About Carson
About Carson
Keeping a low profile on the Toronto music Scene, saxophonist Carson Freeman has developed a unique, sought after style that has launched him into the performance spotlight. Heralded as the 2010 Canadian Smooth Jazz Wind Instrumentalist of the Year, Freeman was also awarded opportunities that showcased his musical art alongside Grammy Award Winners; Michael Bublé, M.C. Hammer, David Sanborn, (Guitarist/Producer) Paul Brown, Guitarist Larry Carlton, trumpeter Randy Brecker, and Jazz Singer/Pianist Diana Krall. As well, Carson has performed with several other notable musicians, including drummer Max Weinberg, , fellow sax man Dave Koz, and Canadian singing icons: Andy Kim, Corey Hart, Nikki Yanofsky, and Gino Vannelli. In 2017, Carson became a member of Canadian singing sensation, Andy Kim‘s band. As well, Carson has performed with Comedian Sinbad in his live improv shows. Freeman appeared numerous times on (Canadian) national television, has performed for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and has entertained notable international celebrities including Sarah Jessica Parker, Catherine Zeta Jones, The Toronto Maple Leafs, and The Toronto Raptors.
Other passions include a love of cooking that lead Carson to appear on the Canadian Reality TV show “Come Dine With Me Canada”(CDWMC). Carson was featured in five episodes of the first season and won first place for his hosting and cooking skills. After his CDWMC experience, Carson received opportunities to cook in front of live audiences to teach easy cooking methods that inspire healthy delicious affordable meals. Carson has lent his musical talents to several recordings, and is in the process of recording his debut album. His new project is: The History of the Saxophone; a live show with his band, that performs popular saxophone music that spans 7 decades.
Carson resides in the Mississauga Ontario suburb; Port Credit with his (Opera singer) wife Abigail, daughter Eden, son Lennox, cat Kali, and dog Brecker.
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