Emmett Fortosky is a professional bassist and educator based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Emmett has received a Bachelor of Music (Mus. Ed) Honours, Bachelor of Education and a Jazz Certificate from the University of Saskatchewan. In addition, he spent time studying at Humber College in Toronto where he learned from prominent Canadian bassists Neil Swainson and Mike Downes.

Priding himself on playing a variety of types of music, Emmett has performed with a selection of musicians from across many genres. Notably, he has performed in The Eagles Orchestra, Caity Gyorgy, Larnell Lewis (with the SJO), The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (sharing the stage with Tanya Tagaq) and has opened for Boney M. with Ellen Froese. Ongoing projects include groups such as Sons of Django, which is set to release its debut album in 2026. His passion for music is maintained both on and off the stage as he is also heavily involved in instructing music.

In his role as a music educator, Emmett teaches elementary school Band, hosts the Bassment Jazz Jam Series and gives private lessons and clinics. Emmett also created an educational initiative called, “Jazz in the Schools Saskatchewan (JSSK),” to continue building the jazz scene in his home province.