Kodi Hutchinson

Biography

One of the most active figures in the Canadian Jazz Scene, award-winning double bassist Kodi Hutchinson wears many hats. As well as curating JazzYYC’s many concerts and festivals, running his own award-winning musical group the Hutchinson Andrew Trio, hosting the CKUA radio show ‘A Time for Jazz’, serving as Executive Director for the Canadian National Jazz Orchestra, producing multiple albums and heading up record label Chronograph Records, Kodi is a sought-after side-person on both double bass and electric bass. 

Kodi started his musical career in jazz through participating in the renowned Banff Centre International Jazz Workshops. Since those early beginnings, Kodi has established himself as one of the top call bassists in Western Canada. He has recorded, performed or produced for artists such as Laila Biali, P.J. Perry, Tommy Banks, Al Muirhead, Donny McCaslin, Lee Konitz, Oliver Jones, Walt Weiskopf, Karl Schwonik, Hugh Fraser, Mike Murley, Remi Bolduc, the Calgary Jazz Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Theatre Calgary, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks and many more. 

Always keeping busy, Kodi’s own group; The Hutchinson Andrew Trio won the prestigious TD Grand Jazz Award at the 34^th Montreal International Jazz Festival, and all four of their albums have been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award. His boutique jazz record label, Chronograph Records, recently won their first JUNO with Laila Biali and have been nominated for independent Record Label of the Year 3X - a testament to his hard work and passion for promoting Western Canadian artists. 

Kodi is a true artist that finds musical inspiration in the simple things - and he channels this inspiration into his work with the Hutchinson Andrew Trio and all his musical endeavours. 

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