Search - Phil Dwyer, Guido Basso :: Lost in the Stars

Guido Basso is one of Canada?s most charismatic and influential jazz musicians. Whether performing as soloist, sidesman, or leader, or as arranger, composer, or conductor, he has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over four decades. This release is unique in many ways, with a backdrop of one of Montreal?s most dynamic jazz trios, pianist Lorraine Desmarais, bassist Michel Donato and drummer Paul Brochu, plus a string orchestra complement, all directed by another Canadian jazz great, Phil Dwyer. The pairing of Guido Basso and string orchestra is a natural one, given the musical line-up that has many old favorites along with some wonderful new material on tap -- including a brand new composition, Portrait of Guido, penned by Phil Dwyer in honour of his mentor.