Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: November 17, 2016

Paul John Perry Guloien, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta

For his contributions to Canada’s musical repertoire as an accomplished jazz saxophonist.

P. J. Perry is one of Canada’s most talented and intensely expressive jazz alto saxophonists. Having started his career at an early age, he toured throughout Europe before coming home to Canada and joining Tommy Banks’ jazz group. Here he became a fixture of Canada’s jazz music scene. He continues to tour and perform, and is a compelling ambassador of bebop. Approachable and generous with his time and talent, he is also a mentor to emerging young musicians.