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Mike Murley \u2013 saxophone
\nJim Vivian \u2013 bass
\nTed Quinlan \u2013 guitar
\nTerry Clarke \u2013 drums<\/p>\n

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Jim Vivian has been at the forefront of music making in Canada for over 25 years, with more than 25 recordings nominated for a Juno. Collaborators include national artists Mike Murley, Don Thompson and Steve Amirault, international artists including Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone and Dave Leibman.<\/p>\n

Originally from Newfoundland, Jim moved from St. John\u2019s to Toronto in 1979 to pursue classical bass studies, and during the early 1980\u2032s began focusing more on jazz and improvised music.<\/p>\n

An engaging, lyrical saxophonist, Mike Murley is one of Canada\u2019s most celebrated and well-respected jazz artists. Currently active as a leader in various formations from duo to septet, Murley also maintains a busy schedule as both a sideman and an educator as Chair of the University of Toronto Jazz Program. He has played on twelve Juno Award-winning recordings since 1990, most recently in 2013 for his trio recording Test of Time (Cornerstone Records) and in 2017 for Metalwood\u2019s Twenty (Cellar Live).<\/p>\n

An experienced teacher, Jim is presently on faculty at the University of Toronto, York University, and the Humber College Community School<\/p>\n