International performer, drummer, composer, record producer, educator and multi-award winning Barry Elmes is a mainstay of the Canadian jazz scene. His work has been documented on over 90 jazz CDs and he has performed and/or recorded with many renowned jazz artists including: Tommy Flanagan, Hank Crawford, Diana Krall, Joe Henderson, John Abercrombie, Oliver Jones, Cedar Walton, Phil Nimmons, Dizzy Gillespie and the Moe Koffman Quintet.In 1991 he formed the Barry Elmes Quintet, featuring a “who’s who” of the best in Canadian jazz. A success from the beginning, this group has released six notable recordings, including: “Climbing” (Juno nomination for Best Jazz Recording) and “The Five Minute Warning” (Indie Award nomination for Best Jazz Recording). The Barry Elmes Quintet won Acoustic Jazz Group of the Year (2002 National Jazz Awards).Barry has performed all over the world, including: Venezuela (Time Warp), Governor-General’s Tour of China, Japan and Korea (Oliver Jones Trio), Brazil (Ed Bickert Quartet), South Africa (Canadian Jazz Giants), Chile (Barry Elmes Quintet).In addition, Barry continues to produce recordings for a variety of artists, presides over Cornerstone Records Inc., and is now Professor Emeritus and Senior Scholar at York University following his tenure as Chair of Music (2007-10) and Jazz Area Coordinator (2011-19).
