Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 1, 2002
• Invested on: February 21, 2003

One of Canada's finest and most versatile jazz drummers, he is an accomplished performer who delights audiences around the world with his unabashed love of music. A founding member of the popular Boss Brass Band and The Rob McConnell Tentet, he has received numerous Grammy and Juno Awards over the course of his 40-year career. His signature style makes him a sought-after studio musician who has recorded over 200 albums. In addition, he is often featured at university-level jazz clinics and seminars throughout North America and overseas, nurturing the development of future generations of musicians.