StFX Music's 2026-2027 Visiting Artist Program is kicking off the year with award-winning saxophonist MIKE MURLEY in concert with members of the StFX Music Faculty.
Murley is one of Canada’s most celebrated jazz artists. He's played on fourteen Juno Award-winning recordings since 1990 - seven as a leader or co-leader, seven as a sideman. His most recent Junos include The North (2018), Metalwood’s Twenty (2017) and his trio’s Test of Time (2013).
Murley moved to Toronto from his native Nova Scotia in 1981 and has enjoyed a career that has spanned a wide stylistic spectrum. Recordings with legendary Canadian artists such as Ed Bickert, Rob McConnell, and Guido Basso showcase the saxophonist’s talents in the mainstream standard repertoire. On the more contemporary side, Murley has collaborated frequently with younger generations of improvisers/composers including pianist David Braid and guitarist David Occhipinti He is also well known for his work with the three-time Juno Award winning electric jazz group, Metalwood. In addition, he has recorded and performed with numerous international artists including David Liebman, Renee Rosnes, John Schofield, Norma Winstone, as well as the late Paul Bley, John Abercrombie, and Kenny Wheeler.
Everyone is welcome!
Admission at the door (cash):
General $20;
Students & Seniors $5
For more information on our Visiting Artist Program, please visit: https://www.stfx.ca/department/music/visiting-artist-program
