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Guido Basso is a renowned Canadian jazz musician and classical trumpet player. He was born on September 27, 1937, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Basso grew up in a musical family, and his father was a trumpet player. He started playing the trumpet at the age of nine and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Basso's early musical education was at the Montreal Conservatory of Music, where he studied classical trumpet. He later attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied with William Vacchiano, the principal trumpet player of the New York Philharmonic. Basso's classical training provided him with a solid foundation in music theory and technique, which he would later apply to his jazz playing. In the 1950s, Basso began playing with various jazz bands in Montreal, including the Vic Vogel Orchestra. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented jazz musician and was soon playing with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, and Maynard Ferguson. In 1960, Basso joined the Benny Goodman Orchestra as a trumpet player. He toured with the band for several years, performing in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall in London. Basso's time with the Benny Goodman Orchestra was a highlight of his career, and he credits the experience with helping him develop his unique style of playing. After leaving the Benny Goodman Orchestra, Basso returned to Canada and continued to perform with various jazz bands. He also began to focus more on his classical playing, performing with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. In the 1970s, Basso became a regular performer on the Canadian television show "The Tommy Hunter Show." He also began to record his own albums, including "Guido Basso and Strings" and "Guido Basso and the Boss Brass." These albums showcased Basso's versatility as a musician, blending his classical training with his jazz sensibilities. Basso's career continued to flourish in the 1980s and 1990s. He performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. He also continued to record his own albums, including "Lost in the Stars" and "Changing Partners." In addition to his performing career, Basso has also been a respected music educator. He has taught at the Banff Centre for the Arts and the Humber College School of Music in Toronto. He has also been a guest lecturer at various universities and music schools throughout Canada. Throughout his career, Basso has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to music. In 1997, he was inducted into the Canadian Jazz and Blues Hall of Fame. He has also received the Order of Canada, the highest civilian honor in Canada, for his contributions to music. Today, Basso continues to perform and record music. He remains a beloved figure in the Canadian music scene and is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz musicians and classical trumpet players of his generation.

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