Jesse Stewart

percussion

Jesse Stewart is a composer, percussionist, artist, musicologist, and educator. His music has been documented on over twenty recordings including Stretch Orchestra’s self-titled debut album, which was honoured with the 2012 “Instrumental Album of the Year” Juno award. He has been widely commissioned as a composer and artist. OttawaJazzScene describes him as “one of the most innovative musicians in Canada” (2015).

He has performed and recorded with musical luminaries including Pauline Oliveros, William Parker, Dong-Won Kim, Hamid Drake, and many others. He performs regularly with Stretch Orchestra (with Kevin Breit, Matt Brubeck), the Sonoluminescence Trio (with David Mott and William Parker), and in various groups under his own leadership.

He is a faculty member in Carleton University’s music program. He is also the founder of “We Are All Musicians” (WAAM), an organization dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals and groups to make music regardless of age, musical training, socio-economic circumstance, or disability. Through the WAAM initiative, Jesse has conducted hundreds of inclusive music workshops and performances around the world.