2014.2015 SEASON OF EVENTS

University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra Gordon Foote, director Mike Murley, saxophone Dave Liebman, saxophone

Thursday, February 26, 2015 7:30 p.m. Walter Hall Edward Johnson Building

The Faculty of Music gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our presenting sponsors University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra Gordon Foote, director

featuring

Mike Murley, saxophone and Dave Liebman, saxophone The John and Claudine Bailey Distinguished Visitor in Jazz

Repertoire will be selected from the following:

Suite Pt. 1 - Kenny Wheeler

Blackbird - Lennon and McCartney

The More I See You - Mack Gordon/Harry Warren

Hay Burner - Sammy Nestico

Pleasingly Plump - Quincy Jones

Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael

It’s Oh So Nice - Sammy Nestico

Time Check - Don Menza

Day and Night - Dave Liebman

Infant Eyes - Wayne Shorter

Black Nile - Wayne Shorter U OF T JAZZ ORCHESTRA

SAXOPHONES TRUMPETS TROMBONES RHYTHM SECTION Anthony Argatoff Sean Solakis Zachary Smith Josh Smiley, piano Conrad Gluch Brad Eaton Jared Kirsh Christopher Platt, Patrick Smith Morgan Gardner Modibo Keita guitar Harrison Argatoff Josh Stuckey Ryan Broughton Victor Vrankulj, bass Alec Trent Max Forster Andrew Miller, drums

BIOGRAPHIES

GORDON FOOTE is currently Associate As a saxophonist and clinician for Dean, Performance & Public Events and Conn-Selmer, Gordon has performed in professor at the University of Toronto. Canada, Europe and the United States. As part of the Jazz Studies Program, he Gordon has served as the Quebec directs the University of Toronto Jazz representative to the IAJE, the Director Orchestra (UTJO). The UTJO recently of Education for IAJE Canada and as released a CD entitled Reflections, President of Jazz Canada. His studies featuring U of T faculty member Mike at the University of Minnesota and the Murley on tenor saxophone. All of the University of North Texas combined with music on the disc was written by Mike 40 years of performing and teaching Murley. Previous to that, Gordon spent 26 experience, leave him as probably the years as a Professor in the Jazz Studies most requested adjudicator, conductor, Program at the Schulich School of Music clinician and jazz educator/performer in of McGill University, in Montreal, Quebec. Canada. He served as Dean (interim), Associate Dean (Academic and Student Affairs), DAVID LIEBMAN’s career has spanned Chair of the Department of Performance, over four decades, beginning in the early Director of Graduate Studies and Chair of ‘70s with his “apprenticeship” period the Jazz Area, as well as 6 years at St. FX performing and recording in the groups University in Nova Scotia. Gordon is one of of drummer Elvin Jones (“Live At The the pioneers of jazz education in Canada, Lighthouse”) and Miles Davis (“On The being instrumental in the development Corner”). Since then he has lead his own and implementation of the first groups (Lookout Farm; Quest;The Dave undergraduate and graduate university Liebman Group) featuring musicians jazz studies programs in the country. such as John Scofield, Richie Beirach, Professor Foote was the coordinator of Billy Hart, Adam Nussbaum, Al Foster, the McGill Jazz Orchestras, and directed John Abercrombie and Vic Juris. Lieb has McGill Jazz Orchestra I. Under his direction consistently placed among the top three the ensemble performed throughout in the Downbeat Critics Poll for Soprano the United States and Canada, France, Saxophone since 1973; winning first place Switzerland, England, Ireland and Mexico. in both the Downbeat and Jazz Times The ensemble released nine compact Critic’s Poll in 2011. As well in 2011, discs and was recognized internationally Liebman received the NEA Masters of Jazz as one of the finest university jazz Award, the highest honor for jazz given by ensembles anywhere. the United States government. David has been featured on nearly the Jazz Report Awards/National Jazz three hundred and fifty recordings, of Awards. which he has been the leader or co- Since moving to Toronto from his leader on one hundred fifty with several native Nova Scotia in 1981, Murley has hundred original compositions published. enjoyed a career that has spanned a His repertoire is among the most eclectic wide stylistic spectrum. Recordings of contemporary artists ranging from with veteran Canadian artists such as Ed original adaptations of standard material Bickert, Guido Basso and the late Rob (Ornette Coleman,West Side Story, Monk, McConnell showcase the saxophonist’s John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Cole Porter, talents in the mainstream standard Alec Wilder, Puccini, Jobim, Kurt Weill) repertoire. On the more contemporary to 20th century inspired classical music; side, Murley has collaborated frequently from fusion to his own big band and free with the younger generation of improviser/ jazz ensembles. Notable performances composers including pianist David Braid featuring Liebman as soloist in a and guitarist David Occhipinti. He is also contemporary classical setting include well known for his work with the multi- the groups “Klangforum” (Vienna, Austria) Juno Award-winning electric jazz group and the Ensemble Intercontemporain Metalwood, which released six critically (Paris, France). In the education field he acclaimed albums between 1997 and is a renowned lecturer producing several 2003. In addition, he has recorded and instructional DVDs and books, most performed with numerous other Canadian notably: “Self Portrait of A Jazz Artist”- and international artists including Kenny ”A Chromatic Approach to Jazz Melody Wheeler, John Scofield, David Liebman and Harmony”-”Developing A Personal and Paul Bley. Saxophone Sound,” (multiple translations Murley’s latest Juno Award-winning in other languages). In addition Liebman release, Test of Time, features his trio has published multiple chamber music with legendary guitarist Ed Bickert pieces (Advance Music, Germany) for and bassist Steve Wallace. Recorded a variety of instrumentations. He is the in 1999, this recently re-discovered Founder and Artistic Director of the recording is certainly made significant by International Association of Schools the fact that it represents a new release of Jazz (IASJ) and is currently Artist in featuring Bickert (who retired from Residence at the Manhattan School of playing professionally in 2001). Murley Music (NYC). received JUNO Awards for his additional two recordings as a leader: Two Sides in An engaging, lyrical saxophonist, MIKE 1991(Unity Records) and in 2002, Live at MURLEY is one of Canada’s finest jazz the Senator (Cornerstone). talents and one of the most versatile Murley’s debut recording for his players on the scene today. Currently septet, Still Rollin’ (Cornerstone), was active as a leader in various formations nominated for a 2012 Juno and features from duo to septet, Murley also maintains the saxophonist’s compositions and a busy schedule as a sideman and jazz arrangements performed by some of educator (University of Toronto). He has Canada’s finest jazz improvisers. His played on eleven Juno Award-winning critically acclaimed 2006 recording, The recordings since 1991, with the most Melody Lingers On (CBC Records), finds recent in 2013 for his trio recording Test the saxophonist’s trio live in concert at of Time (Cornerstone Records). Murley the Glenn Gould Studio with a twelve- was also honoured to have been named piece string ensemble conducted by Rick “Saxophonist of the Year” eight times by Wilkins. Also featured on the recording are Guido Basso (flugelhorn) and Tara of Toronto Faculty of Music. He has also Davidson (saxophones) with string taught at York University (where he served arrangements by Murley and guitarist Reg as jazz area coordinator from 2008-11), Schwager. Humber College and has also been a In August 2011 Murley accepted a visiting member of the faculty at The Banff full-time lecturer position at the University Centre for the Arts.

JERRY BERGONZI

“This guy is the real tower of power…..His bold penetrating tone and furiously paced streams of notes make for a commanding voice indeed. His passionate improvisations are marked by a consistency of strength in every register and a penchant for harmonic development.” Bill Milkowski, Downbeat Review

Professor of Jazz at the New England Conservatory of Music, tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is an international recognized perform- er, composer, author and educator. His music is renowned for its innovation, mastery, and integrity. In Concert with the UTJO and 11 O’clock Jazz Orchestra Thursday, March 19, 2015 7:30 pm. MacMillan Theatre. $20, $10 student. For tickets call 416-408-0208

UTJO -Gordon Foote 7 O’CLOCK JAZZ ORCHESTRA - Jules Estrin 11 O’CLOCK JAZZ ORCHESTRA - Jim Lewis 3 U OF T BIG@ BANDS SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015 Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the music starting at 7:00 p.m. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. Toronto. Tel: 416 588-0307 Tickets are $10 available at the door and from all Jazz Orchestra members. Dinner reservations guarantee seating. Thank you for your support! The Faculty of Music gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the individuals, foundations, associations and corporations who gave annual gifts of $1,000 or more between May 1, 2013 and November 1, 2014, in support of our students and programs. Thank you for the part you are playing in advancing the cause of music education in Canada.

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