Biography
Hailing from Canada, Juno Award-winning pianist Jon Ballantyne, recognized for his advanced hard bop approach, studied at North Texas State University. His first recording arrived in 1988 on Justin Time and included tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson. After serving a stint in Henderson’s quartet that took the group to Japan, Ballantyne returned to the label in 1994 to lead a trio. Later releases include Known/Unknown, Trio Live, Avenue Standard, Ever Since Now, and 4tets + Dewey Redman.
Albums
Duaxis
2020
The Banff Session
2017
Utopianisti II
2013
Twenty Accident Free Workdays
2012
Jon Ballantyne 4tets+Dewey Redman
2007
Avenue Standard
2006
Ever Since Now
2006
A Musing
1991
Live
