Ron Johnston

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Classically trained, Ron’s first love has always been Jazz. He has been professionally performing and recording, (locally and abroad), with a number of different groups since 1971.

Ron has also appeared in numerous TV shows and Films as a musician extra, including being a main band member in the Oscar winning film “Chicago”.

He was one of the original members of the well known Hard Bop band “Kollage”. Where he performed and recorded with the group for their first nine years.

Currently, Ron can be seen working with Juno award winner Bob DeAngelis, The Tanya Wills Quartet, Fifth Element, as well as freelancing with many other groups in the Toronto area.

In addition to teaching privately, Ron is the bass instructor at the acclaimed St. Michael’s College School in Toronto.

Master Trombonist Ian McDougall in Concert with Pianist Ron Johnston Jan. 20 at Sylvan United Church Mill Bay

Source: All About Jazz
January 17, 2007

Sylvan United Church of Mill Bay and avid Jazz aficionado Rev. Dr. Murray Groom launched a Jazz Vespers program in April 2005 with the assistance of Pat Selman as organizer and promoter. The popular once- monthly event (every third Saturday at 4:30) is held in the newly completed sanctuary-in-the-round nestled in a lovely woodland setting next to Shawnigan Creek.

On January 20th at 4:30 pm Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd, Mill Bay presents a special “In Concert" ...
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Sylvan Jazz Vespers in Concert with Ian McDougall and Ron Johnston

Source: All About Jazz
January 15, 2007

Jazz Vespers - In Concert with

Ian McDougall, trombone with Ron Johnston, piano

Sylvan United Church 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd - Mill Bay (next to Frances Kelsey School) Saturday, January 20th - 4:30 pm

Donations at the door - refreshments following program

Ian McDougall was born in Calgary,Canada, and grew up in Victoria, leaving there in 1960 to tour in Great Britain with the John Dankworth Band. He returned to Canada ...
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