Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1996-11-14
Invested on: 1997-02-26
He is acknowledged internationally by musicians, fans and critics as a phenomenal jazz guitarist, the equal of any in the world. His talent covers a range of musical styles and his impeccable technique, harmonic imagination and inventiveness never cease to amaze fellow musicians. He has collaborated with jazz greats throughout the world and has, by his continued presence in Canada, encouraged the development of jazz culture in this country.