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 Josh Smiley from Mohawk College.

Josh Smiley is a young Jazz Pianist from Hamilton Ontario.  He is an artist always striving for new sounds and ideas while staying true to his influences.  Josh has studied with one of Canada’s great Jazz Pianists Adrean Farrugia at Mohawk College in Hamilton. He has received numerous scholarships in his program including the Richard Newell Memorial Scholarship and the Antony Roberts Music Excellence Award.  As a performer Josh has played at Jazz festivals in Canada and across Europe, Montreux and Vienne with the Hamilton All Star Jazz Band. 

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