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Bill King is a distinguished Canadian jazz pianist, composer, and producer whose career spans decades of innovative recordings, festival leadership, and collaborative projects. As founder of Night Passage Records and long-time director of the Beaches International Jazz Festival (since 1988), King's influence on the jazz scene extends beyond the keyboard to shaping opportunities for other artists and audiences alike. His early discography helped establish a fresh, composer-driven voice in Canadian jazz, while his later projects continue to explore contemporary collaborations and live improvisation.