Ed Bickert was born in Hochfeld, Manitoba on November 29th, 1932, and raised in Vernon, British Columbia. His early interest in guitar was in part influenced by his musical household (his mother and ...

Ed Bickert is, for many jazz fans, the classic Canadian guitarist. His sound, his approach to playing, his modesty and his ability to get to the heart of a song had him constantly in demand from the ...

Depending on who you talk to, Ed Bickert first picked up a guitar at either the age of eight or the age of 12. From there, the B.C.- raised musician went on to become a seminal jazz virtuoso — as a ...

Alto Saxophonist/Jazz Legend Paul Desmond TORONTO: On the evening of November 6th, at 7:00 PM, the Canadian jazz community will honour one of its living legends and cultural heroes - iconic jazz ...

If a quiet mind is considered a crown, Ed Bickert was the king of calm jazz guitarists. The Canadian great was a celebrated introvert and a genius in the background. His nimble style and four-bar wit ...

When news of Ed Bickert's passing started circulating on social media last weekend with an unattributed photo of the short death notice, there was an outpouring of condolences about the legendary… By ...

Depending on who you talk to, Ed Bickert first picked up a guitar at either the age of eight or the age of 12. From there, the B.C.- raised musician went on to become a seminal jazz virtuoso — as a ...

The Who’s Who of Toronto jazz will find it way to The Glenn Gould Studio stage Nov. 6. But all eyes will likely be on a well-used old guitar propped up on its own in a spotlight. The guitar, a ...

Ed Bickert, a Juno Award-winning jazz guitarist who became internationally renowned, has died at the age 86. Bickert died Feb. 28 due to complications from cancer, his family said in a news release.

Canadian jazz guitar icon Ed Bickert, renowned almost as much for his quiet, self-effacing personality as for his mellow, impeccable way with his Fender Telecaster, died on Thursday. Until his ...

Canadian jazz guitar icon Ed Bickert, renowned almost as much for his quiet, self-effacing personality as for his mellow, impeccable way with his Fender Telecaster, died on Thursday. Until his ...