Simon Fisk

Since relocating from Nova Scotia to Vancouver in 1995, Simon quickly became a sought after local bassist with national stature. A protege of bassist/ composer, Gary Peacock (Keith Jarrett Trio), his playing has lead him across Canada, to many parts of the USA (New York, LA, Boston, Seattle, Kansas City, Dallas, Alabama...), as well as to performances in Glasgow, Scotland and Frankfurt, Germany. For three years, Simon toured extensively with pianist Michael Kaeshammer, Juno nominee, and threetime West Coast Music Award winner. Recording 'Trainwrecks' while working with Michael, gave him the impetus to pursue his own musical directions, and composition. Chris Gestrin graduated from Boston's Berklee College of Music in 1995. He is an extremely versatile pianist, keyboardist, producer and composer, and has worked with a variety of artists. Finishing off the trio is Tom Foster. He attended North Texas State University majoring in percussion and Jazz Education. He has appeared in many television, radio, and theatre performances and has performed on a variety of recordings including filmscores, albums and jingles.

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Having performed throughout Vancouver for several years, the Simon Fisk Trio released its debut recording almost three years ago. The CD, entitled Trainwrecks, was released in 2002, and since, the trio has made an international impact. It received rotation on Jazz Radio throughout Australia, Indonesia, Europe, and the US. The CD was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award (Outstanding Jazz Recording) in 2003, and in Canada, it received support on the community/ college radio circuit as well as national CBC radio programs; Ross Porter's After Hours, Jurgen Goethe's Disc Drive, and Paul Grant's Hot Air. Following the success of Trainwrecks, complimented by a BRAVO funded music video for the single, A Better Day, the release of Intent is sure to gain them more international exposure. .