Mike Downes

Mike is a bassist and composer living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has performed with virtually all of Canada's top jazz musicians and is regularly in demand to perform and record with visiting jazz artists from around the world. He is head of the bass department at prestigious Humber College and the author of The Jazz Bass Line Book, published by Advance Music of Germany. He continues to be one of the most sought-after bassists in Canada. More information can be found on his website www.mikedownes.com. "One of Canada's immensely talented young giants" - Jazz Report.