Kodi Hutchinson - Treasurer

One of the most active musicians in Western Canada, double bassist Kodi Hutchinson is man who wears many hats. As well as running his own musical group the ‘Hutchinson Andrew Trio’ and record label Chronograph Records, Kodi is a sought after side-man on both double bass and electric bass.

Described by those who know him as creative, introspective and just a happy-go-lucky guy, Kodi started his musical career in jazz while attending the University of Calgary. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Commerce in 1995, but followed his true passion and jumped into playing music full-time shortly thereafter. Since those early beginnings, Kodi has established himself as one of the top call bassists in Alberta. He has worked with artists such as P.J. Perry, Lee Konitz, Walt Weiskopf, Karl Schwonik, Dave Restivo, Owen Howard, Hugh Fraser, Paul Tobey, Ingrid Jensen, Denny Christianson, Ross Taggart, Mike Murley, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Theatre Calgary and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks.

Kodi’s wide range of musical tastes have allowed him to tour throughout North America and Europe with such groups as ‘Karl Schwonik’, ‘Clanterra’, ‘Destino’, ‘Johanna Sillanpaa’ as well as ‘Sillan & Young’. Both Hutchinson Andrew Trio albums, ‘Lost but not forgotten’ (2006), and ‘Music Box’ (2008) were nominated for the Western Canadian Music Award for Outstanding Jazz Recording. His boutique jazz record label, Chronograph Records, was nominated for Independent Record Label of the Year in 2009 and 2011 – a testament to his hard work and passion for promoting Western Canadian artists.

Kodi is a true artist that finds musical inspiration in the simple things – and he channels this inspiration into his work with the Hutchinson Andrew Trio and all his musical endeavours.