Owen Clark
B. Mus. Ed., L. Dip. (Perf.), M. Sc. Ed.

CJNU Announcer
Director Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative
2009 Manitoba Jazz Musician of the Year

I'm a drummer, percussionist, vocalist, bass player, composer/arranger, historian, author and radio announcer. I graduated from McGill University in 1971 and from Moorhead State University in 1974.

Currently I perform with the Owen Clark Band, the Owen Clark Big Band and the Owen Clark Jass Group. I also freelance with many bands, singers and performing groups in the Winnipeg area. This year I was honoured by being the recipient of Jazz Winnipeg's recipient of the 2009 Manitoba Jazz Musician of the Year Award.

My book 'Musical Ghosts, Manitoba's Jazz and Dance Bands, 1914 - 1966' was released in March, 2008. A CD 'The Owen Clark Jass Band' was released in April, 2009.

I'm on the board of directors of the Manitoba Historical Society and CJNU Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative.

For further information, please email me at drumjazz@mts.net, or phone 275-0894.