“Jan exudes confidence and modesty at the same time and is always encouraging others whether they are bandmates or students. His breadth of experience is exemplary and he is therefore a great asset to our community as a musician and teacher in a variety of contexts and with students of all ages and abilities.”
Daniel Lapp: Artistic Director, Chwyl School of Contemporary Music, Victoria Conservatory of Music
I love working with Jan as a composer. He dives into the work with a sense of joy, and is a true collaborator. His music elevates my films, and I learn so much from him on every project. Jan, thanks for making me look so good. (Glynis is a freelance artist and together they did several NFB documentaries and episodes of The Nature of Things.)
Glynis Whiting: Writer Director Producer
“Jan Randall brings a boundless, creative and inventive joy to every element of his teaching. Students love working with him.”
David Visentin: Director of Postsecondary Studies, Victoria Conservatory of Music Chair, Camosun College Music Department
Jan is a skilled and inspiring music composer, arranger, producer and director. I thoroughly enjoyed our collaboration." Krista choreographed several of the feature numbers for the IAFF 2001 World’s Championships Ceremonies for which Jan was Music Director and Composer.
Krista Monson: Cirque du Soleil - Casting Director, was Choreographer for 2001 World's Championships
My deep respect for Jan and his music goes way back. He is one of most well rounded, and talented composers, musicians, arrangers and producers I've worked with. Always easy going, and a ton of fun. We started doing projects together years ago and I look forward to many more.
Holger Petersen: Stony Plain Records - President and CEO / CKUA and CBC- Broadcaster, was Jan's Manager in 1971
Thanks for your music, energy, sense of humor, and generous creative input. You will always be part of the Second City family and tradition. (Jan was Musical Director for Second City in Toronto, Edmonton, Huntsville, and Los Angeles.)
Andrew Alexander: Andrew Alexander Second City - CEO
Jan Randall is one of only two musicians in the world who has played for the full 50 hours of the London/Edmonton marathon improvised shows and as such occupies a very selective Hall of Fame! He's skilled, versatile, playful, and a real asset to any company.
Adam Meggido: LAMDA Head of Foundation/Assoc. Dir. NYT, Artistic Dir. Extempore Theatre - Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Working with Jan Randall on Zeke and the Indoor Plants was one of the best artistic collaborations I have been involved with over the years.
Ruth Smillie: Globe Theatre - Artistic Director and CEO / cowrote "Zeke and the Indoor Plants", a children's musical with Jan