Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2021-09-24
Invested on: 2024-02-22
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.