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Caleb Khuu wins 2021 John Hastings Award
Caleb Khuu
JAZZ.FM91 is proud to announce that Caleb Khuu is the winner of the 2021 John Hastings Award.
The award is given to a member of the JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band who has demonstrated considerable musical development and leadership. The award comes with a $1,000 prize.
Khuu is a 17-year-old guitarist based in Waterloo, Ont., who is currently in his third year as a member of the JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band, under the direction of Jules Estrin. He is also a member of the Royal City Big Band and the KW Big Band Theory, and he leads his own trio.
“I’ll truly never forget the experiences I’ve had in [the JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band] and I hope to continue making music an integral part of my life for many years to come,” Khuu says.
About John Hastings
John Hastings is a dedicated and valued donor to JAZZ.FM91. He has generously donated a total of $6,000 to this award and bursary program for the JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band.