Jazzology

Thursday's at 9PM

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY RBC ROYAL BANK

The future of jazz is in their hands. They are also the stars of Jazzology, heard Thursday nights at 9PM on JAZZ.FM91.

Since 2006, JAZZ.FM91 has presented Jazzology  - a unique and unprecedented program that stars selected jazz students from the University of Toronto, York University, Humber College, and Mohawk College.  Jazzology provides an opportunity for students to showcase their talents and accomplishments, and share their stories and love of music in a professional environment.  These talented jazz students choose the music and the artists they wish to talk about, as well as some recordings of their own.

"Jazzology is a very important show for us here at JAZZ.FM91. It is the perfect intersection of students, jazz education, music and broadcasting. It allows us to look at an individual’s passion for jazz in its purest form and explore the journey each of these students has embarked on. I am delighted to have the opportunity to host this show and hope you will join us Thursday’s at 9PM.” ~ Brad Barker

This week we feature pianist Chris Pruden from U of T

Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Chris Pruden's musical journey began when he started piano at the age of 5. While studying classical piano he became interested in jazz after completing high school and attended the jazz diploma program at Edmonton's Grant MacEwan College. Chris was then accepted into the prestigious jazz program at the University of Toronto where he is now currently completing his final year under the tutelage of Geoff Young. Chris feels at home in a wide variety of genres and has gained vast amounts of experience performing  in venues across Canada such as Edmonton's Winspear Centre, the AMPIA Film and TV awards, the Rex Jazz Bar in Toronto, the Trane Studio, Koerner Hall and many more. His playing is mainly jazz based, drawing from many inspirations such as Keith Jarrett, Oscar Peterson, and Herbie Hancock but also includes many outside influences from classical, hip-hop, rock, and folk, allowing for a refreshing stylistic approach to the piano that showcases  his sensitivity, creativity, and energetic spirit all at once. Now at the age of 23 Chris is beginning to make a name for himself in the Canadian jazz scene and is collaborating with and learning from some of the best musicians in Toronto.

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