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John Wyre

perc, h, 1941-2006 CA
Musician / Composer of Jazz

John Harvey Wyre (17 May 1941 – 31 October 2006) was a U.S.-born Canadian percussionist, composer, and music educator. He worked as percussionist with a number of important orchestras in North America, notably serving for many years as the principal timpanist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He was a founding member of the percussion ensemble Nexus, with which he performed for over 30 years. He was also Artistic Director of World Drums with whom he organized and directed performances at several major international events. His music compositions have been performed by ensembles throughout the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the CBC Radio Orchestra, and the Japan Philharmonic among others.

     
Instruments
  • Percussion
  • Harmonica
  • Marimba
  • Xylophone
Genres
  • Jazz
  • R&B/Soul
  • Rock
  • Classical
  • Pop
Popular Tracks   
Islands of Silence on Palace by Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan
African Funeral Song (arr. Nexus) on Introduction To Canadian Music by Various Artists
Marubatoo on Nexus meets Peter Sadlo, Vol. 1 by Nexus & Peter Sadlo
Frafra on Nexus meets Peter Sadlo, Vol. 1 by Nexus & Peter Sadlo
Mbira on Nexus meets Peter Sadlo, Vol. 1 by Nexus & Peter Sadlo
Fall Down on Maza Mese: Secrets Moon Magic by Maza Mezé
Remembrance on Nexus meets Peter Sadlo, Vol. 1 by Nexus & Peter Sadlo
Journey on Journey by The Scruncheons Percussion Ensemble & Rob Power

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Reich's Music For Mallet Instruments, Voices And Organ / Plays William Cahn, John Wyre And George Hamilton GreenSteve Reich And Musicians - Steve Reich / Nexus Plays Bill Cahn, John Wyre And George Hamilton Green1996Compil.
Vagabond DreamJohn Wyre1991Album
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