Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: September 24, 2021
• Invested on: February 22, 2024

Reginald Schwager, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

For more than four decades, master guitarist Reg Schwager has set the rhythm on the Canadian jazz scene. His expansive knowledge of the genre’s history and its repertoire has made him a sought-after composer for big bands, string orchestras and jazz ensembles. Highly regarded for his dexterity and improvisational techniques, this internationally revered touring artist collaborates with numerous Canadian and acclaimed jazz artists worldwide, and contributes innovative pieces to Mike Malone & The Writers’ Jazz Orchestra.