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Adrian Vedady is a distinguished Lecturer in the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, specializing in Jazz Bass and Jazz Combo courses. A renowned jazz bassist from Montreal, he has collaborated with prominent musicians locally (e.g., Wray Downes, Christine Jensen) and internationally (e.g., Dave Liebman, Sheila Jordan). His expertise spans performance, composition, and education.
Known for his creative improvisation, ensemble collaboration, and double bass mastery, Vedady’s work integrates contemporary jazz, sound recording, and musical storytelling. He has released an album as a leader, In Three Acts (2007), and won multiple Juno Awards for collaborative projects.
- Juno Award for Best Jazz Album (Mike Rud's Notes on Montreal, 2007)
- Juno Award for Best Jazz Album (Jacques Seguin’s Migrations)
- Juno Award for Best Jazz Album (Christine Jensen’s Day Moon, 2022)
- East Coast Music Award for Best Jazz Album (with Montreal Jazz Trio)
Vedady’s contributions to jazz education include teaching at McGill University and Concordia University, alongside masterclasses across Canada. He has received grants from the Quebec Council for the Arts and FACTOR for composition and recording projects.
