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Musician Of The Year: Kevin Breit
Recently, the Toronto Musicians' Association presented Kevin Breit, guitarist/songwriter, with the Musician of the Year Award for 2004.
Part of the award reads, "In recognition of outstanding artistic excellence during 2004 and in honour of extraordinary dedication, success on the national and international stage and support for his fellow musicians."
The award recognizes a member of the association each year who has shown significant achievement. In 2004, Breit continual pushed to achieve greater success at both the national and international levels. In addition, he built upon his activities in his group, The Sisters Euclid, his work with international artist Cassandra Wilson, and also his songwriting for other artists, including the celebrated artist Norah Jones.
Breit's discography includes many popular names in the Canadian music scene, including artists like Celine Dion, The Guess Who, Marc Jordan, k.d. lang, and many more.
The Toronto Musicians' Associations' Musician of the Year Award differs from many other awards because it is not based on public recognition or record sales, but is presented by the members of the Toronto Musicians' Association to one of their colleagues.
Previous winners of this prestigious award include artists such as: Rob McConnell, Oscar Peterson, Alex Pauk (Espirit Orchestra), The Barenaked Ladies, Jeff Healey, Jean Lamon (Tafelmusik), Rush, and Peter DeSotto (Quartetto Gelato).
For more information visit, www.toronotomusicians.org.
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