Mike Murley

Mike Murley is a Canadian jazz musician in Toronto, Ontario who was a member of the celebrated jazz ensemble The Shuffle Demons.[1] Along with leading various projects, he has also been a sideman with musicians and groups such as David Occhipinti, David Braid, Rob McConnell, and Metalwood. He graduated from the music program at York University in Toronto with a BFA in 1986 and is currently a professor of jazz at the University of Toronto.[2] His main instrument is the tenor saxophone and he currently plays with the Murley/Braid Quartet. He is a recipient of multiple Juno Awards for his music.[3]

Mike also teaches at "The" Jazz Camp (campIMC.ca) each summer at Camp Manitou outside of Parry Sound, ON.

References

  1. ↑ Yanow, Scott. "Mike Murley". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
  2. ↑ University of Toronto Jazz Studies Blog "UofTJazz.ca". Retrieved 30 April 2013.
  3. ↑ Juno Awards Database "junoawards.ca/". Retrieved 30 April 2013.

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