Guido Basso CM (27 September 1937 – 13 February 2023) was a Canadian jazz musician who was a member of Rob McConnell's Boss Brass big band.
[1] He subsequently held a number of music director positions with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), as well as being active as a performer.
[1] He organized and led big band concerts at the CNE Bandshell, featuring Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Duke Ellington.
[1] His citation cited him as, "an advocate of the arts and an inspiration to young musicians, he is generous with his time and talent, running workshops and clinics, and lending his name and expertise to worthy causes".
[1][8] Albums as a leader or member:[9] With Rob McConnell[9] With Anne Murray[9] With Diana Panton[9] With Emilie-Claire Barlow[9] With Holly Cole[9] With Sophie Milman[9] With others[9]