[Neil Sharpe]

"The artist who's likely benefitted most from the Polaris Music Prize this year is shortlist-nominated saxophonist Colin Stetson. Though the Montreal-based musician has been a sought-after session player for many years and contributed to both Arcade Fire and Timber Timbre's shortlisted records, his career simply took off around SXSW and into the run-up to Polaris ..."
http://exclaim.ca/News/colin_stetson_talks_polaris_new_10-inch_upcoming_album

http://www.npr.org/2011/04/16/135415563/colin-stetson-horn-of-plenty

http://colinstetson.com/

http://www.polarismusicprize.ca/

 

[SAXISMYAXE]

I'm a recent fan of Colin. His performances are amazing and mesmerizing.
Cheers for the post Neil. As always you are a course of great info.

 

[daigle65]

...the Montreal-based musician...

This is news to me, since when?

 

[odsum25]

This is news to me, since when?

I believe Colin has been in Montreal since 2008 or so.