Jocelyn Gould - It's Time

Published: April 11, 2022, 11 a.m.

In this episode of The Working Artist Project, Darrian Douglas and Gregory Agid talk to Jocelyn Gould about her career, and touring in a post covid world.

Jocelyn Gould has been called \u201ca leader in the next generation of great mainstream jazz guitarists\u201d by Howard Paul, CEO of Benedetto Guitars. Her joyful energy has captivated audiences around the world and her passion for music is infectious. She has absorbed the influences of the jazz guitar greats and has woven them into an exciting personal sound. Her unique ability to connect with audiences always leaves them wanting more.

Jocelyn Gould has performed internationally in the groups of Grammy nominated vocalist Freddy Cole, Trumpeter Etienne Charles and DownBeat Rising Star trombonist Michael Dease. She can be heard on albums lead by Michael Dease, Jon Gordon, Diego Rivera, Randy Napoleon and Will Bonness. She is the 1st place winner of the 2018 Wilson Centre International Jazz Guitar competition.


Jocelyn's debut release as a leader, 'Elegant Traveler', won a 2021 JUNO for \u201cJazz Album of the Year\u201d in the 2021 JUNO awards. Elegant Traveler showcases Jocelyn's warm and inviting sound and melodic compositions with an all star band.


Jocelyn is a full time music professor and Head of Guitar Department at Humber College in Toronto.