Mike Downes

Mike Downes

arranger Canada

Mike Downes is a distinguished Canadian bassist and composer known for his versatility in jazz and contemporary music. He has performed with numerous notable artists and ensembles, contributing his expertise to a range of musical projects. Downes is involved in the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s tribute to Oscar Peterson, arranging the performance of the civil-rights anthem 'Hymn to Freedom.'

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Canada Canada: NACO commissioned special arrangements by the quartet’s bassist Mike Downes, a monumental undertaking that transformed the orchestra into a sort of boombox for the quartet’s intimate renditions. 6

Oscar Peterson Robi Botos Jaeden Izik Dzurko Nelson Mcdougall Kelly Marie Murphy Keiko Devaux Adrian Anantawan Alexander Shelley Jim Doxas Ulf Wakenius Marc Andre Hamelin Chris Larosa
The Globe and Mail: Oscar Peterson centenary celebrated at Expo 2025 in National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Osaka performance

Canada Canada: The Peterson celebration at the expo on June 6 will include a performance of the civil-rights anthem Hymn to Freedom, arranged by Mike Downes. 7

Oscar Peterson Keiko Devaux Kelly Marie Murphy Randall Goosby Nobu Alexander Shelley Jeremy Dutcher Pierre Lapointe Dominique Fils Aime Chris Larosa Robi Botos Jaeden Izik Dzurko Yeol Eum Son
The Globe and Mail: National Arts Centre Orchestra bringing premieres, works by Oscar Peterson to Korea and Japan