Jon Ballantyne is an award-winning jazz artist born on October 8, 1963 in Canada. His musicality is a combination of his early interests in blues, classical music, and garage rock. He has been praised for his unique sound and has been featured in numerous jazz festivals around the world.
Jon Ballantyne is a member of Pianist
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $8 Million (2024)
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About
Award-winning jazz Artist whose musicality was informed by his initial interest in blues, classical music, and garage rock.
Before Fame
He resided in Park Slope, Brooklyn, during the 1990s, where he participated in afternoon jam sessions that he credited with developing his creativity, thanks to the musicians' focus on experimentation.
Trivia
He won two Juno Awards for his 1988 album Sky Dance, which featured legendary Saxophonist Joe Henderson.
Family Life
His parents were jazz enthusiasts, and his father Fred was a Pianist. He was introduced to the recordings of many jazz greats because of them.
Associated With
He and his mother attended an Oscar Peterson concert when he was just five, but it had a profound impact on him.