Richard Whiteman is a multi-instrumentalist based in Toronto, classically trained in piano and drawn to jazz while in high school. From university, Richard went on to play piano with Canada’s best before deciding in 2004 to study the double bass. He formed his “bass” quartet with Reg Schwager, Amanda Tosoff and Morgan Childs in 2012. Richard has recorded ten CDs as a bandleader and established himself as one of Canada’s finest musicians and teachers. www.richardwhiteman.com