Ted Quinlan is regarded as one of the most versatile guitar players in Canada. His skills are highly in demand as a jazz player, session musician, writer and educator. Ted is the Head of the Guitar Department at Humber College's Music Program in Toronto. As a busy sideman Ted has performed with Chet Baker, Freddie Hubbard, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Michael Brecker, Dave Holland, Maria Schneider and Dave Liebman. His debut CD "As If" received a Juno nomination for Contemporary Jazz. His other numerous recording credits include his performances on Doug Riley's "Con Alma", Radioland Records' "Tribute to Wes Montgomery", Phil Dwyer's " Road Stories", Dave Restivo's "Prayer for Humankindness" and Ted Warren's "First Time Caller". Ted is the recipient of the 1998 Jazz Report Award for Guitarist of the Year.