Multiple JUNO award winner Mike Downes has been a prominent fixture both within the Canadian music scene and abroad, praised for his limitless versatility, seemingly effortless technique and not only his extensive knowledge of the bass, but of the foundation of music. Mike is a seasoned performer and respected composer, arranger and educator.
His extensive discography includes his own JUNO award-winning recordings Ripple Effect (2014), Root Structure (2018) along with multiple recordings as a side musician. Mike has performed worldwide with a long list of Canadian and international jazz artists.