Karl Silveira is a Jazz trombonist, composer, arranger and educator from Toronto, Canada. He completed a Master of Music in Jazz Performance and Composition from the University of Toronto in 2019. He is a regular member of the Sam Kirmayer Sextet, The Alex Dean Quintet, The Alex Brown Sextet, Hogtown Brass Quintet, The Harley Card Sunset Ensemble, The Noam Lemish TWELVE and has performed with the David Braid Sextet, The Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra, John McLeod's Rex Hotel Jazz Orchestra and the Hilario Duran Jazz Orchestra.

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As a sideman, Karl has shared the stage with many great Jazz musicians including Bob Mintzer, Clark Terry, Ben Monder, Ingrid Jensen, Jazzmeia Horn, Jens Lindemann, Paquito D'Rivera, Jackie Richardson, Ira Coleman, Neil Swainson, Robi Botos, Terry Clarke, Pat LaBarbera, Kevin Turcotte, and Brian Barlow. 

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Karl is also a very active freelance trombonist and is involved with many musical projects including subbing into the orchestra for multiple Mirvish musicals including The Lion King, The King and I, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and also being a regular member with other musicals including Chris, Mrs., Chicago, and Beetlejuice.  

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Karl is also busy as a bandleader, putting together his own groups to play at all local Toronto Jazz clubs including the Rex Hotel, The Jazz Bistro, The Emmet Ray, Mossop's lounge, Ethica Roasters and many others. He recently released his debut album "A Porta Aperta," in 2023 which has been praised by reviewers and received widespread radio play. The Karl Silveira Quintet is active on the festival circuit and is booked to perform at the Markham Jazz Festival and The Undergrad Jazz Festival in Toronto in 2025. 

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Karl is proud to be a Yamaha Trombone Artist and is an active trombone instructor at St. Michael's College School.

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