Jon is a multi-instrumentalist, educator, arranger, and composer of music in Calgary. As an accomplished trumpet player, pianist and educator for nearly 3 decades, Jon has been a featured artist in a variety of festivals around the globe, sharing the stage with many world class artists. Jon started learning piano at age 4 and then trumpet when he was 12. He went to McGill University for his degree and then traveled the world. He also has worked as a professor at Mt Royal and Rocky Mountain College here in Alberta. Jon is a founding member of the CJO.

Jon's late night post gig meal of choice is poutine!

His favourite thing about playing with the CJO is the
afterhang!

Jon Day

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