Bill Coon
- Origin
- Etobicoke
- Born
- 1959
Biography
Bill Coon is a Canadian jazz musician and composer from Etobicoke, Ontario. Born in 1959, he is a Juno-nominated artist and the winner of the 2009 National Jazz Awards, ‘Guitarist of the Year’. Coon is known for performing with artists such as Miles Black and Jodi Proznick (as Triology), Lonnie Smith, and Brad Turner. His compositions and arrangements have been commissioned by large ensembles including the CBC Radio Orchestra and John Korsrud's Hard Rubber Orchestra. He graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies in 1988 and earned a Master's in Education from Simon Fraser University in 2012. A recipient of multiple Canada Council for the Arts awards, he has studied with renowned musicians such as Jim Hall and Louis Stewart. Coon is a faculty member at Capilano University and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music. He is married to band leader and former trombonist Jill Townsend.
Highlights
- Juno-nominated artist
- Winner of the 2009 Guitarist of the Year at the National Jazz Awards
- Performed with artists like Miles Black and Jodi Proznick
- Compositions commissioned by the CBC Radio Orchestra
- Faculty member at Capilano University
FAQ
How old is Bill Coon?
Bill Coon was born in 1959.
Where is Bill Coon from?
Bill Coon is from Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada.
What genre of music does Bill Coon play?
Bill Coon is a jazz musician and composer.
What are Bill Coon's biggest hits or albums?
Information on Bill Coon's hits or albums is not specified.
Since when has Bill Coon been active?
The date when Bill Coon began his music career is not specified.
Has he won any awards?
Bill Coon has been nominated for a Juno and won the Guitarist of the Year award at the National Jazz Awards in 2009.
