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Phil Nimmons  O.C., O.Ont.

DEAN OF CANADIAN JAZZ

June 3, 1923 - April 5, 2024

With deep sadness, the family of Phil Nimmons announces that on Friday, April 5th, 2024, Phil passed away peacefully at home.  As Phil would say, he has “gone to the land of 2 ‘n’ 4.”

Celebration of Life

There will be a celebration of life for Phil on Wednesday October 23rd, 2024, in the evening at the University of Toronto. It will an opportunity for us to gather to celebrate him together and listen to some of his music played by friends and family. More information will follow here, including a link to a live stream of the event.

The Phil Nimmons Legacy Fund

If you would like to honour Phil’s life’s work and support the continuation of his dedication towards generations of new artists, please contribute to “the Phil Nimmons Legacy Fund” at the Canadian Music Centre.

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