Don Fraser's Radio Shows

Show Name:  “JAZZ CONNECTION” for jazz aficionados who want jazz that’s in the pocket !

Show Host: Don Fraser

About the Host

Drummer Don Fraser has been a fixture on the Vancouver jazz scene since the late 1960’s. As a leader, his playing displays an interest in bop and pre-bop schools of drumming.  His work as a sideman though performing of with Jazz artists Doug Parker, Elmer Gill, Linton Garner, Mike Taylor, Torben Oxbol, Miles Black, Kenny “Blues Man” Wayne, vocalists Ernestine Anderson and Woody Woodhouse among others, proves him to be an accomplished drummer in many musical styles. Don has recorded with Linton Garner, Stu Loseby, George McFetridge and Michael Buble as well as leading his own group “The Uptown Trio”

About the Show:  Your destination devoted to Canadian Jazz artists who play the hippest music there is, real jazz, from legends to the young lions, from the 1950’s through today. Key artists include:  Oscar Peterson, Lenny Breau, Don Thompson, Kirk McDonald, Rob McConnell, Oliver Gannon, Rene Rosness and P.J. Perry.  Your home to hear jazz artists that define the best in Canadian Jazz.  Stop by and enjoy.