Kevin Breit | |
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![]() Bluesfest 2008, Ottawa, Canada | |
Background information | |
Born | McKerrow (Baldwin, Ontario), Canada |
Origin | Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Jazz, folk, Americana |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, mandolin |
Years active | 1980’s—present |
Labels | Poverty Playlist, Stony Plain |
Website | kevinbreit |
Kevin Breit is a Canadian musician. Breit has collaborated in numerous bands and recorded albums as a leader. He has won a Juno Award.
Breit is the leader of the quartet Sisters Euclid, comprising Breit, Ian DeSouza, Gary Taylor and Rob Gusevs. [1] Sisters Euclid earned a Juno Award in 2007. [2] In 2006, they released an instrumental jazz fusion album of Neil Young songs entitled Run Neil Run. [1]
Breit is a member of The Stretch Orchestra with fellow "quite tall" musicians Matt Brubeck and drummer Jesse Stewart. [2] Their self-titled recording won a Juno Award in 2012 for Best Instrumental Album. [2]
Breit is a member of the folk group Folkalarm. [3]
Breit is part of the Neon Eagle band which played at The Rex, a jazz club located in Toronto, in 2023. [4] He has played and toured with musicians such as Cassandra Wilson and Norah Jones. [2]