Meet the TJF Board

Paul Cummings – President
paul@townsitejazz.com

It’s about TIME! After 27 years of teaching, travelling and organizing festivals, Paul has started his own event, centred on one of his true loves, Jazz! There were many years of planning, posturing and procrastinating, but legitimate planning finally began in June of 2017… thanks to the encouragement of family, friends and students. Paul has woven together his favourite ideas, garnered from both his teaching experience and professional jazz festivals from around the world, and, together with a great team, has transplanted his vision to Powell River. It is with great passion, inspiration, and love of Jazz that he and his wonderful team brings the Townsite Jazz Festival to life.

Jan Burnikell – Secretary

“I love all kinds of music and I love how music pulls people together on so many levels. Over all the years I’ve lived in Powell River, I have seen how a creative and focused festival, done well, strengthens and builds joyful community, and I’m very happy to contribute time and energy to this one. There have been – and are – many outstanding teachers of music in this town and it is very fitting that the Townsite Jazz Festival celebrates and builds on that wonderful history, in this historically deeply-rooted place.”

Melissa Call – Treasurer

Bio coming soon

Justine Conroy – Member

Bio coming soon

Safiyah Dyck – Member

Bio coming soon

Andy Rice – Member
andy@townsitejazz.com

Bio coming soon

Phil Dwyer – Associate President (Ex-Officio)