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John Oswald is a Canadian composer, saxophonist, record producer, dancer, and writer, born in Kitchener, Ontario, on May 30, 1953. He studied at Simon Fraser University and York University, where he was influenced by notable teachers including Casey Sokol and Richard Teitelbaum. Oswald gained recognition in the mid-1970s as a prominent figure in the experimental music scene, with affiliations including Pitch, the Glass Orchestra, and the New Music Co-op. He also served as the founder and editor of a publication related to these activities. As an alto saxophonist, Oswald has performed across Canada and the USA, engaging in both solo and group improvisational settings. His style is characterized by a fierce expressiveness that is free from jazz references. He has contributed to albums by artists such as Kaiser, Alfred Harth, and M+M. In the realm of dance, Oswald has created scores primarily using tape for various companies, including Dancemakers and Tangente. He has worked with several choreographers on notable productions and has participated as an accompanist and dancer in various performances. In 1980, Oswald established a project focused on music/sound collages, distributing cassettes without source notes or explanations. His 1987 EP featured 'revised performances' created through studio manipulation of recordings by artists like Count Basie and Elvis Presley. Despite his efforts to acknowledge sources and distribute recordings freely, he faced legal challenges regarding

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