Congratulations go out to two Canadian bassists that have been appointed to the Order of Canada. Toronto’s David Young currently plays bass for Oscar Peterson. Young was selected ‘Bassist of the Year’ by The National Jazz Awards in 2003 and 2004. Also appointed, Quebec bassist Michael Donato. Over his 40 year career, Donato has played in several groups with the likes of Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus and Miles Davis.