Norman Marshall Villeneuve

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Born in Montreal, Norman Marshall Villeneuve has been playing the drums since the age of nine. Determined to make a living as a musician in his early twenties, Villeneuve toured around Quebec with various groups playing everything from jazz to rock and R&B. Since then, he has become an iconic Canadian jazz player. For over 30 years, Villeneuve has made his home in Toronto where he has earned a reputation as a father figure to the younger generation of players. Villeneuve has played with a virtual legion of jazz greats including Duke Ellington, Junior Mance, and Oliver Jones. His 2002 CD, Norman Marshall Villeneuve's Jazz Message with Dave Restivo, Kieran Overs, Jake Wilkinson, Ken Fornetran, and Shawn Hykwist, continues to enjoy critical and fan acclaim. Villeneuve continues to delight fans as a permanent member of the weekly trio for Lisa Particelli’s “Girls Night Out” at Chalkers Pub in Toronto.