Bruce Cassidy's Hotfoot Orchestra is an exciting
new ensemble boasting some of Canada's hottest jazz musicians playing
music that draws from a rich mix of jazz, funk, blues, and rhythm
styles including original compositions and refreshing renderings
of well know jazz classics.
In the early 70's Bruce Cassidy played trumpet
with several famous Canadian groups such as The Boss Brass, Lighthouse,
and Dr. Music. After a stint as a faculty member of the Humber College
Music Program Bruce embarked on a world tour as a featured soloist,
arranger, composer and musical director with Blood Sweat and Tears.
This lead him to a long residency in Johannesburg,
South Africa where he immersed himself in it's rich music culture
and explored many creative and musical endeavours becoming one of
the most influential and prolific composer/producers in the country
and amassing a huge list of credits in many music genres.
As well he became a pioneer on
a new musical instrument the EVI (electric valve instrument). Bruce
has made his long awaited return to his native Canada putting together
his new ensemble that is a feast for the ears featuring an exciting
group of musicians that has a growing anticipation from friends
and music folk who can't wait to come and hear them.
