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James Jay ("J.") Knutson (born March 7, 1957) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer. He is normally credited as simply J. Knutson.

Education

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Knutson attended Capilano University, Simon Fraser University, and the British Columbia Institute of Technology, graduating from the latter with a degree in broadcast journalism in 1981.

Career

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J. Knutson was a founding member of the contemporary folk band Spirit of the West.[1][2][3] He toured and recorded 3 albums with the band until his departure in 1988.[citation needed]

Knutson worked as a member of the Montreal-based band Hart-Rouge,[4] touring and recording on 4 albums from 1988 to 1993.[citation needed] He also performed and recorded with Carmen Campagne, Connie Kaldor and the Winnipeg-based Nouveau Station Wagon.[citation needed] Starting in 2017, he worked, performed and recorded 2 albums with the Vancouver-based band Early Spirit.[citation needed]

He continued to perform and record as a solo artist, releasing 9 solo albums between 1993 and 2023. Knutson has been involved in the recording of over 50 albums.[citation needed]

In 2003 and 2009, he produced, arranged and performed on albums by Canadian singer Pauline LeBel.[citation needed]

In 2007, J. Knutson was commissioned by the National Capital Commission to write, perform and record the song “1857 - Un Amour, Une Histoire”, documenting the 150th anniversary of the founding of Ottawa as Canada's federal capital.[citation needed]

He has won West Coast Music awards and been part of 5 Juno Award-winning projects.[citation needed]

Knutson taught for 12 years at Simon Fraser University, instructing a music/physics course entitled “Logarithm and Blues” with Dr. Mike Hayden.[5]

He was also a musical/creative director for the North Shore Celtic Ensemble[6][7] with Claude Giguere for over 20 years.[citation needed]

Knutson has worked as a producer for CBC Radio projects in Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver, and for 5AD Radio in Australia.[citation needed]

Discography

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As solo artist

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  • The Last Family (1995)
  • The Last Family Album (1996)
  • Through These Windows (1998)
  • Thesis (2001)
  • 7 Seasons (2006)
  • J. Just (2006)
  • 1857 - Un Amour, Une Histoire (2007)
  • Ravens Reach (2012)
  • Reclamation (2013)
  • The Rite of Balance (2017)
  • Enter The Woods ( 2023)
  • The Lightning Chain (2023)

As recording artist and producer

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  • Early Spirit
    • UnRelated (2018)
    • Hollow Tree (2023)
  • North Shore and Coquitlam Celtic Ensemble
    • Flywheel (2010)
    • Troubadours (2012)
    • Rear View Mirror (2016)
    • Dusty Windowsills (2005)
    • Jigs Up (2001)
    • Kings’ Set (2003)
    • A Child's World (2005)
    • Where The Owl Nests (2008)
  • Claude Giguère - Entre Lace (1998)
  • Polly-Esther - Sandals and Platforms (1998)
  • Josee LaJoie - Debut (1994), Au Depanneur (2007)
  • Exit - Out of the Box (1997)
  • Miranda Frigon - Strong Enough (2004)
  • Pauline LeBel - La Tendresse (2003), Rescue Joy (2009)
  • Draycott Swamp Devils - 2 Beer Buzz (2009), Stainless SteelHead (2015)

As recording artist

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  • Spirit of the West - Spirituality (Rhino/Warner 2008), Old Material (WEA/Stony Plain 1991), Tripping Up The Stairs (WEA 1987), Spirit of the West (Triniti 1985)
  • Connie Kaldor - Out of the Blue (1994), Lullaby – Berceuse (Sony 1989)
  • Hart-Rouge - Dernier Mois De L’Annee (MCA 1992), Inconditionnel (MCA 1992), Blue Blue Windows (1992), Hart Rouge (Sony 1990)
  • Nouveau Station Wagon - Nouveau Station Wagon
  • Image - Nouveau Monde (Ozmoz 1992)
  • Carmen Campagne - Une Fête Pour Les Enfants (MCA 1993), Une Voix Pour Les Enfants (MCA 1990)

Awards

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West Coast Music Awards

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  • Best New Artist; Spirit of the West 1986
  • Group of the Year/Country Folk; Spirit of the West 1987
  • Best Album (Country Folk); Tripping up the Stairs/Spirit of the West 1987

Juno Awards

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  • Une Voix Pour Les Enfants (MCA 1990) (instrumentation; banjo and bouzouki)
  • Lullaby – Berceuse (Sony 1998) (instrumentation; guitar)

SOCAN Awards

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  • Inconditionnel (MCA 1992) ( writing, playing and vocals)
  • Hart Rouge (Sony 1990) (writing, playing and vocals)

Quebec Felix Awards

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  • Inconditionnel (MCA 1992) (writing, playing and vocals)
  • Nouveau Monde (Ozmoz 1992) (instrumentation; guitar)

North Vancouver FANS Awards

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  • Award for artistic merit 2003; Arts and Culture Commission of North Vancouver
  • NCC/CCN Canada 150th Anniversary Song Commemoration Award

References

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  1. ^ Varty, Alexander (2008-03-12). "Spirit of the West marks a milestone". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  2. ^ Bateman, Jeff (2006-02-07). "Spirit of the West". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
  3. ^ Michael Barclay; Ian A.D. Jack; Jason Schneider (June 2011). Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance, 1985-1995. ECW Press. p. 380. ISBN 978-1-55490-968-1.
  4. ^ Terfry, Rich (June 26, 2013). "Rear-view Mirror: Who was 'Suzanne' and why did Leonard Cohen make her famous?". CBC Radio.
  5. ^ "Breadth Courses". Simon Fraser University. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  6. ^ "Faculty". NSCE. Archived from the original on 2019-01-21. Retrieved 2019-01-20.
  7. ^ Shepherd, Jeremy (December 9, 2016). "J. Knutson hanging up his skates after Christmas Crawl". North Shore News.
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