About Jane Bunnett
Born 1956. Jane Bunnett is a Canadian jazz musician, composer, flautist, musician and saxophonist.
Mary Jane Bunnett, (born October 22, 1956) is a Canadian musician and educator. A soprano saxophonist, flautist and bandleader, she is especially known for performing Afro-Cuban jazz. She travels regularly to Cuba to perform with Cuban musicians.
Early life and education She changed her instruments, from pursuing her career "as a classical pianist...at age 20 to jazz and to flute and soprano saxophone."
Career Bunnett founded and leads an all-female Afro-Cuban/jazz group, Maqueque. Its other members are: Dánae Olano (vocals, piano), Yissy Garcia (drums), Magdelys Savigne (vocals, batá drums, congas); Elizabeth Rodriguez (vocals, violin), and Celia Jiménez (vocals, bass).
"for contributions and dedication to the development of Latin Jazz"
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Canadian musician
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Jane Bunnett was born on 22 October 1956 in Toronto.
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Jane Bunnett is a jazz musician, composer, flautist, musician and saxophonist.
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Jane Bunnett is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jane Bunnett. https://biography.guide/jane-bunnett/
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