpirituals and Dedications2002
Jane BunnettCuban Odyssey2002Juno Award nomination for Best Global recording and Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Jazz recording
Jane BunnettRed Dragonfly (AKA Tombo)2004Juno Award nomination for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year
Jane BunnettRadio Guantanamo (Guantanamo Blues Project Vol. 1)2006Juno Award winner for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year
Jane Bunnett & MaquequeJane Bunnett & Maqueque2014
Jane Bunnett & MaquequeOddara2016

List of awards and nominations
Year Award Category Title
2009Juno AwardContemporary Jazz Album of the YearEmbracing Voices
2006Juno AwardContemporary Jazz Album of the YearRadio Guantanamo Blues Project - Vol. I
2005Urban Music Award (nomination)Best Jazz Recording of the YearRadio Guantanamo Blues Project - Vol. I
2004Grammy Award (nomination)Best Latin Jazz AlbumCuban Odyssey
2004Down Beat AwardUSA — Critic's Poll for Rising Star, Flute
2003Urban Music AwardBest Global Recording[5]Cuban Odyssey
2003American Jazz Writers’ Association AwardBest Latin Jazz AlbumCuban Odyssey
2003Juno Award (nomination)Best Global RecordingCuban Odyssey
2003Grammy Award (nomination)Best Latin Jazz RecordingCuban Odyssey
2003Jazz Journalists AwardBest Latin Jazz Album of the YearCuban Odyssey
2003Juno Award (nomination)Best Contemporary Jazz AlbumSpirituals & Dedications
2003Grammy Award (nomination)Best Latin Jazz AlbumAlma De Santiago
2003Down Beat AwardStaff/Readers Poll for Rising Star, Flute/Saxophone
2002Juno Award (nomination)Best Global RecordingAlma De Santiago
2002Smithsonian Institution Award"for contributions and dedication to the development of Latin Jazz"
2002Grammy Award (nomination)Best Latin Jazz RecordingAlma De Santiago
2002Canadian National Jazz AwardSaxophonist of the Year
2002Down Beat AwardCritics’ Poll for Deserving of Wider Recognition, Flute
2002Jazz Journalists AwardBest Latin Jazz RecordAlma De Santiago
2001Jazz Journalists Award (nomination)Best Soprano Saxophonist
2001Down Beat AwardCritics’ Poll for Deserving of Wider Recognition, Flute
1994Village Voice AwardBest Record of the YearThe Water is Wide
1992Juno AwardBest Jazz AlbumSpirits of Havana
1991All-Music Guide AwardOne of the Top 300 Jazz Discs of All TimeSpirits of Havana
1988Juno Award (nomination)In Dew Time
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References
  1. Order of Canada citation
  2. Contreras, Felix (July 12, 2016). "Jane Bunnett". NPR.org. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  3. "Jane Bunnett". TheCanadianEncyclopedia.ca. Historica Canada.
  4. "Jane Bunnett's Maqueque". ArtsGarage.org. Delray Beach, Florida, US. Archived from the original on February 24, 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  5. "Jane Bunnett (2011)". musagetes.ca. 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
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