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Crossroads’ Own Colin Sankey Wins Bass Competition

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Colin Sankey takes a leap above Jericho Beach in this promo shot. A stylized version of the image adorns the cover for his new album “Reawakening.” (Photo submitted: Colin Sankey)
Colin Sankey released his debut album ‘Reawakening’ in September, 2022.

Colin is soaring into 2023.

Colin Sankey released his first solo album of music in September, 2022. Then, in November, he won the Phil Jones Solo Bass Competition in New York. You will remember Colin as a devoted member of the Crossroads Band for many years. In addition to being a jazz bassist, Colin is also a composer and arranger.

Colin was a protege of Dr. Bruce Harding during his growing-up years practicing and playing regularly with the Crossroads Band. He also completed a creative music arranging assignment for his undergraduate degree in music at Vancouver Community College under Dr. Bruce’s wing during the season of Lent in his graduating year.

To read more about Colin’s recent work, please read the article about him in the North Delta Reporter Cloverdale bassist soaring on wave of success in 2022, where you will also find the opportunity to preview a few tracks from his album, Reawakening. His album has also been featured in Bass Musician Magazine article Colin Sankey Channels His Inner Victor Wooten with Debut Album, “Reawakening” — a major accomplishment! Crossroads celebrates these musical achievements of Colin and looks forward to what comes next.

Reawakening can be found on all streaming platforms. Keep an eye on Colin’s website or social media for upcoming shows, solo or with the Colin Sankey Trio.

To learn more about Colin and listen to his music, you can visit:

Website: colinsankeybass.com

YouTube: @ColinSankeyBass

Tik Tok: @ColinSankeyBass

Facebook: colinsankeybass

Instagram: colinsankeybass

Twitter: twitter.com/canmusiccoop/status/1482035384230023175